Athletics
Welcome to Long Trail School’s Athletics website.
Long Trail School firmly believes that sport is an extension of the classroom experience. It is an opportunity to teach the values that define Long Trail—respect, sportsmanship, commitment, integrity, and selflessness. Athletics provides our scholar-athletes the chance to have fun, learn, socialize and to not only find their limits but to push them in a healthy manner. Long Trail wholeheartedly feels that every student, regardless of ability, skill or experience, should have the opportunity to participate and compete, if they so choose. There is a spot for every student-athlete on a team as we do not have try-outs and never “cut” an athlete from a squad. Long Trail strives to offer a variety of sports to accommodate the diverse athletic interests of its students. With the addition of five new teams this year, Long Trail is proud to offer our students the opportunity to compete in 12 interscholastic sports.
In the fall season, we offer soccer, cross-country, and equestrian. During the winter, we field teams in basketball, snowboarding, dance, and rock climbing. Spring sports include baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and archery. Many of our upper school teams compete in the Marble Valley League, which is comprised of public and independent high schools in southern Vermont. The middle school teams play other local schools in Vermont and neighboring New York. Long Trail’s equestrian team, the first in Vermont, travels to competitions throughout New England.
Long Trail’s qualified coaching staff is comprised of very experienced teachers, parents, and local community members. In addition to their knowledge in their specific sport, our coaches are also certified through the Vermont Principals Association (VPA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Our coaches are viewed as teachers of not only the game but of Long Trail principles.
In addition to our interscholastic teams, there are many additional opportunities for physical activity. Hiking the Long Trail, weekly skiing and riding at Bromley Mountain, fitness classes, mountain biking, and Ultimate Frisbee are just some of the fun ways that Long Trail students spend their free time. The Athletic Office continues to search for additional athletic opportunities for students.
Feel free to browse the links on the right to access schedule, contact, and other information regarding Long Trail athletics. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Scott Magrath
Director of Athletics and College Counseling
