Athletics

BRINGING GLORY TO GOD ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Known for a long tradition of athletic excellence, Orange Lutheran has 24 athletic programs for boys and girls with nearly 60% of our student body actively engaged. As part of the nationally recognized Trinity League, student-athletes compete at the highest levels of high school sports in the country. With a focus on faith and character development, the athletics programs seek to pursue victory while bringing honor and glory to God.

AN UNPARALLELED ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

Orange Lutheran athletes continue to draw the attention of top college recruiters through our high ranking athletic programs that have garnered 31 CIF and 7 state championships. Since 2010, over 300 elite college-bound student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to participate at NCAA and NAIA schools. Beyond college, Orange Lutheran graduates have competed on the professional level in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Olympic Games.

Orange Lutheran Baseball captured their third consecutive national title in 2019.

Varsity Sports

Of the 1,350+ students attending Orange Lutheran, over 800 of them participate in a variety of sports, each seeking to pursue victory and bring glory to God. Through our coaches, who seek to be transformational for Christ, we pursue victory with honor for the sake of growing the kingdom.

Highly Qualified Coaches and Staff

Over 100 sport specific coaches serve our student-athletes and are led by a highly qualified team of Athletic Directors, Sports Performance coaches, and certified Athletic Trainers. Seven of our current head coaches have been named CIF Coach of the Year, and many have worked with USA national teams and have coached at elite camps both in the United States and abroad.

Ellwein Center

Serving as the host site for volleyball games, basketball games, wrestling matches, and student activities, the Ellwein Center is an impressive multilevel facility that incorporates LED screens and video-enhanced locker rooms. The lower level of the Ellwein Center features an additional gym, the largest high school weight room in Southern California, and a well-equipped, top-of-the-line athletic training facility. OLu is a prime destination for national camps, tournaments, and events.

Athletic Performance Training Center

Designed to ensure the health and safety of our athletes, the Performance Training Center offers an unparalleled athletic experience. State-of-the-art training equipment, individualized lifting stations, and a fully-stocked nutrition center help student-athletes achieve peak performance. In addition, Bridge Athletic software allows our entire coaching staff to maximize and monitor each athlete’s performance and development. An expansive, well-appointed collegiate level athletic training room, complete with a temperature controlled whirlpool for ice baths, allows for professionally-guided injury prevention and recovery care.

Athletic Performance Training Center