WALDEN Athletics

Walden athletes are active, committed, and engaged. Athletic participation is an extension of the Walden experience - student athletes at every level are challenged both mentally and physically in the attainment of personal and team goals, the development of teamwork and camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence.

Mission Statement

In partnership with parents and coaches, the Walden Athletic Department seeks to develop and reinforce the core values of Walden Athletics - leadership, integrity, respect and commitment - in each student-athlete, so that they not only have a healthy relationship with physical activity, but also internalize those values to become strong members of the Walden community.

Become a Walden Wolverine

Walden offers a variety of athletic opportunities throughout the year for Kindergarten-12th Grade. Click on the images to be redirected to sports pages dedicated to providing schedules, coach contact information, and clinic offerings.

Soccer

• Cross Country

• Basketball

• Track & Field

• Cheerleading

• Soccer • Cross Country • Basketball • Track & Field • Cheerleading •

Frequently Asked Questions

Before the start of each athletic season, an interest form will be sent to families via email. This form allows students to indicate which Walden athletic teams they are interested in joining. Completing the form ensures that coaches and the athletics department can plan accordingly and provide important details about practices and team requirements.
All athletics communication will take place through the SportsYou app, our official platform for updates between families and coaches.
Yes—most sports have a participation fee, which varies by sport.
Walden believes every student should have the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of skill level or experience. Our no-cut policy ensures that all students who wish to join a team are welcomed, supported, and given the chance to grow as athletes and teammates.

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Why Walden Athletics

**2024-25 CLASS A STATE TRACK & FIELD – 9 STATE TITLES**
Junior Natalie Svidal is unstoppable! For the second year in a row, the Walden junior swept the 100m hurdles (14.57), triple jump (37-03.25), and long jump (17-11.5) at the Kentucky State Single A meet — bringing her total to 9 state titles in one year!
Inspired by her champion sister Amelia and coached by their mom, Chris, Natalie is carving her own legacy while keeping it all in perspective: “I’m just trying to have fun with it.”
Walden School is incredibly proud of them, and as a community we are enriched by their time and talents!
Thanks to her amazing effort, Walden Girls placed 5th overall at State — and Natalie still has another year to go.

**2021 KHSAA CLASS 1A STATE TRACK MEET**
In June 2021, members of the Walden Track and Field team competed in the KHSAA Class 1A State Track Meet, at the University of Kentucky Track and Field Complex, in Lexington. Walden had six athletes qualify for events at the state meet and their finishes are among the best ever for Walden athletes. We are extremely proud of our athletes and for the hard work they have put in all season!
**ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:**
**• High Jump** - 3rd place
**• Long Jump** - 7th and 13th place
**• Triple Jump** - 5th and 17th place
**• Discus** - Region Champion and 3rd in State
**• Youngest Qualifier** - 7th Grade competitor in the Triple Jump, earning 14th place

**2022 CLASS A KHSAA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS**
Amelia Svidal, a Walden Junior, won the triple jump title (36-2) and finished 2nd in the long jump (16-3) and the 100-meter hurdles (16.73) at the Class A KHSAA Track and Field Championships at the University of Kentucky.
8th Grader Natalie Svidal, Amelia’s sister, won the Middle School State Championship in the triple jump (33-3.50) on May 28 and competed alongside the top High School athletes in the state meet Thursday. She finished 3rd in the triple jump (34-0.50) and 5th in the 100 hurdles (16.99).
**Amelia and Natalie were also both named to the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) All-State Team.**

**2023 KHSAA CLASS A STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS**
The Walden Girls track team won a trophy and placed 4th overall at the KHSAA Class A State Track and Field Championships on June 1, 2023. Sisters Amelia and Natalie Svidal led the day; they went 1-2 in the triple jump and 2-3 in the long jump. Natalie finished 2nd in 100-meter hurdles and Amelia placed 4th.

**CLASS OF 2021 - FOUR DIVISION 1 ATHLETES**
A big congrats to our 2021 graduates who will go on to participate in Division I athletics at the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University: Gianna Gatti-Vice (rowing at UofL), Van Clements, Peter Dalmares, and Luke Wunsch (cross country and track/field at Bellarmine). Go Wolverines!

**ALL-REGION TEAM - BOWLING**
Congratulations to 10th Grader Landon Brown for making the All-Region Team for Region 4 in bowling! Landon will represent Walden in the All-Region Tournament to compete against all other regions of Kentucky. This is Walden's first athlete to be nominated for All-Region in bowling! Team members are voted on by all Region 4 coaches (except their own) and are selected for their impressive bowling, sportsmanship, coachability, and being an all-round, good team player.

Support the Wolverines!

**THE BOOSTER CLUB** is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of parents, staff, and other interested parties. Our mission, through fundraising, is to enrich and promote the athletic programs at Walden School.
In addition, we strive to promote good sportsmanship, high ideals of character, and academic achievement in all our team players.

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Results vs. Development

Walden athletics has a unique focus in results and developmental growth for each academic division. The graphics below illustrate the percentage of focus that coaches strive to emphasize and obtain a goal for in both training and competition.

Director of Athletics

If you have any inquiries about Walden student athletics or how to get involved as a coach or volunteer, please feel free to contact David Gross, Director of Athletics! He will be happy to answer any of your questions or requests.