Upper School
We believe that every athlete, regardless of background or experience, has the potential to thrive in a supportive and empowering environment.
Our Upper School athletics programs are built on a foundation of resilience, inclusivity, and dedication.
Our teams embody the values of accountability, integrity, and commitment, competing to achieve personal and collective success while prioritizing healthy habits for long-term well-being.
Upper School Sports
CA Team Pages
Leaders on and Off the field
Through hard work, respect, and perseverance, we strive to create leaders both on and off the field, who inspire each other to reach new heights.
No-Cut Teams
Upper School student-athletes, over the course of their career at Colorado Academy, are required to fulfill six athletic credits as a part of their graduation requirements.
- Ninth and Tenth Grade student-athletes are expected to compete in two different sports.
- Eleventh and Twelfth Grade student-athletes are expected to compete in one sport.
We are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate in the sport of their choice, regardless of experience or ability. As a no-cut school, we welcome all athletes and, if interest is high, we will add additional teams to accommodate every student eager to contribute and grow.
One of the things I appreciate most about CA sports is everyone’s commitment to the team. Working toward a shared goal and celebrating our successes together have been an incredibly rewarding experience.
Emmy Brown, Class of 2025
Upper School 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