FootballOverview

The philosophy of athletics at St. John's Military School is such that it is considered an integral part of the school's program of education providing experiences that will help young men develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Cadets are stimulated to want to win and excel, but the principles of good sportsmanship prevail at all times to promote the educational values of contests. The element of competition and winning, though it exists, is controlled so that it does not determine the nature of the program. This is considered to be an educationally and psychologically sound experience because of the training it offers for living in a competitive society.

We believe that participation in activities, both as a player and as a spectator, is an integral part of the cadet's educational experiences. Such participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, to the team, to the cadet corps, and to the cadet himself. In his play and in his conduct, he is representing all the groups. Hopefully, such experiences contribute to the knowledge, skill and emotional patterns that he possesses, thereby making him a better person and citizen.

St. John's Military School offers a wide range of varsity and intramural sports. Here at St John's Military we allow every cadet the opportunity to take part in sports regardless of his athletic ability. St. John's competes on the junior varsity and varsity levels with other independent and public schools. The interscholastic sports are football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, tennis, golf, and rifle team. Intramural sports include basketball, touch football, dodge ball, volleyball, softball, and table tennis.