Athletics
Athletic Philosophy
Athletic Department Mission
Country Day provides the opportunity for all students to participate in athletics. We are committed to the development of the whole child and strive to build skill, team spirit, self-confidence and a winning attitude in our student athletes. Most importantly, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring a positive experience for all who participate.
Country Day’s athletic program provides every student, in Grades 5 – 12, the opportunity to participate on an athletic team. The goal of Country Day Athletics is to provide the opportunity for all students to build self-confidence and team spirit, and develop their potential as individuals and members of a team to the best of their abilities. Our “no-cut” policy allows for students to take part in this athletic experience. We are proud that over 75 percent of our middle and upper school students participate in at least one sport.
Student participation and quality coaching are the foundation for the success of our athletic teams and program. Country Day has produced 41 state championship teams in ten different sports since 2000. Peer coaches, at the district, regional, and state levels, have recognized our coaches as “the best.” We have had four student-athletes receive the Gatorade Player of the Year Award for their respective sport, with two being recognized twice. We have had several Country Day graduates that have recently or are currently participating in college athletic programs at: Trinity University, Tulane University, Arkansas University, Redlands University, Howard University, Millsaps College, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, St. Edward's University, University of Richmond, Washington and Lee, Dickinson College, and the University of Montana.
Country Day offers varsity sports in:
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Boys and Girls)
- Soccer (Boys and Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Swimming (Boys and Girls)
- Tennis (Boys and Girls)
- Track and Field (Boys and Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
The future is bright for Country Day Athletics.
Go Cajuns!
Mike McGuire
Athletic Director
300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 837-5204
Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coed private school for New Orleans area students in early childhood through Grade 12. From the elementary grades through upper school, the care and cultivation of each child comes to life in our exciting academic program, creative arts, and competitive athletic offerings.
Country Day accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin.
