Spring Sports 2023 Tryout Information
The spring sports seasons are quickly approaching! If your student plans to participate in athletics this spring, below are some important dates that you will want to add to your calendar. The official start date set by FHSAA for spring sports varies for each sport. You can review the dates and times below for the sport(s) your student is interested in participating in.
In the spring season, TFA offers Boys’ Baseball, Girls’ Beach Volleyball, Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse, Girls’ Softball, Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis, Boys’ and Girls’ Track, and Boys’ Weightlifting.
Please remember that in order to try out for an athletic team or do any sport training activities, students must be registered on FamilyID and have a current physical on file.
FamilyID Link
Physical Link
Media Day for Varsity Spring Sports will be Saturday, February 4 from 1:00-3:30 pm in the Cramer Family Field House. Media Day for JV Teams will be held on Wednesday, February 15 from 2:30-3:45 pm in the Cramer Family Field House. Individual team information will be shared prior to the event.
More information can also be found on TFA’s website on the Athletics Upper and Athletics Middle School pages. If you have questions about FamilyID, please contact Head Athletic Trainer, Jessica Kenning at jessicakenning@thefirstacademy.org.
Baseball: Middle School, JV, and Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex- Baseball Field
Dates: Middle School and JV- Monday, January 30- Wednesday, February 1. Varsity- Monday, January 23- Wednesday, January 25
Time: Middle School and JV- 6:00- 7:30 pm. Varsity 3:00- 5:30 pm
Teams Set: Middle School- Wednesday, February 1 (may extend longer if needed). JV- Wednesday, February 1 (may extend longer if needed). Varsity- Wednesday, January 25
Questions: Coach Grove at ScottGrove@thefirstacademy.org
Girls Beach Volleyball: Varsity
Location: Game Point Beach Courts- 6700 Kingspointe Parkway Orlando
Dates: Monday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 8
Time: 3:15 – 5:00 pm
Teams Set: Wednesday, February 8
Questions: Coach Casalese at JoeCasalese@thefirstacademy.org
Boys Lacrosse: Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex
Dates: Monday, January 23- Thursday, January 26
Time: 3:30- 5:30 pm
Teams Set: Thursday, January 26
Grades: 8th – 12th
Questions: Coach Reynolds at ReedReynolds@thefirstacademy.org
Girls Lacrosse: Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex
Dates: Tuesday, January 24, and Thursday, January 26
Time: 3:30- 5:30 pm
Teams Set: Thursday, January 26
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Mr. Cohen at WillCohen@thefirstacademy.org
Softball: Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex- Softball Field
Dates: Monday, January 23- Tuesday, January 24
Time: 3:15- 5:15 pm
Teams Set: Tuesday, January 24
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Gangelhoff at KaleyGangelhoff@thefirstacademy.org
Boys and Girls Tennis: Middle School and Varsity
Location: Dizney Tennis Center
Dates: Monday, January 16- Tuesday, January 17
Time: Middle School- 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Varsity- 4:30- 6:00 pm
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Newsome at BobNewsome@thefirstacademy.org
Track: Middle School and Varsity- No Tryout
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex
Dates: Practice begins Monday, January 30
Time: 3:15- 5:00 pm
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Middleton at DeanMiddleton@thefirstacademy.org
Boys Weightlifting: Varsity- No Tryout
Location: Cramer Family Field House- Weight Room
Dates: Practice begins: Monday, January 9
Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Richards at JordanRichards@thefirstacademy.org