Dan O'Connell, Athletic Director
Athletics
Crusader Athletics: Participate. Compete. Grow.
The John Bapst athletic program offers a wide variety of sports for students, including football, soccer, field hockey, cheering, golf, cross-country, basketball, ice hockey, swimming, indoor track, wrestling, lacrosse, tennis, softball, baseball, and outdoor track and field. With over 300 students participating in interscholastic teams each year, the program promotes individual growth, fitness, and team spirit.
Led by Athletic Director Dan O'Connell, the program is supported by more than 40 coaches and assistants who ensure ongoing communication between participants, coaches, parents, and the school. The philosophy of the program is to provide a safe, healthy learning environment and appropriate levels of athletic competition for all students.
The program is open to all students who are academically eligible, demonstrate good school citizenship, and have met school requirements. While many criteria go into coaches' decisions about team membership and participation, the ultimate goal is to teach the values of character, teamwork, hard work, discipline, and commitment.
For more information about athletics at John Bapst, please contact Dan O'Connell by phone at 207-947-0313 ext. 225 or by email at doconnell@johnbapst.org between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.
What is means to be a Crusader
At John Bapst, being an athlete is about more than just winning games. It's about pride, camaraderie, and a connection to history.
Being an athlete at John Bapst is a truly special experience. It's not only an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, but to become the best version of yourself.
If you're looking for a school where you can thrive both athletically and academically, John Bapst is the place for you. We offer a wide range of sports programs for students of all ages and skill levels. We also have a strong academic program that will prepare you for college and beyond.
Join us, become a Crusader, and build your own legacy as a part of this long, proud, athletic tradition!
Our athletes are part of a proud tradition that dates back over a century. They represent not only themselves and their families, but also our school and our community. They play with heart and hustle, and they never give up. As our school song says, “... with every burst of power, we’ll reach our goal.”
But being Crusader is about more than just competition. It's also about building lasting friendships and learning valuable life lessons. Our athletes learn how to work together as a team, how to overcome adversity, and that there’s no substitute for hard work in the pursuit of greatness.
