Athletics: A Winning Strategy
The power of athletics is proudly on display at Wolcott. Competitive teams. Highly respected coaches. State-of-the-art facility. Everyone gets to reap the benefits of playing the game.
Athletics Program
How do athletics develop a student’s overall high school experience?
Teamwork. Character. Confidence. Health and well-being. Community-building.
Wolcott’s philosophy of diversity, continual growth and achievement, and the development of the individual’s greatest potential play a significant role in our athletic program. But the most powerful thing about sports? They are fun. With a purpose.
Competitive and inclusive, we are serious contenders on the Chicago independent school sports scene with three regional winning teams. All Wolcott athletic teams have a no-cut policy that allows students to participate in any sport they choose.
The Wolcott Athletics program gives students a place to shine. Students are able to complete a challenging college-prep curriculum and participate in athletic activities at the same time. Wolcott faculty is able to help students balance their academic priorities with their athletic goals.
Fall Sports
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis (IHSA state series only)
Girls & Boys Cross Country
Girls & Boys Golf
Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Spring Sports
Girls & Boys Track & Field
Boys Volleyball
Boys Tennis (IHSA state series only)
HAIL THE WOLVES

Conference Champs
24-25 Girls Cross Country Conference Champs
24-25 Girls Track & Field Conference Champs
23-24 Girls Track & Field Conference Champs
22-23 Track & Field Conference Champs
21-22 Boys Cross Country Conference Champs
21-22 Girls Basketball Conference Champs
19-20 Boys Basketball Conference Champs
18-19 Boys Basketball Conference Champs
17-18 Boys Basketball Conference Champs
Sectional Qualifiers
2024 Kelsey C. Cross Country
2024 Sofia H. Cross Country
2024 Margot K. Cross Country
2024 Habs O. Cross Country
2024 Xavier R. Cross Country
2023 Habs O. Cross Country
2023 Kelsey C. Cross Country
2023 Nate W. Golf
2022 Andrew R. Golf
2022 Kai B. Cross Country
2022 Kelsey C. Cross Country
2021 Evan D. Golf
2021 Ezra E. Cross Country
2020-19 Melody K. Cross Country
2019 Melody K. Cross Country
State Qualifiers
2024 Kelsey C. Track and Field
2024 Sofia H. – Track and Field
2023 Jason G. – Track and Field
2023 Justin P. Track and Field
2017 Luke P. Cross Country
2022 Justin P. Track and Field
2022 Kelsey C. Track and Field
State
2022 Brooklyn S. Tennis 2nd Place
2021 Brooklyn S. Tennis 3rd Place
Our Offerings
- The Wolcott Coaching Staff is diverse and includes members of the Wolcott teaching staff as well as coaches from outside the school.
- Student spectators provide tremendous energy and school spirit for the athletes. Our designated student fan section always packs the bleachers.
- In addition to student involvement, parents are highly invested in all sports and athletics events. Parental involvement includes high attendance at competitions, providing carpools and snacks, and coordinating the end-of-season banquets with the Director of Athletics. Parents are encouraged to communicate with coaches regarding students’ attendance at practice and transportation after competitions.
- End of season banquets bring athletes and families together to celebrate their successes.

Wolcott College Prep is part of the Lakeshore Athletic Conference in volleyball and is a fall season sport for girls and a spring season sport for boys. Frequent and rigorous practice is part of our winning strategy. Our players and coaches are committed to working as a competitive team. Every team is supported by a head coach, an assistant coach, and a student manager.
- The Wolcott Coaching Staff is diverse and includes members of the Wolcott teaching staff as well as coaches from outside the school.
- Student spectators provide tremendous energy and school spirit for the athletes. Our designated student fan section always packs the bleachers.
- In addition to student involvement, parents are highly invested in all sports and athletics events. Parental involvement includes high attendance at competitions, providing carpools and snacks, and coordinating the end-of-season banquets with the Director of Athletics. Parents are encouraged to communicate with coaches regarding students’ attendance at practice and transportation after competitions.
- End of season banquets bring athletes and families together to celebrate their successes.

Girls Tennis is a fall sport and Boys Tennis is a spring sport.
Tennis is supported by a head coach. Please contact the Wolcott Director of Athletics for specific details on practice times and match schedules.
- The Wolcott Coaching Staff is diverse and includes members of the Wolcott teaching staff as well as coaches from outside the school.
- Student spectators provide tremendous energy and school spirit for the athletes.
- In addition to student involvement, parents are highly invested in all sports and athletics events. Parental involvement includes high attendance at competitions, providing carpools and snacks, and coordinating the end-of-season banquets with the Director of Athletics. Parents are encouraged to communicate with coaches regarding students’ attendance at practice and transportation after competitions.
- End of season banquets bring athletes and families together to celebrate their successes.

Wolcott College Prep is part of the Lakeshore Athletic league. Golf is a fall sport. The golf team practices regularly and participates in local and state matches. Wolcott is working together with Lycee Francais of Chicago during the season. The golf team is supported by a head coach.
- The Wolcott Coaching Staff is diverse and includes members of the Wolcott teaching staff as well as teachers from other schools in the area.
- In addition to student involvement, parents are highly invested in all sports and athletics events. Parental involvement includes high attendance at competitions, providing carpools and snacks, and coordinating the end-of-season banquets with the Athletic Director. Parents are encouraged to communicate with coaches regarding students’ attendance at practice and transportation after competitions.
- End of season banquets bring athletes and families together to celebrate their successes.
Boys & Girls. Wolcott College Prep is part of the Lakeshore Athletic Conference in running sports. Cross Country is a fall season sport. Track and Field is a spring season sport. Frequent and rigorous practice is part of our winning strategy. Our players and coaches are committed to working as a competitive team. Every team is supported by a head coach and an assistant coach.
- The Wolcott Coaching Staff is diverse and includes members of the Wolcott teaching staff as well as coaches from outside the school.
- Student spectators provide tremendous energy and school spirit for the athletes. Our designated student fan section always packs the bleachers.
- In addition to student involvement, parents are highly invested in all sports and athletics events. Parental involvement includes high attendance at competitions, providing carpools and snacks, and coordinating the end-of-season banquets with the Director of Athletics. Parents are encouraged to communicate with coaches regarding students’ attendance at practice and transportation after competitions.
- End of season banquets bring athletes and families together to celebrate their successes.

This is a combined hockey program with De La Salle, Jones College Prep, and Wolcott College Prep. The team is called the Chicago South High School Hockey program. They play in the Illinois High School Hockey League North-Central Division (IHSHL-NC) under the state-wide organization Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI). If you are interested in hockey, please contact the Director of Athletics.
For information about the team contact chicagosouthhockey@gmail.com
State-of-the-Art Facility
Wolcott has its own state-of-the-art athletics center with a regulation-size gymnasium, professional-grade sound system, and spectator seating. There is also a private weight room with rowing machines, TRX equipment, and a variety of free weights along with other athletic equipment. Our basketball program even has a custom shooting machine!

Athletics Facility Virtual Tour
What Our Parents Have to Say!
“We have two children who experienced the Wolcott sports program. One is now in college and participating at a varsity level, and the other, still at Wolcott, signs up for every sport that fits in her schedule. Sports at Wolcott are competitive and fun. The program is well organized, has fabulous coaches and great community support.” —Parent



