STUDENT LIFE

Athletics at The Nativity School

At The Nativity School, athletics are an important part of educating the whole child, promoting teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Our school has a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence and offers a variety of team sports throughout the year as a member of the North County Parochial League (NCPL).

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Students have opportunities to participate in three athletic seasons:

FALL SPORTS

Fall sports at The Nativity School include:

  • Boys Flag Football (Grades 5–8)
  • Girls Volleyball (Grades 5–8)
  • Cross Country Meet (Grades TK–8)
  • Girls Flag Football Tournament (Grades 5–8)

Winter Sports

Winter sports at The Nativity School include:

  • Boys Basketball (Grades 5–8)
  • Girls Soccer (Grades 5–8)
  • Boys PeeWee Soccer (Grades K–8)
  • Girls PeeWee Soccer (Grades K–8)

Spring Sports

Spring sports at The Nativity School include:

  • Boys Soccer (Grades 5–8)
  • Girls Soccer (Grades 5–8)
  • Boys PeeWee Basketball (Grades 3–4)
  • Girls PeeWee Basketball (Grades 3–4)
  • Track and Field Meet (Grades TK–8)

Our students grow in confidence, leadership, and integrity

Most league games take place on weekday afternoons on our campus, utilizing our gymnasium and turf field.

  • PeeWee soccer games are held on Saturdays at our school, while tournaments and meets are typically hosted by local Catholic high schools throughout San Diego.
  • Student-athletes are encouraged to pursue excellence both on and off the field by maintaining strong academic and behavioral standards.
  • Beyond developing athletic skills, our coaches emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and character formation, reflecting the NCPL philosophy that athletics contribute to the development of the whole person—a vision beautifully expressed by Pope Paul VI, who affirmed the important role of sports in fostering personal growth and human development.

Through our athletics program, students grow in confidence, leadership, and integrity while experiencing the joy of healthy competition and community.

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Most Recents Athletic Accomplishments

2026

Boys Basketball
Varsity Gold

TBD

2026

Boys Basketball
JV Silver

Runner Up

2025

Boys Basketball
Varsity Silver

Champions

2024

Boys Basketball
Varsity Silver

Runner Up

2024

Girls Volleyball
Varsity Silver

Runner Up

2023

Boys Flag Football
JV Silver

Champions

2023

Girls Volleyball
JV Gold

Champions

2023

Girls Volleyball
Varsity Gold

Champions

2022

Boys Flag Football
JV Silver

Runner Up

THE NATIVITY SCHOOL BELIEVES…

Athletics is integral to the student’s character building through the development of health, self-discipline, teamwork, humility, character and confidence.

SEE OUR TOP 10 BELIEFS

Matt Leadley

Matt Leadley

K-8th PE Teacher/Athletic Director

Our athletic program is an extension of our Catholic mission, where students are encouraged to grow not only as athletes, but as people of faith and character. Through sports, our students learn the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, while also being reminded to lead with compassion, humility, and respect.

As a coach, my goal is to create an environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to do their best. We emphasize effort over outcome, sportsmanship over rivalry, and personal growth over statistics. Each practice and game is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and live out the values we teach in the classroom.