At Franklin Athletics, we invite you to become an integral part of our vibrant sports community. Our mission is to foster a love for high school athletics in Portland, showcasing the dedication and talent of our student-athletes.
By joining us, you gain access to:
- Comprehensive team rosters that highlight our athletes' achievements.
- A manifesto that embodies our core values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.
- Essential game-day information to keep you connected with all the action.
Whether you are a student, parent, or supporter, your involvement is crucial in promoting a positive environment for our teams. Together, we can celebrate the spirit of competition and the camaraderie that comes with it.
Join us in supporting Franklin Athletics and be a part of something special!
What a Lifetime Coach Teaches High School Programs
Stories of veteran baseball figures who are still sharp and engaged well into their nineties are a reminder of something every high school program can learn from: the game rewards long memory, patient teaching and a genuine love of player development. Ben Giordano is known in New Jersey baseball circles as a longtime coach, and the attention his career draws from professional baseball reflects how much the sport values people who have spent decades studying players, situations and the small details that decide games.
For a high school athletics community like ours in Portland, the lesson is not about any single coach's record. It is about what sustained, thoughtful coaching looks like and why it matters to teenagers who are still learning how to compete.
Habits worth borrowing
- Fundamentals first. Experienced coaches tend to return again and again to throwing mechanics, footwork and situational awareness. Players who master the basics give themselves more options later.
- Watching carefully. Good evaluators notice how an athlete reacts after an error, how they communicate with teammates and how they prepare, not only how hard they throw or how far they hit.
- Teaching as a lifelong role. Many respected coaches stay involved long after their main career ends, mentoring younger coaches and volunteering their knowledge.
- Respect for the game. Sportsmanship, hustle and accountability are values that outlast any scoreboard.
Bringing that spirit home
Parents and supporters can help by valuing development over short-term results, encouraging athletes to play multiple sports when it suits them, and recognising the volunteers and assistants who keep programs running. Those ideas sit at the heart of our Franklin Athletics manifesto.
If you have coaching experience to share, our boosters page explains ways to get involved, and the schedule is the best place to find the next game where you can see our student-athletes in action.
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