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Athletics

The Power of Perseverance

A Competitive Edge With an Emphasis on Excellence

King Athletics is known for its excellence. The title banners lining the walls of the newly renovated gym demonstrate its prowess. Our coaches are unrivaled in their experience, expertise, commitment, passion, and care, which allows them to support our athletes in every way as educators, leaders, mentors, motivators, and tacticians. Vikings Athletics is very much a part of the fabric of the King community, in both spirit and pride, and the comprehensive and co-curricular nature of the program serves as a foundation for the consistent competitive success of our teams and the experience of our athletes at each level.

There is a spot on a team for every middle and upper school student, and every athletic experience lends itself to learning. We believe in a holistic approach to athletics and offer students a wide range of interscholastic and developmental opportunities in Grades 6-12 by fostering authentic learning, leadership, and relationship-building opportunities. Our varsity teams consistently compete for and win league and New England championships and many of our top athletes are recognized with postseason awards and go on to successful college careers.

Athletics by the Numbers

70

Competitive and Non-Competitive Athletic offerings Grades 6-12

60

FAA League and Tournament Championships

5

Athletic Health Services and Strength and Conditioning Staff

30

New England Championships

16

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

Performance, Strength, and Conditioning

Athletic Trainer and athlete

King has a team in place to support the individual needs of the athletes. We provide a wide range of health services, including a sports medicine team of athletic trainers, strength coaches, and counselors, as well as a coordinator for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Our team of experts helps students train appropriately for the energy systems they need to excel in a given sport. We have a year-round model in place, and our training and coaching experts develop tailored plans to meet the needs of each athlete and to prepare them and their teams to thrive. This approach is essential to improving performance, alleviating injury and fatigue, and excelling in competition.

 

Learning to Train, Collaborate, and Lead

King Athletics considers character development, leadership, citizenship, and the well-being of our athletes on par with physical aptitude. Therefore, an integral part of our approach to athletics is working with students on how to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles. 

Every touchpoint between our athletes and our team of coaches and trainers is part of a carefully crafted scaffolding that supports strength, speed, mobility, growth, and learning. Our athletes’ tailored training plans allow them to achieve their objectives as they develop fluency in how and why the plans are devised. They also learn the importance of their teammates feeling connected and supported as they strive to achieve individual and team goals. 

Positive and inclusive cultures are the cornerstone of successful teams. Our Upper School Captain’s Council supports the growth and development of the culture of our teams and provides our varsity and junior varsity team leaders with a voice and platform to directly impact and influence their own experience and the experiences of their peers and fellow athletes. By engaging in interactive and engaging sessions throughout the school year, our captains grow together, build on a wide variety of leadership skills, and develop tools and techniques to help better support their teammates on and off the field.

Captains Workshop Collage

King Athletics has also earned widespread recognition as an Under Armour “Women of Will” partner school, a national platform promoting high school female athletes. King annually hosts a Women of Will Leadership and Empowerment Day to cultivate and celebrate the school’s female athletes. King also hosts additional workshops, including a Male Athlete Leadership Day, with keynote speakers, team- and culture-building activities, and networking opportunities.

Global Athletics: Training Meets Service

The King Athletics team partners with our Global Studies program and with King Cares, our service learning program, to immerse students in the cultural diversity of local and global environments. This interdisciplinary collaboration has created opportunities for our teams to travel domestically and internationally to train and experience different cultures. 

The success of the initiative is clear, with existing programs in China, Colombia, and Japan, and planning in place for additional team travel opportunities in the future.

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A Winning Formula

Our winning record reflects our commitment to a holistic approach to athletics. King athletes regularly earn All-New England, All-American, and All-Academic recognitions, and our teams compete each season for league and New England championships.

Our Girls Volleyball team is a force, with 28 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) titles since 2004, including several undefeated seasons. Ice Hockey took home back-to-back FAA championships, Softball was crowned Western New England champions, and King Track & Field athletes have dominated the competition with numerous gold medals. Our Football, Lacrosse, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, and Crew teams have also won recent championships. We live-stream games from our fields and our gyms, and our athletes are regularly celebrated by local media outlets in both print and television, with our students often being selected as News 12 Connecticut Scholar-Athletes.

Ask the winning teams how they maintain their record, and the responses are peppered with language stemming from the Athletics Department’s core values of leadership, commitment, teamwork, and perseverance. Our culture and our team provide the support and infrastructure needed for learning, growing, and excelling, ensuring that our students thrive on the fields, courts, courses, and water, as well as in the classroom and throughout life. King has state-of-the-art facilities on campus and works with tremendous off-campus partners to bolster the offerings available to our athletes and enhance our overall program. 

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Athletics in Action

Vikings Celebrate Record-Breaking Athletic Year

The 2024-25 school year marked a historic milestone for King Athletics, with a record-setting eight team championships, multiple individual titles, and dramatic program-wide improvements in performance. From undefeated seasons to first-ever program wins, the Vikings are riding a wave of success that reflects both growth and grit across all levels of competition. With momentum on their side, King athletes are setting a new standard for excellence.

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A Historic Spring Season of Viking Victories

This spring, King athletics delivered a truly historic season, with eight championship titles, 41 All-League and All-New England honors, and five more student-athletes signing on to compete at the collegiate level. From back-to-back New England titles in Girls Tennis and Boys Lacrosse, to senior Anya Anderson’s record-setting performances and a wave of postseason recognition across sports, the Vikings raised the bar in every arena.

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Stray Balls Spark Months-Long Athletic Inquiry in PreK

A few stray balls and a cluster of Prekindergarten students were all it took to launch a months-long exploration of sports in Jessica Vigliotti’s class. What began with simple questions — What game is this for? How do you play it? — quickly evolved into hands-on projects, team-building challenges, and even visits from upper school athletes, all guided by the children’s observations and enthusiasm.

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Vikings Make History in Spring Championships

A season of firsts and fierce finishes! King’s girls lacrosse team capped an undefeated run with a historic championship win, while the boys are set to defend their title in the New England McCoy Cup. With all ten spring teams heading to the postseason, the Vikings are charging into an action-packed week of championship competition!

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Playoff Season Brings Big Wins and Big Moments

It’s playoff time at King, and the Vikings are ready to dominate! Both Girls and Boys Lacrosse have earned top seeds and will kick off their postseason runs at home in an exciting double-header on Tuesday, May 13. Meanwhile, Blake Zarkowsky ’27 captured the FAA Girls Golf title, King Crew rowed to silver in Long Island, and Emma Drexel ’27 delivered a walk-off homer in a dramatic softball win. Plus, we celebrated our incredible spring sports seniors in style!

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Viking Spring Spirit Shines Through the Spring Season

The spring athletic season at King School continues to thrive with vibrant school spirit, thrilling athletic performances, and strong community engagement. Following weather-delayed King of Spring weekend games, the momentum carried into a week packed with high-energy varsity games and festive gatherings. Students, families, and staff turned out in force to enjoy ice cream, music, Viking Pride swag, and raffles while cheering on the teams. Highlights included impressive lacrosse and softball wins, a senior day celebration, and notable individual milestones. As the spring season advances, the King community remains united in support of its athletes, showcasing the resilience, heart, and pride that define the Viking spirit.

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Spring Action Heats Up

This week was a powerhouse for the Vikings, marked by decisive victories, record-shattering performances, and dominant winning streaks. Although Saturday's forecast has dampened the King of Spring game plans, the week has already delivered exceptional achievements across all teams. The undefeated Girls Golf and Girls Lacrosse secured clutch wins, Boys Lacrosse exploded for a high-scoring victory in their midweek FAA game, and the Track and Field team obliterated multiple school records at the Hopkins Invitational. As postseason play looms, Viking athletes are peaking at precisely the right moment.

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Varsity Girls Wrap a Week of Wins

Four Varsity Girls teams delivered statement performances this week, highlighted by dominant league wins and historic milestones. Girls Tennis opened its season with a 6-1 rout of Sacred Heart, while Girls Lacrosse took down defending HVAL champs Wooster School in a commanding 13-7 victory. Girls Golf made program history with wins over Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy, and Varsity Softball added two key FAA wins, including a 13-0 shutout and a 4-2 road triumph. With momentum building across all squads, the Vikings are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with this spring season.

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Viking Athletes Set the Tone for a Strong Spring Season

It was a great week for the Vikings as the spring season gets underway for King Athletics. From dominant debuts on the diamond and hard-fought wins on the courts to record-breaking performances on the track and a strong launch to the regatta season, Viking teams showed up with grit, focus, and pride. As the competition heats up, our student-athletes and coaches continue to set the tone, proving that the Viking spirit is alive, well, and ready for more.

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