The La Jolla Country Day School (LJCDS) student-athlete embodies the spirit of interscholastic athletics by combining intellectual achievement with physical excellence. Surrounded by their intellectual equals off the field and their athletic equals on the field, student-athletes must strive to their limits to maintain their standing in both environments.

 

The LJCDS athletic program provides our student-athletes with an opportunity to broaden their educational experiences through an assortment of team and individual sports. The many lessons learned in athletics will complement those taught in the classroom and home such as honor, respect, responsibility, commitment, preparation, teamwork and sportsmanship. Lifelong relationships among teammates, opponents and coaches are all part of the athletic experience.

LJCDS students participate in athletics at a rate that is among California’s highest; 80 percent of the Upper School and 98 percent of the Middle School students participated on at least one athletic team in 2019–20 with 140 Upper School students playing two sports and 26 earning three-sport recognition.

In keeping with the school’s commitment to enhance the scholar, artist and athlete within each student, LJCDS employs a “no cut policy.” LJCDS does not exclude students from participating on a team due to lack of experience and/or ability. The school will provide a team to meet every ability level, and each team will be coached and provided competitive opportunities commensurate with the team’s experience and athleticism.