ATHLETICS
At Colorado Academy, everybody plays.
We believe athletics and physical education are essential components of a well-rounded education.
At every age, competition and movement enhance our students’ day-to-day school experience, strengthen relationships with peers, and build connections across our community. CA students are continually challenged to go beyond what is familiar and dive into the many offerings available here—from sports performance and student athletic training to one of our no-cut high school teams. Whether they have a goal to play collegiate sports or are simply looking to enhance their athletic abilities, we value character and accountability just as much as the State Championships we win.
Our Mission
Colorado Academy athletics empowers athletes and coaches to pursue passions, build strong relationships, and foster character growth, while promoting a positive competitive spirit and commitment to excellence.
Our Values: Resilience • Inclusivity • Dedication • Accountability • Integrity • Healthy Habits
Explore Divisions
Lower School
Our Physical Education program provides students with a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters physical, social, and cognitive development.
Middle School
The Middle School athletics program is designed to foster newfound independence and growth in every athlete.
Upper School
We believe that every athlete, regardless of background or experience, has the potential to thrive in a supportive and empowering environment.
Meet Our Mascot
Gus the Mustang
Everybody loves Colorado Academy’s mustang mascot, Magnus—Gus, for short.
Find him hyping up the crowd at home games, pep rallies, Homecoming, and fun events throughout the year!
CA Athletics Leadership
CA Director of Athletics
With over 20 years working in independent schools and 9 years at CA, he is fortunate to lead a department that has a rich history of success.
A Denver native, Jon has a background in physical education, personal training, sports conditioning, and athletic administration. He has taught physical education classes grades 2-12, directed an elementary sports program for students in grades 2-6, coached soccer, basketball, tennis and baseball and has had many roles within Denver area high school leagues.
Jon is the Metro League Girls Tennis Chair and represents the Metropolitan League as a Legislative Council member with CHSAA. He is also CHSAA’s Field Hockey Committee Chair, sits on the CHSAA classification task force and is on the CHSAA Foundation Board.
Questions? Connect with Jon: Email or 303-914-2561
Hunter Worthley joined CA’s Athletics Department in the fall of 2019 as the Athletics Assistant and was named Assistant Director of Athletics in 2023. A proud advocate for student-athletes, Hunter brings a deep understanding of both athletic and academic excellence to her role.
A former student-athlete herself, Hunter played collegiate basketball at Northeastern Junior College, where she served as team captain and earned NJCAA First-Team Academic All-American honors.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Management. In 2022, she earned her master’s degree in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, further strengthening her commitment to leadership in athletics.
In addition to her administrative role, Hunter coaches girls’ basketball and has previous experience as a student athletic trainer. Her journey through sports—as an athlete, coach, and mentor—drives her passion for creating meaningful, supportive experiences for student-athletes. She is committed to helping them grow as competitors, leaders, and individuals.
Questions? Connect with Hunter: Email or 303-914-2575
CA Assistant Director of Athletics