TRINITY, Fla. — Pasco County’s nickname as the ‘Sports Coast’ is getting a credential boost as plans for an elite sports training facility are in the works.
It’s part of the Generations Christian Academy at Trinity Commons. The school will be adding an extended sports program called ‘G-Sports,’ offering students who attend the chance to hone their skills in selective sports. Those sports that will be offered at the school include basketball, football, volleyball, hockey, soccer and more.
“To have a premier sports academy located in our county and be focused on sports and education, it just fits perfectly with the plans we have to grow this into a great place where you can live, work and play,” says Kathryn Starkey, Pasco County Commissioner District 3.
Each program is expected to have award-winning leaders at the helm. From Olympians and internationally recognized athletes to local Tampa professional sports athletes and coaches. Many of the sports programs are already in place and operating with additional buildings and facilities on the way.
An exciting prospect for both parents and students alike.
“It’s something that he’s been wanting to do so we’re here to support him,” says Hope Zimmermann, who will be enrolling her son at the academy.
At Generations Christian Academy, parents and students are getting a sneak peek at what’s coming.
“Just all of the technology that they’re putting into it,” said Zimmerman. “The staff that’s going to be here and the coaches- it’s going to be incredible.”
One of the families on this tour is the Zimmermann’s. Their son, Mason, is looking to enroll at the academy where expansion plans are underway. The goal is to offer a premier sports training facility and school—all in one.
“Having the education, first and foremost. Pushing that on them first with it being a private school and then having the flexibility to go and do something that he loves, it’s only best for him in the long run. However, we can best support him and his dreams—we’ll make it happen.”
The academy plans to offer students the chance to play in a wide range of sports, from football and soccer to figure skating and hockey.
“Him and his friends, they participate in science fairs, so they get to do all of the normal school activities but it’s on a more flexible schedule,” said Zimmerman. “Once he’s here, it’s still almost going to have that same feel of the home school.”
They hope enrolling in the school leads to more athletic opportunities.
“The amount of places that he’s gone because of hockey. I mean, he’s already been to Canada and played up there at nine, which is something crazy to think about. So seeing the doors that will open up for him while still maintaining that high level of education.”
An exciting prospect for both mother and son.
Calvin Lewis
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