Athletics
Nueva’s athletics program has achieved great success as a PreK–12 school.
Our students pursue multiple passions, and, for many, representing Nueva as scholar-athletes is vital to their experience. Our participation is significant for such a young program: 64% of students in grades 4–8 and 50% of Upper School students participate in Nueva athletics.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Alternate Athletics Program
In order to fulfill their graduation requirement, students are required to participate in Physical Education two out of three seasons per year, for all four years of high school. Because we value interscholastic participation and recognize the commitment required, students can fulfill their yearly Physical Education requirement by participating in one season of an interscholastic Nueva sport.
Other options for fulfilling the requirement include after-school Nueva Physical Education classes or Outside Activity credit. Physical Education class options include yoga, sports conditioning, general conditioning, and weight training.
Additional offerings are based on student interest.
Meet the Athletics Admin Team
Chris Wade
Director of Athletics
cwade@nuevaschool.org
Alyssa Richards
K-8 Physical Education
Teacher & Athletics Coordinator
arichards@nuevaschool.org
Mallory Celaya
Middle and Upper School
Athletic Trainer
mcelaya@nuevaschool.org
Robert Lopez
Director of Track & Field / Cross Country & Athletics Admin Support
rlopez@nuevaschool.org
Read About Athletics in Nueva News
![Upper School Swim Team Dives into Record-Breaking Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1778}])
With a small and mighty crew of nine swimmers, the team placed sixth at the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) Championship meet on Saturday, April 27 against teams with over 50 swimmers.
![Upper School Girls' Varsity Soccer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1553276729/nuevaschoolorg/xu8ee6nalbige8jplzon/GirlsVSoccerDSC_0474Cropped.jpg","width":2200}])
“Nueva’s Upper School winter varsity teams had their best season on record,” said Chris Wade, Interim PreK-12 Athletic Director.
![Photo Highlights from 2016–2017 Upper School Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1529601355/nuevaschoolorg/ftwkj8a88r9ar6g1q5vx/CN_USAthleticscopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1529601355/nuevaschoolorg/ftwkj8a88r9ar6g1q5vx/CN_USAthleticscopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1529601355/nuevaschoolorg/ftwkj8a88r9ar6g1q5vx/CN_USAthleticscopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1529601355/nuevaschoolorg/ftwkj8a88r9ar6g1q5vx/CN_USAthleticscopy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1529601355/nuevaschoolorg/ftwkj8a88r9ar6g1q5vx/CN_USAthleticscopy.jpg","width":1382}])
They ran, they swam, they swung, they scored. After a stellar year, upper school student athletes and their families came together last week to celebrate their accomplishments. Check out highlights from their 2016–2017 athletics slideshow.
![Upper School Athletics: Success in Fall and Winter Sets the Stage for Growth in Nueva’s Offerings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1529603484/nuevaschoolorg/dhlykgoqg4vowpy6pjys/USathletics_02032017.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1529603484/nuevaschoolorg/dhlykgoqg4vowpy6pjys/USathletics_02032017.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1529603484/nuevaschoolorg/dhlykgoqg4vowpy6pjys/USathletics_02032017.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1529603484/nuevaschoolorg/dhlykgoqg4vowpy6pjys/USathletics_02032017.jpg","width":1000}])
Building off the momentum of highly successful fall and winter seasons, Nueva’s Upper School athletics program launches spring sports this week. Teams taking to the field include: Boys’ Tennis, Co-ed Track & Field, Girls’ Softball, and Boys’ Golf. Tennis will field both a Junior Varsity and Varsity squad for the first time this season, with close to 30 students participating. We are also excited to announce the new addition of co-ed Swimming & Diving to this spring’s line-up.
![Nueva plays volleyball wearing their 'Dig Pink' shirts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1530311211/nuevaschoolorg/xzlsg9fslqu4bgkcb5ob/USVolleyball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1530311211/nuevaschoolorg/xzlsg9fslqu4bgkcb5ob/USVolleyball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1530311211/nuevaschoolorg/xzlsg9fslqu4bgkcb5ob/USVolleyball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1530311211/nuevaschoolorg/xzlsg9fslqu4bgkcb5ob/USVolleyball.jpg","width":1000}])
When Nueva’s Upper School first opened three years ago, the volleyball team won one game its first season. Today, the team is 6–1 in league play and is hoping to make the playoffs.