Athletics
Philosophy
In conjunction with the philosophy of the Academy, our afternoon requirement places an emphasis on developing a healthy, active lifestyle and is consistent with our belief that students should interact with their peers both on and off campus. We believe that the experiences gained from physical activity benefit our students and play a significant role in allowing them to develop the skills, attitudes, and habits necessary to build a strong mind, body and spirit.
Afternoon Programs
Student Options
| Fall |
| Academy Players - Play |
| Cross Country (Boys/Girls) |
| Dance |
| Field Hockey (Girls) |
| Football |
| Outdoor Program |
| Service Team |
| Soccer (Boys/Girls) |
| Technical Theater |
| Varsity Sports Manager |
| Volleyball (Girls) |
| Water Polo |
| WMA Design Fellows |
| Yearbook |
| Winter |
| Academy Players - Musical |
| Basketball (Boys/Girls) |
| Dance |
| Downhill Skiing |
| Model Congress |
| Music Lab |
| Riflery |
| Robotics |
| Rubicon |
| Science Olympiad |
| Service Team |
| Swimming (Boys/Girls) |
| Technical Theater |
| Varsity Sports Manager |
| WMA Design Fellows |
| Winter Track |
| Wrestling |
| Yearbook |
| Spring |
| Academy Players - Film |
| Baseball (Boys) |
| Dance |
| Golf (Boys/Girls) |
| Lacrosse (Boys/Girls) |
| Outdoor Program |
| Rugby (Boys/Girls) |
| Service Team |
| Softball (Girls) |
| Tennis (Boys/Girls) |
| Track & Field |
| Volleyball (Boys) |
| Varsity Sports Manager |
| WMA Design Fellows |
| INDEPENDENT OPTIONS |
| Fitness (Winter only) |
| Intramural Tennis (Fall) |
| Life Sports (Spring) |
| Non-Varsity Sports Manager |
| Tai Chi (Winter) |
| Yearbook (Fall/Winter) |
| Yoga (Fall/Winter/Spring) |
Overview & requirements
Our "Afternoon Program'' offers choices between athletic and non-athletic activities for all students during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons:
- Grades 9 and 10 must select three seasons from Group Options.
- Grades 11, 12 and postgraduates must select two seasons from the Group Option and either a Group Option or Independent Option for the third season.
Swim requirement
We require all Grade 9 and 10 students to be able to swim a minimum of 75 yards and tread water for 2 minutes.
New students will be tested in the fall, and if they choose not to be tested or are unable to complete the test, we will offer swim lessons. The lessons will be free and can be private or in a group.
Click here for more information and to complete an evaluation form.
Testing is required for:
2019 - all new Grade 9, 10 and 11 students
2020 - all students will be engaged in the swim requirement
Athletics Info
- Athletic Calendar
- Awards
- Director of Athletics
- Facilities
- finding WMA
- Health & Wellness
- Meet the staff
Athletic Calendar
Click here to view our Athletic Calendar.
Awards
Click here to learn more about WMA's athletic accomplishments.
Director of Athletics
Don Nicholson '79
Director of Athletics
Mr. Nicholson, a member of the Class of 1979, has been at the Academy since receiving his bachelor's degree from Keene State. He also earned a master's degree in History from American International College.
He taught history for 20 years and served as the History Department Chair for 10 of those years.He then assumed the position of Director of Alumni & Development, in which capacity he served for seven years. He is presently Director of Athletics.
His Girls' Varsity Soccer teams have earned ten Western New England Division Championships and one Western New England League Championship. They have also been New England Finalists three times and have earned two New England Prep School Championships.
Mr. Nicholson was the Massachusetts and New England Prep/Parochial Coach of the year in 2001. He holds a National Coaching Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
He lives in Brewer House with his wife Karen. His son Kyle and daughter Nicole are both alumni, members of the Class of 2003.
Facilities
finding WMA
Health & Wellness
Click here to learn more about Health & Wellness provided by our Athletic Department.
Meet the staff
@WMATitans
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