Sports
A new mascot.
A new sports league.
A new reason to cheer on your school.
Starting in September 2025,TCC will compete in men’s and women’s basketball in the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region 10.
With the launch of basketball, TCC will become the largest community college in Virginia to offer competitive athletics. We’ll play other colleges and community colleges throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and other sports will follow in 2026.
Adding competitive sports will enrich student life at TCC, increase enrollment, and give local athletes a new opportunity to shine. For students and alumni, it’s another reason to be proud of your school.
“The advantages of an affordable higher educational experience coupled with an engaging athletics program is something students in our region deserve. we are excited to see all the doors that will open for our students and our community as a result.”
TCC President, Marcia Conston
Interested in joining the teams?
We will hold tryouts. In addition, you must be taking 12+ credits with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and you must be willing to travel outside Hampton Roads for away games. See all the requirements for competitive play and intramural participation.
The Perfect Storm
Even more exciting… there will be a new mascot flying around the court at TCC games this fall.
The former STORM is now officially the StormBird, a symbol more reflective of our strength, grit, toughness, and determination. Consider it the official embodiment of our tagline,
From here, go anywhere.
Meet our starting lineup.
Chad Smith, TCC Director of Athletics and Intramural Sports, was hired in summer 2024 to relaunch the college’s athletic program. Smith brings over 20 years of community college and high school experience to TCC in the areas of athletic administration, coaching, counseling, academic advising, and student activities.
Clint Wright Sr., Men’s Basketball Head Coach, is a 1991 Norfolk State graduate and was a key member of the Spartan basketball program. He helped Norfolk State capture the 1990 CIAA Tournament Championship and three South-Atlantic Region berths. Wright has an extensive local coaching history, including most recently with Lakeland High School, where he led the team to the 2020 3A Region Championship. He was also selected as the 3A Region Coach of the Year and later went on to win a State Basketball Championship.
Rebecca Kershaw, Women’s Basketball Head Coach, attended Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va., where she showcased her versatility and talent excelling in basketball, volleyball, softball, and tennis, and earning numerous accolades. She has dedicated herself to education and coaching for the past 17 years, assisting at the high school level and coaching basketball at Hugo A. Owens Middle School for the past eight years. She has five semifinal appearances, one runner-up award, and a City Championship title in the Chesapeake Middle School League.
