Interested in Fall High School Sports? View Our Tryout Schedule!
Ready to try out for fall high school sports at St. Agnes? Learn more about our fall sports and tryout schedule during the 2026-2027 school year.
If you are passionate about a particular sport, want to represent your school, and are looking for a built‑in campus community, fall high school sports at St. Agnes Academy is a great place to start.
Tiger Athletics isn’t just about winning games – we make it about finding your people, pushing yourself, and discovering what you’re capable of. Learn more about how you can involved in athletics during the 2026-2026 school year!
What Fall High School Sports Can You Play at St. Agnes?
In the fall, you’ll see St. Agnes athletes running, competing, and cheering each other on across several programs. If you’re interested in trying out, these are the sports you can pursue:
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Tryouts for Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Water Polo begin during the first week of August (starting Monday, July 31). If you’re serious about joining one of our team sports, now is the time to start preparing!
What You’ll Gain from Playing a Fall Sport
Joining a team at St. Agnes gives you more than a jersey. You have so much to gain, including:
- Friends and community across grades
- Teamwork, self‑discipline, courage, and determination
- Practice handling pressure and responsibility in a supportive environment
- Habits that help you stay organized, focused, and confident in class
- A chance to be part of St. Agnes’ strong athletic tradition
Whether you’re a seasoned club athlete or completely new to a sport, you’ll find space to grow.
Our Safety, Support, and Expectations for Student-Athletes
When you join a formal team, you’ll be pushed to grow, but never without support. Our coaches, administration, and medical staff work together to keep you healthy and prepared.
St. Agnes follows best‑practice guidance from:
- National Federation of High Schools (NFHS)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- University Interscholastic League (UIL)
- Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)
Athletic Physicals: What You Need Before You Try Out
Before you can step onto the court, course, or field for tryouts, you must have the following documents on file:
- A completed Liability Release Document
- A current Athletic Physical (Pre‑participation Physical Examination)
These are required for every sport each year. If you’re not sure what forms you need or how to submit them, please reach out to Head Athletic Trainer Grace Brewer at Grace.Brewer@st-agnes.org.
What Happens If I Make the Team?
You may be thinking ahead to what happens if you make the team you try out for. How will that impact your schedule and routine at St. Agnes? Here’s what you can expect during the fall season:
- Mandatory practices and/or competitions up to six days a week in season
- Typically three practices and two competitions per week, plus some Saturday meets or tournaments
- Practices that are usually 1.5–2 hours, before or after school
- Off‑season workouts designed by your coaches to keep you strong and game‑ready
There is a $150 athletic fee per sport each year for students selected to a team. If you play three sports, the fee is waived for the third sport.
Who Does St. Agnes Compete Against?
You may also be wondering who you will be competing against if you make a team. St. Agnes competes in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), with a district and playoff structure similar to UIL public schools.
For our fall sports, TAPPS recognizes State Championships in Cross Country and Volleyball. Meanwhile, Water Polo and Field Hockey play under independent organizations that host state‑level competitions for varsity teams.
Overall, we play against top competition throughout the Houston area, providing you with ample opportunities to test your skills against fellow high school athletes!
Summer Open Gym: Get on the Court Before Tryouts
The fall sports season is exciting, but sometimes students need some low-key, casual athletic competition before the hustle and bustle. If you want some gym time before fall tryouts, join us for Summer Open Gym (enter through the Sauer Lobby):
- Basketball: Every Monday and Wednesday in June, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Volleyball: Every Tuesday and Thursday in June, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Open Gym is a great way to stay active over the summer, get comfortable in our facilities, and spend time with other Tigers and future teammates.
Ready to Get Started With Trying Out?
If you’re interested in fall high school sports at St. Agnes Academy, your next step is simple.
Email the coach for the sport you want to play and ask to be added to their email list for tryouts, open gyms, and summer camp information:
- Cross Country – Head Coach Chris Warren (chris.warren@st-agnes.org)
- Field Hockey – Head Coach Jeremy Cain (jeremy.cain@st-agnes.org)
- Water Polo – Head Coach Kaitlin Kelley (kaitlin.kelley@st-agnes.org)
Once you email the coach, you’ll get details like exact tryout dates and times, what to wear and bring, and any recommended conditioning or skills work before you show up.
Please note for Volleyball that we are in transition with the head coach position. If you are interested in trying out for Volleyball, contact our Athletics Department. For other sports, you can also reach out to the department with any specific questions before trying out.
Even if you’re not sure you’ll make one of the teams, you can show up, give it a try, and see what you can do – you might surprise yourself!
