Athletics

Athletics

List of 4 items.

  • 7

    State Championships

  • 56%

    Student Participation in Athletics

  • 15

    Varsity Sports

  • 7

    Coaches named "Coach of the Year" in 2018-2019 school year

Explore Our Athletics Program

The goal of the Saint Joseph Academy athletics program is to encourage, teach and coach our students to compete on a Division I level. Our athletics program is designed to provide a quality athletics experience for students and the opportunity to learn valuable life skills in a faith-filled environment.

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A variety of sports are offered each season, which allows for more than half of our students to participate in a Varsity sport from our champion coaches. Our athletes are encouraged to cultivate teamwork, leadership, fitness, sportsmanship, and learn how they can take those irreplaceable skills beyond the fields and courts of the Academy. 
Strong leadership runs through the core of our Athletics Program. Athletic Director Mr. John Manuszak was named the Director of the Year, an award presented by the Northeast Alliance of Catholic Athletic Administrators for the 2018-2019 school year. The Alliance presents the award to a person from a member school who demonstrates commitment, service and dedication to Catholic education through athletics.
 

Our Notable Alumnae

  • Sarah Lehane Walsh ’05

    Buyer, TJX Companies, Inc., graduate of Boston College, Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree, 2015
    While titles, medals and trophies were treasured, it was the teamwork that went into training that I truly valued. Athletics at Saint Joseph Academy taught me about commitment and accountability, trust, support, compassion and understanding. I learned how to manage high-pressure situations in a constructive manner. Watching my coaches and serving as team captain developed my leadership skills, which play an important role in my career today.

  • Capt. Colleen Gallagher Thomas ’82

    NC, USN (Ret.), Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree, 2019
    I learned to set goals, be prepared for obstacles, work hard, not give up, learn from my mistakes, and move on and to understand that we are not alone.

  • Mary Moloney Sever ’05

    Graduate of Saint Louis University ’09, Lipscomb University ’11, Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree, 2015
    In addition to influencing my career direction and academic endeavors, athletics helped shaped the person I am today. I credit sports with teaching me determination, teamwork and loyalty.

Mr. John Manuszak

Athletic Director

Saint Joseph Academy offers a comprehensive Athletics Program that provides a quality educational experience for students to develop their athletic abilities and allows them to experiment with varied life skills. Students learn the joy of teamwork, and how to show grace in defeat and humility in the thrill of winning. Through the Athletics Program, we help students increase levels of self-confidence and self-esteem, develop physical strength and mental toughness, and master time-management and stress reduction skills while creating an enjoyable experience that helps students prepare for the next chapter of life. If you have any questions, please email me at jmanuszak@sja1890.org. 

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