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Diving in to Menlo Athletics

We can’t wait to see you on the courts, the fields, the courses, the track, and in the pool.

The Knights Athletics program proudly features 45 Upper School sports teams, and more than 80 percent of Upper School students participate in sports each year. Menlo offers unparalleled opportunities and standards of excellence for athletes of all skill levels, ranging from novices to college-bound athletes. Menlo coaches are dedicated to helping student-athletes reach their potential and teaching invaluable life skills through sports. 

Here’s what you need to know and do to sign up for Menlo’s Upper School Athletics program:

MAY

  • Plan to play a sport? Sign up for Menlo Athletics here by the start of school.
  • Fall sports athletes — Find an appointment and sign up for SWAY testing here as soon as possible. There are appointments available in May and early August.
  • Optional: Register to attend one of Menlo’s summer camps. Girls’ Lacrosse, Pickleball, Tennis, Track & Field and volleyball are offering programs for rising Upper School students this summer.
  • Schedule an appointment for a physical exam with your healthcare provider after June 1.
  • Late May/Early June, watch your email for details on setting up your student health account.

JUNE & JULY

  • After June 1, visit your doctor and complete your health exam, and have the doctor sign the required forms.
  • Complete your health forms and submit them online before fall sports practice.
  • All athletes must undergo baseline testing with Menlo’s Sports Medicine staff before the start of practices. Check with your coach for the timing of the team appointment, book an appointment for baseline Sway testing , or contact Athletic Trainers Aubrey Fennell or  Stephanie Green
  • Nearly all fall sports begin training before school starts. See summer training details below.
  • Save the Date: Aug. 27, Athletics Opening Day—all students interested in participating in our Athletics Program in any season should plan to attend at 3:15 pm. in the main gym of the Athletics Center.

When Do Fall Sports 2026 Kick Off?

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the head coach with any questions. 

Cross Country (Coed)
Aug.7, 11:00 am, Cartan Field Track
Head coach: John Dagata

Tackle Football
Freshmen/JV: June 8 (or when out of school), 2:25 pm. Varsity: June 8, 3:00 pm, Athletic Center Performance Room
Varsity head coach: Todd Smith
JV head coach: Pete Zappas
View the full 2026 summer-fall schedule

Girls’ Flag Football
Aug, 7, 3:30-6:00 pm - Gym classroom G-07/Wunderlich
Varsity head coach: Noah Lubarsky

Girls’ Golf
Aug. 11, 2:00-4:00 pm at Baylands GL 
Varsity head coach: Mark Madayag

Girls’ Tennis
Varsity: Aug. 11, 9:00 am-noon, Wunderlich Courts
JV: Aug. 14, 9:30 am-noon, Wunderlich Courts
Varsity head coach:  Francis Sargeant
JV head coaches: Julie Ford and Mike Tamas

Volleyball
Varsity tryouts: Aug. 7, 8:00-11:00 am
JV/Freshmen: Aug. 13, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Varsity head coach: Tony Holland
JV coach: Katie Wilcox
Freshman coach: Youki Bradley

Boys’ Water Polo
 Varsity tryouts: Aug. 17, Noon-2:30 pm, Gates Pool
JV: Aug. 20, noon-2:00 pm 
Varsity head coach: Jack Bowen
JV coach: Eddie Simonin

Girls’ Water Polo
Aug. 12, 9:00-11:00 am, Gates Pool
Varsity head coach: Jamie Frank

What Upper School Sports are Offered Beyond the Fall Season?

WINTER SPORTS

SPRING SPORTS

Interest meetings with the coaches and off-season programs for winter and spring sports will be advertised in eNotes.

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