Westover believes that a quality athletic program is an integral part of the educational process. 

We strive to develop the unique potential of each student-athlete and we are dedicated to helping students develop a positive self-image, confidence, leadership, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

What separates our athletic program from most is our proven ability to not only combine, but sustain, a competitive edge and a focus on sportsmanship. One of the reasons for our successes is that our coaching staff is mainly comprised of our faculty members, providing a well-balanced approach to coaching and education. Our coaches recognize that the athletic program provides a powerful forum for discovering and creating "teaching moments." It is through these moments that we foster respect, confidence, teamwork, community, and self-esteem. The more "teaching moments" that we create, the further we develop the skills and character of our student-athletes.  These are among the qualities that will help them throughout the rest of their lives.

We have created a program that benefits everyone involved and we encourage you to visit campus to see the program in action.

Athletic Highlights and Momentum in the last 10 years:

• 23 Championship Teams
• 3 New England Championships
• 7 New England Runners-Up
• 2 National Championships
• 2 National Runners-Up
• Our Cross Country, Squash, Swimming, and Tennis programs are among the top-ranked teams in New England
• 50 graduates playing at the next level, including:
  • A High School All-American
  • An NCAA All-American
  • An Olympian
  • Several members of NCAA Championship Teams

Outstanding Facilities:

• Our Fuller Athletic Center is home to:
  • Searle Gymnasium: featuring two hard-wood basketball courts, four volleyball courts, and a multi-level rock climbing wall
  • Rothman Fitness Room: featuring Life Fitness equipment, weight machines, free weights, and a variety of cardiovascular machines.
  • Walker Multipurpose Room: designed for aerobic workouts, dance, yoga, cardiovascular machines, rowing machines, and video viewing.
  • Angier Squash Pavilion: featuring four international squash courts with an extended viewing area.
• Molder Soccer Field
• Mandeville Softball Field
• Kathrine Cosgrove Netto Tennis Courts: seven tennis courts
• 3.1 mile Cross Country Course
• ​​​Extensive trails for hiking, walking, and cross-country skiing

League Affiliations:

• Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference (CISAC): comprised of Christian Heritage, Hamden Hall, MacDuffie, Watkinson, and Williams.  The sports played in CISAC include: cross country and swimming.
   
• Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL): comprised of Christian Heritage, Forman, Harvey, King, Masters, CT, Watkinson, Williams, and Wooster.  The sports played in the HVAL include: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
   
• New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC): This organization is comprised of nearly 200 independent schools covering parts of seven different states throughout New England.   Westover is a member of District IV and competes in the following sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.

If you have questions or want to learn more about our athletic program, please contact: Siobhan Whittemore, Director of Athletics

Athletics Team