Athletics
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.
Tatnall’s athletics philosophy puts promoting teamwork and leadership squarely at the center of our athletics program.
Through athletics, Tatnall gives every student another avenue for learning, development, social growth, and maturation, which help to prepare the student for the responsibilities of adult life. We expect our coaches, participants, and spectators to strive at all levels to develop and display the attitudes of good sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, dependability, good work ethic, self-discipline, and loyalty to teams and school.
Our Tradition of Excellence
Tatnall's 36 interscholastic teams have a rich tradition of excellence:
Middle School Athletics
Middle School athletics participation exposes students to a wide range of sports offered at the junior varsity and varsity levels. Through Middle School practices and games, students learn fundamental skill work and strategies. Physical conditioning and training are also incorporated into each practice so that athletes can safely participate and meet the physical demands of a particular sport. Like each of the activities within the Tatnall Athletic Program, Middle School sports seek to build camaraderie and school spirit.
Emphasis
Middle School teams focus on instruction, participation, and cooperation. By participating in Middle School athletics, each student becomes a better athlete and contributes to the overall growth and success of the entire team.
Middle School Sports
Fall Sports
- Football
- Field Hockey
- Soccer - Boys
- Volleyball - Girls
- Cross Country
Winter Sports
- Basketball - Boys
- Basketball - Girls
- Wrestling
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Lacrosse - Boys
- Lacrosse - Girls
- Soccer - Girls
- Track & Field
- Tennis - Coed
Upper School Athletics
Upper School students receive on credit for each after-school team sport completed in good standing. Daily participation/attendance is required. Tatnall attempts to include every student who wishes to be a member of a team sport, as most of our facilities warrant a no-exclusion policy.
Upper School Sports
Fall Sports
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Field Hockey
- Soccer - Boys
- Volleyball - Girls
Winter Sports
- Basketball - Boys
- Basketball - Girls
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming
- Track - Indoor
- Wrestling
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Golf
- Lacrosse - Boys
- Lacrosse - Girls
- Soccer - Girls
- Tennis - Boys
- Tennis - Girls
- Track & Field
Athletic Training
Proper training is essential to the success and safety of our athletes. The Tatnall School is committed to teaching our sports participants proper training protocols. Our full-time, fully-certified athletic trainer works with each of our athletes prior to competition to ensure they are prepared to play. Additionally, the athletic trainer attends practices and games in case of injury.
Each of Tatnall's coaches also promote proper training regimens, exercises and safety procedures, ensuring our student athletes are conditioned and fully capable of participating in interscholastic competition.
Physical Education and Athletics Philosophy
The Physical Education program is an integral part of the total education of the student. The Tatnall School strives to reach the broad goals of education through the development of the following skills: motor skills, knowledge and strategy, fitness and wellness, safety, participation, and attitudes and values.
A second component of our curriculum is accomplished through required participation in Tatnall's Athletic Program. As a result of their participation, Tatnall graduates will understand teamwork and proper conditioning, as well as their own physical strengths and abilities. Tatnall students can choose from a wide range of interscholastic sports, including traditional team-centered athletics and individually-focused lifelong sports.
Athletics Hall of Fame
Welcome Tatnall Parents!
Tatnall's Black & Gold Association are the most avid supporters of Tatnall's coaches and student-athletes. Our generous volunteers sponsor various fundraising activities and services to support Tatnall's Department of Athletics. Black & Gold aims to supplement the purchase of essential programmatic equipment while also recognizing the involvement, competition, and incredible achievements of our coaches and athletes.
If you have any questions about supporting the Tatnall athletic program or our coaches and student-athletes, please contact your team parent representative or [email protected].
We hope you will join Black & Gold as we support the Tatnall Athletic Program through our Annual Booster Campaign. Whether you're a proud parent, local business, organization, or program, we have a spot reserved for you! Explore the links on this page to find the Tatnall Spirit Store, register today to become a Member of the Black & Gold Association, or Sponsor the athletic rosters this year.
Listed below are just a few examples of the incredible projects that reached fruition as a result of your generosity:
- New Volleyball Equipment
- PA Systems
- Baseball Mound Covers
- New Treadmill
- Wrestling Mats
- New Baseball Fence
- Field Hockey Logo on the New Turf
- Homecoming Tents for Every Team
- Lacrosse and Basketball Training Clinics
In early September, we launched the opening of the Fall Team stores and initiated the rotation of new uniforms for every team through our recent partnership with Under Armor. This is just the beginning.
Black & Gold is committed to providing unparalleled support to our student-athletes and sports programs. Please join us as we prepare for an exciting year of Tatnall athletics. Purchase your ad and become a Booster today!
View the Booster Campaign form for details, deadlines, and ad pricing. If you have any questions, contact Black & Gold at [email protected].
Keep Buzzing!
The Tatnall Black & Gold Committee
All proceeds are used to fund projects that directly support Tatnall Athletics.
Black & Gold Executive Committee
- Kim Ciconte-Homer, President (Matt '23, Jeff '23, and Jack)
- Rich Morgan, Treasurer (Hadly '20, Luke, and Peter)
- LaVerne Boothe, Concessions (Jada and Josh)