Athletics
The Athletic Program at Saint Paul’s offers student athletes the opportunity for holistic development. Participating in athletics affords valuable life lessons that contribute to the social and emotional growth of the students and fosters elemental qualities of respect, honesty, compassion, hard work, and commitment. We believe athletics acts as a conduit to enhance a student's self efficacy and service to others, helping to equip the student for lifelong success.
Saint Paul's athletics truly mirror the most valuable qualities of our community, encouraging students to take the leap into a new sport or sharpen their skills in a familiar one, all with the support of their coaches and fellow athletes. Saint Paul's is proud to boast a 90% participation rate among our 5th-8th grade students in athletics during the 2024-25 school year. Questions? Contact athletics@spsclearwater.org.
Objectives of Participation
Work for Good
Saint Paul’s student-athletes learn how to face challenges while leading, inspiring, and motivating themselves and others to positive change.
Accept the Need for Development
Our athletes understand that there is always room for growth. Coaches provide feedback designed to develop each athlete and encourage the team.
Live and Grow Together
Athletics offer the opportunity to discover potential and overcome adversity, together, as a team. Through participation, students build self-confidence and become empowered to act with respect for all persons.
Gulf Coast Independent League
Saint Paul’s is the founding member of the largest athletic league in Pinellas County, the Gulf Coast Independent League, featuring 23 member schools across two divisions.
Athletics Leadership
Coach Chris Doutt
Director of Athletics and Activities
(727) 533-4545
Coach Kyle Jackson
Assistant Director of Athletics and Activities
Athletic Highlights
- 90% of eligible students participate in at least one sport (5th-8th grade)
- Over 60% participate in two sports
- Up to 10 week sport seasons
- Saint Paul's athletes are prepared to thrive at the next level, often earning Varsity playing time during their freshman year.
- Ten sports offered
Athletic Facilities
- Gymnasium featuring a regulation basketball court
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Two acre multi-use field is home to regulation size soccer field, three flag football fields, Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball fields, and softball field
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Partnership with Belleair Country Club as our home course for golf
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Outdoor multi-purpose sports court for two junior tennis courts, two full size basketball courts, and six pickleball courts
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Waterfront equipment; kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats