The Nixa High School athletic programs have announced their offseason calendar of events.
The events are for incoming freshmen through seniors (9th-12th). Below are all pertinent event dates and information for each sport. Please note that any sport not listed below will be added when released.
A reminder that all athletes must have the completed physical requirements (pre-participation doctor portion) and (annual parent portion) uploaded onto their FinalForms account or ready to turn in on the first day of the event in order to participate. Another reminder that physicals are valid for two years from the date of the examination and only need to turn in/upload the last page (MSHSAA Medical Eligibility Form) of the pre-participation examination.
Per MSHSAA, the summer-time dead period is a defined period during which no contact takes place between school coaches/directors of MSHSAA-sponsored activities and students enrolled in the member school, or who will be enrolled in the member school during the next school year. Further, during the dead period, school facilities are not used by enrolled students for any sport or activity governed by MSHSAA. The dead period is a "no school activities time"; no open gyms, competitions, practices, conditioning, weight training; no activity-related functions or fundraisers, camps, or clinics at school facilities or sponsored elsewhere by the school; no coaches/directors or students may have planned contact other than casual, normal community, non-activity contact. While there may be sports activities during this time, they must not involve the school coach, the school, or school facilities.
The summer dead week and no-contact period is June 27-July 5, 2026.
The seven days prior to the first allowable practice date each season is a no-contact period in which no "contact" takes place between school coaches and students enrolled in the member school, or who will be enrolled in the member school during the upcoming school year.
The MSHSAA mandatory fall sports dead week and no-contact period is August 1-9, 2026. Tryouts and first practice for the fall sports season begin the following week (August 10-15).
Throughout the offseason and regular season, coaches will communicate through the Band App. Links and registration for each sport are available below.
Cross Country
Mondays-Thursdays Morning in June & July: Summer Conditioning Workouts & Weights
June Dates: June 8–11, 15–18, 22–25
July Dates: July 6–9, 13–16, 20–23
Locations & Times:
Mondays & Wednesdays: Nixa High School | Time: 6:45–8:45 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Nixa Inman Intermediate | Time: 6:45–8:15 a.m.
Other Events
June 19: Summer Stampede at Nixa Inman Intermediate | Time: 3–9 p.m.
July 24: Nixa Double Twilight 4K Run at Nixa Inman Intermediate | Time: 6:45 p.m. start
July 27-30: Nixa Cross Country Running Camp
The first official practice of the season is August 10.
The pre-season 417 Running Kick-Off is set for August 29, at Nixa.
The first regular-season meet is the Southwest Cross Country Coaches Association (SWCCCA) meet on Sept. 5 at Bolivar Municipal Golf Course. Click here for the meet schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Lance Brumley at lancebrumley@nixaschools.net.
Football
Mondays-Thursdays Morning in June: Meetings, Weights/Conditioning, & Practice
Time: 7:30–11 a.m.
7-v-7 Events:
June 10 at Missouri State
June 17 at Allison Sportstown
June 24 at TBD
The first official practice of the season is August 10.
The pre-season jamboree is set for August 21, at Ozark.
The first regular-season game is August 28, at home, against Carthage. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach John Perry at johnperry@nixaschools.net.
Boys & Girls Golf
Evenings in June & July: Practice, Short Games, Lifting
Rivercut Golf Course Dates (Short Game, Range, & Practice)
June Days: June 1, 8, 15, 26
July Days: July 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Time: 5–6 p.m.
High School Weight Room & Apex Activity Center (Lifting & Indoor Practice)
June Days: June 2, 9, 16, 22
July Days: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 5–7 p.m
The girls golf season occurs in the fall. Tryouts begin on August 10.
The first regular-season match is the Camdenton Lady Laker Invitational at Lake Valley Golf Club on Sept. 2. Click here for the game schedule.
Tryouts for the 2027 boys spring season begins on March 1.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link (BOYS)
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link (GIRLS)
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Scott Miller at scottmiller@nixaschools.net.
Boys & Girls Tennis
Mondays & Wednesdays in June & July: Open Courts at Nixa High School
June Days: June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 | Time: 3–4 p.m. (June 29 is from 9-10 a.m.)
July Days: July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 | Time: 9–10 a.m.
SWMO High School Summer Tennis Series/Tournaments
June 10-12: Lebanon High School Tennis Courts | Register Here
- June 10: Girls Singles
- June 11: Boys Singles
- June 12: Girls/Boys Doubles
June 16: Bolivar High School Tennis Courts (Boys & Girls)
More Information Here
Register Here
June 23-24: Republic High School Battle on the Dirt
Location: Turtlebook Country Club (1895 State Hwy CC, Nixa, MO 65714)
July 10: Willard High School Tennis Courts (Boys/Girls)
More Information & Registration Here
July 17: Waynesville High School Tennis Courts
More Information & Registration Here
July 23-24: Republic High School Tennis Courts
College Camps & Additional Opportunities
June 8-11 & June 15-18: Missouri State University Summer Camp | More Information & Registration Here
Joplin High School Summer Tennis Tournaments
Millwood Country Club (Camps, Lessons, Sessions, Etc.)
Springfield Cooper Tennis Complex (Camps, Lessons, Sessions, Etc.)
The girls golf season occurs in the fall. The first girls practice begins on August 10.
The first regular-season match is at Bolivar on Sept. 3. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link (BOYS)
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link (GIRLS)
Practices for the 2027 boys spring season begins on March 1.
For any additional questions, please contact coach Slade Snowdent at sladesnowden@nixaschools.net.
Softball
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in June & July: Open Fields, Practices & Weights
June Practice Days (Tuesdays/Thursdays): June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 17, 23, 26 | Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
June Weight Days (Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays): June 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26 | Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July Practice Days (Tuesdays/Thursdays): July 7, 9, 14 | Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
July Weight Days (Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays): July 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30 | Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Summer League Doubleheader Games
June 4 at Marshfield | Time: 6:30 p.m. start
June 11 at Willard | Time: 5 p.m. start
June 17 at Nixa | Time: 5 p.m. start
Tryouts for the season begin on August 10.
The first regular-season game is at Perry, Okla., on August 29. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach JD Payne at jamespayne@nixaschools.net.
Girls Volleyball
Mondays in June: Open Gym/Skills Workouts at Nixa High School
Days: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 24 (Wednesday) | Time: 6:30–9:30 a.m.
Additional July Wednesday Days: July 15, 22
Monday-Thursday in June & July: Weights at Nixa High School
June Days: June 4, 8-11, 15-16, 18, 22-26 | Time: 6:30–7:30 a.m.
July Days: July 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 | Time: 6:30–7:30 a.m.
Summer Tournaments
June 8: Nixa Varsity Point Pursuit Tournament | Time: 3–9 p.m.
June 15: Nixa JV Point Pursuit Tournament | Time: 3–9 p.m.
June 22: Nixa 9th Point Pursuit Tournament | Time: 3–9 p.m.
July 22: 3-v-3 Tournament | Time: 7:30–10 a.m. | More information TBA.
July 31: Lafayette Tournament | Time: 2–7 p.m.
Summer Sportstown League & Additional Events
June 9: Sportstown League Games | Times: AM (JV), PM (9th)
June 16: Sportstown League Games | Times: Mid Day (Varsity), PM (9th)
June 17: Game vs. Jackson | Time: 9–11 a.m.
July 8–9: Varsity/JV Arkansas University Team Camp
July 16: Sportstown League Games | Times: AM (JV), Mid Day (Varsity), PM (9th)
July 23: Sportstown League Games | Times: AM (JV), Mid Day (Varsity), PM (9th)
Tryouts for the fall season begin on August 10.
The pre-season jamboree is set for August 25 at Kickapoo High School.
The first regular-season game is a Kansas road trip against Liberty North and Liberty on August 29. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Annie Zimmerman at anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net.
Soccer
Boys
Wednesdays & Fridays in June & July: Open Fields and Weights at Nixa High School & Apex Activities Center
June Days: June 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22 (Monday Make-Up Day), 24, 26 | Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
July Days: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 | Time: 9-11 a.m.
High School Camp
July 16-17 and July 20-21 at Nixa High School | Time: 5:30-7 p.m. | Register Here
Tryouts for the fall season begin on August 10.
The pre-season jamboree is set for August 25 at Kickapoo High School.
The first regular-season game is a road trip to Columbia against Hickman and Rock Bridge on August 28-29. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Evan Palmer at evanpalmer@nixaschools.net.
Girls
Tuesdays & Thursdays in June & July: Open Fields and Weights at Nixa High School & Apex Activities Center
June Days: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 | Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
July Days: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 | Time: 9–11 a.m.
High School Camp
July 16-17 and July 20-21 at Nixa High School | Time: 7–8:30 p.m. | Register Here
Tryouts for the 2027 girls spring season begins on March 1.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Evan Palmer at evanpalmer@nixaschools.net.
Boys Basketball
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays in June & July: Open Gyms, Practice, & Weights at Nixa High School
June Open Monday Gym Days (Optional Shooting): June 8, 15, 22 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
June Practice & Weight Days (Tuesday-Wednesday): June 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Summer Shootouts
June 3-5: Nixa Shootout
Games played at various Nixa gym locations. | Time TBA on Tuesdays of the event week.
June 10-12: Nixa Shootout
Games played at various Nixa gym locations. | Time TBA on Tuesdays of the event week.
June 23-24: Nixa Shootout
Games played at various Nixa gym locations. | Time TBA on Tuesdays of the event week.
The first official practice week of the season begins on Monday, Oct. 26.
The pre-season jamboree is set for Thursday, Nov. 19.
The first regular-season game is Dec. 11, at home, against Branson. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Brock Blansit at brockblansit@nixaschools.net.
Girls Basketball
Mondays–Thursdays in June & July: Open Gyms, Practice, & Weights at Nixa High School
June Practice Days: June 1-4, 8-9, 11, 25 | Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
June Weight Days: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25 | Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
July Practice Days (Tuesdays/Thursdays): July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 | Time: 7:30–9 a.m.
July Weight Days (Monday-Thursday): July 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 | Time: 6:30–7:30 a.m.
Off Week: July 6-10
Summer Shootouts & Additional Events/Opportunities
June 2-3: Nixa Shootout
Games played at various Nixa gym locations. | Time: 3 p.m. start
June 11: Greenwood High School Summer League
Games against area teams in the evening. | More information TBA.
June 16-18: Drury University Team Camp
Teams will participate in games and sessions on the campus at Drury University. | More information TBA.
The first official practice week of the season begins on Nov. 2.
The pre-season jamboree is set for Nov. 18 at Nixa High School.
The first regular-season game is the Rogers, Ark. Tournament on Dec. 3–5. Click here for the game schedule.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Jenny Talbert at jennifertalbert@nixaschools.net.
Boys & Girls Wrestling
Mondays & Thursdays in June: Open Practices at Nixa High School
Days: June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 | Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in June: Weights at Nixa High School
Days: June 2, 9, 15, 23, 30 | Time: 6:30–7 a.m.
Summer Camps & Other Events
June 3-5: Boys Northeast Oklahoma Camp (Miami, Okla.)
June 24-26: Boys/Girls All-Star Camp at Rogersville
July 1: Team Trip Fugitive Beach
The girls first official practice week of the season begins on Nov. 2.
The boys first official practice week of the season begins on Nov. 9.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Dustin Martin at dustinmartin@nixaschools.net.
Baseball
Mondays & Wednesdays in June & July: Weights at Nixa High School
June Days: June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 | Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
July Days: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 | Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays in June & July: Open Fields/Practices at Nixa Baseball Field
June Days: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
July Days: July 7, 14, 21, 27 | Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
Tryouts for the 2027 season begins on March 1.
Click Here for the Band App Communication Link
For any additional questions, please contact head coach Logan Hughes at loganhughes@nixaschools.net.
