LOGANVILLE, Ga. — On Monday, March 3, dozens gathered on Loganville Christian Academy’s (LCA) campus for a special occasion.
LCA held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the school’s tennis & pickleball courts. In attendance were LCA’s tennis and pickleball club players, LCA administrators and staff as well as members of the Walton Chamber of Commerce.
The Lions’ varsity tennis coach, Monica Landress, is excited to see this dream come to fruition. Additionally, she recognizes the role athletics can play in a student’s overall educational experience.
“As both a coach and the school counselor, I have the unique privilege of guiding students on and off the court. Tennis is so much more than a sport; it’s an incredible platform to teach life skills — resilience, discipline, and perseverance — that extend far beyond the baseline,” Landress said. “My goal is to instill a love for this lifelong sport while fostering healthy habits that contribute to their well-being for years to come.
“At LCA, we are shaping the whole student, and I’m passionate about the impact athletics can have on their personal growth. Whether through tennis or conversations in my office, my hope is that every student walks away with not only valuable experiences but also a deeper understanding of their potential, healthy ways to manage challenges, and the confidence to face life head-on. This new facility is an investment in those moments of connection, learning, and transformation — and I’m honored to be part of it.”
“Our goal in LCA Athletics is to provide the best possible experience for our student athletes and the addition of the LCA Tennis Courts is a large stride towards that goal.”
Chad Walker, LCA’s athletic director, shared how this addition to the campus transcends just benefitting the Lions’ tennis program.
“The addition of the LCA tennis courts is incredible not only to our tennis program, but also for our community providing camaraderie through the sport of tennis & the fast growing hobby, pickleball,” Walker said. “Honoring our commitment to this athletic facility gives more credibility to our tennis program by having our own home venue to host events, increases efficiency for practice by cutting down on team travel time, and creates campus vibrancy during the Spring with soccer, baseball, track, and now tennis.
“Our goal in LCA Athletics is to provide the best possible experience for our student athletes and the addition of the LCA Tennis Courts is a large stride towards that goal.”
LCA’s tennis squads have already taken the courts for practices and competitions this semester. The next few matches will be on March 3 versus Athens Christian School and March 6 against Tallulah Falls School, both begin at 4 p.m.
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