Athletics

The basis of our program is to provide opportunities for physical, mental, social and emotional growth where coaches and athletes put forth their best performance in the arena of athletic competition. Commitment, dedication, and responsibility are the major ingredients to the success of our athletic program. It is critical that we work closely with Headmasters, Principals, and members of the Boston Public Schools community to develop and maintain these programs.

The Director of Athletics is responsible for the organization and administration of the athletic program. Utilization of this office and the collaboration of efforts under the guidelines of the job responsibilities of Head Coaches as well as strict adherence to the rules and regulation listed in the M.I.A.A Blue Book will ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of our program.

2010-2011 Richard Phelps Scholar-Athlete award Winners:

Boston - Boston International High School: Danielson Andrade (Bridgewater State) and O'Bryant School of Math & Science: Stephanie Reyes (Harvard)

Sports schedules

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Middle School Football 2011-2012

The generosity of community partners and non-profit groups allow the Boston Public Schools to offer strong athletic programs in more schools than ever before.

The Boston Scholar Athlete Program has launched “Zones” in all of Boston’s 18 Public Schools. “Zones” are unique learning centers that provide year round academic support for all current and potential student-athletes, as well as year round academic monitoring of their progress. The central location and regular schedule increases volunteer tutor participation and streamlines communication and coordination of efforts. “Zones” celebrate academic and athletic accomplishments of teams and individual student-athletes. To learn more, watch their video! Other resources include:

Access to academic assistance through peer and outside tutoring and mentoring
Course work and class textbooks
Work stations equipped with laptops and internet access, Nooks and flash drives
Monthly forums on important issues for high school students
Improved relationships and strengthened camaraderie with teammates during team meetings
Support to improve academic standing for ineligible athletes
Grade tracking and monitoring

Play Ball! Foundation and Boston Middle Schools - A Winning Combination

The Play Ball! Foundation provides Boston middle school students with a chance to play, build friendships and character through the lessons of sports – teamwork, communication and discipline. With a single goal of Getting More Feet on the Field we work directly with Boston middle schools to understand the needs that our fundraising can address in an easy and timely manner.

In two seasons, Play Ball! middle school football provided 372 boys from the Irving, Rogers, Gavin Edwards, McCormack and Orchard Gardens with the opportunity to practice and compete in a six week season and attend a BC Football game, courtesy of Gene DeFillipo.
The six team spring baseball league had the Fredericks, Rogers, Gavin, Edwards, Jackson-Mann/Mary Lyons and the Dearborn on the field for over six weeks. The Gavin won the the first middle school championship and their pitcher had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at a September Red Sox game at Fenway.
Double Dutch began in Fall of 2010 with a six school league and the first ever Middle School Tournament. Play Ball! co-funded this league with the Red Auerbach Youth Foundation which brought together girls from the Irving, Gavin, Harbor, Young Achievers, Mildred Ave and Higginson-Lewis schools.
Spring of 2011 will find our baseball teams on the field again and a new volleyball league for middle school girls.

Student Athletes: Laws and policies

Head Injuries & Concussion

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has passed new legislation that requires all student-athletes and their parents, as well as coaches, athletic directors, school nurses and physicians, to learn about the consequences of head injuries and concussions through training programs and written materials. The text of the law can be found at: www.malegislature.gov/Bills/186/Senate/S2469.

Parent volunteers and parents/guardians of students who participate in any extracurricular athletic activity will receive more information from the school.

Physical Examinations

Every student athlete must have successfully passed a physical examination within thirteen months of the start of each sport season.