Athletic Hall of Fame

When Chaminade first opened its doors in Cheviot Hills in 1952, a strong athletic program was keenly important to the Marianists in their overall mission to prepare young men for future success. With only a handful enrolled, however, even fielding a team for the major sports was difficult. On occasion there were just enough athletes to complete a roster with few available for a second team. Injuries could bring the game to an abrupt and premature end. Still, the early coaches provided tremendous leadership along with a spirit of tenacity, and those teams never gave up.

When the campus moved to West Hills, there was plenty of desire, but the facilities were lacking. Early teams played on asphalt and cow pastures, yet their firm resolve and talent brought championship status to teams and players alike. When the Uribe Sports Center was opened in 1981, and when Booster Stadium was completed in 1988, Eagle athletes, at last, had the facilities in which to soar.

Today, Chaminade has risen to an entirely new level of achievement. More than 2,000 young men and women attend the school. Younger athletes at our Middle School have achieved numerous championships and honors. High school athletes have also excelled in many sports, bringing Eagle Athletics to CIF Championship status, State Top Ten ranking and League Championships status.

Now, as always, Eagle athletics are considered a vital program for the development of young leaders. Coaches and boosters commit thousands of hours to young Eagles and their athletic programs. In 2002, the Chaminade Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame was formed to honor those athletes, coaches, and boosters for their contributions to the School.