Our varsity basketball program participates in the competitive Inter-Ac League and PAISAA. Our basketball philosophy involves helping each player develop individually, but most importantly, learning and working hard as a team. Practices and most games are held in Vare Field House.

Coach Bartley Jeannoute returns to SCH after serving as JV head coach for the boys basketball program from 2014-2016. Coach Jeannoute leads SCH girls basketball with the same focus, enthusiasm, and desire to grow the program that brought him success during his time at Abington Friends School and The Philadelphia School.

JV head coach Alexis Wright joins the program after a decorated career as a player and coach for Moravian University. Coach Wright was selected to the All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team and named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year, along with numerous other accomplishments. Coach Rebecca Sheetz brings years of player development experience, having worked with local travel teams such as Next Play Basketball and Fencor.

Mental performance coach Colleen Kelly Finegan, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Positive Coaching and Leadership Group (PCLG), works with student-athletes to help them strengthen their mindset and improve their mental strength in preparation for competition. A strong mindset leads to improved mental wellness both on and off the court. Finegan was an All-Ivy and All-Big 5 selection at the University of Pennsylvania over several seasons and a scoring record-holder.

Essence Walden ‘16, alumna and former SCH girls basketball team captain, will support the program as media coordinator.