"Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever give up, things will turn out for the best."

- Meb Keflezighi, retired Eritrean-born American long distance runner,
2004 Olympic silver medalist and fourth 2012 Olympics.

E.O. Smith High School is known across the region for our student-centered community, challenging curriculum, talented faculty, and a robust array of clubs, athletics, and artistic activities. With more than 46 athletic teams, across 25 sports, E.O. Smith offers an athletic option for student-athletes of all interests! Together, these efforts position our graduates for success in all of life's pursuits.

Program Goals:

• Provide opportunities to bring students together to promote a positive school climate and culture
• Engage kids in the school community
• Promote life-long healthy habits and a love for fitness and activity
• As a microcosm of real-life, teach students lessons about hard work, dedication, camaraderie, leadership, teamwork, success, and how we can learn and grow from failure

Athletic Programs:

• Cheerleading (Boys and Girls)
• Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
• Field Hockey (Girls)
• Football (Boys)
• Soccer (Boys and Girls)
• Volleyball (Boys and Girls)
• Swimming/Diving (Boys and Girls)
• Basketball (Boys and Girls)
• Indoor Track and Field (Boys and Girls)
• Ice Hockey (Boys)
• Unified Basketball & Unified Sports (All)
• Wrestling (Boys)
• Baseball (Boys)
• Crew (Co-ed)
• Golf (Boys)
• Lacrosse (Boys and Girls)
• Softball (Girls)
• Tennis (Boys and Girls)
• Outdoor Track and Field (Boys and Girls)

Short videos showing students involvement in the Athletic Program:
https://youtu.be/YnJok75WkWs
https://youtu.be/c7PUCr-AxNs

Careers:

• Professional Athlete
• Coach
• Educator
• Sports Agent
• Broadcasting
• Sports Journalism
• Referee/Official
• Attorney – Sports Law
• Contractor, Engineer, Architecture – Field, Stadium, Course design
• Sports Medicine – Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Doctor

Are you thinking about college athletics? Start your planning even in 9th grade.
For helpful information visit
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

Contact:

Daniel Uriano, Athletics Director
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-2:30 pm
860-487-2218 - Direct line
860-487-0877 x4944 - General athletic line
duriano@eosmith.org