PROGRAMS
Grace Athletics is an extension of the school day and of the community we strive to be. We cultivate a culture of care in which coaches develop not only skill, but character as well—the habits and values of a student-athlete that help young people thrive long after their years at Grace.
“At Grace, athletics isn’t separate from education; it’s an extension of it. Every practice, every game, every locker room conversation is a chance to build character, resilience, and community. That’s what it means to be a student-athlete here.” –Timothy Quinn, Director of Athletics
Across every level, our teams’ approach to athletics reflects the values at the heart of a Grace education: curiosity, humility, kindness, and courage. On the courts and fields, students learn to embrace both hard-fought victories and narrow defeats for the lessons they teach, and to compete with integrity, respect, and genuine care for teammates and opponents alike. Competition deepens naturally as students move from the Middle School to the High School, meeting each athlete where they are and challenging them mentally and physically as they grow.
Middle School Athletics
Grace students begin competing on interscholastic teams in fifth grade, building the foundation of skill, sportsmanship, and teamwork they will carry through their athletic careers at Grace and beyond.
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Junior Varsity Athletics
The Junior Varsity Athletics program is where student-athletes deepen their commitment and prepare for the demands of varsity competition. Every season includes teams that welcome athletes without a tryout—there is always a place to begin.
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Varsity Athletics
The Varsity Athletics program challenges student-athletes to pursue excellence in skill, strategy, fitness, and character. Our coaches—specialists in their fields—help athletes compete with resolve and integrity against NYSAIS schools and in the New York City Athletic League.
ExploreGrace has a more than 50-year tradition of middle school athletics, and a high school program that, since its founding in 2012, has quickly established itself as a competitive force—producing more than 30 championship teams, three NYSAIS champions, five 1,000-point basketball scorers, and a consistent pipeline of collegiate student-athletes. Across both programs, the tradition reflects a longstanding commitment to developing student-athletes of skill, character, and competitive resolve.
50+
Years of middle school interscholastic competition
30+
High School championship teams
5
1,000-point basketball scorers
3
NYSAIS champions
Grace teams practice and compete at a range of facilities on campus and across New York City, taking full advantage of the resources the city has to offer.
At the junior varsity and varsity levels, home volleyball and basketball games are played at 46 Cooper Square in our National Federation of High School-approved gym. Middle school teams practice and play volleyball and basketball at the gym on the 86 Fourth Avenue campus, a 10,000-square-foot athletic center featuring a rock climbing wall, batting cage, and college regulation-size basketball court. Outdoor practices take place at East River Park, Tanahey Playground, and Pier 42, as well as Central Park and Red Hook Park, with competitions played primarily at Randall’s Island.
Many of our teams also have access to premier professional sports facilities throughout the city:
