Athletics
The interscholastic sports program at St. Teresa’s Academy is an integral part of the school curriculum. This program provides student-athletes with experiences and learning situations outside the classroom that will contribute toward the positive development of the total person. STA provides student-athletes with excellent sport-specific and athletic skills training, team and individual success in athletic competition, and education in good sportsmanship.
Contact Kat Williams, Athletics Director, with questions.
Spring Sports Tryouts Begin March 3, 2025
See below for student-athlete requirements and tryout details for flag football, lacrosse, soccer and track.
Requirements
As mandated by the Missouri State High School Activities Association, student-athletes are not eligible for tryouts or competition until they have an annual physical and complete the required documentation as follows:
Step 1: Log in to the Parent Portal
Step 2: Click on the Student Health Records button and answer all required questions
Step 3: You will also be prompted to complete the following forms
- MSHSAA PPP Form (submitted annually)
- Children’s Mercy Consent to Treat Form
- Student Transportation Consent and Release Form
- Travel Code of Conduct
Spring Tryout Information
Lacrosse
- Dates:
- March 3,4,5,6,7 – Grades 9-10 will be 3:45-5:15 and Grades 11-12 from 5-6:15 p.m.
- March 8 from 10-12 p.m. ALL LEVELS
- Location: STA Kevin Gray Field
- Head Coach: Erin Greenhalgh
Soccer
- Dates:
- March 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – Grade 9 will be 3:45-5:15 and Grades 10-12 from 4:30-6:15 p.m.
- March 8 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. ALL LEVELS
- Location: STA Kevin Gray Field
- Head Coach: Emily Welch
Track & Field
- Dates:
- March 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 : 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- March 8: 9-11 a.m.
- Location: STA Track
- Head Coach: Malon Lee
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Athletics Department’s new brand and logo!
The force behind the rebranding initiative is the creation of a new departmental vision, mission and philosophy, which solidify the core values that guide the Athletics Department.
View the brand story.
Athletics Director
Kat Williams (’07), MA, CAA
Katherine “Kat” Williams (‘07) is the current Athletics Director, known for her exceptional leadership and commitment to empowering student-athletes.
Kat is a proud alumna who takes pride in being a Star. She went on to compete as a NCAA Division I Track and Field athlete on scholarship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Before transitioning into the role of STA Athletic Director in 2023, Kat excelled as Assistant Athletics Director, Head Track & Field Coach, and teacher, enriching students’ educational experiences by creating an innovative class that resulted in the first – and award-winning – live daily high school broadcast in the Kansas City area.
Within her first year as Athletics Director, Kat’s accolades include:
- Earning Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) certification
- Nominated to the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Publications Committee
- Elected to the Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) Board of Directors Region I
- Elected to the Private School Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Investigative Committee
- Serving as National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Teaching Faculty
Kat is actively involved with Women Leaders in Sports and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
She earned a Master’s in Higher Education Administration with an emphasis in Sports Administration and a Bachelor’s in Communication and Journalism from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
As an International Federation Bodybuilding Professional (IFBB), Kat embodies athletic excellence. Kat is dedicated to promoting athletics and education, creating innovative programs, and advocating for health and fitness. She continues to inspire and lead the next generation of athletes and leaders.
Assistant Athletics Director
Lori Flaherty, Ed.S, RAA
Lori’s background in education includes 23 years in the Raytown School District, where she served as assistant high school principal, athletic director and teacher. Prior to that, she coached at the collegiate level for 12 years. In the realm of higher education, she served as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Missouri, where she supervised aspiring teachers.
Lori’s collegiate coaching legacy includes leadership positions at Saginaw State University, West Virginia Wesleyan, and Saint Mary’s College, where she empowered female athletes on and off the court. She has been dedicated to the development, learning, and success of students and teachers by striving to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive climate.
The St. Teresa’s Academy Athletics Department is excited to partner with Nexus Fit Co., a premier strength and conditioning program provider. Nexus Fit will design and deliver a comprehensive program to elevate the training of STA students. Our certified strength coach works with our student athletes for preseason, in season and postseason training. Coaching is available on Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30 in the STA fitness center located in Goppert gymnasium. All student fitness workouts are created and documented in the digital fitness app – Team Builder.
STA is proud to partner with the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy. The center provides athletic training services for student-athletes at STA and at many high schools and clubs in the metropolitan area. Staff from the Sports Medicine Center provide sideline coverage and help our student-athletes be prepared physically and avoid injury. Learn More
As mandated by Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), student-athletes are not eligible for tryouts until they have an annual physical, complete the MSHSAA Physical Exam Form. These forms must be uploaded to Magnus Health. We cannot accept digital or hard copies.
STA’s campus has modern athletic facilities to help prepare the student-athletes for competition in the largest classification of MSHSAA schools. The athletic facilities on campus are used daily by the school’s physical education programs. STA utilizes additional off-campus facilities to offer a complete training and competitive experience for student-athletes.
On-campus facilities
Goppert Gymnasium
- Basketball (one game court or two practice courts, six goals)
- Volleyball (one or two game/practice courts, two nets)
- Fitness Center (take a virtual tour)
- Large meeting room
- Classroom space with video capabilities
- Indoor batting cages
- Concession stands (indoor/outdoor)
McDonnell Family Sports Complex
- Track (eight-lane track, shot put/discus, high jump, long jump, pole vault)
- Kevin Gray Field (lacrosse, soccer, softball with outdoor batting cages)
- STA Tennis Courts (two courts, resurfaced in 2010)
Off-campus facilities
- Tennis: Plaza Tennis Courts
- Swim and Dive: Rock Plex, 11300 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131
- Golf Practice: Heart of America Golf Course , 7501 Blue River Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132 and occasionally other Kansas City area golf courses and country clubs.
View team records, individual awards, collegiate signings, and more.