Athletics at OLPH
Faith. Teamwork. Tradition. Excellence.
Building Character, Confidence, and Community Through Sports
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) in Scottsdale, Arizona, athletics are an important part of our mission to educate the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.
Our Catholic school sports program helps students grow in character, teamwork, and leadership while building lifelong habits of health and discipline. As part of the Catholic Youth Athletic Association (CYAA) in the Diocese of Phoenix, OLPH student-athletes learn to compete with integrity, lead with humility, and play with purpose.
Athletics Philosophy
The OLPH athletics program supports the mission of our Catholic school — to educate the whole child in mind, body, and spirit. Participation in sports helps students develop responsibility, perseverance, and respect for others. We emphasize teamwork over trophies and character over competition.
Our program seeks to teach every athlete to:
- Be a contributing and responsible team member.
- Give selflessly in working toward shared goals.
- Respect teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials.
- Keep perspective, play with integrity, and grow in humility.
Athletics at OLPH are designed to build confidence, foster loyalty and school spirit, and promote a healthy balance of competition and cooperation.
Flag Football (Boys)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs from mid August through late October. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is October 19th-29th.
Volleyball (Girls)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs from mid August through late October. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is October 19th-29th.
Cross Country (Boys, Girls)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs from September through the first week of November. There are usually two Friday meets during the season .
Softball (Girls)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs early November through the end of January. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is January 19th – 29th.
Basketball (Boys)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs early November through the end of January. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is January 19th – 29th.
Soccer (Girls)
The season runs early November through the end of January. CYAA Tournament is January 30th – February 12th. Open to 7th and 8th grade girls, 6th grade as needed.
Soccer (Boys)
The season runs December through January. CYAA Tournament is January 30th – February 12th. Open to 7th and 8th grade boys, 6th grade as needed.
Baseball (Boys)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs from mid February through the end of April. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is April 12th- April 23rd.
Basketball (Girls)
The 5th – 8th grade season runs from mid February through the end of April. The CYAA tournament for 7th and 8th graders is April 12th- April 23rd.
Preparing for the 2026-27 Athletic School Year
Athletes: All athletes need to complete the full athletic packet, which includes C.Y.A.A. Sports Permission and Emergency Form, Student Health History, Physical Exam, Role of the Parent, Transportation form, and Driver Information Sheet. ALL incoming 5th-8th grade students are required to have an updated
physical on file.
If you are participating in sports, all forms and physicals
MUST be turned in before students will be allowed to participate. Please
turn in completed packet at “Meet The Teacher” on August 4, 2026.
Coaches: Anyone interested in volunteering to be a coach please contact Coach Huber jhuber@olphaz.org or Coach Serrano jserrano@olphaz.org. Coaches must be at least 21 years of age, CPR/First Aid Certified, up to date with Safe Environment Training, and have completed the online concussion course
