Athletics Program
FXW’s athletic program is an integral part of our commitment to nurturing the whole child. We believe that physical activity promotes mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The mission of FXW’s athletic program is to foster the growth of well-rounded, confident young adults in an age-appropriate manner. Our program emphasizes the importance of four key areas:
- Social, Emotional, and Physical development through athletics
- Meeting the individual needs of all students
- Modeling a learning process that includes self-discipline, respect, success, and failure
- Giving all students the opportunity to participate in athletics
The athletic program, starting in Grade 2, offers students the opportunity to explore competitive sports in a safe way. Trained coaches emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity and self-discipline while commending individual effort and commitment. We also believe that activities on the playing fields and courts are an extension of the classroom.
| Athletic Director | Tim Forberg | carlinij@fxw.org |
| Equipment Manager | Andre Walker | walkera@fxw.org |
| Home Game Event Supervisor | Maurice Williams | Williamsma1977@gmail.com |
| Athletic Handbook and Policy Support | Meagan Dimit | dimitm@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls OSP Athletics Grades 2-3 | Joe Carlini | carlinij@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls Volleyball Grades 4-8 | Elle Ohlander | ohlandere@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls Cross Country Grades 4-8 | Kristen Ellison | ellisonk@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys Flag Football Grades 4-8 | Anthony McMath | mcmatha@fxw.org |
| Head of Girls Basketball Grades 4-8 | Andre Walker | walkera@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys Basketball Grades 4-6 | Adam Chae | chaea@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys Basketball Grades 7-8 | Joe Carlini | carlinij@fxw.org |
| Head of Girls Cheer Grades 4-8 | Jamie Miller and Annessa Staab | millerja@fxw.org, staaba@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls Golf Grades 4-8 | Joe Carlini | carlinij@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls Soccer Grades 4-8 | Joe Carlini | carlinij@fxw.org |
| Head of Boys & Girls Track & Field Grades 4-8 | Steve Ripes and Kendall Mallette | ripess@fxw.org, mallettek@fxw.org |
Fall: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys Flag Football, Boys and Girls Pre-Season Basketball (Grades 6-8 Only)
Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheer and Dance
Spring: Boys and Girls track and Field, Boys Volleyball, Boys and Girls Golf
Fall: Boys Flag Football & Girls Volleyball
Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball
Spring: Boys and Girls Track and Field
Mascot: The Jaguar
Colors: Green & White/Black & White
Conference: CCYL, Illinois Elementary School Association Member
Sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Flag Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Cheer, Golf