Lower School Athletics
Participation in interscholastic athletics can teach invaluable lessons. The Lower School Athletics Program offers a variety of sports clinics for students in grades 3-5 to participate in.
The Sports Clinics are designed to give access and motivate children to play, regardless of their ability. Coaches focus on skill development, introducing team concepts, and an emphasis on having fun through participation and intrasquad competitions. The clinics occur 1-2 times per week at the Goodrich Campus after school from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. or on Saturday mornings.
Lower School sports offerings are listed below. All of these sports clinics are co-ed and open to any students in Grades 3-5, regardless of experience. For additional information on Lower School athletics, contact Lower & Middle School Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt
Flag Football: 3rd – 5th grade clinics occur on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Coach: Rick Magnuson
3/4 Soccer: Clinics for students in grades 3-4 occur on Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Coach: Robb Pottle
5th Grade Soccer: Clinics for students in grades 5 occur on Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Coach: Robb Pottle
SESSION I: December & January
3/4 Volleyball: Clinics for students in grades 3-4 will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Head Coach: Amy Pettersen
5th Grade Volleyball: Clinics for students in 5th grade will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Head Coach: Stephanie Bergholtz
SESSION II: January & February
3/4 Basketball: Clinics for students in grades 3-4 will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Head Coach: Rick Magnuson
5th Grade Basketball: Clinics for students in 5th grade will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Head Coach: Robb Pottle
Baseball/Softball: 3rd – 5th grade clinics occur on Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Rick Magnuson
Lacrosse: 3rd – 5th grade clinics occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Coach: Taylor Tvedt
3/4 Track & Field: Clinics for students in grades 3-4 occur on Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Claire Flood
5th Grade Track & Field: Clinics for students in grades 5 occur on Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Claire Flood
Junior Spartan Program
This offering is for our youngest Spartans who are interested in seeing what it’s like to be a part of a Varsity program. It provides a great connection between the Lower School and Upper School communities and allows families to see what they can expect from their SPA athletics experience as their child progresses through the program.
Students in grades K-2 have the opportunity to become a Jr. Spartans at various Upper School athletic events, including; soccer, volleyball, hockey, and basketball. A member of the Athletic Department will reach out to Lower School families prior to each season with information on how to register.
