Flint River Academy encourages athletic participation in competitive sports because of the many benefits of improving physical fitness and stamina, developing balance, coordination, agility and flexibility, improving general health and wellbeing all of which are shown also to improve academic performance. The additional benefits of team sports are that they give a sense of achievement, provide a sense of belonging, teach teamwork and especially sportsmanship by showing players how to be supportive, enjoy success, and accept disappointment. Two thirds of our high school students participate in our athletic program through baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, shotgun, softball, tennis, track, and twirl.