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Why they should play Athletics Where the body is the home of the soul Sports Offered At St. Brendan, the focus of our athletic programs is on personal growth and fostering opportunities for college scholarships. We firmly believe that all athletic endeavors are an extension of our academic programs. Sports practice is life practice. Our coaches understand that the fields and courts are an extension of the classroom. Students learn valuable life lessons through practice and competition, including dedication and spirit of sacrifice, leadership, self-control, trust, team building, humility, and solidarity. Our players grow in self-awareness, and this awareness helps them to relate to their peers, discover the essential goodness in others, and learn how to compete against rivals while respecting them. Part of this education is the focus on an adequate concept of the human body. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle are important, precisely because the body is the home of the mind and soul. Our competitive sports program fosters the development of the entire individual, forming athletes who are also scholars. By encouraging our athletes to become well rounded, they are actively sought by the top universities in the nation. Boys Sports: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Girls Sports: Basketball Cross Country Cheerleading Dance Team Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball