ATHLETICS
Be your best. Do what is right, in the image of Christ, is our motto at St Edward.
Our Athletic programs help develop Christian character by teaching the importance of teamwork, discipline, and good sportsmanship in addition to teaching the fundamentals of the sport. Our small teams ensure individual coaching and plenty of playing time.
Thanks to our Every Saint Plays program, every student is able to register for a sport regardless of ability to pay. We believe that every student deserves the chance to play sports. To be considered for a reduced cost or no cost enrollment, please choose Every Saint Plays during sports registration to participate in this program.
For information on St. Edwards Athletic Programs, contact Athletic director Feather Webb at (615) 833-5770 ext 215.
For the Diocesan Sports Schedules, CLICK HERE.
SPORTS SEASONS
FALL SEASON
Cheerleading (Grades 5-8)
Cross Country (Grades K-8)
Diving (Grades 5-8)
Flag Football (Grades 5 - 8)
Traditional Football (Grades 4 -8)
Volleyball (Grades 7-8)
Cheerleading
Any 5th -8th-grade girl may be a cheerleader. 7th - 8th Competition Cheer (currently not available)
Practice is 1 – 2 days a week from August through February. In the Autumn, girls cheer for the Nashville Catholic football teams with games typically during the week at various schools in the area. Beginning in December the cheerleaders will cheer at select basketball games, with games at schools throughout the diocese.
Cross Country
Open to all students in grades K-8. Practice is 2 days a week after school from August through the end of September. We welcome all levels of runners. There are four diocesan-wide meets held on Sundays on Overbrook's Campus.
To register for cross country, CLICK HERE.
Diving
Sign up for Swimming and Diving for the 2022 - 2023 season for Catholic Middle School (athletes in grades 5, 6, 7 & 8) will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the Library at Father Ryan. This meeting is for all new interested swimmers and divers. If you need additional information prior to the meeting, please reach out to Coach Shane at sheslin73@yahoo.com.
Flag Football
Flag football is open to all 5th through 8th-grade students. Practices will begin the last week of July. Each team will have 2 practices per week, with the days and times to be announced The games will begin on August 27, 2022. The games will be played at various schools around the diocese.
To register for flag football, CLICK HERE.
Traditional Football
All 4th - 8th-grade boys can take part in football. It is offered by Nashville Catholic Football.
Varsity: 7th and 8th-grade boys join the Nashville Catholic Panthers team.
Junior Division: 4th - 6th-grade boys join the Central Catholic team.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Volleyball
Fall/Varsity is for girls in the 7th and 8th grades. Games are played on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the diocese. Practice begins in August and games are played during September, ending with a tournament. Players will practice two times a week.
To register for volleyball, CLICK HERE.
WINTER SEASON
Basketball (Grades 3-8)
Wrestling (Grades K-8)
Basketball
Basketball is open to all students in grades 3rd through 8th grade. Practices are held 2 days a week with games on Saturday, at schools throughout the Diocese. Basketball starts practicing in November with games starting in December, concluding the season in February.
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Varsity Division: 7th and 8th-grade students. Fielding a team in both the girls and boys divisions.
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Junior Division: 3rd and 4th-grade students. Fielding a team in both the girls and boys divisions.
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5th and 6th-grade students. Fielding a team in both the girls and boys divisions.
Basketball registration opens in October.
Wrestling
5th - 8th-grade boys participate in Nashville Catholic Wrestling. All practices take place in the Father Ryan Wrestling Room. Practices are directed and overseen by designated, experienced wrestling coaches.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
SPRING SEASON
Baseball
Flag Football (Grades 1-4)
Golf (Grades 5-8)
Hockey (Grades 5-8)
Soccer (Grades 5-8)
Tennis
Volleyball (Grades 5-6)
Baseball
The Nashville Catholic Baseball Club offers a program to help 7th and 8th graders prepare for high school baseball. Tryouts for the team are held each Fall for the following season's roster. Due to volume, interested players must register for tryouts.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Flag Football
Flag football is open to all 1st-4th graders. Practice will be held twice a week. Games will be held in parochial schools throughout the diocese.
Golf
Golf is open to all 6th through 8th-grade students. We welcome all levels of play, from beginner to advanced. Golf is a Spring sport played from February to May. Golf has two practices during the week and the matches are played on Sunday at Vinny Links Golf course. Vinny Links is a par 3, 1210- yard golf course. The goal of the League is to introduce young ladies and gentlemen to the experience of competitive golf. To accommodate all levels of experience, the league will be divided into divisions, with experience, grade, and ability determining placement.
Hockey
The 2022 season was the first year of the Middle School Hockey League in Nashville. Father Ryan was one of six original teams to participate and ended up winning the league championship! The season begins in early March and runs through the end of April. The team practices on Monday and Wednesday nights and plays games on Friday nights. All programming alternates between the Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue. The program is open to both boys and girls in grades 5-8. Registration for the 2023 season will open up in the Spring through the Ford Ice Center.
Soccer
Soccer is open to all students in 4th through 8th grade. Both, the JV division and Varsity will be co-ed teams. Soccer season begins March 1 and ends May 15, with a tournament for the Varsity teams. The JV teams play at either St Henry or St Joseph. The Varsity teams will have games at fields throughout the diocese.
Tennis
K-8th grades participate in Nashville Catholic Tennis.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
Volleyball
Spring is open to 5th and 6th-grade girls only. This is an instructional volleyball league. Practice will be held twice a week. Games will be held in parochial schools throughout the diocese.
SPORTS FORMS
All student-athletes must complete the health form each school year. This form is available below, in the school office, on the FACTS Family Portal, or on the Diocesan Athletic Council website.
Health Form
COACHES
Thank you for your interest in coaching a sport at St Edward School! We rely on volunteer involvement to support our sports program and value your time. To volunteer to coach, please mark your interest when registering your student. If you have any questions, please contact the athletic director at sesathleticdirector@stedward.org.
Required Training for Coaches
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All coaches are required to complete the Nashville Safe Environment Training. To complete the training. CLICK HERE.
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Concussion awareness is a critical point of emphasis for diocesan sports. All coaches must complete the training courses at the Centers for Disease Control website and the National Federation of State High School Associations. Coaches must submit certificates of completion to the Athletic Director before working with student athletes.
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For the CDC, CLICK HERE.
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For NFHS, CLICK HERE.
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