Athletics
We Are The Crusaders
At Saint Joseph Academy, we may be the smallest high school in San Diego County, but our impact on the field is anything but small. With 8 CIF Championship appearances and 4 wins, and a growing legacy of success, our Crusader athletes compete with heart, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Our size allows us to foster a close-knit athletic community where every student has the opportunity to participate, lead, and thrive. Our dedicated coaches are not only experts in their sports, but also mentors who model discipline, faith, and sportsmanship. Whether it’s a championship match or a hard-fought practice, our athletes play to win with virtue and grace.
At SJA, athletics are more than extracurricular; they’re a vital part of our mission to form well-rounded young men and women prepared to serve, lead, and compete with purpose.
Athletics Mission Statement
Inspired by St. Paul’s call to run the race for an imperishable crown, we form champions for Christ on and off the field by using the gifts of sport to glorify God, cultivate virtue, and build a community of faith and fraternity. We pursue athletic excellence as a path to holiness, competing with honor, winning with humility, and losing with grace—always striving for excellence in mind, body, and soul.
Resources
“Sports is not merely the exercise of muscles, but it is the school of moral values and of training in courage, in perseverance, and in overcoming laziness and carelessness."
Pope Saint John Paul II
Sports Technology
At Saint Joseph Academy, we’re committed to excellence both on and off the field, and that includes embracing the best in athletic technology.
MaxPreps
Team Schedules, Scores, Rankings
The leading source for high school sports coverage, to celebrate and elevate the achievements of our Crusader athletes. Through MaxPreps, families, students, and fans can track game schedules, scores, rosters, stats, and season highlights in real time.
Hudl
Team Video & Game Streaming
A trusted sports video platform that allows us to livestream games, record practices, and analyze performance. Coaches use Hudl to break down plays, track athlete development, and prepare game strategies, while families and fans can watch live or on-demand from anywhere.
"Learn to be stronger in spirit than in your muscles. If you are, you will be real apostles of faith in God."
Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
High School Sports Teams
