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.
"Coaching For Change" event
On Thursday, March 4th, Joe Ehrmann of Coach for America will speak at Gilmour Academy. His presentation, titled "Coaching For Change", is fee and open to coaches, parents, faculty and staff. Please click here for more information.
Winter Sports Banquet
Winter athletes and their families are cordially invited to attend our Winter Sports Banquet and Awards Night on Wednesday, March 10th. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. in our Dining Room and will be served by our Dining Services Staff. The menu will include pasta w/ meat sauce, pasta w/ marinara, tossed salad w/ dressing, cookies and a hot or cold beverage. The cost of the meal for family members will be $5.99 each. You can pay at the serving line. The athletes and coaches will receive a complimentary dinner.
Following the Banquet, we will meet in the Auditorium for a Guest Speaker and Special Awards presentations at 7:15 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. we will then break off into different areas for team presentations:
Cheerleaders will meet in the Small Dining Room
Boy's Basketball Teams will meet in the Main Gym
Girl's Basketball Teams will meet in the Auditorium
Swim Teams will meet in the Community Room
We hope you can make the Banquet and the Awards Presentation. Thank you for supporting our Winter Athletes here at Andrews Osborne Academy. GO AOA!