The best part about playing on a Hamlin sports team is you suddenly
have another family, another group of friends. Hamlin sports give you
the opportunity to meet girls in other grades . . . and become a better
athlete. I personally have made some of my fondest memories of Hamlin
through the sports program.8th grade student Class of 2013
Hamlin After School Sports Program Philosophy
At Hamlin, we want our girls to be strong and
healthy - in mind, body, and spirit. Our After-School Sports Program
plays a critical role in fostering these important aspects of growth. As
the girls develop their athletic skills, they also learn about mental
and physical strength, cardiovascular fitness, their bodies, and the
benefits of good health and nutrition. Furthermore, they experience the
power of working as a team toward the achievement of a common goal.
Discussions, direct instruction, targeted skill work, scrimmages, and
competitive game situations are all vital teaching and learning
components of our athletics program, ones that are designed to help
girls gain confidence and develop their self-esteem, while also learning
the value of good sportsmanship and the meaning of teamwork. It is our
belief that the experience of participation in team sports, regardless
of the team’s competitive record, will build character and aid in the
personal growth and maturation of the students. Finally, we deeply value
the camaraderie, joy, sense of community, and school spirit that result
from working together with girls from different grade levels as they
represent Hamlin on the court and/or playing field.
A key premise of the Hamlin mission statement is
to “inspire girls to find the best in themselves . . .” and to prepare
them “to contribute with energy and distinction to the world around
them.” We believe in teaching girls the importance of trying hard and
doing one’s personal best; this belief sets the tone for all practices
and athletic competitions. At Hamlin, there is a place for every type
of athlete: beginners who are looking to have fun and explore something
new, and more experienced athletes who want to compete with vigor. While
the levels of commitment and competition are greatest at the varsity
level, all Hamlin coaches are united in their quest to inspire their
players to stretch themselves each day by giving their full effort and
playing with enthusiasm.