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Go Middle School Knights!

9/14/2018

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​“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” – Vince Lombardi
Most athletes will tell you that there is nothing like putting on your school’s team uniform for the first time. There is a feeling of pride and a sense of unity that comes from being a part of a whole that is represented by that crisp, clean jersey. Middle School is typically the first opportunity for most athletes to compete for their school, making this a truly special time for these students.
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Assistant Athletic Director Jimmy Williams '97.
​Assistant Athletic Director Jimmy Williams ’97 says learning to be a teammate is a huge component of the Middle School athletic experience. “Once you realize how to be a good teammate playing time takes care of itself,” says Williams. Williams is no stranger to athletic success. After graduating from Episcopal, he played football for Vanderbilt University and later moved on to a successful NFL career, including a Super Bowl appearance. Success aside, being a part of a team still gets Williams excited as he remembers Upper School team bus trips and meals with teammates and coaches before and after a big game. The relationships created and the trust developed inspire him to help future generations have similar experiences.
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Middle School Girls Cross Country team members celebrate a first place finish at the 40th Annual Round Table Run.
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The Middle School Boys Cross Country team finished first at the 40th Annual Round Table Run.
​The Episcopal Middle School athletics program has recently experienced tremendous growth. Williams says over the past three years the Knights have had a record number of participants in basketball and volleyball. In addition, Middle School students are competing in softball, flag and tackle football, cross country, swimming, soccer and track. Ample opportunities to participate and compete means more students benefit from the overall team experience. Click here to read more about the 2A sports opportunities available at Episcopal.

Research has shown that participation in athletics fosters independence, a sense of community, healthy lifestyle choices and the development of lifelong leadership skills. Williams says students also develop the time management skills needed to manage classroom requirements and the demands of the team. This is significant in Middle School as students transition to more responsibility for their own academics and more rigorous course requirements.  
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Middle School is also the time when students increase their overall understanding of the game and refine their skills. Practice requirements increase as students get older, becoming more and more like the drills run by Upper School students. In addition, eighth grade students are introduced to strength and conditioning and summer practices. Williams says that the Middle School coaching staff are always cognizant of the fact that Middle School students are not Upper School students with smaller frames. He says safety is a top priority as students develop healthy habits and proper techniques that will serve them well, regardless of which sport they choose.

The success of the Middle School program means so much more than just building a successful Upper School pipeline. As students get in the game and feel the support of their community and families, their confidence soars. This confidence helps them take on new challenges and opportunities. The perseverance required to develop and improve new skills helps them achieve in the classroom. The sense of community provides them the support needed to keep trying.

Are you a Middle School sports fan? Click here to view the division’s athletics calendar and make plans to attend an event.

​Go Middle School Knights!
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  • Home
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  • About us
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    • Episcopal Identity
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    • Athletics
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    • Welcome to Admission
    • Affording Episcopal
    • Dates & Deadlines
    • Visit Episcopal
  • Reopening Plans
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    • Spirit Mind Body Campaign
    • Quest Center
    • The eFund >
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    • Give Online
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