St. John Athletic Association 

The St. John Athletic Association (SJAA) is a parent volunteer organization that provides our student athletes an excellent opportunity to participate in athletics, which becomes a valued component of their total Catholic educational experience.

We embrace these guiding principles:
  • To promote character development, Christian values, leadership qualities, sportsmanship, and academic excellence in our student athletes.
  • To follow all guiding principles of Play like a Champion – this is to include: coaches, volunteers, parents, and St. John’s community members. 
  • To contribute to the enhancement of school spirit within the community of students, faculty and parish.
  • To develop in our student athlete’s appropriate skills in their representative sports.
  • Fundraise for and contribute towards the improvement of St John the Evangelist athletic facilities and equipment.​​​
A key component to accomplishing these goals is through demonstration of good character by our adult volunteers and parents.  

Athletic Philosophy

​We believe in promoting a positive sports culture that promotes habits of perseverance, responsible decision-making, teamwork, prayer, and whole health. This year Saint John the Evangelist is partnering with the Play Like a Champion Today educational series.

Play Like a Champion Today is a national coach and parent education program designed by the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame to elevate the culture of Catholic school-sponsored sports.  Saint John the Evangelist will provide a Parent Like a Champion Today workshop for all parents. Parents receive resources that will help them contribute to building the positive culture that is the focus of Saint John the Evangelist and the Play Like a Champion program.
SJAA Volunteers

​SJAA strives to provide all of our student athletes with an excellent opportunity to participate in an athletic experience that will become a valued component of their total Catholic educational experience at St. John the Evangelist School. It takes many volunteers to make this possible. With that in mind, if you have an interest in serving on the SJAA Board, coaching a team(s), or would like to volunteer in some other way, we invite you to email [email protected].  In addition to directly helping the student athletes, volunteering to serve on the SJAA Board is a wonderful way to meet other school parents, have a positive impact on the lives of all St. John’s students, and give back to the school in fulfilling and personal way. 

SJAA Athletic Teams 

The SJAA is proud to offer the following co-ed intramural and competitive athletic opportunities. Our student athletes may participate in one or more of the following Intramural, County and CYO based on the grade and/or total number of on-line registrations received.
Intramural Sports Programs (K-2)
  • Co-ed Soccer- Fall (More info below!)
  • Co-ed Basketball- Winter
  • Girls’ Sticklettes Lacrosse- Spring
Anne Arundel County League Teams (2nd - 8th Grade)
  • Basketball- Winter
  • Girls’ Field Hockey- Fall (More info below!)
  • Girls’ Lacrosse- Spring
  • Soccer- Fall (More info below!)
Catholic Youth Organization Teams (CYO) (6th – 8th Grade)
  •   Boys and Girls Basketball- Winter

Boys & Girls Soccer 2021

Intramural Soccer (K- 1st-2nd grade):
​Players under 7 years old as of the fall, and 1st-2nd graders looking for a relaxed introduction to soccer may sign up for Intramural Soccer (IM).
County Soccer (3rd-8th Grade):
SJAA builds teams at grade levels who are interested to compete in the county leagues from 2nd/3rd grade up to 8th.  There are a variety of skill levels and it is a great way for students and families to get to know one another. 

Girls Lacrosse 

County Lacrosse (6th-8th, Girls):
The SJE Lacrosse program offers county play for K-8th grade. SJAA strives to create teams based on grade level.  

Girls Field Hockey 

​SJAA offers field hockey for PK-3rd grade, both clinics (PK-K) and county (K-3). In 2021, field hockey was cancelled at SJE, but our hope is that the program will return in 2022!

Boys & Girls Basketball

IM Basketball:
SJAA hosts co-ed IM Basketball for grades K-2. Registration opens late fall. 
County Basketball:
SJAA hosts Boys and Girls Basketball for grades 3-5. Registration opens late fall. 
CYO Basketball:
SJAA hosts Boys and Girls Basketball for grades 6-8. Registration opens late fall. 
SJAA Grade Reps
Interested in a sport but unsure who to contact and/or what other students may be interested? Contact the SJAA Grade rep for more information specific to your grade.
K-  [email protected]
1st- Brian Fellner, [email protected]
2nd-  [email protected]
3rd- Angela Thompson, [email protected]
4th- Brittany Schiller, [email protected]
5th- Ryan Holby,  [email protected]
6th- Jeremy Fish, [email protected]
7th- Kendra Burman, [email protected]  
8th- Kevin Gattie, [email protected]
SJAA Board Members

Athletic Participation & Eligibility


​Athletic Participation
Athletic participation is a privilege and not a right. To those who strive to succeed in the classroom comes the privilege to compete outside of it. With that understanding, SJAA will do its best to place all interested students that are academically eligible on a team provided that there are enough students in that age bracket to form a team. 
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Eligibility & Expectations
While the athletic program is designed to be an extension of the student’s education, academics must always take precedence over any extracurricular activities. To be eligible to participate, students must:

  • Set positive Christian leadership examples in behavior and attitude in school.
  • Maintain a minimum of at least a C average throughout the marking period.
  • The student-athletes should come to all games and practices with the proper equipment and uniform (if necessary); and be ready to play.
  • The student-athletic program at Saint John the Evangelist school is a program that involves physical requirements that parents and students need to be aware of when deciding to commit to playing a sport. 
  • Attendance at all practices and games is expected.  Absence or lack of preparedness may impact playing time. 
  • Parents of student-athletes are expected to support their children on arriving on time while at practice and picking their student-athlete up on time. ​

SJAA Resources