Athletics

athletics: inspiring a lifelong commitment to fitness and health By Courtney Callanan, Assistant Athletic Director

At Rectory, athletics is a part of the everyday life of a middle school student. e athletic philosophy is to inspire a lifelong commitment to physical tness and health. rough the program, coaches promote risk-taking, self-condence, skill development, teamwork, individual success, and sportsmanship. With this foundation, Rectory has built a program that oers competitive varsity teams for experienced athletes and developmental levels to encourage beginners. Wherever students may be in their athletic ability, the dierent levels provided allows students to feel comfortable and condent when they play.

Aside from creating a healthy habit of daily exercise, student-athletes benet from playing sports at Rectory in several other ways. At a young age, students compete against other schools which helps them learn how to win with humility and lose with dignity. At the very core of it, all students have the opportunity to meet new friends from dierent cultures all around the world and understand how to communicate and be respectful teammates to one another. From this powerful dynamic, students will learn valuable social skills in a setting other than the classroom.

Most importantly, students nd support and guidance during their athletic experience at Rectory from their coaches. Our coaching sta is committed to teaching the skills of the game so students can translate them into the skills of life. Our coaches are also teachers, advisors, tutors, or dorm parents, resulting in stronger bonds and the development of trusting relationships. Rectory’s coaching sta is committed to creating a community where students can be comfortable conding in them and where they can continue to grow as athletes.

e primary goal of Rectory School athletics is to provide a positive athletic experience that students will remember and develop for the rest of their lives.

A YEAR IN SPORTS

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Equestrian, Fall Adventures, Varsity Hockey, Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Soccer

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Girls Varsity Volleyball, Crossfit, Swim Team, JV Hockey, Cross Country, Squash