Victory With Honor

     The Athletic Program at Clairemont High School is an integral part of the education system.  We have a legacy of strong athletics dating back more than a half a century.
Sports expand the learning experiences and growth opportunities for the students who participate.  It helps them develop healthy habits, positive attitudes, and ideals necessary for ethical competition and cooperation in our society.  It also provides our students with the unique opportunities for self-discipline, self-sacrifice, and loyalty to the community, school, and the team.
Clairemont High School provides a well-rounded program of intersholastic athletics for both young men and women. We encourage all students to participate for their health, their personal development, and life experiences.  Competition and cooperation are prized on our culture and an athletic program, under competent leadership, fosters both.

Fall Sports Information

Fall Wrap Up:
As the Clairemont Fall sports are coming to an end here is how the Chieftains did or are doing for some teams:
Boys Water Polo-Made the Playoffs and upset San Pasqual in their first round game!  A close loss in the second round ended a good season for the team!Cross County- Runners will be competing next Saturday Nov 21st in the CIF Championships.

Football– Made the Playoffs but fell short to LJCD in a Quarterfinal match up
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Field Hockey– Had a great season and had some great games, including a season sweep of Point Loma.

Girls Tennis-  Congratulations to Sage Dillon (singles) and Makenna Datz and Sonia Robertson (doubles) who qualified for CIF in Tennis.

Girls Volleyball- Earned another League title once again being crowned Champions! They also made  the playoffs and had an opening round victory over Coronado!


PLEASE EMAIL THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR COACH DIAZ WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Coach Diaz:
mdiaz5@sandi.net
(858) 273-0201 ext. 4008 

Winter Sports Information
PLEASE SEE INDIVIDUAL SPORT PAGE FOR PRACTICE DATES AND TIMES. ESPECIALLY OVER VACATIONS.Spring Sports Information
Find out about Playoff updates by clicking above on
Spring Sports Information
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DO NOT PRINT OUT THE ATHLETIC PACKET FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR.  ATHLETIC PACKETS WILL BE DONE ONLINE.  athleticclearance.com
any questions in the process can be brought to the Athletic Director Coach Diaz mdiaz5@sandi.net

Spring Sports Playoffs

Clairemont Remembers Coach Dan Knight
07/21/1955   –  03/28/2015
 Teacher, Coach, Friend  
Dan Knight came to San Diego Unified in 1993 and came to Clairemont in 1999 teaching history, economics, government,  and AP classes.  Mr. Knight coached Swim and Surf teams.
Clairemont Remembers Coach Ernie Beck
09/10/1922 – 03/29/2015

Clairemont is hosting a Celebration of Life for Coach Ernie Beck on Sunday June 14, 2015.  It will be held on the baseball field beginning at 5:00p.  All are welcome to attend.

Coach Beck started his career at Mission Bay High and came to Clairemont in 1959 where he coached baseball for 25 years.   His legacy lives on some 31 years later as players, some now his love and passion for life with his family, friends, and students.  coaches themselves, came back just 3 years ago for the field                                                                                                                                                       re-dedication to celebrate Coach Beck and the impact he had on their lives.

  Thank you both for sharing your love and passion for life, education, and sport with your Clairemont family.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.

NO CONTACT PERIOD

The NO CONTACT PERIOD is a two week period in which players and the coaches of those players have no contact.  This includes but is not limited to, developing work-out routines during the no contact period, scheduling time trials, fitness tests, etc.  Coaches, school personnel or individuals associate with the school’s team must have no contact in any way, manner, or devise with the school’s students.(Regulations CIFSDS Bylaw Article XX.1 of the policies and procedures)  “The goal of the policy is to encourage coaches and athletes to remain in our programs without being overburdened with excessive time commitments.” (CIFSDS Greenbook)  We have 2 periods.  No CONTACT PERIODS are as follows:

From June 22-July 4 2015, any athlete and coach involved with Badminton, Baseball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swim, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo, Wrestling, & Volleyball.
From July 19-Aug. 2, 2015 any athlete and coach involved with Boys or Girls Basketball.

If you have any questions please contact the Athletic Director, Lori Schmersal

After 37 Years Of Dedication To The
San Diego Unified School District As
Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher, APE Specialist &
Coach,
Gerry Knuppel Retires.

Gerry Knuppel came to San Diego Unified in 1977.  He came to Clairemont High School in 1982.  In his tenure he lead his teams to numerous League and CIF Championships, received honors both as a teacher and coach, CIF Coach of the Year and Athletic Director of the year, just to name a few, but his legacy goes beyond the wins of his teams and awards.  One of his greatest accomplishments was the upgrades to what is now an outstanding athletic facility accessible for all of our students. 
Over the past 37 years he has touched many lives on and off the court, on and off the mat, on and off the field coaching Track & Field, Badminton, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Football.  He teaches more than the sport, though.   He teaches his students how to over come adversity, to exceed their limits, and to be successful in life. His motivation has always been the students.  ” Be good to the kids and they will be good for you.  Keep them first.”  – Gerry KnuppelWe would like to Thank You Coach, for always keeping Clairemont first and giving so much of your time and experience to your colleagues as well as your students. 
You will be missed.