Padua Academy’s Division I Athletics Program fosters leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Padua Ranked #2 Best High School for Athletes in Delaware

Padua Academy has been ranked the #2 best high school for athletes in Delaware by USA Today High School Sports (July 4, 2025), second only to the all-boys Salesianum School.

The ranking is based on a study that includes survey feedback from students and parents, considering factors such as reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation, and the variety of sports offered. Data from the U.S. Department of Education also contributed to the evaluation. Read the full article here.
Padua's Division I Athletics Program has a proud legacy of excellence, with 95 State Championships and over 78% of students participating in 16 varsity sports.

Our athletes consistently achieve at the highest levels, earning recognition as National Gatorade Players of the Year, All-State athletes, and collegiate recruits.


Padua student-athletes pursue excellence in every area—on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Many go on to earn athletic scholarships at top colleges and universities nationwide.

Padua partners with ATI Physical Therapy to provide certified athletic trainers who specialize in injury prevention and rehabilitation for all levels of athletes.

Athletics Staff

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Rick Shea

    Rick Shea 

    Athletic Director
  • Photo of Samantha Bonvetti

    Samantha Bonvetti 

    Assistant Athletic Director

Padua Athletics By Season

List of 3 items.

  • Fall Sports

    Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Flag Football

    Physicals Due: August 1st
    Tryouts Begin: August 11th*

    * Cheerleading and Dance tryouts take place in May of the prior year.
  • Winter Sports

    Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Dance, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming

    Physicals Due: November 1st
    Tryouts Begin: November 9th*

    * Competitive Cheerleading and Dance tryouts take place in May of the prior year.
  • Spring Sports

    Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field

    Physicals Due
    : February 18th
    Tryouts Begin: March 3rd

Padua Fall Athletics

    • Cheer

    • Cross Country

    • Dance

    • Field Hockey

    • Flag Football

    • Volleyball

Padua Winter Athletics

    • Basketball

    • Competitive Cheer

    • Competitive Dance

    • Indoor Track

    • Swim

Padua Spring Athletics

    • Crew (Club)

    • Golf

    • Lacrosse

    • Softball

    • Soccer

    • Tennis

    • Track & Field

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