Athletics

Canterbury School is part of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), which encourages "Double-Goal Coaches", or those who have no only the goal of winning, but also of teaching young people life lessons and positive character traits through sports. Through the PCA, we've established four initiatives:

• Say, "I love to watch you play." These are the six most powerful words you can say to your athlete, no matter the result of the game. This sentence has been become a staple among Canterbury families over the past year and is part of the PCA teachings. The athletics staff supports and practices the PCA principals to transform youth sports so that sports can transform youth.
• Redefine the meaning of "winner." At Canterbury School, a winner is one who puts forth maximum effort, continues to learn and improve, and refuses to let mistakes or the fear of making mistakes be a deterrent.
• Honor the game. This means no rules are bent to win. A worthy opponent is viewed as a gift that calls forth players’ highest potential. Officials are treated with respect. Players never do anything to embarrass the team on or off the field. Additionally, players live up to their personal standards, regardless of others’ behavior.
• Refill students' emotional tanks. Encouragement and criticism should be delivered in a 5-to-1 ratio.

Middle School athletics focuses on the benefits of participation for Grades 5-6, which include social growth, team concepts, exposure to the athletic environment and enjoyment. For Grades 7-8 the emphasis is placed upon the development of athletic skill - including individual skills, team strategies and roles within a team.

In Grades 9-12, the competitive aspects of athletics are emphasized. The benefits to students include learning to implement advanced skills and tactics within team roles, the appreciation of success in team goals, and the satisfaction that comes from working hard toward shared endeavors.

2017-18

• Boys Soccer: 1A State Champions
• 6-Time State Champions: Indiana Record

2015-16

• Girls Soccer: 1A State Champions

2014-15

• Girls Soccer: 1A State Champions
• Girls Basketball: 2A State Runner-up
• Girls Basketball: Darby Maggard, Mental Attitude Award
• Girls Tennis: Leah Barnes, State Individual, Runner-up

2013-14

• Girls Basketball: 2A State Runner-up
• Boys Golf: Michael Brothers, Individual Advanced to State

2012-13

• Boys Soccer: 1A State Champions
• Boys Tennis: State Team 3rd Place
• Girls Basketball: 1A State Champions
• Girls Tennis: Leah Barnes, State Individual, Runner-up

2011-12

• Boys Soccer: 1A State Champions
• Girls Basketball: 1A State Champions
• Girls Tennis: State Team 5th Place
• Girls Tennis: Leah Barnes, State Individual, Runner-up