Athletics

Athletic Philosophy

Consistent with The Out-of-Door Academy's mission and philosophy, the athletics program embraces our core values. Student-athletes strive for excellence, which requires commitment and discipline.
Teamwork, sportsmanship, and integrity are integral components of our athletic experience. Through athletic pursuits on teams in grades 6-12, student-athletes learn important life lessons and develop leadership, integrity, and respect. These growth opportunities prepare them for success in their athletic endeavors and in life.

Learn more about our philosophy:

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  • Love

    Every student-athlete is seen as an individual and not a position. Our coaches instill in them love of the fundamentals of each sport, a desire to strengthen their individual skills, and a passion for team play. As a team, our coaching staff stresses camaraderie, the importance of each role on the team, and a desire to test their skills in a competitive environment.

  • Develop

    Student-athletes are taught the ODA performance standards and expectations in a team environment. It is stressed that the team comes first over the individual and that in order to help the team reach its full potential, the individual must have a success-oriented mindset.

  • Compete

    Through this development and passion for athletics, student-athletes are given all the tools they need to earn varsity positions and use their game management skills to help their teams succeed.

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Fall

Cheerleading - Varsity Cross Country - Middle School Cross Country - Varsity ESports - Middle School ESports - Upper School Football - Middle School Football - Varsity Golf - Junior Varsity Golf - Varsity Boys Golf - Varsity Girls Swimming - Varsity Volleyball - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Middle School Lightning Team Volleyball - Middle School Thunder Team Volleyball - Varsity

Winter

Basketball - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball - Middle School Boys Lightning Team Basketball - Middle School Boys Thunder Team Basketball - MS Girls Basketball - Varsity Boys Basketball - Varsity Girls Soccer - JV Boys Soccer - Middle School Boys Soccer - Middle School Girls Soccer - Varsity Boys Soccer - Varsity Girls

Spring

Baseball - Junior Varsity Baseball - Middle School Baseball - Varsity ESports - Middle School Golf - Middle School Lacrosse - Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse - Middle School Boys Lacrosse - Varsity Boys Lacrosse - Varsity Girls Tennis - JV Boys Tennis - JV Girls Tennis - Middle School Tennis - Varsity Boys Tennis - Varsity Girls Track - Middle School Track - Varsity

The Out-of-Door Academy

LOWER SCHOOL |  Historic Siesta Key Campus  |  Pre-K – Grade 5
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-349-8133

LOWER SCHOOL |  Lower School Campus on Clark Road  |  Pre-K – Grade 1
11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241   |  941-349-3223

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS  |  Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch  |  Grades 6 – 8 |  Grades 9 – 12
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-907-1251
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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