Athletics Overview
the standard of excellence
Gunn Athletics is committed to high-level varsity programs that pursue discipline and proficiency, teaching students that achievement is the result of sustained effort and a commitment to high standards.
highlander spirit
We utilize competition and performance as a way of intentionally developing essential virtues such as grit, perseverance and the courage to risk failure in pursuit of growth.
Joy of the game
While we pursue high standards, we never lose sight of why we play - it's fun. We celebrate the excitement of competition.
Power of the ferd
Participation is an act of representation; students learn to put the team first, recognizing they carry the Gunn name. We foster an environment of high support where every individual's success is a victory for the community.
Sustained wellness
Our commitment to the whole student means prioritizing the care of both mind and body - instilling life long habits of wellness.
Meet the Athletic director
Colleen Fink joined The Frederick Gunn School in 2025 as the Athletic Director and Dean of Co-Curricular Programs. Fink arrived on campus following a 15 year career as the Head Field Hockey Coach at the University of Pennsylvania where she worked with highly competitive student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. Prior to Penn, Fink held a head coaching position at Haverford College and an assistant coaching role at St. Joseph's University. In addition to her time on the sidelines, Fink has led CQ Sports for 25 years, an organization committed to the development of student-athletes with a specific focus on those looking to play at the collegiate level.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Fink graduated from St. Joesph's University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and played for its NCAA D1 Women's Field Hockey team.
Upon joining the Gunn community, Head of School Dr. Emily Raudenbush Gum said, "Colleen brings an energy that will be contagious across our community. And while she brings many attributes that were highly valued in our search, it was her operational experience at highly selective D1 and DIII academic institutions, along with her time leading a club program, that stood out to us. Colleen truly understands the expectations of highly competitive colleges, the importance of club sports and being aligned with the mission of an institution."