Athletic Philosophy

Girls get top priority at GPS, and it is our mission to develop the whole girl. For many of our graduates, athletics has helped to build character and to provide a foundation for a lifetime of achievement.

The GPS sports mission includes teaching girls to

• win and lose with grace
• understand the importance of mental toughness 
• be a team player 
• strive for excellence and accept challenges enthusiastically 
• value strength, fitness, stamina and good health 
• develop a positive self-image and a sense of pride in team, coach and school 
• have fun!

The bonds of friendship that come from working hard every day as teammates toward an ambitious goal ... the fundamental values of discipline and self-improvement ... the exhilaration that comes from conquering a lofty goal ... all of these are part of sports at Girls Preparatory School.

Ultimately, the GPS athletic environment is about striving to be the very best on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in life. That attitude is shared by the outstanding staff of GPS coaches and more than 300 players who are involved at the varsity and middle school level.

"Giving our girls a well-rounded education is our first goal, and we certainly feel sports participation can play a vital role. It's given me great personal satisfaction to see so many of our teams excel at a high level year after year, and to see individual girls grow into intelligent and confident young women who step up with enthusiasm to almost any challenge." -- Stacey Hill, Athletic Director