Athletics

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indoor volleyball match in catlin gabl gym; student athlete in center of frame leaping in air poised to strike ball over net
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Catlin Gabel is a community of student-athletes, where curiosity and courage matter both on and off the field. Students are strong competitors, and we take pride in winning. Our policies and culture encourage athletes to take risks and develop skills from the ground up, whether participating in one of our 9 different sports for the first time or  or aiming to win a state championship for one of our varsity teams.

Athletics as a Core Experience
We provide opportunities for all students to participate, explore, and compete. In a typical academic year, 80% of Middle School students and 75% of Upper School students participate in at least one sport. Athletic excellence is part of what makes Eagles who we are.

Rooted in School Values
We expect every coach and every student-athlete, in every sport at every level, to embrace integrity, inclusion, and kindness. We believe by making these our priorities, success will naturally follow.

A Wide Range of Sports
Competitive Middle School teams include soccer, cross-country, tennis, girls volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Upper School teams and individuals compete in soccer, cross-country, girls volleyball, swim, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, and track and field.

Striving for Excellence
Our championship record and competitive spirit have helped make Catlin one of the best private school athletic programs in Portland. We strive to foster habits and attitudes that help students succeed - both on and off the field. With a foundation established at Catlin, student athletes have become state champions, collegiate competitors and athletic professionals.

Coaches Who Inspire
Our coaches are teachers, role models, and a source of inspiration and support. They are integral to what a student takes away from their time playing sports as an Eagle.

Opportunity for All
We have a no-cut policy to encourage student curiosity and participation, offering JV and JV2 teams for athletes with developing skills. We’re also building programs for younger students, providing opportunities to learn sports and sportsmanship as early as third grade.

Always Evolving
Our state-of-the-art Community Center for Athletics & Wellness, currently under construction, will be a game-changer for every student who participates in athletics. 

Palma Scholars Program

For incoming 9th graders who demonstrate potential in academics, athletics, service, and leadership.

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Kate Williams ’01 Catlin Gabel Athletics Director

Kate Williams ’01,  Athletics Director

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Tyler Reuter,  Associate Director of Athletics

Key Program Facts

16 State Championships

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boys and girls soccer, swim, and tennis; boys track & field since 2022

10% of our graduates

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have competed  in NCAA Division I, II, and III colleges since 2021

8 COACHES OF THE YEAR

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awarded in swimming, boys track and field, girls tennis, and girls soccer since 2022

21 All-Sport Awards

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from Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (3A Classification)

of students

100%

who try out for a sport will make a team with our no-cut policy

37 TEAMS TOTAL

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with 6 sports for Middle School students and 9 sports for Upper School students