Athletics: Tradition

The spirit of Penn Charter athletics is built on a rich and storied tradition of excellence. We believe that the interplay of the three A's – academics, arts, athletics – leads to strong, creative, resilient and flexible people – people who are able to adjust, reposition and be ready for any opportunity that comes their way. Skilled teachers and coaches help our students understand – whether in mathematics or tennis – how to collaborate and compete, how to win with grace, and how to handle challenges and setbacks. The combination of the three A's creates the experience we recognize as uniquely Penn Charter.

Athletics: Facilities

The recent renovations to the William A. Graham IV OPC '58 Athletic Center – with its modernized swimming pool, wrestling pit, basketball court and lockers – and the new soccer field and Kline & Specter Squash Center underscore the strength of our athletic program. With four buildings designated for athletics, seven playing fields, one all-weather track, seven tennis courts, four basketball courts, 10 squash courts and one swimming pool, Penn Charter has provided student athletes with resources to match their talents.

Athletics: People

Paul Butler, Director of Athletics and Athletic Planning
Paul Butler leads the athletic department, supporting the needs of the boys and girls programs in both the Upper and Middle Schools. His emphasis is on long-range planning with a focus on facilities and fields, fund-raising to support the athletic program, and strategies to support top coaches.

Ed Foley, Associate Director of Athletics for Boys
Ed Foley OPC '81, who played on two championship football teams at the University of Pennsylvania, has returned to Penn Charter. He has served as head coach of the Philadelphia Little Quakers and a youth coach in his local community. In addition to his administrative duties at Penn Charter, he is an assistant varsity football coach and teaches physical education.

Tori Small, Associate Director of Athletics for Girls
Tori Small OPC '96 has played lacrosse for both Penn Charter and Pennsylvania State University. She has also coached lacrosse at Drexel University. At Penn Charter, she is head coach of girls varsity lacrosse and teaches physical education.

Richard Clarke, M.Ed., AT.C. - Athletic Trainer
Richard is the school's athletic trainer, and in this role he is responsible for the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries sustained by our students.  Richard is also an adjunct instructor for the Temple University undergraduate and graduate programs in athletic training. Richard is a faculty member in the Department of Health and Physical Education.