A boy in a white shirt prepares to serve a tennis ball indoors, with another person visible in the foreground.

Athletics

Teams

The Athletic Program begins in Middle School with interscholastic sports that build the foundation of teamwork, skill building, conditioning, and sportsmanship. In Upper School, we offer both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. McLean competes against independent schools in the greater Washington, DC area as a member of the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (Edmund Burke School, Field School, Sandy Spring Friends School, Washington International School, and others).

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Our Varsity Sports

A baseball player in a white uniform and helmet stands in the batter's box, preparing to swing at a pitch during a game.

Boys Varsity Baseball

A basketball player in a white uniform dribbles the ball down the court while two players in dark uniforms defend.

Boys Varsity Basketball

A basketball player in a white Mustangs uniform dribbles the ball while being guarded by players in blue uniforms on an indoor court.

Girls Varsity Basketball

A person wearing a harness climbs an indoor rock wall with various colored holds, including large red, blue, and yellow grips.

Co-Ed Varsity Climbing

A young person wearing a race bib and a white Nike Mustang shirt runs on grass with trees and a brick building in the background.

Co-Ed Varsity Cross Country

A group of cheerleaders in matching black and blue uniforms perform a synchronized routine indoors, holding silver pom-poms.

Co-Ed Varsity Dance

A golfer prepares to putt on a green with a golf cart and leafless trees in the background.

Co-Ed Varsity Golf

A soccer player in a white uniform with the number 3 kicks a soccer ball on a grassy field.

Boys Varsity Soccer

Two soccer players compete for the ball on a grassy field; one in a black uniform prepares to kick, while the other in red approaches. Trees are in the background.

Girls Varsity Soccer

A softball player in black uniform and visor stands ready in an infield position, with hands on knees and a glove on her left hand, on a grassy field.

Girls Varsity Softball

A young person in tennis attire prepares to hit a tennis ball with a racket on an outdoor court, with a green chain-link fence and trees in the background.

Co-Ed Varsity Tennis

A young girl running track and field.

Co-Ed Varsity Track & Field

Five boys in black jerseys play volleyball in a gym, with one player about to hit the ball while others watch. Spectators sit on the bleachers in the background.

Boys Varsity Volleyball

A volleyball player in a white and blue uniform prepares to bump the ball in an indoor gym with blue walls.

Girls Varsity Volleyball

A person wearing a white polo and black pants swings a golf club on a golf course, with trees and golf carts in the background.
Athletics, Coaching & Mentoring Program
A basketball player in a white uniform jumps toward the hoop for a layup while players in dark uniforms attempt to defend in a gymnasium.
Athletic Calendar
A basketball player in a Mustangs uniform runs onto the court, greeted by cheerleaders and teammates, while spectators watch from the bleachers.
Livestream
Person wearing a harness climbs an indoor rock wall, gripping holds and using ropes for safety under bright overhead lights.
Athletic Handbook
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