Athletics
The Power of Perseverance
Our students experience the values of perseverance, leadership, and respect through participating in physical pursuits and athletic competitions.
King athletes, known as Vikings, positively partner with one another and commit to a shared goal, emerging more confident and well-rounded. King Athletics offers a diverse program from physical education to competitive teams, designed as an essential component of the overall educational experience.
Athletic excellence demands constant growth and teamwork; our coaches and players create an atmosphere that engages, challenges, and supports students as they strive for excellence.
Vikings Fast Facts
- Leadership and character building development programming for athletes and coaches.
- Service Learning and Global Education initiatives and opportunities for teams.
- Community Partnerships: Positive Coaching Alliance, Chelsea Piers, and HSS Stamford Health.
Learn about our Athletics program for Grades 6-12. You will also hear from two of our students about their experiences as members of an athletic team.
By the Numbers
70
Competitive and Non-Competitive Athletic offerings Grades 6-12
50
FAA League and Tournament Championships
5
Athletic Health Services and Strength and Conditioning Staff
25
New England Championships
15
All-American Award Winners
1:1
Dedicated College Counselor for College Athletics
100%
Students Participate in Athletics and Physical Education
11
Sportsmanship and Citizenship Awards
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Athletics in Action
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King School’s varsity winter athletic programs continued their hot stretch this week, sweeping all competitions this past Wednesday, January 18!
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King School Athletics takes a proactive and holistic approach to supporting the growth and development of our student-athlete leaders. Part of this holistic approach includes our Upper School Captain’s Council, which is composed of varsity and JV team leaders for each of the more than 30 programs we offer at the upper school level.
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Over winter break Laura Bowe, Director of Global Education, and Micah Hauben, Dean of Athletics, traveled to Japan in preparation for upcoming student travel programs. The experience helped to cultivate existing relationships with peer schools and explored additional opportunities for King’s Global Education and Athletics programs.
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The annual Teddy Bear Toss event brought the King community together to support athletics and bring holiday cheer to families in need. A staggering number of teddy bears and stuffed animals were collected this year and joyfully thrown on the ice at Twin Rinks before an exciting hockey match against The Harvey School. Following the game, the donations were brought by team captains and King Cares organizers to Person to Person.
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King School’s Director of Student-Athlete Health Services, Emma Jonsson, presented at the eighth annual International Working Group (IWG) World Conference for Women and Sport, which took place in Auckland, New Zealand, from November 14-18. This is the largest gathering in the world to advance gender equity in sports and physical activity.
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Viking teams have been hard at work bringing home wins this week in basketball and ice hockey at the start of the winter sports season. Read the results and see photos in this week's update.
![Volleyball Takes Home Two Big Wins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1669925845/kinglow/nqenkztn2lkqopgsawcu/VolleyballChampionship-9306.jpg","width":1620}])
The King Volleyball team just closed a thrilling season, taking home both New England and FAA titles. Their games were packed with emotion as the team repeatedly delivered peak performances under intense pressure.
![2022 Fall Team Awards Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1670005631/kinglow/n2iw4hwp6cgsnsgxciks/_GR_4909.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the more than 40 upper school student-athletes who were presented with team awards and selected for postseason recognition this fall.
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Girls Varisty Volleyball continues to dominate the court. With two new wins the Vikings advance the the NEPSAC semi-finals tomorrow, November 19.