Athletics at The Masters School

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a he althy b a la n c e Athletic participation complements a student’s academic responsibilities at The Masters School.

Whenever possible, practices and games are scheduled so they don’t conflict with the academic class schedule. Equilibrium is maintained between the demands of our competitive athletic program and a challenging academic schedule. Through athletic competition and commitment, students learn to relatethe rules of the game to the rules of life, and they see the many ways these valuable lessons can be carried over to all aspects of their Masters experience.

come pl ay The Masters School recognizes athletics as a crucial component of a good education. Sports strengthen a b out m a s t er s The Masters School is a coed day and boarding school that engages fifth through twelfth grade students in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Founded in 1877, Masters is located on a majestic 96-acre campus in historic Dobbs Ferry, New York, just 35 minutes from New York City.

the body, sharpen the mind, develop teamwork, deepen friendships, and enable participants to test their limits. Students become better strategic thinkers. They develop good sportsmanship.

They take direction, practice, and improve. And, importantly, they have fun.

Our interscholastic sports program is strengthened by talented, dedicated coaches; outstanding athletes from around the world, many of whom have been developing their skills since a young age; and an instructional approach that builds athletic excellence, healthy competitiveness, and the traits of respect, discipline, perseverance, and dedication, which will serve our students well for the rest of their lives.

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students get to meet returning students (and each

Team sports at Masters foster school spirit, pride in our teams’ accomplishments, and friendly rivalry

during Spring Break many of our teams travel to

FALL: Cross Country (coed) Field Hockey (G) Soccer (B, G) Volleyball (G) WINTER: Basketball (B, G) Fencing (coed) SPRING: Baseball (B) Lacrosse (B, G) Softball (G)

with other schools. Beginning in the Middle School and continuing throughout the Upper School years, our athletic program leads its participants to become confident, mature, independent, and well-balanced young women and men who can both win and lose

other) before the academic year begins. Similarly, Florida to prepare for the spring sports season. Last year, seven teams, 12 coaches, and 96 athletes traveled to Orlando, Florida to spend a week at the Disney All Star Sports Resort and train at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and on Disney resort golf courses.

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The Masters School recognizes that teamwork,

The purpose of athletics at The Masters School is

friendship, and fun should be intrinsic to competitive sports. Before the school year even begins, Masters holds pre-season training for Upper School fall-season athletes—soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and cross country. Athletes bond with one another, and new

to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the individual player.

Masters athletes, coaches, and spectators will remember the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play. This will be demonstrated by showing courtesy to visiting teams and spectators, and by respecting the integrity and judgment of sports officials. We encourage leadership and use of initiative and good judgment by players on the team. Above all, it is important to remember that an athletic contest is only a game. Be gracious in victory as well as in defeat.

athle ti c c red it r eq uir e m en t Upper School students must participate as a member of an interscholastic team for three out of six seasons of their ninth and tenth grades; at least one of these seasons must be during freshman year. In addition to team sports, Dance Company and the winter musical can also fulfill this requirement.

UPPER SC H OO L at hlet ic t ea ms FALL: Cross Country (coed) Field Hockey (G) Soccer (B, G) Volleyball (G) WINTER: Basketball (B, G) Fencing (B, G) Indoor Track & Field (coed) SPRING: Baseball (B) Golf (coed) Lacrosse (B, G) Softball (G) Tennis (B, G) Track & Field (coed)

PLAY IT FORWARD After their experience at Masters, many students go on to be recruited by and play for college and university teams in Divisions I, II, and III. Our coaches and college counselors are experienced in

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Through the years, Masters students have won many accolades for their athletic endeavors. Most recently, these include:

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League Championship Teams— fencing and softball.

All-League and Most Outstanding Player awards in all sports NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse Team members

given to sports. Features include:

navigating the recruitment and admission processes and guiding scholar-athletes on their post-graduate paths.

Five athletic fields, including a new stateof-the-art turf field and track.

A gymnasium with competition and practice courts for basketball and volleyball, as well as an indoor batting cage for baseball.

A fitness center—recently renovated and

State Track & Field Championship qualifiers (in inaugural season).

expanded—with Nautilus, free weights,

Fairchester Athletic Association Sportsmanship Awards

bikes.

treadmills, Stairmasters, Nordic Track machines, and recumbent and stationary

Eight Har-Tru tennis courts.

Community Arts and Athletic Center, to be completed in 2014–2015. This new facility will feature a gymnasium, squash courts, fencing strips, and a swimming pool, as well as art gallery space, a dance studio, a theater, a café, and a student center.

The Masters School: A coed day and boarding college preparatory school for grades 5 –12, located in historic Dobbs Ferry, New York, 35 minutes from New York City.

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