Denver Academy Athletics

Fall Sports 2023-24

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, Denver Academy's no-cut athletic sports teams are a great opportunity to learn new skills or take your game to the next level and compete against other teams.

We are excited to offer DA students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to compete in Denver Academy (DA) athletic teams this fall.

Middle School (Grades 7-8) Sports are offered as elective courses each quarter with games after school. Visit the Middle School Academics page for details.

Sixth-grade students have the opportunity to play sports matching the athletic seasons of our middle school students. Our sixth graders have the option to join these sports during their PE class and also for after-school games two to three times a week. Students sign up during PE and will be charged an athletics fee. Visit the Sixth Grade Academics page for details.

DA High School Fall Sports 2023 include:

Boys Golf: July 31 to Sept. 22, 2023
The first practice will be on July 31. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Coach Jack Mestas.

Co-ed Cross Country: Aug. 14 to Oct. 17, 2023
The first practice will be on Aug. 14. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Head Coach Clifford Thompson.

Boys Soccer: Aug. 16 to Oct. 17, 2023
The first practice will be on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Coach Wanda Zimmermann.

Girls Volleyball: Aug. 14 to Oct. 17, 2023
The first practice will be on Aug. 14. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Coach Ashley Kelemen.

Co-ed Mountain Biking: Aug. 1 to Oct. 22, 2023
The first practice will be on Aug. 1. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Coach Ben Ollett.

Co-ed Rock Climbing: Oct. 27, 2023, to Feb. 16, 2024
The first practice will be on Oct. 27. For the practice schedule and additional questions, contact Coach Samantha Silverman.

DA High School Fall Sports Policies:

All athletes must have a current physical on file with the DA Athletic Office clearing them to play sports. Download the physical form and permission slip here.
All athletes and parents must sign an Athletics Code of Conduct at your sport-specific meeting. The coaches will communicate this information with team parents.
We will allow and encourage students to play more than one sport, as long as they are committed for the entire season. The coaches will work with you to customize practice schedules.

Questions about DA Athletics? Email DA Athletic Director Elijah Bonner.

Athletics Teams

At Denver Academy, we offer a wide variety of sports in which students may participate, both recreationally and competitively. Starting at the middle school level, students have the chance to compete against other schools. Our teams include:

Middle School	High School
Boys Baseball	Boys Baseball
Boys Basketball	Boys Basketball
Boys Soccer	Boys Golf
Boys Volleyball	Boys Soccer
Coed Cross Country	Coed Cross Country
Coed Track & Field	Coed Track & Field
Girls Basketball	Girls Basketball
Girls Volleyball	Girls Golf
Mountain Biking	Girls Volleyball
	Mountain Biking
	Rock Climbing

While we offer numerous sports, if there is a sport we don't offer, students are permitted to participate in that sport at their local public school.

Denver Academy Athletics

The Denver Academy Athletics Department offers a comprehensive, competitive athletic program for both middle school and high school student-athletes. The athletic program features sports and recreational activities ranging from outdoor adventure and fitness for middle school students to a competitive sports program for student-athletes that wish to compete against other schools with a similar-size enrollment. DA is a member of the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and the Mile High League.

The majority of our coaches are full- or part-time teachers during the school day at Denver Academy which promotes the bonds between student-athletes and their coaches.

Meet the Team

List of 2 members.

Elijah Bonner

Athletic Director

Bio
Elijah Bonner joined us as DA’s Athletic Director starting in the 2022-23 school year. Previoiusly, Mr. Bonner served as Physical Education Coordinator at Casady School, an independent, co-educational K-12 school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Coach Bonner also spent the last two years as Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Varsity Football Coach for the Casady School. Previously, Coach Bonner worked for 15 years as an athletic director and physical education teacher in San Francisco, California. Mr. Bonner has a degree in business from Utah State University and is working on attaining a master’s degree in sports administration.
Ashley Kelemen

Lower School Athletic Director

Bio
Ashley Kelemen began as a teaching assistant at DA in 2013. Since then, she has been a DA Middle School homeroom teacher, volleyball, basketball and track coach, and is now the Lower School Athletic Director. Prior to DA, she taught fitness curriculum to physical education teachers in Denver Public Schools. Ashley holds bachelor’s degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences from Colorado State University and Human and Sports Performance from Metro State University. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys being outside with friends and family, traveling, and pursuing creative hobbies. She loves the DA community and its awesome students.

Athletics Overview & Teams

Fall Sports 2023-24

Athletics Teams

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