Athletics
A vibrant part of student life
Athletics serve a vital role in our students’ growth and development, allowing them to try new things, find a passion or affinity and push themselves beyond their imagined limitations.
Sports can be transformative for students and inspire a love of the game that goes well beyond winning. The camaraderie of a team, the steady discipline of practice, and sportsmanship, in both winning and losing, are all things that influence the character of our students.
Paideia offers many opportunities to participate in sports beginning in the 6th grade with developmental and competitive junior high programs. We’re small enough for students to try something new for the first time in junior high or high school, and competitive enough to have success in multiple sports. We offer opportunities for students to be multisport athletes through high school.
Our Teams
Our teams have won multiple state championships in women’s and men's soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and tennis, and many of our students have been champions in track and field, cross country, and swimming. Many of our graduates compete in a variety of college sports at the Division I, II and III levels.
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News & Schedules
![Updates from Python Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761157233/paideia/n9neut0kvyf3udwm32r4/python_park_update.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761157233/paideia/n9neut0kvyf3udwm32r4/python_park_update.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761157233/paideia/n9neut0kvyf3udwm32r4/python_park_update.jpg","width":770}])
Work is well underway on the renovation of Python Park, marking an exciting new chapter for our athletic program.
![Paideia’s Varsity Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams Advance to State Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762445995/paideia/xucxly6hkx1c43wcnaxb/DSC_8975.jpg","width":2200}])
This weekend, Paideia’s varsity girls and varsity boys cross country teams took 2nd place and 3rd place respectively at sectionals. Both teams qualified for the state championships and will compete this Friday, November 7!
![Paideia Powerhouses Lead USA Ultimate Team to Gold at the World Games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1755886665/paideia/nc8bqogo3glgatuudngd/MirandaKnowles_00ChrisKocher_10GrantLindsley_07.jpg","width":2200}])
High School Assistant Principal and Women' s Ultimate Coach Miranda Knowles ’00 coached defense for the US Mixed National Team, working alongside players and Paideia alums Chris Kocher ’10 and Grant Lindsley ’07.
![Maddie Hall ’27 becomes the first female golfer in Paideia history to win an area championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748371036/paideia/p4moqekrfpttaiaii5e8/HallGolfs.jpg","width":2200}])
Last week, Maddie finished 9th among all golfers in the A, AA and AAA girls during the state championship.
![Paideia girls ultimate teams, Groove and Demi-Groove, win state championships.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745860686/paideia/vblvbhu5wmp9so0qy6xk/Groovestatechamps.jpg","width":2200}])
Both girls varsity and junior varsity teams finished their season strong with state wins.
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One Community. Every Sport. All Pythons.
The Python Booster Club is Paideia’s all-sports membership organization, dedicated to supporting every athlete, every team, and every fan.
Open to all families, alumni, grandparents and friends, membership is a simple way to show your Python pride and make a real difference on campus and on the field.
Thanks to our boosters, Paideia athletics has:
- Upgraded training tables and fitness equipment
- Added livestreaming at Python Park
- Funded team transportation and coaching needs
- Enhanced the game day experience for athletes and fans alike
Joining the Booster Club means wrapping our athletes in the strength of the whole community.
Together, we keep the Pythons strong.
Forms
All students participating in JH or HS sports must complete the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Mandatory Health Questionnaire and Preparticipation Physical Exam. The health forms, with clearance by a physician or licensed practitioner, must be submitted through our Magnus Health system. In accordance with GHSA regulation, the physical exam will be acceptable one year from the date of exam. Please follow the Magnus Health system instructions for uploading or faxing the form; you will receive email reminders when the physical needs to be updated.
A Concussion Awareness Form must be signed by both a student and parent for each student participating in athletics.