We are a program that is 19 athletic programs and 34 state championships strong. We are a Division 2 school in the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA). Our teams compete in the League of Independent Schools (LIS) and the Virginia Independent Conference (VIC).
Participation in sports at The Covenant School is both a privilege and an important part of a child’s education. We believe that sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, and fair play are the building blocks of a sound athletic program. While winning is valued, there is an overriding emphasis on character formation. Over 70% of our students participate on at least one athletic team, while many students participate on several teams. This high participation rate reflects the inclusive nature of the athletic program, the quality of the coaching staff, the camaraderie of our teams, and the enjoyment that athletics provide.
Participation in sports at The Covenant School is both a privilege and an important part of a child’s education. We believe that sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, and fair play are the building blocks of a sound athletic program. While winning is valued, there is an overriding emphasis on character formation. Over 70% of our students participate on at least one athletic team, while many students participate on several teams. This high participation rate reflects the inclusive nature of the athletic program, the quality of the coaching staff, the camaraderie of our teams, and the enjoyment that athletics provide.
Meet the Athletic Director
Jason Bennett has been named the new Athletic Director for The Covenant School. More information forthcoming - but here is a press release covering biographical information and his hiring.
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19
Athletic Programs -
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State Championships -
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Conference Championships -
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Christian Coaches -
3.4
Average Athletic GPA -
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Collegiate Student Athletes -
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Olympic Gold Medalist -
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Adoring Student Fans
Athletic News
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Athletes Rise to the Top in September
September has been an exciting month for the Covenant Eagles. The state champion Football team and the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team have been featured several times by news outlets.Read More -
Brothers Garner Attention for Leadership on Football Team
The opening of this year’s Fall Athletics season has brought some attention to Covenant football players Nic Sanker ‘20 and his brother Jonas Sanker ‘21.Read More -
High Hopes for the Budding Fall Sports Season
The Fall Sports season is upon us at Covenant and we have high hopes for our teams after the success of Covenant Athletics last year. The undefeated season champion Covenant Football team is gearing up for another banner year.Read More -
Jason Bennett Named New Athletic Director
The Covenant School is pleased to announce Mr. Jason Bennett as its new Athletic Director. Mr. Bennett comes to Covenant from Chapelgate Christian Academy in Marriottsville, MD where he has been the Director of Athletics and Student Activities for the past 20 years.Read More -
Girls Varsity Soccer Repeats Run to State Semifinal
When Coach Bryan Verbrugge took the helm as the Covenant Varsity Girls Soccer coach in Spring 2017, he became part of a program that had had several years of losing records and was struggling to find its stride.Read More -
UVA Basketball Players Assist in Annual Faculty/Parent Basketball Game
The Birdwood Parent/Faculty Basketball Game following the Annual Spring Carnival is always a highly anticipated event. Last year, UVA Basketball player, Kyle Guy, scored the game-winning shot to seal the deal for the faculty.Read More -
Senior Robert Wood Honored as CBS19 Student-Athlete of the Week
Robert Wood, a senior at Covenant, was recently honored by CBS19 by being named Student-Athlete of the Week. However, what makes Robert stand out isn’t just his athletic ability and his membership on the Covenant soccer and tennis teams.Read More -
Ella Dalton VISAA Indoor Track 3200m State Runner-Up
Ella Dalton is just as prolific on the track as she is on the basketball court. This past weekend, she ran right into 2nd place in the Women's 3200m event.Read More -
Senior Hallie Reese VISAA Shot Put Champion
Hallie Reese became the VISAA Indoor Track State Champion in Shot Put with a throw of 35'4'' and beat the competition by nearly 2 feet! She has been an indoor and outdoor track athlete for the past 5 years, competing in the shot put and discus events.Read More -
Covenant Field Hockey Cleans Up - POY Ivy Allen and COY Alan Good
Senior Ivy Allen was named the 2018 Central Virginia Field Hockey Player of the Year. Field Hockey Coach, Alan Good, was also named the 2018 Central Virginia Coach of the Year.Read More -
Spotlight: Football Coach Seth Wilson
It’s not often that a private school football coach is honored two years in a row. Seth Wilson, Head Football Coach and Lower School PE teacher, is the exception.Read More -
Covenant Football Team Wins State Championship
After an undefeated first season of 8-man football, the Covenant football team took home the Virginia Independent Schools Football League (VISFL) championship on Saturday, defeating St. Anne’s 76-41. This was the first season for 8-Man football in the VISFL and Covenant football players dominated this inaugural season, defeating most rival teams by an average of almost 50 points.Read More -
Covenant Advances to State Championship Tournaments
Three Covenant athletic teams are competing this weekend in VISAA state semi-final and final tournaments. Congratulations to Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, and Track & Field! Here are the tournament schedules:Read More -
Noah Holstege '18 State Champion Swimmer
Last week at the VISAA Swimming Championships, senior Noah Holstege won the 50 yard freestyle swim with a time of 20.96. Not only was he the private school state champion, this winning time makes him one of the top swimmers in Virginia, including Virginia public schools. Congratulations, Noah!Read More -
Covenant Alumna Leads Girls' Running Club
Covenant alumna and second grade teacher Julia McCurdy '07 is coaching the Strong Girls' Running Club at the Lower School this year.Read More -
Covenant Seniors Sign Athletic Commitment Letters
Two athletes signed their commitment letters to play college athletics: Wynston Archer (Girls Lacrosse - Temple University) and Lizzy Shim (Field Hockey - University of Virginia). Congratulations, Lady Eagles!Read More
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The Covenant School
Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309
Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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