Athletics

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The New Roads Athletics Program offers a vital learning experience for the advanced and developing athlete alike.
New Roads student-athletes are taught to thrive in our unique school culture and learning environment, and to apply those teachings to appreciate the privilege and responsibility of athletic competition at the highest level. Our goal is for students to become better people while at the same time striving in the most competitive arena. Students participating in athletics at New Roads are instilled with the principles of teamwork, integrity, dedication, balance, and how to push themselves beyond their own expectations – values that enhance their pursuit of success on and off the field of play.
Please email athletics@newroads.org for more information

Our Athletic Program

Upper School

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  • Fall

    Girls Tennis: August 17 - November 6
    Sign up by August 10 with Coach Seth

    Girls Volleyball: July 7 - November 14
    Sign up by June 30 with Coach Jasmine
    Summer Tryouts - July 7
    Makeup Tryouts - August 26

    Cross Country: August 17 - November 13
    Sign up by August 10 with Coach York

  • Winter

    Girls Soccer
    Preseason: August 24 - October 9 (Practices: 3x/week)
    Regular Season: October 12 - March 5 (Practices: 5x/week)
    Sign up by August 17 with Coach Hugh

    Boys Soccer
    Preseason: August 24 - October 9 (Practices: 3x/week)
    Regular Season: October 12 - March 5 (Practices: 5x/week)
    Sign up by August 17 with Richard Jenkins

    Girls Basketball
    Preseason: August 24 - October 9 (Practices: 3x/week)
    Regular Season: October 12 - March 5 (Practices: 5x/week)
    Sign up by August 17 with Coach Elijah

    Boys Basketball
    Preseason: August 24 - October 9 (Practices: 3x/week)
    Regular Season: October 12- March 5 (Practices: 5x/week)
    Sign up by August 17 with Coach Tre

  • Spring

    Baseball
    Preseason: September 2 – December 11
    Regular Season: January 5 – May 30
    Sign up by August 24 with Coach Hector 

    Boys Volleyball
    Preseason: January 11 – February 5
    Regular Season: February 8 – May 7
    Sign up by January 4 with Coach Cesar

    Boys Tennis
    Preseason: January 11 – February 5
    Regular Season: February 8 – May 21
    Sign up by January 6 with Coach Seth

    Girls Beach Volleyball
    Preseason: January 11 – February 5
    Regular Season: February 8 – May 7
    Sign up by January 6 with Coach Jasmine 

    Swimming: January 11- May 7
    Sign up by January 4 with Coach Cade 

    Golf: January 11 – May 7
    Sign up by January 4 with Richard Jenkins

    Track and Field: January 26 – May 16
    Sign up by January 4 with Coach York

Middle School

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  • Fall

    Girls Volleyball: 
    Evaluations: September 2 & September 3
    Teams Announced: September 5
    Regular Season: September 8 – November 6
    Sign up by August 24 with Coach Laura

    Swimming: September 8-November 6
    Sign up by August 24 with Coach Cade

    Cross Country: September 8 – November 6
    Sign up by August 24 with Coach York

    Flag Football: September 8-November 6
    Sign up by August 24 with Coach Adrien

  • Winter

    Girls Soccer: November 9-February 5
    Sign up by November 3 with Richard Jenkins

    Boys Soccer: November 9-February 5
    Sign up by November 3 with Richard Jenkins

    Girls Basketball: November 9-February 5
    Sign up by November 3 with Coach Adrien

    Boys Basketball: November 9-February 5
    Sign up by November 3 with Coach Adrien
     

  • Spring

    Boys Volleyball: February 8-May 7
    Sign up by February 1 with Coach James

    Coed Tennis: February 8-May 7
    Sign up by February 1 with Coach Kaveh

    Girls Beach Volleyball: February 8-May 7
    Sign up by February 1 with Coach Laura

    Track and Field: February 8-May 7
    Sign up by February 1 with Coach York

    Baseball: February 8-May 7
    Sign up by February 1 with Coach Mason

Elementary School

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  • K-5 Wellness

    Our elementary school wellness program stresses gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, yoga, mindfulness practices, general fitness and units of various sports including basketball, pickleball, soccer, floor hockey and more. Leadership, sportsmanship, cooperation, empathy and positive self-image are encouraged throughout all grades. Team sports are offered in both 4th and 5th grades and include co-ed flag football, girls and boys basketball, co-ed soccer and 3rd through 5th grade co-ed track and field. New Roads is part of the Coastal Canyon League and each sports season has two practices per week and games or meets.

  • Fall

    Fall Sports Season: September 8 – November 20
    Sign up by September 2

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  • Winter

    Winter Sports Season: November 30 – March 19
    Sign up by November 23

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  • Spring

    Spring Sports Season: April 5 – May 28
    Sign up by March 19

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Our Coaches

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  • Girls Volleyball Indoor & Girls Beach Volleyball

    Jasmine Dixon:
    • Playing Experience: AVC 2014 Offensive Player of the Year and 2x 1st Team All-League. AVC BEACH 2018 #5 Rank in Western State, League MVP, 2x Sweet 16 Finalist / 2 State Championship Appearances. Record holder at AVC for highest ranked beach pair. Recruited to CSUN but decided to pursue coaching in 2018. In 2016, I committed to Division I Savannah State, then transferred to D2 New Mexico Highlands University on a full-ride athletic and academic scholarship. Senior year, I was chosen to play overseas with the top NCAA players statewide to represent the USA seniors internationally but during training decided to return home to pursue beach volleyball. I've obtained my AA in Communications, Bachelor in Business Administration/Marketing. Graduating with a 3.7 GPA Cum Laude and honors.
    • Coaching Experience: 6 Years
    • Favorite Aspect of Coaching and/or Coaching Philosophy: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
    • What attracted you to New Roads: It's a huge goal of mine to help create a successful competitive and talented athletic culture at New Roads.

  • MS and US Cross Country

    Coach Andrea York’s lifelong passion for running began at just five years old, when her father entered her in her first 5K. Her love for the sport grew quickly, propelling her to excel in high school and earn a Division I scholarship to the University of Maine. There, she competed in Cross Country along with Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, racing in events including the 10K, 5K, 3000m, 1500m, and multiple relays. She continued her competitive journey after college by training for marathons while pursuing certifications in personal training. During college, Andrea coached the cross country and track teams at Hampden Academy, discovering her passion for helping athletes unlock their potential. After graduating, she embarked on a transformative experience in Iten, Kenya—known as “The Home of Champions”—where many of the world’s elite runners live and train. She spent two years assisting and sponsoring marathon runners, gaining invaluable insight into world-class training environments.

    Upon returning to the U.S., Andrea moved to California and worked directly under a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, specializing in corrective exercise and physical therapy. She later served as a Master Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in Santa Monica before launching and running her own business at Trident Fitness for five years. She has also held head coaching roles for cross country and track programs across Southern California. Andrea believes that feeling strong and striving to be your best are essential to living a full and meaningful life. Her coaching style is dynamic, diverse, and deeply educational—ensuring athletes stay engaged, learn continuously, and gain the tools they need to succeed both on and off the course. She brings her wealth of global experience, technical expertise, and unwavering passion to the New Roads community.

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  • Boys Soccer

     
     

  • Boys Basketball

    Tresbien Carraway
    • Playing Experience:  
      • 98-99 El Camino College 
      • 03-04 Santa Monica College 
        • Honor Mention team
        • shot 94% free throw line (highest in school history)
      • Coaching Experience:  24 years of Coaching Experience 
        • 99-00 Morningside High C.I.F runner up
        • 00-15 Windward High Jv Head Var Asst
          • 2 time CIFSS champ 1 State championships 
        • 00-20 HoopMasters AAU basketball 
        • 01-06 SMC Men's(01-03) and Women(04-06)
        • 15-present New Roads Basketball 
          • Led the program to their first CIF-SS Semifinal Appearance, as well earned the program its first ever State bid
      • Favorite Aspect of Coaching and/or Coaching Philosophy: “I'd rather feel the pain of defense than the pain of defeat” -The TreMan
      What attracted you to New Roads: I was excited about the opportunity to share what I have learned from my mentors with New Roads student athletes as a Head Coach 

    • Girls Soccer

      Hugh Hawkins played college soccer at the University of Sioux Falls as a defender and goalkeeper. He began coaching immediately after graduating from college and coached his first team to a middle school title. He has coached both club and high school and also both boys and girls teams.  While coaching club soccer for 7 years, he coached players from youth all the way up to the highest levels and led a girls' team to an undefeated season and a state cup title in Minnesota. As an Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach for the Cretin-Derham Hall Girls Varsity team, he helped lead the team to a State Championship appearance. He then served as the Boys Varsity Head Coach for Cretin Derham Hall High School for 6 seasons and led the team to a Conference Title as well as a Section Final and was named Suburban East Conference Coach of the Year. This is his 4th season as the Girls Varsity Head Coach for New Roads and he is also the Director of Soccer/Program Lead. In his first season, New Roads made the playoffs for only the second time in school history and went on to earn its first playoff victory in school history. They returned to the playoffs in their second season, and numbers have grown from 15 players in their first season to over 38 players trying out for the team last year. He loves coaching at New Roads because he gets to train players at all levels, from beginners who have never kicked a ball to players who have gone on to excel at the collegiate level. His vision is to make New Roads girls' soccer a powerhouse and he is committed to the school and its athletes for the long haul. When not coaching, he teaches English at a high school in Santa Monica and spends time with his kids and dogs, and faithfully supports Liverpool through good and bad. 

    • Girls Basketball

      Coach Elijah Kirkland-Cuffee brings a lifetime of basketball experience and a deep passion for mentorship to the New Roads Upper School Girls Basketball program. He began coaching at 18 with HoopMasters in West Los Angeles under the guidance of John Fisher and other veteran coaches. After graduating college, he joined Milken Community School as the Girls JV Basketball Coach, a role he held for seven years. In addition to team coaching, he is an accomplished basketball trainer and certified personal trainer, working with youth and adults in both individual and group settings, as well as at youth camps. Most recently, he launched his own girls AAU basketball team, further expanding his impact on young athletes.

      Coach Elijah Kirkland-Cuffee is passionate about building meaningful relationships with his players and witnessing their growth on the court and in their personal lives. He believes deeply in the connection between sports and life, seeing basketball as a powerful vehicle for developing confidence, character, discipline, and resilience. Helping athletes grow as people is as rewarding to him as helping them improve their game.

      New Roads’ commitment to diversity, inclusion, empathy, and compassion immediately resonated with him. He strives to lead with authenticity, selflessness, and sensitivity - values he sees reflected throughout the school community. Growing up in Santa Monica and still living nearby, joining New Roads also felt like a meaningful homecoming. Coach Elijah Kirkland-Cuffee looks forward to building a program that empowers young women to thrive both on and off the court.

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    • Baseball

      Hector Zamora:
      Born and raised in Southern California, Hector attended Culver City high school where he competed as a multi-sport student athlete. He competed at the varsity level in Soccer, Football, and Baseball. In soccer he received All-League and All-CIF 1st Team accolades. In baseball he received MVP, Player of the Year, All-League, and All-CIF 1st team honors posting a .525 batting average and 9-0 pitching record with a 1.23 ERA. Having the option to play professional soccer, he pursued baseball. He played his freshman year at Cerritos College where he received All-South Coast Conference honors and played in the California All-Star game where he was recruited and offered a scholarship to play Division 1 baseball. He continued his career at San Jose State University. He received All-Western Athletic Conference honors hitting .337 batting average, 8 HR’s, and 57 RBI’s in 60 games. Hector played professional baseball for 9 seasons for several organizations. He was drafted as a junior in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees and played professional baseball internationally and in independent Leagues.
       
      Hector has been a baseball coach for over 20 years. He has experience at the professional, college, high school, and amateur levels. He was a 1st base coach at the professional level, 10 years as an assistant and head coach in college, over 15 years working with high school players, and 15 plus years working with amateur and club teams. In college he was a part of multiple staffs that transferred over 200 players to play baseball with NCAA institutions and worked with players who were drafted by professional MLB organizations. In amateur and club levels, he has coached teams that have won Perfect Game National Tournaments and the Babe Ruth World Series.
       
      During his three-year tenure at New Roads School, the program has won 2 Conference Championships. Last season they lost in the quarter finals of the CIF Playoffs.

    • Golf

      With 43 years of golf experience, a background as an AJGA national competitor, and a +2 USGA Handicap Index, Coach Joshua Radcliffe brings a lifetime of passion, discipline, and technical mastery to the New Roads golf program. Guided by the words of Bobby Jones—“If a game is worth playing at all, it’s worth making some effort to play it correctly”—Coach Radcliffe believes deeply in the value of dedication and sound fundamentals. Having started the game at a young age, he quickly developed skill and confidence, but it wasn’t until competing on the national American Junior Golf Association circuit that he realized talent alone wasn’t enough. Excellence required commitment, precision, and an unwavering focus on mastering the fundamentals. Over decades, he has invested tens of thousands of hours to studying, practicing, and refining the mechanics of the golf swing. This lifelong immersion in the game has given him a rare understanding of both the technical and mental dimensions of playing well. Coach Radcliffe fosters a mindset of commitment and continuous improvement in every student, no matter their starting point. His dedication to helping young athletes grow—on the course and in character—is what drew him to New Roads. He is excited to share the knowledge, experience, and love for the game that have shaped his own life.
       

    • Swimming

      Cade Wingo:
      • Playing Experience:  I have been swimming competitively since I was nine years old. In high school, I specialized in Freestyle and Backstroke, and ranked 17th in California for the 100y Freestyle
      • Coaching Experience: I have taught swim lessons for ages 3-18 for the last 8 years, and I have been coaching Middle and High School swim since 2020
      • Favorite Aspect of Coaching and/or Coaching Philosophy: For me, the best aspect of coaching is helping students form and obtain holistic goals that challenge them to not only become a better athlete, but also grow in character.
      • What attracted you to New Roads: New Roads allows students to unabashedly be themselves, which likewise encourages me as a coach to aspire to be the best version of myself for the student-athletes. I love reinforcing New Roads' philosophy of enabling students to overcome obstacles and discover their full potential.

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    New Roads School is a college preparatory K-12 private independent school in Santa Monica, CA, serving over 515 elementary school, middle school and high school children from the greater Los Angeles area. New Roads School provides an inspired educational program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.
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