ON YOUR MARKS.
We’ll give you the opportunity to shine through NJCAA, NCWA, Division II, and Division III athletics competition. We’ll help you find the drive to rise above and become more than just a winner on the court: our athletes are winners in the community through volunteering opportunities that are integrated with the program. We’ll help you discover how serving others serves God and brings you closer to Him.
We’re Thoroughbred proud – inside and out.
WE’RE RECRUITING NOW – ARE YOU READY TO RISE STRONG?
MEET YOUR TEAM
Athletic Director
Mike Davis
Athletic Director
Mike is one of the lucky ones. He is a lifelong sports fan who has had the privilege of turning his passion into his vocation. He caught the sportscasting bug while a student at Toccoa Falls College, going on to be a part of the radio broadcast teams for NC State, Duke, Southern Miss, and others. He was the Sports Director for the North Carolina News Network before serving as the SID at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. And with experience as communication instructor for five years at Harrison College, Mike puts the emphasis on the first word in “student-athlete.” He is thrilled to be a part of the team at Blue Lights College and guiding the Thoroughbreds to victory in the gym, in the classroom, and in life.
Coaches
BASKETBALL
Mario Pharr
Men’s Head Coach
Mario is a class act with top-shelf coaching skills and a heart for people. He is a natural fit here at Blue Lights.
Pharr has extensive experience with over 15 years coaching on all levels, from AAU to professional, as well as two years under legendary NC State coach Kay Yow.
Madison Jordan
Women’s Head Coach
Madison is a goal driven individual. She is currently a full time firefighter with fire service experience since 2015. After playing basketball in high school and college, she continued her passion for the sport through coaching for the past three years.
Madison strives to help athletes understand the game and succeed on and off the court. She is excited to be in the Blue Lights College family and looks forward to the accomplishments made by student athletes in the classroom, on the court and in the community.
WRESTLING
Joshua Alston
Men’s Head Coach
Joshua brings energy and experience to the Thoroughbreds! Coach Alston wrestled at Ferrum College. He is also an Amateur MMA Fighter Lightweight Division.
He excited for our incoming class!
His leadership and passion for the sport of wrestling will help mold the future scholar athletes at Blue Lights College.
PISTOL COMPETITION
Joshua Grier
Head Coach
Josh is a native of Binghamton, New York. H served in the United States Marin Corps for four years. He is a 14 year police veteran and currently serves as a Corporal with the Apex, North Carolina Police Department. Josh brings a wealth of skills and experience to the program. He is a Police Instructor certified by North Carolina Education, Training & Standards for law enforcement. He teaches Firearms and Less Lethal training to police professionals. Josh will lead the first year pistol team for the Thoroughbreds. Blue Lights College is currently the only collegiate pistol competition team in North Carolina.
VISITING?
We don’t care where you stay, but we care that you’re here supporting your athlete. Here’s some options of where to rest your head after the big game.