Wellness
Competition builds physical and emotional health — a daily habit of showing up for yourself and your team.
Cougars Athletics
CougarPride.
Twelve varsity sports across three seasons. In a school this size, nearly every student who wants to compete finds a home on a roster — and real playing time.
- 12Varsity sports
- 3Seasons
- SWCConference
- CIACDivision play
Cougar Athletics
More than a game
Athletics at Kolbe is woven into the school's culture — hard work, accountability, and team. Across twelve varsity sports and three seasons, Cougars compete with pride in the South-West Conference, and the whole school shows up on game day.
Participation builds physical and emotional wellness and develops lifelong skills — teamwork, time management, sportsmanship, pride, and leadership — that students carry into college, careers, and life.
The Cougar Way
Three seasons, twelve teams, one community in Kolbe blue and yellow.
Win or lose, Cougars compete with heart — and the whole school shows up to cheer them on. That's the Cougar way. Go Cougars.
- 12
- Varsity sports
- 3
- Competitive seasons
- SWC
- South-West Conference
- ~325
- Students, one community
Sports by Season
12 Varsity Sports
12 varsity sports across three seasons — nearly every student who wants to compete finds a home on a Cougars roster.
Inaugural SeasonGirls Flag Football
New for 2026
Meet the Lady Cougars
Girls Flag Football is the newest program at Kolbe Cathedral, founded in the spring of 2026 and led by Head Coach Jimmy Norman. The inaugural Lady Cougars are building something from the ground up — learning routes, reads, and the fast, non-contact pace of flag football while setting the standard for every Cougars team that follows. At a small school, a brand-new team means real reps, real coaching, and the rare chance to be a founding member of a program. Pull on the Kolbe blue and yellow and come watch season one.
Head Coach
Jimmy Norman
Why It Matters
More than wins
We treat athletics as part of forming the whole student. The lessons learned on the court and field stay with Cougars long after the final whistle.
Teamwork
Cougars learn to trust teammates, share the load, and win and lose together.
Time management
Balancing practice, games, and classwork teaches discipline that carries straight into college.
Sportsmanship
Respect for opponents, officials, and the game — on the court, on the field, and in the stands.
Pride
Wearing Kolbe blue and yellow means representing a community that shows up for one another.
Leadership
Captains and veterans set the tone, mentor newcomers, and grow into leaders for life.
Conference & Oversight
Where the Cougars compete
Kolbe competes in the South-West Conference (SWC) and operates under the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) for eligibility and statewide play.
- SWC
- South-West Conference — regional league play.
- CIAC
- Statewide eligibility and championship play.
Before You Compete
Required Forms
Before competing, families complete the following. Forms are available through the Athletics Office and the Forms & Documents page.
Game Day
Wear Kolbe blue and yellow
Cougars games are a great way for prospective families to feel the school. Bring the family, wear Kolbe blue and yellow, and meet the community. Tickets are available online through GoFan.
