Athletics

Playing hard + having fun = great sports

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– Michelle Woodruff, Athletic Director

“Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts – these are the enduring qualities that our girls develop through sports.”

Foxcroft’s Motto

mens sana in corpore sano
A healthy mind
in a healthy body

Physical activity is critical to development and an exciting part of life at Foxcroft. Students may choose to play an interscholastic sport, to participate in a variety of non-competitive sports and P.E. classes, or to ride. Our outstanding Riding Program accommodates all levels of ability and a variety of disciplines and our Exceptional Proficiency Program enables girls to pursue special talents and passions beyond Foxcroft.

Competitive Athletic Programs for Girls

Our teams compete in the Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC). They win league titles, qualify for VISAA state competitions, and send players on to college success regularly.

Championship Teams

State Champions:

Lacrosse – 2014 (with a perfect 17-0 record), 2015

DAC Conference Champions:

Basketball – 2015
Field Hockey – 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017
Lacrosse – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
Tennis – 2014

All-Star Athletes

VISAA First Team All-State (since 2010)

36 girls in 6 sports honored 64 times

VISAA Player of the Year

Lacrosse – 2014, 2015
Tennis – 2016

All-Delaney Athletic Conference (since 2008)

130 girls in 8 sports honored 259 times

Fantastic Facilities

Indoors

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Our spacious Athletic/Student Center features:

Engelhard Gym, Mary Louise Leipheimer Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Training Room, Dance Studio
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Outdoors

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Our Beautiful Campus

Fields, paddocks, trails, tennis courts, and more on an expansive campus suited for a variety of athletic endeavors.
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Riding

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Our Riding Facilities

Experience our beautiful trails; outstanding arenas, including the Jean du Pont McConnell Stables and Riding Arena; and more!
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Sports Hall of Fame

Interested in learning more about the achievements of our athletes? Visit our Sports Hall of Fame.

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Athletics Office

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Michelle Woodruff

Athletic Director, Auxiliary Programs

540.687.4553

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Michelle Munro Woodruff brings nearly 20 years of experience in independent school education to her new position as Athletic Director at Foxcroft School. A graduate of The College of William & Mary, she has additional Master’s of Education and licensure credits from Old Dominion University and Virginia Wesleyan College, respectively. Since 1999, Ms. Woodruff has taught and coached at Norfolk (VA) Collegiate School, where she chaired the Visual Arts Department and the Student Opportunities Committee. Previously, Ms. Woodruff served as Athletic Director and taught Studio Art, Latin, and Third Grade at Fredericksburg (VA) Academy.

Ms. Woodruff coached Norfolk Collegiate’s field hockey and lacrosse teams to the Virginia State Independent School’s Athletic Association Division II tournament this past year and earned two Coach of the Year awards in 2009. At Fredericksburg Academy, she coached field hockey and tennis. A former collegiate athlete, Ms. Woodruff is a competitive tennis player who captains a USTA 4.5-rated team that participated in the Virginia District Championships last summer.
Peachie Robinson

Assistant Athletic Director, Dorm Parent
Bailey Hartzel

Athletic Trainer

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Bailey Hartzel is a graduate assistant at George Mason University who is pursuing her masters in Kinesiology. She received her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Penn State University in 2020. Born and raised in Sterling, VA, she played a variety of sports in high school. She has worked with many D1 collegiate teams at Penn State and is excited for her journey here at Foxcroft!

An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative STEM program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.