Athletics
Philosophy
Keys School after-school athletic program focuses on teaching beginning skills, components of team play, and the enjoyment of competitive play with our neighboring independent schools. We emphasize sportsmanship, team relationships, coaching in a positive manner and recognition of everyone’s individual contribution and effort.
Players come to practice and games with a positive attitude and work hard to improve skills and understanding of the game. They encourage and support teammates. Players treat everyone with respect and model good sportsmanship to players, coaches, and referees.
Sports and Teams
Our program is open to fifth through eighth grade students. Teams compete with other schools as part of the West Bay Athletic League. We do not conduct tryouts and do not “cut” players.
Girls’ Sports
- - Softball (late Aug-Oct)
- Soccer (Oct-Dec)
- Basketball (Jan-March)
- Volleyball (March-May)
- All-league track meet (May)
- All-league swim meet (Oct)
Boys’ Sports
- - Flag football (Aug-Oct)
- Basketball (Nov-Jan)
- Soccer (Jan-March)
- Tennis (tbd, April-May)
- All-league track meet (May)
- All-league swim meet (Oct)
Practices & Games
Practices for all teams are on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Practice sites include Ventura Park (behind Keys Middle School), Hoover Park (behind Keys Lower School), as well as our own gym. Most games are scheduled during the week though there may be an occasional basketball or flag football game on weekends. Keys does not have a home playing field so all field games are played “away” at other league schools in Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Jose, Woodside and Portola Valley. Basketball and Volleyball games are split between our campus gym and other schools.
Parent Support
Keys expect parents who attend games to model polite behavior and to show support for effort and good play. Keys’ coaching staff and referees are treated with respect at all times. Most teams require parental assistance coordinating transportation, communication, snacks, etc.
Athletic Director
The Athletic Director is responsible for managing the Keys School After-School Sports Program. Responsibilities include; recruitment of players, managing rosters and team formations, hiring and supervising coaches and assistant coaches, attending league meetings, facilitating player transportation, uniform distribution, communicating rules and schedules, coaching and assistant coaching where needed, and coordinating communication with coaches, parents, and school staff regarding the program.
You can contact Keys’ Athletic Director, Gordon Iki at giki@keysschool.com