Program Information and Contact Info

Philosophy: Understanding that the highest priority of St. Mary's Episcopal School is to educate youth, the St. Mary's athletic program strives to complement the scholastic programs. The primary objective of the athletic program is the continuing development of the student athletes' character, integrity, and sportsmanship. Each sport provides an opportunity for teaching and developing an athlete's personal skills/goals and physical growth as well as understanding the importance of cooperation and teamwork.

St. Mary's Episcopal School is a member of the TSSAA, and all sports in the Upper School except Swimming, Dance, and Lacrosse are subject to those rules and regulations.

Members of teams in all sports in the Upper School have participated in a tryout program for that sport. The Athletic Department determines appropriate tryout programs for each sport. Eligibility for team membership is based on skill, academic standing, and good sportsmanship. Sports require a time commitment of a minimum of ten hours each week.

Fall sports

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Dance (not a TSSAA sport)
  • Bowling
  • Golf (A complete understanding of the fundamentals and rules of golf is required. Coaches do not provide individual instruction for golf.)

Winter sports

  • Basketball
  • Swimming (Swimming is not a TSSAA sport.)

Spring sports

  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Lacrosse (not a TSSAA sport.)

Spotlight:

Pep Club

Purpose: To instill and maintain school spirit in the student body.

Representatives to the Pep Club in grades ten, eleven, and twelve are elected in the spring by the students in each grade. The Freshman Class elects two members in the fall. The Sophomore and Junior Classes elect three representatives from each grade, and the Senior Class elects five members in addition to the President and the Vice President. It is the responsibility of the representatives of the Pep Club to plan activities that support the athletic program of the school. The officers are the President and Vice President.

Contact Info:

Sandra Pitts, Athletic Director
901-537-1425
athletics@stmarysschool.org