2025-26 REGISTRATION
award-winning athletics
From developmental and competitive sports for students starting in Grade 1 to multi-championship winning basketball and soccer teams in our Upper School, our athletic program strengthens our students not only physically and mentally but also allows them to develop life skills including
commitment, teamwork, and accountability.
teams for grades 1-12
Our dedication to educating the whole child extends to our approach in Athletics. Every student participates in regularly scheduled physical education classes and has the opportunity to play interscholastic sports. Our size allows us to focus on individual athletes. It also means that our student-athletes are exposed to an abundance of sporting opportunities.
Interested in a sport that we don’t currently offer? Run it by us. Your voice matters and your athletic endeavors are important to us. We will always do what we can to connect you to the sport you love.
meet our director of athletics
Colin Heffernan graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History where he was also a member of the Central Michigan’s Division 1 wrestling team during his time there. He also holds a master’s degree in Coaching Education from Ohio University.
Mr. Heffernan served as an assistant wrestling coach at Central Michigan University. During his tenure, he helped lead the Chippewas to four conference championships, 14 individual NCAA Championship berths, and four individual conference championships. During this time, the CMU wrestling program produced 15 NWCA Academic All-Americans. Prior to returning to CMU, Coach Heffernan spent three seasons as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio University. In addition to his coaching experience, Mr. Heffernan has been actively involved in fundraising efforts to support athletic programs, securing resources that have directly benefited student-athletes and their development. He also has extensive experience organizing and implementing sports camps, offering opportunities for young athletes to enhance their skills and deepen their passion for athletics and academics.
COLIN HEFFERNAN
Mr. Heffernan brings a deep passion for athletics and the value and values it brings to Park students in particular, as he is committed to the scholar-athlete model. His references attest to the fact that he has created a positive experience for the student athletes he has coached, which is so important to Park’s culture.
A Cleveland native and graduate of St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, he relocated in summer 2025 to the Buffalo area with his wife, Elaine, an East Amherst native, their young son Finnegan, and their dog, Chief.
