Brentwood Academy Podcast

Brentwood Academy

Built on a strong foundation of personal relationships with one another and with Christ, the Brentwood Academy mission flourishes each day as faculty and students pursue excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and their faith. Through this podcast it’s our goal to provide a place to hear about unique programs, chapel talks, interesting stories and profiles on members of the BA community. To learn more about BA visit us online at brentwoodacademy.com. 

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    This Month in Eagle Athletics - September 2026

    In this episode of This Month in Eagle Athletics, Athletic Director Jason Mathews takes us inside three Brentwood Academy fall sports programs to hear from the coaches and student-athletes who are putting in the work, building strong teams, and representing BA both on and off the field of competition. We begin with Eagle Volleyball, where Coach Dearing and members of the team talk about the chemistry that has made this group special, memorable moments from the season, and the determination it takes to battle through long rallies and tough matches. They also reflect on the energy of the first Eagle Rally, Coach Dearing’s milestone 850th career victory, and what it means to wear BA across your chest and compete for something bigger than yourself. Then, Jason heads out to the soccer field with Director of Soccer Otey Smithson, who shares how a young and aggressive girls soccer team continues to grow throughout the season. They discuss emerging leaders, the technology being used to measure player performance, the incredible distance players cover during a match, and what the Eagles need to do as they prepare for postseason play. Finally, Head Golf Coach VJ Galpooti joins the show to talk about a season defined by perseverance, strength, and fun. He shares the impact of senior leadership, Lauren Cleater’s memorable individual victory at the Father Ryan Invitational, the promising young players coming through the program, and how Brentwood Academy’s new Golf Center is helping take player development to another level. Across every conversation, one theme stands out: BA Athletics is about more than wins and losses. It’s about relationships, leadership, perseverance, growth, and competing together as Eagles. In this episode: The chemistry and competitive mentality behind BA VolleyballWhat it means to compete for your team, your school, and the glory of GodThe atmosphere and impact of the Eagle RallyCoach Dearing’s 850th career victoryGirls Soccer’s young talent and developing leadershipHow technology is helping BA track soccer performanceThe importance of finishing strong heading into postseason playGolf’s senior leadership and emerging young talentFather Ryan Invitational victoryThe impact of BA’s new Golf CenterWhy even individual sports become team experiences at Brentwood AcademyThis Month in Eagle Athletics is a special series of the Brentwood Academy Podcast celebrating the coaches, student-athletes, teams, and stories that make Eagle Athletics special.

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Built on a strong foundation of personal relationships with one another and with Christ, the Brentwood Academy mission flourishes each day as faculty and students pursue excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and their faith. Through this podcast it’s our goal to provide a place to hear about unique programs, chapel talks, interesting stories and profiles on members of the BA community. To learn more about BA visit us online at brentwoodacademy.com.