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 clinics occur 1-2 times per week at the Goodrich Campus after school from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday mornings.

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. As student-athletes progress through the Athletics program, they will;

Gain sport-specific skills;
Understand the ideals of good sportsmanship and how to be a part of a team;
Teach social skills, communication, and teamwork;
Develop a healthy self-concept, self-esteem, and healthier body;
Build relationships amongst peers, as well as creating connections with the Upper School athletes and teams;
Experience new things through participation and competition

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, view our Sports Clinic Handbook or contact Lower & Middle School Athletic Director Taylor Tvedt

Sports Clinic Offerings

Fall Sports Clinics

Baseball/Softball: 3rd & 4th grade clinics occur on Mondays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.

5th grade clinics occur on Wednesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m and Saturday mornings.

Coach: Rick Magnuson

Lacrosse: 3rd – 5th grade clinics occur on Tuesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.

Coach: Robb Pottle & Taylor Tvedt

Winter Sports Clinics

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: Leslie Blakely, Amy Pettersen, and Robb Pottle

5th Grade Volleyball: Clinics for students in 5th grade will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Coach Contacts: Leslie Blakely, Drew Lundquist, and Stephanie Bergholtz

SESSION II: January-March

3/4 Basketball: Clinics for students in grades 3-4 will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Coach Contacts: Rick Magnuson & Robb Pottle

5th Grade Basketball: Clinics for students in 5th grade will occur on Mondays and Wednesdasys from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Head Coach: Rick Magnuson & Robb Pottle

Spring Sports Clinics

2025 SPRING CLINICS

3RD & 4TH GRADE CLINICS
3/4 Track & Field: Mondays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Claire Flood

3/4 Flag Football: Mondays and Wednesdsays and from 3:15 – 4:30.
Coach: Rick Magnuson

3/4 Soccer: Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Robb Pottle

5TH GRADE CLINICS
5th Grade Track & Field: Wednesdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Claire Flood

5th Grade Flag Football: Mondays and Wednesdsays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Coach: Rick Magnuson

5th Grade Soccer: Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
Coach: Robb Pottle

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.