Josh McCallister
Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Coach McCallister became Head Varsity Baseball Coach at CCA in 2025, leading the team to its first-ever NHIAA State Semi-Final appearance in his debut season. A former all-conference baseball player at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio, he played collegiately at Valparaiso University.
Beyond CCA, Coach McCallister coaches youth teams in the Perfect Game New England League, winning back-to-back league championships. He also mentors youth players in the Hollis/Brookline Cal Ripken League, guiding all-star teams to New Hampshire State Runner-Up finishes in consecutive seasons.
Coach McCallister's philosophy extends beyond wins and losses—he's committed to building character, fostering community, and growing faith. A proud father of two CCA students, he is deeply invested in the school's mission both on and off the field.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Mike Syvertson
Baseball Coach
Coach Syvertson lives in Candia, New Hampshire with his wife, Angie, and their three children. He has been involved with the Concord Christian Academy baseball program since 2016, serving faithfully in various coaching roles while investing in the growth of young men on and off the field. From 2019 to 2024, Coach Syvertson also coached with the Granite Heat Baseball Club, gaining valuable experience in player development and competitive baseball. He played collegiate baseball at the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia.
Coach Syvertson’s passion for coaching goes beyond wins and losses. His heart is to encourage young men to surrender their lives to God, lead with love, and never waver in their faith in Jesus Christ. Guided by 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, let all that you do be done in love,” he challenges players to pursue excellence with strength, integrity, and humility. Coach Syvertson believes the team is called to live with purpose and represent King Jesus in all they do, embracing the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:20, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”
Greg Farland
Boys' Basketball Head Coach
Coach Farland is an experienced basketball coach with tremendous dedication to the game. He emphasizes strong fundamentals, disciplined defense, and team-first play while fostering a culture of accountability, effort, and respect. With over 250 wins, Coach Farland believes that developing Christ-centered athletes on and off the court is more important than victories. He is committed to helping players grow as competitors, teammates, and Christians, preparing them for success in basketball and in life.
Rebecca Carlile and Matt Smith
Girls' Basketball Head Coaches
Head coaches Rebecca Carlile and Matt Smith have led the Kingsmen girls basketball program to unprecedented success, capturing three consecutive NHIAA state championships — Division IV in 2022, Division III in 2023, and Division II in 2024 — followed by a Final Four finish in their first year competing in Division I, a second place finish in Division I in 2026 with 13 consecutive playoff wins spanning multiple divisions. Strong advocates for seeking competition, Coach Carlile and Coach Smith have partnered with CCA's Athletic Director and Head of School to petition the NHIAA to play up in higher divisions — ensuring their teams are challenged at levels commensurate with their ability, a commitment that mirrors CCA's academic standards.
The program is known for exceptional ball movement, motion offense, and aggressive man-to-man defense. Their emphasis on fundamentally sound, team-oriented basketball has produced remarkable results: players regularly earn All-State honors, and the program has developed both a 1,000-point scorer and a 2,000-point scorer — one of only six girls in New Hampshire history to reach that milestone.
Coach Matt Smith
Beyond high school basketball, Coach Smith coaches girls AAU basketball for MCW Starz in the P24 & S40 Select Circuit. Over his 14-year coaching career, he has helped more than 50 players find opportunities to play collegiately, including four CCA players at the Division II level. In 2026, his daughter Emma became just the sixth girl in New Hampshire history to reach 2,000 career points.
A former collegiate player at the Division II and Division III levels, Coach Smith comes from a quality coaching pedigree. His former coaches include Scott Flemming, currently director of the NBA Coaching Academy in India, and Mike Wells, head coach of the Australian professional league Adelaide 36ers.
Matt’s coaching philosophy is centered around developing his players on and off the court. Lessons of discipline, hard work, overcoming obstacles, sacrifice, and learning how to be a great teammate are all life lessons that transcend sports. Matt’s primary goal is to help his players understand the most important thing they can do in their life is to follow Christ.
Coach Rebecca Carlile
Coach Carlile served as Head Coach of the girls basketball program at Concord Christian Academy from 2019 to 2025, leading the program to three NHIAA state championships and a steady rise through multiple divisions. During her tenure, the team improved from a 2–16 record in her first season to multiple 17+ win championship seasons, including a 20–1 campaign, and advanced to a Division I semifinal in 2024–25. For the 2025–2026 season, Coach Matt Smith and Rebecca swapped roles, with Rebecca stepping into the Assistant Coaching role.
Coach Carlile's coaching style emphasizes fundamentally sound basketball, disciplined defense, and unselfish play. Her teams are known for ball movement, getting the best shot, and defensive pressure that creates turnovers. She values composure under pressure and has built a culture where players work together as family—including her own daughter, Lilli, who played for the team and earned a full basketball scholarship to Lee University.
What sets Coach Carlile apart is her commitment to player development in high-pressure situations while maintaining team unity. Her teams consistently perform their best when it matters most, rising to challenges and executing game plans with precision.
A former collegiate athlete, Coach Carlile played basketball at Southern Nazarene University, winning two National Championships. She is also a stay-at-home mom of three, with two children who are graduates of Concord Christian Academy.
Rebecca's dedication to the program and her players embodies CCA's values of excellence, teamwork, and Christ-centered leadership both on and off the court.
Carrie Smith
Middle School & JV Basketball Head Coach
Carrie brings both collegiate playing and 15 years of coaching experience to CCA's basketball program. A 2001 graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, she played four years of collegiate basketball while earning her degree in Elementary Education—an experience that shaped her holistic approach to developing student-athletes.
As head coach of CCA's girls' middle school and JV teams, Carrie has built a program known for developing skilled, competitive players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes quality instruction, maximizing each player's potential, and pursuing excellence in all areas of life. Under Carrie's leadership, CCA's basketball program has grown into a competitive force that develops not just skilled players, but Christ-centered leaders prepared for life beyond the game.
Beyond her role as Athletic Director and head coach at CCA, Carrie has extensive coaching experience with AAU and travel basketball teams. She and her husband Matt—co-head coach of CCA's girls' varsity team—have five children who play competitive sports, giving them deep appreciation for the dedication required from both athletes and families.
Ali Palizzolo
Girls' Basketball JV and Middle School Coach
Ali grew up in Goffstown, NH, where she fell in love with basketball at age 6. She made varsity as a freshman for the DI Goffstown Grizzlies and played AAU for the NH Lady Wolverines, experiences that shaped her understanding of competitive athletics and team dynamics.
Her coaching journey began in 2020 with the Hopkinton Youth Sports Association, where she led the HYSA Hawks to four consecutive championship appearances and two titles in the league's highest division. In addition to her role at CCA, Ali co-coaches an AAU team—the Cobras—during the off season, a project she leads alongside her co-coach as part of their own organization. Now in her first season at CCA, Ali assists head coach Carrie Smith with both the girls' middle school and JV teams—a natural fit since her daughter has attended CCA since fourth grade.
For Ali, basketball is about far more than wins and losses—it's a training ground for life. She believes athletics offer a powerful counter to our instant-gratification culture, teaching young athletes the value of perseverance, hard work, and delayed rewards. Her goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who are mentally tough, confident, and prepared to lead both on and off the court. Whether it's pushing through a tough practice, learning from a loss, or celebrating a teammate's success, Ali sees every moment as an opportunity to build character and empower the young women she coaches.
Jacob Lippiatt
JV Boys' Basketball Coach
Jacob is no stranger to the demands of competition, the discipline of training, or the joy of being part of a team. While he is already a valued member of the Concord Christian Academy faculty, he has also stepped into the role of JV Basketball Coach.
Mr. Lippiatt's athletic roots run deep. In high school, he was a standout multi-sport athlete, competing in swimming, football, and track. On the pool deck, he was nothing short of exceptional — a four-year varsity swimmer, three-time state qualifier, two-time team captain, and four-time All-State honoree. He carried that excellence into college, swimming at Wheaton College where he earned All-CCIW honors in the 50 and 100 freestyle events and contributed to championship relay teams, including a first-place CCIW finish in the 200 medley relay.
What makes Mr. Lippiatt such a natural fit for coaching, however, goes beyond his résumé. It's his genuine enthusiasm for sports, his heart for mentorship, and his belief that athletics are about far more than winning. As a teacher, he already pours into the lives of CCA students every day — and now, he brings that same dedication to the basketball court. His goal isn't just to develop players; it's to develop young men of character, resilience, and faith.
Colby Carlile
Middle School Boys’ Head Coach
Colby Carlile is a proud 2022 graduate of Concord Christian Academy, where he was a standout varsity player known for his scoring ability and defensive prowess. Now in his second season with CCA's middle school boys' basketball program—and his first as head coach—Colby has quickly proven himself as an effective leader both on and off the court.
In his inaugural season as head coach, Colby guided his division III team to an impressive 9-4 regular season record and a third-place finish, advancing to the semifinal round of the playoffs. His coaching style balances high expectations with encouragement, creating an environment where young athletes are challenged to grow while having fun in the process.
Basketball runs in the Carlile family. Colby's mother, Becky Carlile, co-coaches CCA's girls' varsity team alongside Matt Smith. One of his younger sisters graduated from CCA in 2025 and now plays Division II college basketball for the Lee Flames in Tennessee, while his youngest sister currently plays for both CCA's JV and varsity teams as a freshman.
As a recent graduate himself, Colby brings a unique perspective to coaching—he understands the challenges his players face and serves as a relatable role model who commands respect through his knowledge of the game, genuine care for his athletes, and commitment to developing well-rounded young men prepared for success both on the court and in life.
Caleb Holmes
Golf Head Coach
Coach Caleb Holmes is a Concord Christian Academy alumnus who brings both his playing experience and passion for golf back to the Kingsmen program. A native of Alton, NH, Coach Holmes graduated from CCA before continuing his golf career at Gordon College, where he competed on the men's golf team from 2019-2021.
After completing his collegiate career, Coach Holmes returned to CCA where he currently serves as a middle school teacher in addition to leading the golf program. His experience as a student-athlete at both the high school and collegiate levels gives him valuable insight into what it takes to develop golfers who can compete at the next level.
Coach Holmes is committed to developing the whole student-athlete, emphasizing not only the technical and mental aspects of golf but also character development and Christ-centered leadership. He creates a supportive environment where golfers of all skill levels can improve their game while learning the values of integrity, perseverance, and sportsmanship that are essential both on the course and in life.
As both a teacher and coach at his alma mater, Coach Holmes embodies CCA's mission to develop students academically, athletically, and spiritually, preparing them for success in all areas of life.
Craig Anthony
Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Coach Craig Anthony brings extensive athletic knowledge and experience to CCA's soccer program. A 1996 graduate of Eastern Nazarene College, he was a four-year starter and captain his senior year, helping lead his team to a Conference Championship in 1994. He began his coaching career at ENC as an assistant basketball coach before being named head coach in 1999.
At CCA, Coach Anthony has built one of the most successful soccer programs in Division IV. In 2022, he led the Kingsmen to an undefeated regular season and 18-0-1 overall record, capturing CCA's first state championship since 1993. The team scored over 100 goals while recording 16 shutouts, earning Coach Anthony the New Hampshire Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year honor as well as the national United Coaches Association - New Hampshire Boys Coach of The Year - Boys Private/Parochial Schools award.
Known for his emphasis on conditioning, discipline, and teamwork, Coach Anthony prepares his teams to compete at full intensity for all 80 minutes.
Craig lives in Chichester, NH, with his wife Kelly and their three children who attend CCA.
Josh Winans
Girls' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Coach Winans became head coach in 2019 after returning from ministry work in Poland with his wife and three daughters. With over 25 years of coaching experience at Christian schools and a background playing soccer at both the high school and collegiate levels, he brings deep passion and expertise to CCA.
Under his leadership, the program has flourished—consistently reaching the playoffs, finishing as Division IV runner-up in 2024, and completing an undefeated regular season in 2025. Coach Winans is committed to developing each player's individual skills while fostering a collaborative team mentality.
When he's not on the field or teaching in the classroom at CCA, Coach Winans enjoys golfing and visiting his roots in central Illinois, where his extended family still lives.
Bob Andrews
Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach
Coach Bob brings a love for soccer and a heart for mentoring young athletes to his role as Assistant Coach for Concord Christian Academy Girls Varsity Soccer. He believes the game is more than wins and losses — it’s an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and grow in faith and character both on and off the field. His goal is to help each player recognize her God-given potential while learning lessons that extend far beyond the game.
A long-time soccer enthusiast, he has previously coached at another high school as well as with a local soccer club. He enjoys creating a positive, encouraging environment where players feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow together as a team.
Outside of soccer, Coach Bob serves his community as a firefighter. He is a husband and father of three — including one current CCA student — which makes being part of the CCA family especially meaningful to him.
Amanda Taylor
Track and Field Head Coach
Coach Taylor brings experience and passion to the CCA Track & Field program. A former competitive runner who participated extensively in cross-country and track & field throughout high school, she competed at the national level with USATF. Her coaching career spans multiple years across Washington, Georgia, and Hawaii before joining CCA three years ago.
Coach Taylor is committed to helping athletes grow in strength, believe in their abilities, and push beyond what they think is possible. She emphasizes learning to embrace the rigor of training and seeing hard work as an opportunity for growth.
When she's not on the track, Coach Taylor teaches science at CCA, bringing the same curiosity, discipline, and encouragement into the classroom that she brings to her coaching.
Doug Oxford
Girls' Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
Coach Doug Oxford brings nearly four decades of volleyball expertise to Concord Christian Academy. Since 1986, he has coached at every level: adult traveling teams, college, high school JV and varsity (14 years combined), and USA Volleyball junior olympic girls club teams (21 years). In 2001, he founded the Capital Region Volleyball Club to provide opportunities for people to learn and enjoy volleyball.
Coach Oxford holds extensive certifications including Gold Medal Squared Coaching Clinics (Level 1 and 2), USA Volleyball IMPACT, SafeSport, Certified Tournament Director, and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching. As a player since the 1980s, he continues to compete at high levels, recently playing at the USAV Nationals Club tournament in Columbus, Ohio.
At CCA, Coach Oxford took over in 2023 when the program had just been revived after a nearly two-decade hiatus. In his first season, he led the team to a 14-6 record and semifinal appearance. The following year, the Kingsmen reached their first Division III state championship since 2001, finishing as runners-up after defeating Trinity 3-0 in the semifinals.
Coach Oxford's program emphasizes playing with purpose and honoring God through competition. His coaching philosophy is simple: "To really enjoy and succeed at whatever you are doing you need to have determination, a good work ethic and a sense of humor."
Linda Oxford
Girls' JV Volleyball Coach
Coach Linda Oxford brings over 25 years of volleyball coaching experience to Concord Christian Academy's JV program. Since 1998, she has been dedicated to developing young athletes at every level. She coached alongside her husband Doug for four years at NHTI in Concord, NH, and co-founded the Capital Region Volleyball Club with him in 2001. Since the club's inception, she has been instrumental in coaching, tournament directing, and running daily operations.
Coach Oxford holds certifications from Gold Medal Squared Coaching Clinics (Levels 1 and 2) and USA Volleyball IMPACT, reflecting her commitment to coaching excellence and ongoing professional development.
At CCA, Coach Oxford works alongside Doug as he leads the varsity program. Together, they have helped build CCA's volleyball program following its revival after a nearly two-decade hiatus. Her focus on fundamentals, player development, and creating a positive team culture prepares JV athletes for success at the varsity level and beyond.
Coach Oxford is committed to developing young athletes who excel both on the court and in life, emphasizing teamwork, skill development, and Christ-centered character.