Mission & Philosophy

The mission of the Athletic Department at Girard College is to develop highly competitive student-athletes who will strive for excellence in their respective sport and nurture a strong school spirit among the student body. This requires sincere commitment from all athletes, parents, coaches, teachers, and administrators.

Our philosophy of coaching and teaching is to instill the values of hard work, dedication and self-discipline in our students that will promote a sense of integrity, pride and loyalty thereby building the overall character of the student-athlete.

Sports Offered at Girard College

High School Teams (Grades 9-12)

League Affiliation: PJAA (Penn-Jersey Athletic Association)
State Affiliation: PAISAA (Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association)

Fall
Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country
Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Tennis
Girls’ Volleyball
8-Man Football

Winter
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Indoor Track and Field
Bowling Team
Cheerleading Team
Chess Team
Wrestling

Spring
Baseball
Softball
Outdoor Track and Field
Rowing
Boys’ Tennis
Boys’ Volleyball

Middle School Teams (Grades 5-8)

League Affiliation: MPAA (Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association)

Fall
Coed Soccer
Coed Volleyball
Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country

Winter
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Coed Flag Football
Coed Bowling
Cheerleading
Wrestling

Spring
Baseball
Softball
Outdoor Track & Field

Elementary School Developmental Programs (Grades 1-4)

Basketball
Soccer
T-Ball/Kickball
Wrestling

View our Athletics Calendar for up to date schedules.