Athletics @ Tahoe Expedition Academy – Athletics is an extension of education. Just as adventure builds character through challenge, grit and determination, so does athletics – especially in the Sierra!
Middle School Cross Country Running competes across Truckee, Tahoe and Douglas County in Tah Neva League meets in Sept and Oct. MS + US Mountain Biking practices twice a week riding some of the best single track in Tahoe and Truckee, with eduro and blended cross country adventure rides planned regionally. MS Boys Basketball begins in mid October and runs into early December, and competes against local and regional small schools in the Tah Neva League.
High School As a CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section member school our Cross Country Running team competes in regional races in September and October. Upper School Mountain Biking practices twice a week riding some of the best single track in Tahoe and Truckee, with eduro and blended xc adventure rides planned regionally as well. Golf Team is returns for Fall ’24 and will practice and play locally at some of the best courses in the region.
Designed for 7th to 12th graders, who are able to train hard two days per week during the season, which runs for early Sept to end of Oct. Participants will train hard and learn the how to's of riding single track - challenge by choice of course with primarily enduro style downhill riding with uphill and single track blended xc riding. Mountain Biking is one of the best sports Tahoe has to offer, and a life long endeavor - let's ride!
The Cross Country TEAm is open to students in 5th to 12th grade students. Student-athletes 5th- 8th grade compete in the Tah-Neva league and 9th - 12th grade athletes compete regionally in California Interscholastic Federation regionally. Practices and races are differentiated by TEAm to ensure everyone is putting in the right amount of miles with their peers.
Student-athletes will train with expert golf pros and TEAcher-coaches at local Truckee and Tahoe courses. This offering is designed for student-athletes in 9th to 12th grade and is an intermediate ability and up training TEAm. Experience and a keen interest in golf is required.
Middle School Boys Basketball is for student-athletes ranging from 5th to 8th grade, encompassing a wide spectrum of experience and skill levels. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned player, everyone is encouraged to join and be a part of our Basketball TEAm. Practices and home games are typically hosted at Truckee Rec Center, while away games occur throughout the Tah-Neva region – which includes Tahoe, Truckee, Reno and Carson City. Experienced coaches will help guide our players – emphasizing fun, fundamental skill sets, great effort and floor IQ – along the way.
Flag Football TEAm returns this Fall for more fun, route running, clamping down and touchdown celebrations. Flag Football is a high-octane, non-contact version of American football, where tackles are made by pulling off flags, which all players wear on their hips. TEA’s Flag Football team is co-ed and open to high school student-athletes of all abilities. The goal this year is to build skills, engage in regularly scheduled intra-team scrimmages, and enjoy America's favorite sport - football.
Middle School offerings include Nordic Skiing, with practices at world class Tahoe Donner XC, students will ski two nordic disciplines – Classic XC Skiing and Skate Skiing. Sanctioned middle school league races will happen locally and regionally, with fun winter trips to Mammoth, CA too. Girls Middle School Volleyball begins in Dec and runs til February, with competition play in Tah-Neva League against other area schools.
High School offerings include Nordic Skiing, with practices at world class Tahoe Donner XC, students will ski two nordic disciplines – Classic XC Skiing and Skate Skiing, with sanctioned CNISSF races in the snow packed Sierra. High School Basketball for the winter months will be offered with competitive games against nearby Frosh and Soph high school teams. Downhill Slalom and Giant Slalom returns with a fun and technical training schedule plus a full CNISSF competitive race season at great Sierra ski resorts.
Our Nordic team is designed for student athletes in 5th to 12th grade. Students new to nordic skiing will learn the fundamentals together in similar ability groups. Meanwhile, more experienced athletes will ski up to 10km - 15km per practice, working on endurance and technique throughout. Practices will happen three days a week at nearby winter XC Training Centers. Athletes will compete in league wide nordic races during the winter in Truckee, Tahoe, near Kirkwood and as far south as Mammoth, CA.
Volleyball practices will focus on the fundamentals of the sport, while games will happen in the fun and competitive Tah-Neva League. Our goal each season is to field two competitive girls TEAms, a 5th to 7th Grade and 8th Grade TEAm with ten or more players on each TEAm. This offering is for student-athletes of all abilities and levels. Last school year we had ~ 23 volleyball players with plenty of room to grow this season, both in size and skill.
Our competitive High School Ski TEAm trains and competes in slalom and giant slalom events at local ski resorts like Sugar Bowl, Palisades Tahoe and Northstar, with combined state Championships Races at either Mammoth, Shasta or another host resort. Typically, the official California Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation (CNISSF) race season begins in December and ends with the state championships in early March.
Our competitive High School Basketball TEAm returns to court play locally and regionally. This TEAm is designed for 9th - 12th grade students with an interest in attending all scheduled practices and games, and a growth mindset dedicated to building game IQ, technique and sportsmanship.
Middle School offerings for the Spring include Track and Field, which is one of our largest sports teams each year. Practices happen 3X per week, with Tah-Neva meets in Truckee, Tahoe and Douglas county. Depending on the snowpack, Mountain biking will happen as well to take advantage of prime Spring single track conditions on south facing and lower elevation trails.
High School offerings for the Spring include Track and Field, practices happen 3X per week, with sanctioned CIF and NIAA meets regionally. Mountain biking will happen as well to take advantage of prime Spring single track conditions on south facing and lower elevation trails. Ultimate Frisbee TEAm and Tennis will train the Spring as well, with practices 2X a week from late April into early June.
Middle School Track & Field and High School Track & Field is now available to student athletes 5th - 12th grade! No experience is required, though committed, dedicated student-athletes are a must.
The Spring MTB TEAm trains twice a week to gear up for our late summer and fall ride season. Designed for 9th to 12th graders. Participants will train hard and learn the how to's of riding single track - challenge by choice of course!
Tennis TEAm is designed for student-athletes in 7th to 12th grade - all ability and experience levels are welcome. This TEAm is coached by local Tennis Pros at some of the best courts in the region. Training sessions will focus on aerobic exercise, footwork, movement, hand eye focus, volleying, serving, and hip rotation thru every shot!
Ultimate frisbee is a fun, challenging and inclusive team sport. It is played in over 65 countries around the world and continues to grow rapidly. Our Ultimate Team is offered for high school student-athletes, all abilities are welcome to join - expect fun, high aerobic practices every outing. Committed athletes are a must to ensure TEAm development, competition, growth and fun.