Athletics
Lessons Learned on the Field
Because lessons learned on the athletic field carry over into every other aspect of student life, athletics is a proud tradition at Andrews Osborne Academy. With sports for every season and every ability, there is ample opportunity to learn self-reliance, confidence and the value of personal and group goals.
We recognize that athletics is an integral part in developing the complete student. Competing with private and public schools in Northeast Ohio, AOA athletes participate in individual and team sports, while our extensive athletic facilities make it possible to explore a variety of fitness opportunities and extracurricular options including equestrian, skiing, hiking and aerobics.
AOA’s zero-cut policy promotes participation and encourages students to be part of the team, and our coaches share the school’s commitment to the success of each child. They play a major role in the development of their athletes as they promote leadership skills, teamwork and sportsmanship – character building traits that serve our students forever.
About the Athletic Director
Vance Linamen is a veteran educator with 40 years in public school education and coaching. He has a strong practical and theoretical foundation in athletic management and coaching and believes that interscholastic sports are an integral part of the school community. Mr. Linamen works to encourage students to participate in activities that are enjoyable, fun, and challenging. He feels that athletics provide a unique medium through which a student may experience a testing of his or her physical skills and strategies. To contact Mr. Linamen, please call 440-942-3600 ext. 225.
Online Sports Resource
In addition to the posted sports schedules, another resource is www.HighSchoolSports.net. Please refer to "News & Spotlights" within the Athletics section for more information.
Fall Team Photos
Attention Parents of Fall Athletes:
Fall sports team photos will be taken on Friday, September 10th, from 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Lil’ Angels Photography will take the photos that day; the schedule is listed below. Your son and/or daughter will receive a photo envelope for purchasing the team photos. Please have your son and/ or daughter bring the completed order form to practice that day. Also, remind your son and/ or daughter to bring their game uniform to school that day. For the boarding students, your payment for the photo packet must be paid on September 10th. There will be no credits issued.
Any questions, please call Vance Linamen, Athletic Director, at 440-942-3600 ext 225.
Team Photo Schedule:
3:45 p.m. - Middle & Upper School Volleyball (location: main gym)
3:55 p.m. – Middle & Upper School Cross Country (location: athletic field)
4:05 p.m. – Golf team (location: athletic field)
4:15 p.m. – All Soccer : Middle School Co-ed, Upper School Girls and Boys
(location: soccer fields)
4:30 p.m. – Middle School Tennis (location: AOA tennis courts)
4:45 p.m. – Upper School Tennis (location: AOA tennis courts)
(Photo times may vary)