Athletics

The purpose of the Golda Och Academy athletic program is to offer a rewarding athletic experience and to develop the athletic potential of all our students. Recognizing the distinct differences between Middle School and High School students and the wide range of individual abilities, the athletic program strives to meet everyone’s needs.

Our athletes are encouraged to develop a sense of positive sportsmanship, integrity, values, ethics and derech eretz and to display these qualities on and off the field. Development of leadership, personal responsibility and self esteem and sensitivity and compassion towards others are also desired outcomes of the athletic program.

At the High School level, teams are competitive and varsity teams are selective. Skill level and commitment are major factors in earning a position on a varsity squad. Membership on a varsity team one year does not guarantee a position the next season. One must annually earn his/her position on a team. All students in grades 9 – 12, who meet academic and social requirements, are eligible to try out for a varsity team, and students in grades 9 –11 may try out for a JV team where one is available. The High School has the following teams:

  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Tennis – JV and Varsity
  • Girls’ Volleyball – JV and Varsity
  • Coed Cross Country
  • Boys’ Basketball – JV and Varsity
  • Girls’ Basketball – JV and Varsity
  • Coed Swimming
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Tennis – JV and Varsity
  • Boys’ Volleyball – JV and Varsity
  • Girls’ Softball

The ultimate goal of the athletic program is to enable the athletes to mature socially, emotionally and physically. The individual’s character is built on respect of self and others, physical and emotional discipline and the ability to give 100% during practice as well as competition. Most importantly, our athletes learn to accept defeat and victory with equal poise. The success of the athletic program is built on commitment, cooperation, tolerance and enthusiasm between the individual players, coaches, administration, parents and community.

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