Sports Registration
Attendance & Commitment: Athletes are expected to attend all practices, games, and team events. If an absence is necessary, it must be communicated and approved in advance by the coach. Unexcused absences may impact playing time and could affect an athlete's standing on the team. Students involved in other MPA clubs or school-sponsored activities (such as theater, music ensembles, or academic teams) must communicate any scheduling conflicts with the coach as early as possible. This policy does not apply to participation in other sports teams outside of MPA; athletes are expected to prioritize their MPA athletic commitment during the season.
General Notes:
All Upper School sports teams begin practice on Monday, August 11.
All Upper School sports programs practice Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.
Practices take place on the MPA campus, except for Girls' Swimming.
The number and structure of teams will be based on how many athletes register and may include Varsity, Junior and/or "C" level teams.
Girls' Soccer (Grades 8–12)
Open to students in grades 8 through 12. Girls' Soccer is part of the Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:00 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend games. Schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away games.
Head Coach: Tim Sheehan
Boys' Soccer (Grades 9–12)
Open to students in grades 9 through 12. Boys' Soccer is part of the Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:30 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend games. Schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away games.
Head Coach: Mike Velin
Girls' Volleyball (Grades 9–12)
Open to students in grades 9 through 12. Girls' Volleyball is part of the Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:30 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend games. Schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away games.
Head Coach: Rachel Houle
Girls' Tennis (Grades 7–12)
Open to students in grades 7 through 12. Girls' Tennis is part of the Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:30 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend matches. Schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away matches.
Head Coach: Rick Slacha
Girls' & Boys' Cross Country (Grades 7–12)
Open to students in grades 7 through 12. Cross Country is part of the Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:30 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend meets. Schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away meets.
Head Coach: Adam Pettiepiece
Girls' Swimming (Grades 7–12)
Open to students in grades 7 through 12. Swimmers participate as part of the Upper School program. Practices are held 3–4 days per week beginning Monday, August 11. Practice times are based on pool availability and take place at the Maplewood Community Center, White Bear Lake YMCA, or John Glenn Middle School. The season includes both weekday and weekend meets. Transportation is not provided. A participation fee of $300 applies.
Head coach: Gabriella Houck
Team Structure: The number and structure of teams will be based on how many athletes register and may include single grades, combined grades, or multiple grade levels.
Boys Soccer (Grades 5–8)
Open to boys in grades 5 through 8, this team practices three days per week, beginning the first week of September. Practices are held on campus from 3:15–4:45 PM. The season includes weekday and weekend games, with schedules provided by the Catholic Athletic Association during the first week of September. Families are responsible for transportation to and from games. Soccer will have a required uniform charge for all players.
Girls Soccer (Grades 5–7)
Open to girls in grades 5 through 7, this team practices three days per week, starting the first week of September. Practices take place on campus from 3:15–4:45 PM. The season includes weekday and weekend games, with schedules released by the Catholic Athletic Association in the first week of September. Families are responsible for transportation to and from games. Soccer will have a required uniform charge for all players.
Girls Volleyball (Grades 5–8)
Open to girls in grades 5 through 8, this team practices three days per week, starting the first week of September. Practices are held on campus from 3:15–4:45 PM. The season includes weekday and weekend games, with schedules provided by the Catholic Athletic Association during the first week of September. Players are required to bring gym clothes, gym shoes, and volleyball knee pads. Families are responsible for transportation to and from games. Volleyball will have a required uniform charge for all players.
Girls Tennis (Grades 7–8)
Open to girls in grades 5 through 8, this team is part of our Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5:00 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend matches, and schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away matches. Tennis will have a required uniform charge for all players.
Cross Country Boys and Girls (Grades 6–8)
Open to students in grades 6 through 8, Cross Country is part of our Upper School athletics program. Practices begin August 11 and are held on campus five days per week from 3:30–5 PM when school is in session. The season includes both weekday and weekend meet, and schedules are available on the Athletics webpage. Transportation is provided for away meets.
Girls' Swimming (Grades 7–8)
Open to girls in 7th and 8th grade, swimmers participate as part of the Upper School program. Practices are held 3–4 days per week at the Maplewood Community Center and White Bear YMCA, beginning Monday, August 11. The season includes both weekday and weekend meet. Transportation is not provided. Participation fees apply to this program: $300.00. Families are also responsible for suits and caps.