Athletics

Overview

 
25
Varsity Teams
 
100%
Participation in Athletics in Grade 6-12
 
4
Hamden Hall Club Sports
 
80
FAA and New England Championships
 
65,000
Square-Foot Athletic Campus
 
27%
Class of 2025 will continue in College at DI, DII, or DIII level
  
At Hamden Hall, athletics is more than competition—it’s an essential part of our students’ growth and education. Guided by the philosophy of a ‘sound mind in a sound body,’ our program fosters physical, mental, social, and ethical development, preparing student-athletes to lead with confidence, resilience, and integrity both on and off the field.

From Middle School to Varsity, every Hornet learns the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Our athletes hone skills, embrace challenges, and grow as leaders, whether participating in competitive team sports or exploring individualized athletic pursuits.

Hamden Hall is proud to belong to some of New England’s most competitive leagues, the Fairchester Athletic Association and the Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference, where our teams have earned a tradition of excellence, including league titles and New England championships. More importantly, we measure success not by wins and losses but by the character, effort, and growth of our student-athletes.

We invite you to join us in carrying forward the Hornet legacy, a legacy of athletic excellence.

Go Hornets.

Recent Scores

Tuesday, 5/13/2025

FAA Semifinals

Baseball-Boys, Varsity
vs.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Away
St. Luke's School
Loss 3-4


Tuesday, 5/13/2025

FAA Semi Final

Softball-Girls, Varsity
vs.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Away
St. Luke's School
Loss 1-19


Monday, 5/12/2025

Softball-Girls, Varsity
vs.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Home
Hopkins School
Loss 1-12


List of 5 members.

  • Photo of David Doyle

    David Doyle 

    Director of Athletics
    Bryant University - B.S.
    Plymouth State University - M.A.
  • Photo of Joseph Fontana

    Joseph Fontana 

    Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Summer Sports Camp, Golf Coach
    University of Rhode Island - B.S.
  • Photo of Emily Buzzanca

    Emily Buzzanca 

    Athletic Trainer
  • Photo of Joni McEachern

    Joni McEachern 

    Athletic Equipment Manager
  • Photo of Megan Borelli

    Megan Borelli 

    Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Science
    Quinnipiac University - M.S.
    Quinnipiac University - M.A.T.
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.