We are a program that is 16 athletic programs and 41 state championships strong. We are a Division 2 school in the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA). Our teams compete in the Blue Ridge Athletic Conference (BRAC).
Participation in sports at The Covenant School is both a privilege and an important part of a child’s education. We believe that sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, and fair play are the building blocks of a sound athletic program. While winning is valued, there is an overriding emphasis on character formation. Over 75% of our students participate on at least one athletic team, while many students participate on several teams. This high participation rate reflects the inclusive nature of the athletic program, the quality of the coaching staff, the camaraderie of our teams, and the enjoyment that athletics provide.
Participation in sports at The Covenant School is both a privilege and an important part of a child’s education. We believe that sportsmanship, hard work, teamwork, and fair play are the building blocks of a sound athletic program. While winning is valued, there is an overriding emphasis on character formation. Over 75% of our students participate on at least one athletic team, while many students participate on several teams. This high participation rate reflects the inclusive nature of the athletic program, the quality of the coaching staff, the camaraderie of our teams, and the enjoyment that athletics provide.
The Eagle Fund is Covenant's first-ever fundraising initiative focused on Athletics.
Meet the Athletic Director
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Ashley Taylor
Associate Athletic Director
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Ashley Taylor has a B.S. in Neuroscience from The College of William & Mary, where she was also a 4-year member of the Women's Basketball team. She went on to receive a M.Ed. from The University of Virginia. Ashley worked as an Early Intervention and Preschool Speech Therapist in Syracuse, NY after graduate school. A Charlottesville native, Ashley attended The Covenant School through the 6th grade. She brings coaching experience at the Middle and High School levels, as well as ministry experience with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Upward Sports. Her hope is to encourage student-athletes to daily pursue their identity in Christ and to glorify Him with their God-given abilities, both on and off the playing field. She has recently worked alongside a group of student-athletes to start Covenant's first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle, which meets biweekly at the Hickory Campus.
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Randall Pitts
Associate Athletic Director
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Randall Pitts will serve as an Associate Athletic Director for middle and high school sports. Randall brings more than twenty years of experience in the education field as a teacher and coach. He holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Longwood University and a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from James Madison University. Randall wants to successfully establish and grow meaningful relationships with all coaches, students, parents, other ADs, and official organizations, such as VIAAA. Randall is married to Elizabeth and they have two children who attend The Covenant School: Christian (‘34) and Ellie (‘37).
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Jon Vaughan
Athletic Trainer
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Jon Vaughan has had the joy of being an athletic trainer for 20 years, with experience at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. He is board certified nationally and state licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. He graduated from James Madison University and continued his professional studies with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Kinesio University. Jon served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Gallaudet University, the global leader in the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; he is currently a member of the USA Deaflympics medical team and is an active advocate and ally within the Deaf community He also served as a clinical instructor for the athletic training programs at George Washington University, George Mason University, Shenandoah University, and Central Michigan University and he is currently a preceptor with the UVA. He comes to us with cultural experiences from his work across the globe. Jon aspires to recognize the Imago Dei in each student-athlete and show the love of God through sports medicine.
Athletic News
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Reflecting on the Fall Athletics Season
Read MoreIt is hard to believe that the Fall sports season is coming to a close. What a great start to the year it has been! -
Covenant Names New Athletics Department Team
As a part of our ongoing commitment to the Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences, we recently partnered with ST Consulting to assist us in building the highest caliber team to strengthen and lead our Covenant Athletics program.Read More -
Sinclaire Hart ('24) Goes Semi-Pro
Although you wouldn't know it unless you asked her, Sinclaire Hart is not only part of our Varsity Girls Soccer team, but she also plays on a local Semi-Pro team.Read More -
Covenant Runners place highly in National Competitions
Congratulations to Covenant runners Reese Dalton, Jon Nathan Lawrence, Price Linewweaver, and Joshua Lawrence for their recent performances!Read More -
Dalton and Gardiner Compete in The Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals
Reece Dalton and Maddie Gardiner earned All American honors at this year's Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals.Read More -
Jonathan Newton Named NBC29 Falcon Club Player of the Week
Following his performance in Covenant's win against Broadwater Academy over the weekend, Jonathan Newton was named NBC29's Falcon Club Player of the Week.Read More -
Girls soccer team caps unbeaten season with state championship
Read MoreIt took a little extra time, but the Covenant Girls soccer team capped its perfect season with a perfect ending. -
Hargrove Sisters Prove to be a Force on the Field
Read MorePhoto via Cal Cary, The Daily Progress
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6 Students Athletes Recognized
Last semester, six Upper School students were recognized for their work on and off the field.Read More -
Andrew Juge Named Varsity Boys Tennis Coach
Covenant would like to welcome Andrew Juge as our new varsity Boys Tennis coach.Read More -
Fall Sports Recaps
Our fall seasons have finally come to an end! See our varsity team recaps.Read More -
Daily Progress Recognizes Cara Hamil
For the second year in a row, Cara Hamil was named BRC player of the year for her efforts on the court. Read the article to learn more about Covenant Volleyball and Cara's experience.Read More
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Fitzgerald Named New Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
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Congratulations to these Lady Eagles!
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Covenant Names New Varsity Football Head Coach
The Covenant School Athletic Department would like to congratulate and welcome Chad Ciesil as our new Varsity Football head coach.Read More
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The Covenant School
Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
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Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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