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| Basketball - Junior Varsity Boys |
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Sacramento Waldorf
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Sacramento Waldorf | ||
| Basketball - Varsity Girls |
vs.
Sacramento Waldorf
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Sacramento Waldorf | ||
| Basketball - Varsity Boys |
vs.
Sacramento Waldorf
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Sacramento Waldorf | ||
| Basketball - Varsity Girls |
vs.
Highlands
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Highlands High School | ||
| Basketball - Varsity Boys |
vs.
Chesterton Academy of Sacramento
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Holy Family Gym (Chesterton Academy Off Site) | ||
At Country Day, athletics are part of a balanced education. Students are encouraged to explore new interests and avoid the “one-sport” mindset common at many schools. Athletes bound for collegiate sports can excel in their primary sport and join other teams, developing as well-rounded, confident young adults.
Country Day offers the most comprehensive athletic program in our division of the Sac-Joaquin Section. Annually organizing around 40 teams in 14 different sports, and nearly 80% participation from high school and middle school students. Many of our recent graduates play college athletics at colleges and universities throughout the country.
Beginning in 5th grade, we offer our student-athletes the opportunity to explore competitive sports in a safe way. We have a no-cut policy for 5th grade to Junior Varsity teams, which encourages all students to participate in athletics. Our outstanding coaches, most of whom played at the collegiate level in their respective sports, emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity and self-discipline, and they commend individual effort and commitment.
“Our student athletes develop skills in leadership, teamwork, goal setting, mental toughness, sportsmanship, and confidence.” -Matt Vargo, Athletic Director
Athletic Director Matt Vargo Named Model Coach
The Sac-Joaquin Section (SJS) has selected Country Day Athletic Director Matt Vargo as a recipient of the 2023-24 Sac-Joaquin Section Model Coach Award. Honorees serve as positive role models, display leadership within the school and community, show character, and live by the highest ethical standards. The selection committee judges each candidate on the concept of sportsmanship and the six core ethical values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Good Citizenship. Matt was also previously awarded the 2012 SJS Athletic Director of the Year.
The state media release shares that, “Coach Vargo's impact on student-athletes at Sacramento Country Day as both a coach and Athletic Director is truly significant. His embodiment of the values of education-based athletics, including sportsmanship, compassion, and ethics, sets a positive example for all involved in the athletic program. By emphasizing the importance of resilience and grace under pressure over mere winning, Coach Vargo instills valuable life lessons in his players.”
Well done, Coach Vargo!
A. Dale Lacky Scholarship
The A. Dale Lacky Scholarship Award recognizes the league's top male and female scholar-athletes in the Sac-Joaquin Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for their outstanding athletic performance, community service, and academic success during their four years of high school.
A. Dale Lacky Award Recipients
Q & A with Country Day Coaches
How do student-athletes thrive at Country Day?
Participation in Athletics starts in 5th grade, and a dynamic physical education program begins in Kindergarten. 80% of students participate on athletic teams and many play more than one sport- sometimes in the same season! We offer the most comprehensive range of athletic offerings for a small school in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section of over 200 schools, and our coaching staff is exceptional, with most having played in college and some professionally.
What are some recent notable accomplishments?
Country Day recently earned CIF Section titles in boys’ soccer, girls’ swimming, boys’ golf, and individual CIF Section Championships in cross-country and tennis, in addition to four CIF State titles in girls’ swimming. League championships include girls’ volleyball, boys’ soccer, co-ed tennis and boys’ skiing. Across all size schools, we have the most awards for Academic Team Sac-Joaquin Section Championships, with recent State Championships in track and field.
How do you respond to students who question attending a relatively small school?
Students enjoy meaningful participation in academic, social and athletic programs of outstanding breadth and depth. Recent graduates have gone on to play at Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, Brown, Yale, Indiana, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer College, and Linfield University. Faculty and staff collaborate to create a flexible environment where beginning level athletes experience growth and enjoyment, and highly talented competitors enjoy recognition as a Country Day Cavalier while also playing for local clubs. This supportive environment fosters personal development and exceptionally well-rounded student-athletes.
