Skills for Life, Built on the Field
Our primary goal is to make participation in athletic endeavors enjoyable. We help our students have fun, learn various sports and develop lifelong skills. Competition is a natural part of sport, and through it, we develop qualities like commitment, teamwork, dedication, loyalty, perseverance, goal attainment, and self-discipline. These skills pay off in the classroom and on the field, and stay with Unquowa graduates for life.
As students advance into the Upper School, everyone who tries out is placed on a team. We focus on participation and camaraderie among team members as students learn the fundamentals of sport, the rigors of athletic conditioning, and building resilience through training and competition.
A Season of Skills and TeamworkĀ
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Our grades 3ā5 soccer team made great strides on the field this season! Players worked on keeping the ball close while dribbling, finding open teammates with accurate passes, and creating space to move the ball up the field. On defense, they practiced staying goal-side, intercepting passes, and winning back possession. Most importantly, our Gators learned to work together and support one another.
The season wrapped up with an exciting green versus white scrimmage, giving everyone a chance to put their skills to the test. The players created some great scoring opportunities, including a breakaway down the field and a series of well-placed passes that led to shots on goal. Calder and Lennon stepped up as goalkeepers, making several impressive first-half saves to protect their goals. With parents and Lower School teachers cheering from the sidelines, the scrimmage was a wonderful celebration of the players’ hard work, sportsmanship, and progress throughout the season.
Great work, Gators!
Gators In Training Kick Off a Fun Fall!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Our youngest Gators are having a fantastic time on the soccer field this fall! Kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders are building their confidence with every practice as they learn to dribble and pass, and keep their heads up while finding space on the field. From energetic warm-ups to favorite games like Hungry Hippos and Red Light Green Light, thereās always plenty of movement, teamwork, and laughter. Itās been wonderful watching these young players learn new skills, encourage one another, and have fun along the way. We canāt wait to see what they accomplish next! Go Gators!
Spring Soccer Fun
Posted by Sarah Pollex
This spring, our Kā2 Gators in Training had an exciting introduction to soccer filled with learning, teamwork, and fun. Many players joined their very first team and quickly built confidence through drills, games, and scrimmages.
Favorite activities included āSteal the Bacon,ā where players jumped into exciting small-sided matchups, and āKick the Coach,ā where players tried to tag their coaches with soccer balls while the coaches dodged and ran around the field. The game quickly became a team favorite filled with laughter and energy.
Weāre so proud of our young Gators and canāt wait to see them back on the field this fall!
Gators Got Game!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Our Grade 3/4 basketball team is lighting up the gym!Ā With basketballs bouncing, sneakers squeaking, and laughter echoing, these Gators are having a blast! From speedy dribble relays to the ever-popular Dribble Knockout, every practice is full of energy, cheers, and high-fives. One thingās for sureāthese Gators arenāt just playing basketballā¦ they are magic in the making on the court! āGators on three! One, two, three, Gators!ā
Fun Friday: Our Vote, Our Game!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Fun Friday is the BEST part of the week in PE class. Why? Because we get to pick the game by voting. Thatās rightāwe all have a say!
From freeze tag to sink the ship, pinball to bean bag toe touch, students shared their favorite game and the winning choice took over the gym. Once it started, the energy was off the charts! Laughter, cheering, and teamwork were everywhere as we all jumped in and played our hearts out.
Fun Friday isnāt just about gamesāitās about making choices, working together, and having a blast while being physically active. We canāt wait to see what game weāll vote for next week!
Teamwork Takes the Field!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
The Unquowa field was buzzing with excitement as our 3rd, 4th, and 6th graders kicked off an awesome soccer showdown! The game was packed with quick moves, smart passes, and plenty of cheers from teammates on the sidelines. Both teams played their hearts out and after all that action, the match ended in a thrilling 2ā2 tie! Every goal, save, and high-five showed just how much fun teamwork can be. From start to finish, the energy was nonstop-and the Gator spirit was everywhere! Way to play, Gators!
