Athletics

OLL Athletics Program

More Than a Game

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, our athletics program is about more than just winning games—it’s about shaping character, instilling core values, and preparing students for life. As proud members of the Pinellas Youth Conference (P.Y.C.), we compete with six other Catholic and Christian schools in Northern Pinellas County, offering students in grades 4-6 the opportunity to join Junior Varsity teams and students in grades 7-8 to compete at the Varsity level.

Led by Coach Aaron Hannon, our Athletics Director, who is trained by the prestigious Play Like a Champion program from Notre Dame, our teams embrace the true spirit of sportsmanship. The Play Like a Champion approach emphasizes building moral character, fostering a positive team culture, and learning to lead both on and off the field. Under Coach Hannon’s guidance, our athletes don’t just learn how to play—they learn how to live.

We believe that sports offer powerful lessons for life:

How to win with humility and lose with grace.
How to respect opponents, officials, and teammates.
How to persevere through challenges with courage and integrity.

These lessons align seamlessly with our core values of LOVE, SERVICE, LEARNING, INTEGRITY, and COURAGE. We teach our students to play with heart, serve their teammates selflessly, seek to learn from every game, act with integrity, and have the courage to keep striving, regardless of the score.

Research has shown that playing sports can:

Provide regular exercise for a healthy body and mind.
Develop leadership skills that translate to the classroom and beyond.
Increase self-esteem and foster self-discipline.
Lead to academic success by teaching time management and focus.

At OLL, our goal is to help each student-athlete become not only a better player but a better person—someone who embodies our mission to make the world a better place.

For more information about our athletics program, contact:

Aaron Hannon, Athletics Director

Information

Athletics Information

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, students are encouraged to try out for sports teams throughout the year. Prior to the sign-up period, an email will be sent to students and parents with important dates and sport-specific information. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the middle school hallway, and we kindly ask that students sign up during this time.

Team Tryouts
The first two days of practice will serve as the tryout period. Students will be selected for teams based on skill level, talent, sportsmanship, and overall performance. Please note that making a team does not guarantee playing time in every game.

Transportation
Transportation for athletes is the responsibility of each family. Rides to and from practice and game locations should be arranged in advance. If your child plans to ride with other families during the sports season, please complete the OLL Athletics Student Release Form.

Uniforms
Team uniforms are provided, and PE uniforms should be worn for practices. Uniforms must be returned promptly at the end of the season. It is the responsibility of the athlete to return their uniform clean, mended, and placed in a bag with their name on it.

Required Forms
Before participating in practice, the following forms must be on file in the front office:

Preparticipation Physical Form
Emergency Treatment Form
Athletics Events Consent and Release Form

These forms must be submitted prior to the start of each sports season and indicate your agreement to abide by the standards set by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.

Expectations for Student Athletes
Our student-athletes are representatives of our school and are expected to demonstrate integrity, character, and sportsmanship both on the field and in the classroom.

For questions, please contact:

Aaron Hannon, Athletics Director