Athletics

Department Philosophy

The primary goal of the Athletic Department is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in physical activities. This base of knowledge and skills is considered an essential component of a Concord Academy education and thus is a graduation requirement of all students. The Athletic Department is committed to educating students about the important role of both team sports and physical fitness for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Comprehensive department programming offers a wide range of opportunities for students to excel in a favorite team sport or to challenge themselves in a new sport or activity.

Department offerings reflect the philosophy that athletics provide a broad-based program of excellence, enhance the academic experience, and strengthen the community.

Additional guiding principles include the following:

• The athletic program is to work in harmony with the educational purposes of the school
• To maximize opportunities for students to participate in more than one interscholastic sport, and to keep a proper perspective on the role of athletics, limits are placed on scheduling in-season contests and practices, and organized out-of-season team practices are prohibited
• Students are encouraged to participate in a range of athletic activities rather than specialize in a single sport or activity