Athletics

About 80% of Avail Academy students are involved in our athletic program! We currently field teams in boys and girls basketball, girls volleyball, boys soccer, and boys and girls track and field, and we have students taking advantage of co-op opportunities in baseball. We are looking at add boys and girls cross country Fall 2022.

Avail Academy athletes compete against schools in the Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference (EMAC)/4A Section (5A for soccer and 4AA for baseball), in a regular season schedule and post-season conference play-offs. Then teams have the opportunity to advance into district, regional, and state competition.

We warmly invite players from home schools to request to form a co-op with Avail and play on our teams. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and to discuss eligibility, contact Sarah Byrdziak at hsoffice@availacademy.org or 763-531-1732. Please note Avail athletics are governed by the Minnesota State High School League and they require homeschool co-op applications to be filed at least 30 days before the season begins. Click here to see season dates.

In a unique way, competitive athletics provides an opportunity to bring communities together while giving student athletes the opportunity to develop teamwork and grow closer to one another. Avail Academy challenges its athletes to pursue excellence with character. Through sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication, players, coaches, and fans aim to use our athletic gifts and talents to honor our opponents, teammates, school, community, and—above all—God.

Athletic Department Staff

Sam Moreton | Fridley Campus
High School Athletic Director | smoreton@availacademy.org

Sarah Byrdziak | Fridley Campus
High School Athletic Administrative Coordinator | office@availacademy.org

Kyle Mast | Blaine Campus
K-8 Athletic Director | kymast@availacademy.org

Steve Groen | Edina Campus
K-8 Athletic Director | sgroen@availacademy.org