Athletics

Personal commitment, integrity and teamwork: these are the lessons kids learn from sports. They are lessons for life. Our athletes don’t just develop physical fitness and skills. They also learn the value of hard work and sportsmanship.

At Krieger Schechter Day School, our Middle School athletics program is designed to nurture every athlete—whether they’re just beginning or ready to compete at a higher level. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment where students can develop their skills, grow as teammates, and experience the joy of healthy competition.

 

Our goal is to instill a life-long appreciation for fitness, teamwork, and perseverance. Through our tiered team structure, we ensure all students have opportunities to participate, progress, and thrive—regardless of experience or skill level.

 

Sports Teams

 

The goal of the KSDS Sports Program is to provide a positive learning experience for all our athletes. We offer different teams at various levels of competition. The way we organize our teams ensures that all athletes can prepare for higher levels of participation and competition, whether they are already skilled or are working to improve.

 

The “A” level of competition focuses on team and individual concepts of the sport with an emphasis on success. The “B” and “C” levels focus on skill development with less emphasis on competitiveness. The top objective for “B”s and “C”s is to develop ability and knowledge of the sport so the athlete can advance to the next level.

Athletic Offerings

 

Season

Sport

Fall
  • Boys Soccer
  • Girls Soccer
  • Co-Ed Volleyball
  • Co-Ed Cross Country

  • Dance Team

Winter

  • Boys Basketball

  • Girls Basketball

  • Co-Ed Dance/Cheer

Spring

  • Baseball

  • Softball

  • Co-Ed Track and Field

  • Girls Lacrosse

  • Boys Lacrosse

  • Dance Team

Contact

Shannon Cohen
Athletic Director, Lower School and Middle School Physical Education
P: 410-486-8640 ext. 265
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Seasons

 

Teams meet Monday–Thursday for practices and games based upon a schedule sent out at the beginning of each season.

 

Fall

 

The fall season begins in September and ends the first week of November. The soccer program has two levels of participation, A and B. Level A is for more skilled athletes and Level B is for less skilled athletes. The cross-country team, which is co-ed, practices together to meet personal goals.

 

Winter

The winter season runs from mid-November through the end of February. The basketball program consists of six teams, three each for girls and boys. The level of competition is divided into three categories, A, B and C. All teams meet Monday–Thursday for practices and games.

 

A typical practice lasts one-and-a-half hours. Games are played between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

 

Spring

 

The spring season runs from March through mid–May.