Mike Manno, Athletic Director
Kim Connell, Assistant Athletic Director
Athletic and Academic Excellence
Nazareth Academy is committed to athletic and academic excellence while integrating learning and competing with Christian values and faith. Participation in interscholastic athletics can make a material difference to the development of young adults. Athletics is a process that can be used to cultivate leadership skills and an attitude of achievement that can be beneficial for a lifetime. This process is best accomplished within the Nazareth framework of Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity.
Illinois High School Association
As a member of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Nazareth supports the policies of the Illinois High School Association. In doing so, Nazareth Academy may not promise or offer athletic scholarships of any kind. Violations may result in loss of eligibility for the student, coach and/or school.
Medical Team
Nazareth Academy always keeps the best interests of its student athletes first and foremost. To that end, we are proud to partner with our lead team physician,
Dr. Steven Chudick of Hinsdale Orthopedics
The goals and responsibilities of this team are as follows:
1. Reduce the risk of injury through physical screening, conditioning programs and education.
2. Should an injury occur, be available for consultation, make necessary referrals to a qualified physician or other specialist, and develop a treatment and rehabilitation program for the student-athlete.
3. Act as a liaison between the doctor, coach, parents and athlete to ensure that everyone has a full understanding of the capabilities or limitations the injury imposes.
4. Educate the student-athlete so that he/she understands his/her injury, responsibilities for rehabilitation, and the future implications for participation.
5. Determine the safe and appropriate timing of injured athlete's return to their sport.
SNAP! MANAGE
Nazareth Academy uses SNAP!MANAGE (formerly 8to18 Media) to maintain all Athletic related information. The site contains Schedules, Scores, Highlights, Announcements, Rosters, Daily Events, Team & Event Photos, Seasonal Sport and Summer Camp Registration and much more. Information is updated daily and can be accessed through the following link::
il.8to18.com/Nazareth.
Opportunities to Compete
Nazareth Academy offers its student-athletes an opportunity to compete in 23 interscholastic sports including: Baseball, Bowling, Boys and Girls Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Boys and Girls Golf, Hockey, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Competitive Pom & Dance, Boys and Girls Soccer, Softball, Boys and Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field, Boys and Girls Volleyball and Wrestling. Students who compete in sports not listed above (for example. Swimming, Diving and Gymnastics) should contact the Athletic Director for more information.
Boys' Sports
Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls' Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Pom and Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Past Athletic Experiences
“Being part of Naz Athletics gave me opportunities to develop and push myself physically as well as academically in order to manage the many different demands of a student-athlete. Athletics also gave me a family of individuals and another reason to call Naz home. Playing golf and tennis for Naz were hands down some of the best experiences of my life." - Michael Rooney ‘20, United States Military Academy at West Point
“Being a student-athlete at Nazareth prepared me in all the necessary ways for the next step of college. The teachers, coaches, athletic and academic staff gave me the best opportunities to succeed at Saint Marys both on the volleyball court and in the classroom. The lessons I learned at Nazareth, like time management, hard work and balance, allowed me to achieve and pursue my dreams on and off the court.” - Ella Sandt ‘20, Saint Mary’s College