2019-2020 ATHLETICS
fall sports Rectory's Fall 2019 sports season was one of growth. With students starting school and getting to know
each other, teams spent their days cultivating team chemistry and honing their skills. Boys soccer saw a growth in numbers, allowing us to add a fourth team, which was imperative for our younger athletes’ experience in sports. The coaches were able to work with them at the introductory level, increasing their comfort when competing against other schools. One of the highlights of the season was the team being able to compete against American School for the Deaf, a unique experience that not every athlete gets. It was terrific seeing the boys learn to communicate with the other team through sign language. Both our varsity girls and boys soccer teams competed in end-of-season tournaments giving them more competitive play. Cross-country had new records broken by some of their elite runners. The equestrian team did a mock lesson during Fall Family Weekend so their families could see the relationships students built with their horses and how their riding had developed. Volleyball played in tri-matches against secondary schools, giving them the experience and opportunity to meet coaches from the next level. The growth in student athletes during the fall term is significant. They develop most notably in their confidence, social skills, and sense of responsibility—all of which helps them succeed on and off the field as the year continues.
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT:
Varsity A Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Varsity Volleyball, Equestrian
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THE RECTORY NEWS | FALL 2020
