Athletics
You are a Bear.
You are a fierce competitor fully supported by a community of brothers.
At Landon, we require physical activity because boys require it to focus and excel. Throughout their academic career, each student-athlete will participate in individual or team sports, whether intramural or interscholastic competition up through the varsity level.
Our teacher-coach-mentors, expertly hone athletic ability, strengthen physical and mental lifelong health, and mentor each boy’s development as a competitor and a young man of character.
Landon’s extensive championships and titles are a product of the determination and perseverance of every Bear, and his dedication to himself, his sport, and his teammates.
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Athletic Teams Grades 3–Varsity
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Acre Campus
100%
of Boys Participate in Athletics Every Season
Program
The foundation of Landon athletics is our philosophy that health and fitness are crucial to a boy's holistic wellness and academic success.- bill brady, director of athletics
A Bear's development
Whether Bears aim for elite collegiate athletics or lifetime recreation, Landon athletics supports all aspects of a boy’s development—instilling the values of commitment and hard work, as well as delivering the satisfaction of individual and team accomplishment.
The athletic program holds sportsmanship, personal accountability, cooperation, and leadership as pillars, and seeks to prepare every Bear to face adversity and overcome challenges.
Tyler Perkins, a 10-year Bear, plays basketball for Villanova University, was chosen as a First Team All-Met by The Washington Post, and was named the co-MVP of the Capital Classic.
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Movement Minutes in Lower School Daily
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Movement Minutes in Middle School Daily
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Athletics Options in Upper School
Our program has a place for every boy.
Athletics at Landon are cocurricular, which means every student in every grade participates. In the Lower School (Grades 3-6), Bears rotate through six sports, learning rules and building skills to find success. In the Middle (Grades 7-8) and Upper Schools (Grades 9-12), Bears participate in athletics in all three seasons. Our program offers opportunities in interscholastic teams, as well as strength and conditioning programs either during the school day or after school.
21 sports. One mission.
Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys, whether it's in the classroom or the football field.
We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them.
Fall Teams
Winter Teams
Spring Teams
Our Bear
This week marks the beginning of IAC play for our five spring IAC sports, as well as the beginning of Lower and Middle School spring athletic competition. Read on to learn more about each sport’s season and hear from the baseball, golf, and lacrosse captains about their teams’ spring break training trips.
Spring break is just around the corner! Whether you are relaxing at home or traveling for the week, we invite you to spend some of your break time supporting our alumni student-athletes.
Ice hockey and wrestling claimed a share of the IAC championship, and hockey went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Prep Hockey League (MAPHL) championship following the longest game in league history. Between basketball and wrestling, individuals reached impressive milestones.
Fourteen members of the Class of 2025 committed to play NCAA athletics on our second signing day of the year on February 6.
Landon’s varsity hockey team scores big for mental health during an event at Capital One Arena. Find out how student-athletes are helping break the stigma and “making kindness a contact sport.”
We wish you a wonderful Winter Break filled with quality time with loved ones, a chance to recharge, and live sports! Here are the Bears who are competing in winter college athletics. Find out what games to watch and when.
Three teams look to defend their titles, while three more look to build championship prospects and habits. Learn more about our Upper School teams and mark your calendars for games to watch this winter.
From an 85-yard kick-off return to beat St Albans and a big Water Polo win over Georgetown Prep, to a promising young Cross Country team, a growing Volleyball program, and an IAC Soccer tournament championship, the fall 2024 sports season was packed with exciting highlights. Here’s the season wrap-up:
While Lower and Middle School sports teams are in tryouts, the Upper School teams have started regular-season competition. Learn more about our teams and mark your calendars for games to watch this fall.
Bear pride is rooted in a legacy of athletic achievement.
Since winning its first Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) title in 1939, Landon has won at least one IAC title every year except three. Our teams who compete outside the IAC also win regional titles regularly. This winning tradition comes from an unrivaled combination of dedicated student-athletes, experienced coaches, and exceptional facilities. Our football, hockey, wrestling, squash, lacrosse, and rugby teams won titles in the 2023-24 school year.
205
Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) Championships since 1939
26
IAC Titles in 8 Sports in the Last 6 Years
100%
of Varsity Teams Dedicate Time to Community Service
Sam Anas ’11
Sam is a professional hockey player currently playing for the KHL's HC Dinamo Minsk. Previously, he was part of the 2023 Calder Cup winning Hershey Bears, as well as played for the St. Louis Blue and the Iowa Wild. Anas was the American Hockey Coaches Association Rookie of the Year in 2014 and led Quinnipiac University in scoring his first two seasons. He helped Landon win the state title and was The Washington Post 2011 All-Met Player of the Year.
Sachin Das ’19
Sachin played tennis at the University of Chicago, where he was first team All-UAA (University Athletic Association) in singles in 2020 and won a team title in 2022. He was The Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year and the IAC Player of the Year in 2018. He helped lead Landon to an IAC title in 2017, its first since 2004.
Joey Epstein ’18
Joey led the varsity lacrosse team to an undefeated season and national championship in 2017. As a senior, he was named USA Today Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. As a standout at Johns Hopkins, Epstein earned unanimous Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors and was the first sophomore to serve as a team captain since 1975.
Kino Lilly ’21
Kino Lilly, a guard, was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year after his first season playing basketball at Brown University. Lilly was also a finalist for the Kyle Macy Award as a top freshman in Division I. In the Upper School, Kino achieved honor roll every semester and reached the 1,000 point milestone as a junior.
Fletcher '23 turns pro as a senior
Ten-year Landon student Kris Fletcher signed a contract with D.C. United to play professional soccer starting in the fall of 2022 and scored a goal in his debut! Kris, The Washington Post's All-Met Player of the Year in 2021, attended Landon in his senior year while pursuing his athletic career. Read about Kris's decision to turn pro and how Landon played a role in his growth as a student and athlete.
Photo credit: D.C. United
Issa Mudashiru ’21
As an All-IAC athlete, accomplished violinist, and known leader in the community, Mudashiru plays soccer at Princeton University. He also played as an amateur for Loudon United, the second division affiliate of DC United, and works with Grassroots Soccer, a not-for-profit agency that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth in developing countries. Upon graduating, Issa will pursue a master's degree in global affairs, funded by the prestigious Princeton Schwartzman Scholars Program. (Photo credit: Sideline Photos, LLC)
Mark Ebo ’16
Ebo elevated his game as team captain and won first team All-Conference (IAC) honors at Landon to ultimately play Division I football at College of the Holy Cross. While in college, Ebo was named to the All-Patriot League second team, selected to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, and won the Connor Award as the person the players are most proud of as a teammate.
John Geppert ’18
Geppert was named a four-star recruit by Inside Lacrosse and was awarded two-time all-state and all-conference recognition. He helped lead Landon to a national championship in lacrosse in 2017 and was an all-metro selection at quarterback in 2017. Geppert was named a four-time Academic All-Big Ten at the University of Maryland, earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors on numerous occasions, and a 2022 national title. He was named All-American in 2022 and 2023 and became the first Bear to become part of the Premiere Lacrosse League, signing with the New York Atlas in 2023.
200+
Landon graduates have played NCAA athletics since 2010
52
graduates playing college sports in last three years
20%
of graduating seniors go on to compete in NCAA athletics
College-Bound Athletes
Many of our student-athletes compete at the collegiate level across all divisions; since 2010, more than 210 Landon graduates have played NCAA athletics. Read more about the 16 who will play college athletics from Landon's Class of 2024!
Teacher-Coach-Mentor
In most cases, the same men and women who challenge and advise boys in Landon’s rigorous curriculum also inspire and coach boys to reach their athletic potential.
These teacher-coach-mentor relationships form strong bonds of mutual trust and respect—essential for boys to reach their highest level of academic and athletic achievement. The emphasis on relationships attracts talented and committed men and women who choose Landon because they want to make a difference in boys’ lives. These exceptional individuals treat this responsibility with the seriousness, commitment, and energy it deserves.
Two full-time certified athletic trainers manage the overall health and wellness of our student-athletes, while two certified strength and conditioning coaches teach boys how to safely increase their physical fitness.
"I really appreciate how each boy's experience is maximized due to the connectivity of academics, athletics, and advisory. Faculty can best support each boy through their successes and hardships because we're better set up to know what they're experiencing on campus, at the rink, or at home. When the boys become closer with their peers though advisory or in the classroom, they're more likely to perform as a team on the ice, support each other away from the rink, and ultimately graduate from Landon as well-rounded young men."- Alex parker, Upper School History teacher and head varsity hockey coach
Designed for Growth
Landon’s 75-acre campus is filled with state-of-the-art athletic facilities like the Barton Alumni Athletic Center, which includes two gymnasiums, a wrestling room, and a 5,500-square-foot strength and conditioning area featuring nearly 9,000 pounds of free weights.
We recently installed a new turf field and resurfaced our seven-lane track. Landon boasts four grass fields, seven outdoor tennis courts, two baseball fields, an outdoor swimming pool, two miles of cross-country trails, and a riflery range. Our ice hockey team skates nearby in the Bears’ Den at Rockville Ice Arena.
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