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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

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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Winter Honors, Alumni Wins, and College Athletics Insights Highlight a Proud Week for King Athletics

This week’s athletic update celebrates impressive postseason recognition for King School’s winter athletes, with standout basketball performances earning top honors in NEPSAC Class B and Class C. Additionally, Alumni athletes Jayne Tully ’17 and Claire Morris ’17 celebrated their first-ever career win as Vikings Varsity Girls Lacrosse coaches, leading their team to victory over Forman School. Alumni athletes joined by collegiate coaches also presented during the annual College Athletics Night. The event provided valuable insight into the college recruitment process for current families.

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Vikings Thrive in Florida During Spring Training

King’s teams are just back from an intensive, action-packed trip to Florida, where they took part in training sessions, practices, clinics, and games. The Vikings bonded as a team, traveling, staying, and playing together, with fun stops at Universal Parks and plenty of time in the sun. But it wasn’t all play. Preparation for the spring season was at the fore, as athletes focused on building their conditioning, skills, and teamwork to tackle the challenges ahead. They return this week prepared to thrive as the Spring season gets underway.

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Winter Teams Make History and Athletes Earn Postseason All-League Recognition!

The Vikings delivered an unforgettable season on multiple fronts, with thrilling championship victories and remarkable comebacks. Boys Basketball claimed FAA Regular Season and Tournament titles, finishing with an impressive 19-6 record and making history in the NEPSAC Class B Tournament. The Girls Basketball team showed incredible resilience, overcoming early setbacks to win the HVAL Championship and advance to the NEPSAC Class C Tournament. Meanwhile, Varsity Ice Hockey, FAA Regular Season champions, fought valiantly in the finals. It was a season full of heart, determination, and unforgettable moments for the Vikings!

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Varsity Ice Hockey, Girls and Boys Basketball All Head to Championship Games!

King's winter sports teams delivered a trio of dominant performances in league semifinals! Both the Girls and Boys Basketball teams showcased their skill on Wednesday, with Girls Basketball cruising to a dominant victory over Christian Heritage and Boys Basketball holding off St. Luke's in a thrilling back-and-forth battle. To top it off, earlier in the week in the quarterfinal round, AJ Trimboli ’26 marked a milestone scoring his 1,000th point! On Thursday, Varsity Ice Hockey powered past Hamden Hall 6-3 to advance to the championship game. All three teams are now poised for league title showdowns after claiming their regular season championships. Follow the link below to see the schedule and join us to cheer the Vikings on to victory!

 

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Vikings Make History: Girls and Boys Basketball Earn Top Seeds, Hockey Plays for Regular Season Title!

King School’s winter athletic season has been one for the history books, with Boys Basketball and Girls Basketball both securing regular-season titles and earning top seeds in their respective playoffs. Boys Ice Hockey is also in contention for another regular-season championship, aiming to complete a remarkable first-place sweep for these three varsity teams. With thrilling performances, including a dramatic double-overtime victory and an impressive winning streak, the Vikings have demonstrated skill, determination, and resilience. As the teams prepare for the upcoming playoff matchups, the King community looks forward to supporting them in their pursuit of championship success.

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Vikings Gear Up for Postseason Push

As we approach mid-winter break, it's the perfect time to reflect on the incredible performances of our varsity teams so far this season. From the courts to the ice, our athletes have been giving it their all, with Varsity Boys Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, and Varsity Boys Ice Hockey all battling for top spots in their leagues. With postseason play just around the corner, every game counts as these Vikings strive to secure home-field advantage and make a strong push for the playoffs.

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Title Vikings Sweep Winter Showcase, Foster Leadership Skills, and Celebrate Female Athletes

The King community came together for a spectacular Winter Showcase weekend, highlighted by dominant performances from the school's winter varsity teams. The event featured a thrilling hockey victory, student versus faculty competitions, and back-to-back basketball wins, all fueled by the energy of the King/Project Music pep band and King Cares/Viking Pride fan support. Beyond the showcase, King athletes engaged in a leadership and culture-building workshop, celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a resounding victory, and raised the school’s second Gatorade Player-of-the-Year banner in the Upper School Gym. Last week truly embodied the strength, unity, and excellence of the King Athletics community.

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