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Athletics

More than 70 percent of students participate in athletics, learning to strike a strong balance between athletic development and academic responsibilities.  

We offer 14 sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons, with 35+ teams competing at the varsity, junior varsity, freshman, and Academy levels. Our faculty and coaches help student-athletes reach their potential through dedication, teamwork, discipline, and respecta. More thn 70 percent of students participate in athletics. 

During the 2024-2025 academic year, 19 seniors - 11 percent of the class - committed to play at colleges and universities. Many of our alumni go on to play at the highest level of their sport (MLB, NBA, NFL). Our athletes compete in the Detroit Catholic High School League and Michigan High School Athletic Association, while the Academy is part of the Catholic Youth Organization.

For more details on sports offerings, tryouts, eligibility, and camps, contact athletics@uofdjesuit.org.

 

 

Meet our Athletic Department

Patrick Donnelly

Patrick Donnelly

Director of Athletics
Samuel Pearlstein

Samuel Pearlstein

Associate Director of Athletics
Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson

Class of 2017
Manager of Athletic Operations and Strength/Conditioning Coach