ATHLETICS

Athletics

More Than Just Sports

Individually, the Gann Athlete is a shining example of excellence on and off the field. Students display good sportsmanship, resilience, dedication, and care for their teammates during every training session, practice, match, or game. 

Our coaching staff connects with each student to ensure they are feeling supported, challenged, and able to balance their athletic goals in combination with their academic aspirations. 
 

ATHLETICS PROGRAMS

With 20 Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Thirds teams as well as 10 Wellness offerings, every student has the opportunity to be involved in the pursuit of excellence and sportsmanship. In our athletics programs, students pursue a range of athletic activities, all focused on character and teamwork developed using Jewish values including kehillah (community), kavod (respect), and chesed (care). With over 30 different options, students are free to be flexible in the pursuit of sports, movement, and competition. 

The mission of the Gann Athletics Program is to instruct, inspire, and  empower student-athletes. We encourage students who have never played to try out for a team, and for experienced athletes to try a new sport. Gann Athletics are conducted in a safe and respectful atmosphere. Through this value-based framework, students make healthy choices for themselves and others. 

Gann Athletics

Interscholastic Sports

Gann is home to some star athletes, with 38 All-League Athletes and 3 league MVP’s across 14 varsity sports just in the 2022-2023 season. 

Interscholastic Sports:

  • Varsity Baseball
  • Varsity, JV, and 3rds Boys Basketball
  • Varsity and JV Girls Basketball
  • Coed Varsity Cross Country
  • Varsity Boys Lacrosse
  • Varsity Girls Lacrosse
  • Varsity and JV Boys Soccer
  • Varsity and JV Girls Soccer
  • Varsity Softball
  • Varsity Boys Tennis
  • Varsity Girls Tennis
  • Coed Varsity Ultimate Frisbee
  • Varsity and JV Girls Volleyball

Be Part of a Team

Come join a rich community of students who are passionate about athletics!

Gann offers a variety of interscholastic teams, or teams that compete against other schools, in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Girls compete in the Independent Girls Conference (IGC) and boys compete in the Mass Bay Independent League (MBIL). With a mixture of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Thirds teams, Gann has a diverse program ready for athletes at any level. 

Two thirds of Gann students play on at least one interscholastic sports team. Of those that participate, almost half compete in two different activities. 

Recreational Classes

Gann Recreational Classes provide student-athletes with multiple sports options where they are encouraged to select a familiar activity or try something new. All our Recreational Classes and instructors celebrate physical fitness, movement, relaxation, and coordination development.

Recreational Classes:

  • Basketball
  • Disc Golf
  • Farming
  • Fitness
  • Frisbee
  • Flag Football
  • Hiking
  • Lacrosse
  • Open Gym
  • Running
  • Tennis
  • Table Tennis
  • Team Manager
  • Coed Volleyball
  • Winter Hiking
  • Yoga

Our Facilities

  • Basketball Courts
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Dance Studio
  • Fitness Room
  • Baseball Field
  • Softball Field
  • Soccer Field (Grass)
  • Soccer/Lacrosse Field (Turf)
  • Four Tennis/Pickleball Courts
  • Trainer’s Room
  • Locker Rooms for Teams and Faculty

Contact Athletics

Bradley Ballinger

Director of Athletics

bballinger@gannacademy.org

781.373.9523