Athletics

Brownell Talbot offers every student athlete the opportunity to compete.

Our youngest students develop their abilities in a variety of games and learn the importance of good sportsmanship. In seventh grade, students begin to participate in interscholastic sports, building the physical, emotional, and cognitive skills that enable them to become effective team players. By the time they reach Upper School, they are a force in the many competitive varsity and junior varsity sports that BT offers. 

We are a close community in which coaches and teachers know one another and know the commitments our students have made in their various athletics and activities. BT encourages students to explore all interests in a supportive environment, empowering them to play multiple sports while also being involved in other aspects of school life. 

Highlights

• 17 NSAA varsity sports teams, 12 recognized activities.
• Frontier Conference Championships 45 times and 19 runner-up finishes since 2010.
• Freshmen athletes often get playing time on varsity teams.
• 60% of Upper School athletes participate in 3 or more sports and activities.
• Full-time strength and conditioning coach.
• State-of-the-art facilities, including Theisen Pool, cardio room, and fitness center.

Starting in seventh grade, teams are formed for official interscholastic competition. Students are encouraged to go out for any athletic activity they are interested in, regardless of previous experience. This affords students several opportunities to explore interests and:

• Promote physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Prioritize physical fitness and make it a way of life.
• Foster good sportsmanship and character.
• Experience a feeling of self-accomplishment.
• Instill fundamental individual and team skills.

Each student will experience meaningful participation in competitive situations. "Meaningful participation" does not mean equal playing time, but it does mean providing students with the opportunity to further their learning and development in a game situation.

Students in Early Years - grade 6 compete through BTYSO, BT’s youth sports program. BTYSO teams are focused on three important principles: fun, personal development, and skill development.

Other benefits of participating in BTYSO include:

• Opportunities to learn to play team sports in a way that builds skill, confidence, and good sportsmanship.
• The development of every player, regardless of ability, in a fun environment.
• Life lessons in good sportsmanship and having a positive attitude.