Athletics / ISL

Athletics are vibrant at Lawrence Academy and offer the opportunity for the individual or the team to set and meet high standards. Lawrence Academy belongs to the 16-school Independent School League, whose members share a common philosophy that highlights friendly competition and sportsmanship. We have outstanding coaches—almost all are teachers—and our top priority is the safety of our student athletes.

All of our students participate in the afternoon program and most select a variety of team sports offered each season. Lawrence Academy offers a range of sports at several levels so that students can compete intensely in their favorite sport or try one that is totally new. Whatever your ability and your goals, you will find coaches at LA who will help you improve your skills. At LA you may participate in our outdoors program, dance program, or join the stage crew to meet the sports requirement. If you already have risen to elite levels in an individual sport not offered at LA, permission may be granted for you to pursue that sport in an “independent."

Year after year, some student athletes at LA attract the attention of coaches of Division I programs across the country. Recent alums can be found on rosters for the New Jersey Nets, Boston College, UNH, Brown, Harvard, and Colorado.  Historically, ice hockey players—boys and girls —have graduated from LA, after helping win numerous ISL titles, to play in the most competitive programs in the nation. Recently, LA had six graduates skating in the two different Frozen Four championships! Nine graduates have played for pro teams, and six have competed for Olympic gold (twice in ice hockey for Laurie Baker ’95)