The Pennington School

We believe in the combined power of playing, guiding, and coaching. We create a fun and safe environment in which your athlete can learn, grow, discover, and excel.  Our philosophy towards coaching and training finds the perfect balance of athletics and wellness, taking a holistic approach which allows each athlete to discover their individual excellence. 

Student-athletes learn that the true measure of success in athletics is not in statistics, but is found instead in the joy of competing and by striving to achieve team and personal goals. It’s about the journey, not just the destination. By bettering themselves as individuals each day, students thereby improve their teams and enrich the experiences of those around them. Students will experience countless lessons in discipline, teamwork, adversity, and perseverance that translate well to the real world. 

The Summers at Pennington Sports and Wellness program provides an opportunity:

• To contribute to the development and retention of individual wellness by encouraging total fitness: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social;

• For tailored programs that provide all (highly skilled to novice) athletes opportunities to participate in activities on a level appropriate to their abilities;

• To participate in activities in which individuals will be motivated to attain the highest level of skill and excellence desired while gaining an understanding of individual abilities;

• For all students to participate in and develop their abilities in activities through a sequential progression of learning;

• For recreation, fun, and personal growth;

• To build on the values and experiences of a cooperative team effort.

• To continue the development of a positive attitude (growth mindset) by participating, being courageous in weakness, controlling one’s strength, and being appreciative, respectful, considerate, and honest with teammates, adversaries, coaches, officials, and oneself;

• To improve personal excellence and self-discipline.

Our training and coaching methodology combines play, drills, grit, growth mindset, and experiential learning to provide a holistic experience tailored to each athlete. 

Through a variety of drills and play-based learning, students will gain on the court/field and off the court/field technical skills and tools that will set them up for individual excellence in life.