Athletics
Discover Athletics at the Academies
Physical Education and Athletics teach students they can go far beyond what they thought they could do.
This is transferable to the classroom, because they have learned to persevere through challenge and difficulty.
The Albany Academies -- Albany Academy for Girls & The Albany Academy -- are justly renowned for their athletic teams, including the number of sports teams that students can select from, the teams' success, and their fierce competitiveness on the field, court, or mat.
But winning isn’t everything here, or the only thing. Athletics and physical education are very important components of leadership and character development.
One of our mottos is, "Everyone plays," which means that throughout the Lower School every student is involved in Physical Education, and as competitive teams begin to form in the Middle & Upper Schools, students are still required to be on at least two teams and continue physical training.
But winning isn’t everything here, or the only thing. Athletics and physical education are very important components of leadership and character development.
One of our mottos is, "Everyone plays," which means that throughout the Lower School every student is involved in Physical Education, and as competitive teams begin to form in the Middle & Upper Schools, students are still required to be on at least two teams and continue physical training.
AA & AAG Athletics Program
List of 4 items.
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Team Players
Students learn to be team players, to be part of a higher cause. This is invaluable preparation for life. -
Perform Under Pressure
Athletes learn how to perform under pressure and in a competitive environment. -
Learn to be Humble
Athletes learn to be humble when they win and learn to hold their heads high when they lose. -
Responsibility for Actions
Athletes learn to take responsibility for their own actions on and off the field.
Facilities
Academy students have access to an unmatched array of athletic facilities, including an indoor suspended track; two international squash courts; four gymnasiums; two fully equipped weight rooms; an aerobics room; an indoor swimming pool; indoor ice rink; six tennis courts; an all-weather 400-meter track; an indoor athletic practice facility, and acres of athletic fields.
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James E. Poole Athletic Facility
Indoor Practice Facility Located at The Albany Academy -
Silipigno Athletic Facility
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Michael B. Picotte Field House
Located at The Albany Academy -
Squash Courts
Located at Silipigno Athletic Facility at Albany Academy for Girls -
Dance Studio
Located at Silipigno Athletic Facility at Albany Academy for Girls -
Basketball Courts
Located at Silipigno Athletic Facility at Albany Academy for Girls -
Robison Track
Located at The Albany Academies -
Standish Pool
Located at The Albany Academy -
Basketball Courts
Located at the Michael B. Picotte Field House at The Albany Academy -
Robison Rink
Located at the Michael B. Picotte Field House at The Albany Academy -
Tennis Courts
Located at The Albany Academy
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Many of our coaches are also teachers creating a unique support system for our student-athletes.
Important Links
Media Coverage
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A Relay to Remember: Albany Academy chases team success in season of uncertainty
A team made up of outstanding individual swimmers put goals of singular success aside to form one of the best relay teams in New York state history. Without sectional and state championships in the midst of a pandemic, the Albany Academy boys swim team turned in a historic season, rewriting the school record books.
See full story here:
https://wnyt.com/sports/high-school-swimming-albany-academy/6037483/ -
Class of 2021 Division 1 Signings
The Albany Academies celebrated 4 of their students as they signed their letters of intent for Division 1 colleges. Congratulations to our student-athletes!
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Recent Games
Saturday, 3/25/2023
Federation Tournament
AA Varsity Basketball
Versus
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Away
Tappan Zee
Win 59-55
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