About
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Charlotte Thunder Athletic Organization is to promote and provide healthy and competitive athletic programs for home educators in the Charlotte area. Our aim is to be God-centered, believing that Jesus is Savior and Lord. All activities will focus on the growth and development of student athletes in a Christian and encouraging manner.
Benefits
Competitive school sports
Statewide league with playoffs
Full schedule of games
Year around training & skills development
Affordable
Positive environment
Eligibility
Must be a registered homeschool student
Live in North Carolina or South Carolina
Middle school or high school age (see below for specific age requirements by team)
General volleyball calendar
Tryouts in late summer
Regular season games Aug - Oct
Check the calendar for details
General basketball calendar
Tryouts in October
Regular season games Nov - Feb
Playoffs in February
Tournaments in March
Off season clinics April - October
Check the calendar for details
General lacross calendar
Tryouts in March
Regular season games Mar - May
Check the calendar for details
Current & Future Teams
Basketball
Boys' varsity (each player must not be age 19 as of the August 1 prior to the season)
Boys' junior varsity (each player must not be age 17 as of the August 1 prior to the season)
Boys' middle school (each player must not be age 14 as of the August 1 prior to the season)
Girls' middle school (each player must not be age 15 as of the August 1 prior to the season; Possibly returning to age 14 in 2024-25 season.)
Girls varsity (each player must not be age 19 as of the August 1 prior to the season)
Lacrosse
Girls' high school
Girls' middle school
Girls' elementary school
Volleyball
Girls' varsity
Girls' junior varsity
Girls' middle school
Source for age information: Page 4 of the NCHEAC Handbook
History
The organization was formed in April 2016 in order to give North Carolina home educators in the Charlotte area an opportunity to participate in competitive middle and high school level sports. The South Charlotte Thunder is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status and a member of the North Carolinians for Home Education Athletic Commission - West Region (NCHEAC). NCHEAC facilitates a well-organized conference and state playoff system. Currently, the South Charlotte Thunder offers boys middle school, junior varsity, and varsity basketball programs. As interest levels increase, the goal is to add other programs and sports as well.
The South Charlotte Thunder was formed by three men (Jewel Abbott, Anthony Hailey, and Clay Broussard) who served as the founding Board of Directors for the 2016-17 season. In March of 2017, the Thunder welcomed Greg Johnson to the board. In March 2019, the Thunder welcomed Daniel Kern and Justin Bouldin to the board. Ron Broome joined the board in March 2020. In April 2021, Gage Alfredson joined the board. Grismar Westbrook became the newest board member in August 2021 while Tracy Gallimore joined a month later in September 2021. The board’s primary function is to set the direction and oversee all activities of the organization.
2016 - 2017
Boys varsity basketball inaugural season
NCHEAC varsity boys basketball conference, regional, & state champions
2017 - 2018
Boys JV basketball inaugural season
NCHEAC varsity boys basketball conference, regional, & state champions
NCHEAC JV boys basketball conference, regional, & state champions
2018 - 2019
Boys middle school basketball inaugural season
3-Peat NCHEAC varsity boys basketball conference, regional, & state champions
Varsity basketball overall record (27-3) with undefeated regular season conference record
Coach Shawn Hill - NCHEAC western region basketball conference coach of the year
Varsity finished 2nd Place in top bracket at the East Coast Nationals basketball tournament with a 5-1 record
2019 - 2020
Varsity basketball had a 19-8 overall record with a 7-1 conference record
4-Peat NCHEAC varsity boys basketball regional champions
NCHEAC varsity boys basketball state runners-up
NCHEAC JV boys basketball regional champions
NCHEAC JV boys basketball state runners-up
Coach Shawn Hill - NCHEAC western region conference basketball coach of the year
2020 - 2021
Girls middle school basketball inaugural season
Varsity basketball had a 24-12 overall record with a 6-0 conference record
5-Peat NCHEAC varsity boys basketball regional champions
NCHEAC varsity boys basketball state runners-up
NCHEAC middle school boys basketball regional runners-up
NCHEAC middle school girls basketball regional champions
Girls lacrosse team was formed
2021 - 2022
Boys varsity basketball team East Coast Nationals Grand Champions (overall tournament winner in the top bracket; 6-0 tourney record)
Varsity basketball had a 25-11 overall record with a 8-0 conference record
6-Peat NCHEAC varsity boys basketball regional champions
NCHEAC varsity boys basketball state runners-up
NCHEAC middle school boys basketball regional runners-up
NCHEAC middle school girls basketball regional champions
NCHEAC middle school girls basketball state runners-up
Girls lacrosse inaugural season
2022 - 2023
Boys varsity basketball team won Division 4 at the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) national tournament
Boys JV basketball team finished 3rd in varsity Division 5E at the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) national tournament
Boys varsity basketball had a 24-11 overall record with a 10-0 conference record
7-Peat NCHEAC varsity boys basketball regional champions
NCHEAC JV boys basketball regional runners-up
NCHEAC middle school girls basketball regional runners-up
High school girls basketball inaugural season
High school girls lacrosse inaugural season
2023 - 2024
Girls volleyball inaugural season including varsity, junior varsity, and middle school
Click here for more Thunder history and past rosters.
Coaching Staff
Laura Aitchison
Lacrosse Girls Head Coach (Since 2021)
Middle School Basketball Girls Head Coach (Since 2022)
Robb Aitchison
Lacrosse Girls Assistant Coach (Since 2021)
Middle School Basketball Girls Assistant Coach (Since 2022)
Shawn Hill
Varsity Basketball Boys Assistant Coach (Since 2023)
Varsity Basketball Boys Head Coach (2017 - 2022)
JV Basketball Boys Head Coach (2018 - 2021)
Chad Luke
Varsity Basketball Girls Head Coach (Since 2023)
Billy Miller
JV Basketball Boys Head Coach (Since 2023)
Middle School Basketball Boys Head Coach (2019 - 2023)
Ryan Rullo
Varsity Basketball Boys Head Coach (Since 2023)
JV Basketball Boys Head Coach (2021 - 2023)
Sean Van Heusen
Middle School Basketball Boys Head Coach (Since 2023)
All Time Thunder Point Leaders
Varsity Boys (through 2021-2022)
JV Boys (through 2021-2022)
Middle School Boys (through 2021-2022)
Middle School Girls (through 2021-2022)
Click here for a spreadsheet with the all-time Thunder point leaders.
Team Rosters
2023 - 2024 Varsity Boys
00 - Aaron Hill
2 - Jack Porter
4 - Emerson Gallimore
11 - Ashton Yandle
14 - Will Prevost
21 - Luke Rullo
22 - Luke Ball
32 - Luke Graves
33 - Grayson Rullo
34 - Mason Kern
2023 - 2024 JV Boys
1 - Gavin Hall
5 - Ian Rau
10 - Aaron Miller
12 - Logan Westbrook
15 - Devin Arnold
23 - James Allen III
24 - Noah Miller
25 - Matthew Alfredson
30 - Tim Burris (Jr.)
41 - Joseph Graves
42 - Kaden Lancaster
44 - Levi Timberlake
51 - Micah Pierce
2023 - 2024 Middle School Boys
Ben Wilt
Brayden Andrade
Brodie Gager
Cayden Van Heusen
Charlie Ball
James Ball
James Bunting
Johnathan Fongging
Michael Suclupe
Rylan Enfinger
Tai Stuart
Tj Cail
Zai Ogirri
2023 - 2024 High School Girls
Ali Garcia
Bailey Luke
Bella Aitchison
Cali Lancaster
Emma Reeves
Georgi Posvar
Jalyn Allen
Lissa Fleming
Olivia Westbrook
Ryleigh Graves
2023 - 2024 Middle School Girls
Addison Karnan
Anna Craver
Annabelle Knox
Ava Andrade
Caroline Gidney
Ella Reeves
Madi Reeves
Makenna Aitchison
Mya Aitchison
Olivia Reeves
Zoe Koos
Click here for past rosters.
Board of Directors
Jewel Abbott
Daniel Kern
Joined March 2019
Gage Alfredson
Joined April 2021
Grismar Westbrook
Joined August 2021
Tracy Gallimore
Joined September 2021
Thunder Fam Photos
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2022
Player Registration Information
Looking for player registration information and forms? Please check the News page of the site where it is published each fall.
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