Athletics | Top Private School for Boys Sports

Physical activity is foundational to the Landon experience because boys need it to focus and excel.

Throughout their academic career, each student-athlete will participate in individual or team sports and intramural or interscholastic competition up through the varsity level. To graduate, students are required to participate in athletics every season and play two rostered sports each year.

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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Athletics at Landon: By the Numbers

20+

Dedicated Facilities and Fields for Student Athletes to Train and Play

21

Athletics Options in Upper School

217

Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC) Championships since 1939

23

Titles in 10 Sports in the Past Four Years

100%

of Varsity Teams Dedicate Time to Community Service

250+

Landon graduates have played NCAA athletics since 2010

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At Landon, all Upper School students are multi-sport athletes.

“A healthy body yields a healthy mind” – this has been one of our school’s core beliefs since Landon was founded in 1929. One of the ways that we support boys in both their physical and mental well-being is by encouraging them to play multiple sports throughout their years at Landon.

Many students aspire to specialize in a sport when they head to college, but this doesn't stop them from engaging in different sports year-round. Just one example: Nate Ferguson '24 was a key contributor for our 2023-24 championship football, wrestling, and lacrosse programs. Today he plays midfield for the University of Delaware Men's Lacrosse team.

Nathan Furgeson '24

I believe playing in multiple sports has helped develop my skills and competitiveness in every sport. Each sport has an attribute that can be used in the other. I believe playing multiple sports helps activate every muscle in the body and leads me to become a better all-around athlete.

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Alumni Spotlight: Kris Fletcher '23

Kris Fletcher '23 signed a contract with D.C. United to play professional soccer during his senior year at Landon. His career skyrocketed from there, starting with a goal in his first D.C. United match. Following playing time overseas with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest, Kris is now a forward for FC Cincinnati.

Kris, a 10-year Bear who was named The Washington Post's All-Met Player of the Year in 2021, attended Landon 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: FC Cincinnati

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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.

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