Athletic Director: Jasmin Nelson

Email Jasmin Nelson

Phone: 727-246-3200

E.A.G.L.E. Traits of a Middle School Athlete

E – Effort

Middle school athletes give their best in every practice and game. They understand that hard work and persistence are more important than just winning.

A – Attitude

They maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward coaches, teammates, opponents, and themselves. They show sportsmanship in both victory and defeat.

G – Growth

They embrace challenges and learn from mistakes. They are always looking to improve their skills, mindset, and teamwork.

L – Leadership

They lead by example—on and off the field. Whether it’s encouraging a teammate or staying disciplined, they show responsibility and maturity.

E – Excellence

They strive for excellence in athletics, academics, and character. They understand that being a student-athlete means balancing both school and sports with integrity.

Calling All Student Athletes

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 can participate, if eligible, in school athletics. Sports played at Paul R. Smith include:

• Football – one team, grades 6–8, begins in August
• Girls Volleyball – two teams: JV and Varsity
• Cheerleading – one team, grades 6–8, begins in August
• Boys Soccer – one team, grades 6–8, begins in October
• Girls Basketball – two teams: JV and Varsity, begins in October
• Girls Soccer – one team, grades 6–8, begins in January
• Boys Basketball – two teams: JV and Varsity, begins in January
• Girls Track – one team, grades 6–8, begins in March
• Boys Track – one team, grades 6–8, begins in March

Athletic Participation Requirements

• Athletic paperwork packets must be fully completed before a student can participate or try out. Physicals must be completed using the official packet; no other forms can be used. Paperwork is available in the front office or on the district athletics webpage: Middle School Athletics Forms.
• To be eligible to play, students must have a 2.0 grade point average from the previous semester. Sixth graders are automatically eligible for first semester sports.
• Student athletes who do not behave appropriately in school can be removed from the team.
• Parents and athletes must recognize that coaches make decisions over general team matters, including team selection, participation, and playing time.
• There is a fee to participate in athletics. The fee must be paid in order to play.