Athletics

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Nationally Ranked Athletics Programs With Game-winning Academics

Whether you are a student-athlete looking to grow and compete or a sports fan looking for engagement opportunities, you will find a team and event that suits you at Maricopa Community Colleges!

Our colleges make academics their top priority so you can keep up your grades and meet your career goals while you participate in athletics. Many of Maricopa Community Colleges’ student-athletes go on to continue their academic and athletic careers at four-year institutions and beyond.

The Benefits of Participating in Athletics While You Are a Student

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Be a Better Student

Student-athletes are statistically more likely to earn their degree.

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Get Hired

Develop leadership, time management, and teamwork skills that translate to the business world.

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Make Friends

Build strong bonds with your teammates, coaches, and college community that will last a lifetime.

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Stay Fit

Regular exercise and a competitive lifestyle are a recipe for lasting fitness.

Something for Everyone

Nine of the Maricopa Community Colleges participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) by hosting men’s and women’s programs in a wide variety of sports. Game on!

Baseball

With Phoenix as the home of Major League Baseball’s Cactus League Spring Training, baseball is a big draw in our community and at our colleges.

Basketball

NJCAA basketball takes the shot at many of our colleges.

Cross Country

The cross country teams at our colleges go the distance to help students discover and apply proven training methods to continue to reach and surpass their goals.

Golf

Our golf teams provide student-athletes the opportunity to improve their game and strive for success on the local, regional, and national level.

Soccer

Our college’s soccer programs consistently score locally and nationally.

Softball

Our competitive softball teams represent on the diamond.

Tennis

The Valley of the Sun was made for tennis, and our teams feature student athletes who pursue aces on the court and in the classroom.

Track and Field

Many of our college’s feature both indoor and outdoor Track and Field seasons and are home to local, regional, and national NJCAA Track and Field national champions.

Volleyball

Our volleyball programs are set for local and national accolades year after year.

Connect With Your College's Athletic Teams

Chandler-Gilbert
Community College

2626 E. Pecos Rd.

Chandler, AZ 85225

Estrella Mountain
Community College

3000 N. Dysart Rd.

Avondale, AZ 85392

GateWay
Community College

555 N. 18th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85006

Glendale
Community College

6000 W. Olive Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85302

Mesa
Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85202

Paradise Valley
Community College

18401 N. 32nd St.

Phoenix, AZ 85032

Phoenix
College

1202 W. Thomas Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

Scottsdale
Community College

2323 W. 14th St.

Tempe, AZ 85281

South Mountain
Community College

9000 E. Chaparral Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256