Sandy Spring Friends School

 

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Our Athletics Program

A person in a bison mascot costume with arms raised stands in the foreground, while a group of people and trees are visible in the blurred background under a cloudy sky.
Three young women in athletic wear run on a wooded trail, with the closest runner in the foreground wearing a green and black SSFS uniform.
A basketball player dribbles the ball on a court with teammates on the bench in the background.
A coach in a green shirt and grey pants addresses a group of young women in green and yellow volleyball uniforms on a wooden court, with a white wall in the background.
Children climb a textured rock wall with colorful holds, while others watch and wait in the background.
A young woman in a green lacrosse uniform runs with her stick in the foreground, while a coach stands in the background on a sunny day.
Two young women in athletic wear embrace on a grassy lawn with trees and a building in the background.
A young man in a green and gold uniform runs on a track in the foreground, while spectators and tents are visible in the blurred background.
A swimmer in a green cap races down the lane in the foreground of a busy indoor pool, with spectators and officials lining the background.
A young soccer player in the foreground prepares to throw the ball in, while another player and a scoreboard are visible in the blurred background.
Three baseball players in green and yellow uniforms are on a dirt field with trees in the background.
A group of young athletes in athletic wear are running on a grassy field with trees in the background.
A group of young male runners in racing bibs are in full stride on a grassy course, with spectators visible behind a fence in the foreground and trees in the background.

At Sandy Spring Friends School, our athletics program focuses on creating balance and developing skills that will help on and off the field. As students participate in sports and physical education, they learn how to set long-term goals and be dedicated to them, learn how to problem solve in the midst of pressure-filled situations, and learn to recognize the importance of honest effort, competition, contribution, and sportsmanship.

'Beests Athletics Quick Facts

2 gymnasiums—including an Athletic Complex with a fitness center and 40-foot climbing wall—plus 3 athletic fields, and 6 miles of cross-country trails.

33 Interscholastic Sports Teams in the Middle and Upper School.

Inclusive, non-competitive options provided to our students.

SSFS Athletics in Action

Sal Benitez
Director of Athletics
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Elaine Lapato
Athletic Operations Coordinator
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Declan Burros

Declan Burros
PE Teacher & Coach
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Dan Conway

Dan Conway
PE Teacher & Coach
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Corey Lyman

Corey Lyman
PE Teacher & Coach
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Jeffrey Rohrman

Jeffrey Rohrman
PE Teacher & Coach
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Recent team championships and banners (from 2022-2026) include:

Athletics, PVAC Award.

Athletics Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun
Monday, September 28
Tuesday, September 29
MS Boys' Soccer at St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Wednesday, September 30
MS Cross Country PVAC Midseason meet (SSFS)
All Day
Cross Country Course
Thursday, October 1
MS Boys' Soccer at Field School
Field School
MS Girls' Soccer at Field School
Field School
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
Sunday, October 4
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
MS Girls' Soccer at St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School
MS Volleyball at Washington Christian Academy
Washington Christian Academy
Friday, October 9
MS Boys' Soccer at McLean School
McLean School of Maryland
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18