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Diving in to Menlo Athletics

We can’t wait to see you on the courts, the fields, and in the pool.

The Knights Athletics program proudly features 45 Upper School sports teams, and more than 80 percent of Upper School students participate in sports each year. Menlo offers unparalleled opportunities and standards of excellence for athletes of all skill levels, ranging from novices to college-bound athletes. Menlo coaches are dedicated to helping student-athletes reach their potential and teaching invaluable life skills through sports. 

Here’s what you need to know and do to sign up for Menlo’s Upper School Athletics program:

MAY

  • Plan to play a sport? Sign up for Menlo Athletics here by the start of school.
  • Fall sports athletes — There are three remaining SWAY baseline testing periods for this spring: May 28, May 29, May 30 3:15 pm in the training room. After that, you’ll have to take your test in autumn.
  • Optional: Register to attend one of Menlo’s summer camps. Girls’ flag football, tennis and volleyball are offering programs for rising Upper School students this summer.
  • Book an appointment for after June 1 with your healthcare provider for a health exam.
  • Late May/Early June, watch your email for details on setting up your student health account. You’ll want to download a blank copy of the physical form prior to your health exam.

JUNE & JULY

  • After June 1, visit your doctor and complete your health exam and have the doctor sign the required forms.
  • Complete your health forms (information coming soon) and submit them online before fall sports practice or by July 31 for winter and spring athletes.
  • All athletes need to undergo baseline testing with Menlo’s Sports Medicine staff prior to the start of practices. Check with your coach for the timing of the team appointment, book an appointment for baseline Sway testing or contact Head Athletic Trainer Aubrey Fennell. 
  • Read Athletics Student-Athlete and Parent Handbook (2024-25 coming soon) and submit your acknowledgment in the student health portal.
  • Nearly all fall sports begin training before school starts. See summer training details below.
  • Save the Date: Aug. 22, Athletics Opening Day—all students interested in participating in our Athletics Program in any season should plan to attend at 3:15 pm.

When Do Fall Sports 2024 Kick Off?

Cross Country (Coed)
Aug. 22, 4:00 pm, Cartan Track
Varsity head coach: Jorge Chen (contact for specific summer workouts)

Football
June 10, 2:45-3:15 pm meeting and 4:30-6:30 pm practice
Varsity head coach: Todd Smith
View the full 2024 summer-fall schedule.

Girls’ Flag Football
Aug, 12, 3:30-6:00 pm - Wunderlich Field
Varsity head coach: Noah Lubarsky

Girls’ Golf
Aug. 12, 2:00-4:00 pm at Baylands GL
Varsity head coach: Mark Madayag

Girls’ Tennis
Varsity tryouts: Aug. 9 Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 9:00 am-noon (dates added)
JV: Aug. 22, 4:00 pm (new date)
Varsity head coach:  Francis Sargeant. 

Volleyball
Varsity tryouts: Aug. 9, 9-11:30 am and 3:00-5:30 pm 
JV/Freshmen: Aug. 15, 9-11:30am
Varsity head coach: Tony Holland

Boys’ Water Polo
 Varsity tryouts: Aug. 12, 2:00-4:00 pm, Gates Pool
JV: Aug. 15, noon-2:00 pm 
Varsity head coach: Jack Bowen

Girls’ Water Polo
Aug. 12 9:00am - 11:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm, Gates Pool
Varsity head coach: Laura Reynolds

What Upper School Sports are Offered Beyond the Fall Season?

WINTER SPORTS

  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Soccer

SPRING SPORTS

  • Baseball
  • Boys’ Golf
  • Boys’ Lacrosse
  • Girls’ Lacrosse
  • Swimming
  • Boys’ Tennis
  • Track and Field

Interest meetings with the coaches and off-season programs for winter and spring sports will be advertised in eNotes.

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