AT T H E G O V E R N O R ’ S A C A D E M Y

ATHLETICS

ATHLETICSAT T H E G O V E R N O R ’ S A C A D E M Y

“I believe that if my players are good athletes, and are willing to work hard, they can contribute to the program. Girls on the team range from those who play at the national level, to those who play during the season, but are also great athletes in other sports.”

— Tracy Stickney Head varsity fi eld hockey coach,

dorm parent, and science teacher

Our athletic teams are known for their Independent School League (ISL) and New England titles. We are home to some of the best athletes in Massachusetts, many of whom go on from Governor’s to play on nationally ranked college teams, competing at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, often serving as team captains.

These same athletes also write for our literary magazine, perform in our musicals, and take top academic honors. We boast nearly 60 varsity sports and interscholastic teams. The athletic program provides rigorous and competitive options for the elite athlete and levels for those who are interested in playing a new sport or developing toward varsity competition. We encourage athletes to play sports in multiple seasons. All teams are coached by our faculty.

Governor’s competes in the highly regarded Independent School League. Many of our teams qualify for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) tournaments. Our student athletes are representative of the entire student body; you may find the captain of the lacrosse team playing lead in a school play or the left wing on the hockey team serving as class president. In 2016, 34 of 80 Massachusetts Scholastic Art Awards that Governor’s students won, were created by varsity athletes. Of the four students who won national art award recognition, three were varsity athletes.

ATHLETICSAT T H E G O V E R N O R ’ S A C A D E M Y

Our athletic teams are known for their Independent School League (ISL) and New England titles. We are home to some of the best athletes in Massachusetts, many of whom go on from Governor’s to play on nationally ranked college teams, competing at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, often serving as team captains.

These same athletes also write for our literary magazine, perform in our musicals, and take top academic honors. We boast nearly 60 varsity sports and interscholastic teams. The athletic program provides rigorous and competitive options for the elite athlete and levels for those who are interested in playing a new sport or developing toward varsity competition. We encourage athletes to play sports in multiple seasons. All teams are coached by our faculty.

Governor’s competes in the highly regarded Independent School League. Many of our teams qualify for the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) tournaments. Our student athletes are representative of the entire student body; you may find the captain of the lacrosse team playing lead in a school play or the left wing on the hockey team serving as class president. In 2016, 34 of 80 Massachusetts Scholastic Art Awards that Governor’s students won, were created by varsity athletes. Of the four students who won national art award recognition, three were varsity athletes.

ATHLETICSAT T H E G O V E R N O R ’ S A C A D E M Y

• Whiston • Bragdon Arena

• Pescosolido Field House

• Alumni Gymnasium

• Sager Bowl

• Morse Field

• Navins Baseball Field

• Softball field

• Alfond Class of ‘67 Field (artificial turf)

• Anderson Lower Fields

• Huggins Track

• Porter Field

• Alfond Fitness Center

• Tennis courts

• Wrestling room

• Cross country course

• Athletic training room

• Golf course (Ould Newbury)

The athletics facilities at The Governor’s Academy rival those at many small colleges and universities. Our venues include:

Our Facilities Girls Varsity Soccer 2012 ISL Champions 2012 New England Champions

Boys Cross Country 2012-13 NE DII Champions

Varsity Field Hockey 2015 ISL Champions

Varsity Football 2011-13 NE Champions 2011-12 ISL Champions 2013-14 ISL Co-Champions

Varsity Volleyball 2012-13 NE Class B Champions

Varsity Baseball 2013 ISL Co-Champions 2016 ISL Tri-Champions

Boys Varsity Lacrosse 2015 ISL Co-Champions

Girls Varsity Lacrosse 2016 ISL Co-Champions

Varsity Softball 2013 ISL Champions 2015 ISL Champions 2016 ISL Champions

Recent Championships

“Joining the wrestling team was a great experience. I came to Govs for the arts, but wanted to get in shape and try something new. Some friends encouraged me to come see what the team was like …I’m really glad I ventured out of my comfort zone and tried it because I feel like it has helped me a lot with developing my skills in discipline, focus, and self-motivation.” — Michaells Fana ‘17

Girls Varsity Soccer 2012 ISL Champions 2012 New England Champions

Boys Cross Country 2012-13 NE DII Champions

Varsity Field Hockey 2015 ISL Champions

Varsity Football 2011-13 NE Champions 2011-12 ISL Champions 2013-14 ISL Co-Champions

Varsity Volleyball 2012-13 NE Class B Champions

Varsity Baseball 2013 ISL Co-Champions 2016 ISL Tri-Champions

Boys Varsity Lacrosse 2015 ISL Co-Champions

Girls Varsity Lacrosse 2016 ISL Co-Champions

Varsity Softball 2013 ISL Champions 2015 ISL Champions 2016 ISL Champions

Recent Championships

“Joining the wrestling team was a great experience. I came to Govs for the arts, but wanted to get in shape and try something new. Some friends encouraged me to come see what the team was like …I’m really glad I ventured out of my comfort zone and tried it because I feel like it has helped me a lot with developing my skills in discipline, focus, and self-motivation.” — Michaells Fana ‘17

Lily Bailey ‘16, MIT ‘20

Many recent Governor’s graduates are continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These students have chosen to attend colleges and universities including:

ALFRED UNIVERSITY

BABSON COLLEGE

BATES COLLEGE

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY

BOSTON COLLEGE

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

BROWN UNIVERSITY

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

CLARK UNIVERSITY

COLBY COLLEGE

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

COLORADO COLLEGE

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

DUKE UNIVERSITY

HAMILTON COLLEGE

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

MACALASTER COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AT DURHAM

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

TRINITY COLLEGE

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

TULANE UNIVERSITY

UNION COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

Lily Bailey ‘16, MIT ‘20

Many recent Governor’s graduates are continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These students have chosen to attend colleges and universities including:

ALFRED UNIVERSITY

BABSON COLLEGE

BATES COLLEGE

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY

BOSTON COLLEGE

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

BROWN UNIVERSITY

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

CLARK UNIVERSITY

COLBY COLLEGE

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

COLORADO COLLEGE

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

DUKE UNIVERSITY

HAMILTON COLLEGE

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

MACALASTER COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AT DURHAM

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

TRINITY COLLEGE

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

TULANE UNIVERSITY

UNION COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

Lily Bailey ‘16, MIT ‘20

The Governor’s Academy 1 Elm Street, Byfield, Massachusetts

www.thegovernorsacademy.org

“The most memorable thing in my first few weeks was probably preseason for soccer. Just getting to know everybody on the soccer team and hanging out with them was fun and eased my transition

into Govs. Coming in not knowing anybody, then automatically having a family within a few days,

was huge for me.” — Jenna Tivnan ‘18