Basketball
Spartan Hoops
Spartans basketball is an exciting and challenging way for middle and high school students to build individual skills while learning teamwork and strategy as part of a group.
DWS competes against schools across the Front Range at the 1A level in the 5280 League.
High School Basketball Game Schedule
High School Sports Physical
All participating high school students must submit a completed High School Sports Physical Form by November 1st.
Middle School Game Schedule
Practice Schedule
Middle School
Regular Season (Beginning October 24th):
Girls:
- Monday — 3:45-5:15pm
- Friday — 3:45-5:15pm
Boys:
- Wednesday — 3:45-5:15pm
- Saturday — 10-11:30am
High School
Regular Season (Beginning November 14th):
Girls:
- TBD
Boys:
- TBD
How to Watch Middle and High School Basketball Games
Membership to the NFHS Network is required to livestream middle and high school basketball games. Options include:
- Monthly membership: $11.99
- Annual membership: $79.99
MEET THE COACHES
Jim McMillen
Jim has been the middle school head coach for the past two years. Jim played through the high school varsity level and is still an avid player today that loves the game. He has been playing for 45 years and has coached middle school programs on and off for four years out of eight. Jim is a great coach when it comes to teaching fundamentals and understanding of the game.
Ron Burnett
Ron coached at The Denver Waldorf School several years ago for a couple year stint and is now back helping out the program. He has been an avid lover of the game from childhood. Ron is a fundamentalist at heart that focuses on performing drills to improve skill level. Moreover, he believes that the game of basketball, and sports in general, develops life skills that prepares youth for real-world situations. Ron uses the rules of the game and the basketball court itself to teach teamwork, problem solving, boundaries, self-discipline, personal accountability, and how to manage stressful situations.
Hugo Vant-Veer
Hugo Vant-Veer is a graduate of The Denver Waldorf School who played high school basketball during his time here. He played four years of club basketball in college at the University of Colorado Denver. Hugo also coaches at a local basketball club, Hoops Academy, as an assistant for the middle school and high school (2021-current). He also began coaching at CU Denver as an assistant for the club program in 2022.
Learn More About DWS Athletics
Looking to learn more about the athletics program for middle and high school students? We want to hear from you! Contact Athletic Director Michael Quinn via email: athletic@denveraldorf.org
AT THE HEART OF DENVER WALDORF SPORTS
Our athletics program aims to reclaim youth sports for what they once were and always should have been: fun, communal and participatory. There are no tryouts or cuts, even through high school. Instead, each athlete is inspired to reach their highest potential, contributing to the team through enthusiasm, hard work, grace, and resilience. Every athlete has their place on our teams.
Learn more about what lives in the heart of Spartan sports and our strivings to serve the whole student in this blog post from Sarah Box.