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Athletics: Limitless Opportunities for Growth
Athletics extend our students’ opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom
At Tatnall, the opportunity to learn and grow, to prepare for college and for life, is not limited to the classroom. Athletics is a vital part of the well-rounded Tatnall experience. Required participation in two sports per year from 7th through 12th grade gives every student the hands-on opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship and healthy living—skills that will serve them well no matter what their path in life. Whether a student is an elite athlete or is trying a sport for the first time, every individual has the opportunity to learn, grow, and compete as a Hornet.
Our Philosophy
Athletic participation helps prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Our Athletics Director, Patrick Jones, said it best:
“Some might say that a successful athletic season is when you win more than you lose. This certainly is one way to evaluate the experience, but the Tatnall philosophy is that athletics offers, foremost, an environment to teach life skills. Winning and losing at this level are important only when considered in the context of how we play the game and how we represent ourselves and our school under the pressure of competition. The lessons our students learn through required athletics participation prepare them to better navigate through life.”
Tatnall’s athletics philosophy puts promoting teamwork and leadership squarely at the center of our athletics program.
“Athletics offers, foremost, an environment to teach life skills.”
-Patrick Jones, Tatnall Athletics Director
Our Tradition of Excellence
Tatnall's 37 interscholastic teams have a rich tradition of excellence:
- 5 Time Recipient of DIAA Sportsmanship Award
- 20 Boys Lacrosse All-Americans
- 62 State Championships
- 13 Gatorade Players of the Year
- 14 Players in the1,000 Point Club
- 20% of Graduates Sign On to Participate in Collegiate Athletics
Meet Justin Perillo ‘09
While a student at Tatnall Justin was an all-state football, basketball, and baseball player and excelled both academically and athletically. Through hard work and determination, Justin was a leader as a student and continues to lead by example as a coach. He is a welcome addition to Tatnall and our athletic program.
Meet Nicole Foley '14
Nicole Foley ’14, returns to Tatnall as an assistant coach in the cross country program. While at Tatnall she played an integral role in winning multiple state championships in cross country and track & field. Nicole was a member of 6 state championship teams and finished in the top 10 in the DIAA State Cross Country meet. In her senior year she served as a captain of both the cross country and track teams.
Coach Patrick Castagno is very excited to have Nicole on his coaching staff. “Nicole is such an inspiring young lady who remembers how important Tatnall and the running program were in her life,” he said. “We are all very lucky to have her back in the program with her spirit and high energy. She has made an immediate impact.” Nicole is currently a junior at the University of Delaware majoring in fashion design.
Coach Patrick Castagno is very excited to have Nicole on his coaching staff. “Nicole is such an inspiring young lady who remembers how important Tatnall and the running program were in her life,” he said. “We are all very lucky to have her back in the program with her spirit and high energy. She has made an immediate impact.” Nicole is currently a junior at the University of Delaware majoring in fashion design.
The Tatnall School
The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in PK3 through Grade 12 located in Wilmington, Delaware.