Athletic

September 25, 2026 - Athletics, Arts and Activities Blog

Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)

Weekly Highlights

  • 📅 Upcoming Events: Volleyball & Basketball Fixtures
  • 🧠 Leaving It on the Court: Quick Tips to Reset Your Brain
  • 🏐 Serving Up Excitement: Elementary School Volleyball Season Begins
  • 🏫 Premier Facilities: Fostering Growth Across All Ages
  • 🏆 YAC Standings & Match Highlights: Volleyball & Basketball Recaps
🗓 Upcoming Events

Leaving It on the Court: Quick Tips to Reset Your Brain

As student-athletes, balancing practices, games, and homework can feel overwhelming. Ever sat down to study, only to have your mind drift back to a play or missed serve? Carrying "athlete mode" into your study time is completely normal, but it makes focusing tough.

Here are three quick, research-backed ways to reset:Being a student-athlete is a team effort. If you ever feel overwhelmed, reach out to your coaches, teachers, school counselors, or stop by the Athletics, Arts, and Activities office.

Serving Up Excitement: Elementary School Volleyball Season Begins!

The energy on campus is building as our Elementary School (ES) student-athletes prepare to take the court for their first upcoming volleyball games of the season!  ES students are coming early and practicing even before school starts!

At ISY, these initial ES volleyball fixtures are all about experience, exposure, and enjoyment. At this developmental stage, we intentionally do not keep score during games. Instead, our main focus is introducing our young Chinthes to the fundamentals of volleyball—teaching them how to serve, set, pass, and move together on the court—without the pressure of a scoreboard.

By focusing on participation over points, these games allow our students to experience all the incredible benefits that sports bring:

  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Learning to communicate, cheer each other on, and trust their teammates during rallies.

  • Resilience & Growth: Building confidence through trying new skills and learning from every play in a supportive environment.

  • Sportsmanship & Fun: Developing a lifelong love for physical activity, fair play, and healthy competition.

A Premier Destination for Athletics and Wellness

At ISY, we take immense pride in being a premier sporting hub. Our commitment to athletic excellence and holistic well-being is backed by top-tier campus facilities designed to support Chinthes of all ages:

  • 24-Hour Gymnasium Access: Featuring double indoor gym courts that host our local YAC matches and international SEASAC competitions.

  • World-Class Fitness Center & Covered Courts: Outfitted with an open-access fitness and weight room as well as expansive covered outdoor courts for year-round training.

  • Aquatics & Athletics Fields: Complete with a dedicated swimming pool and expansive athletic fields to support our multi-sport athletes.

Whether our students are taking their very first serves in Elementary School or competing on the international SEASAC stage in High School, ISY is dedicated to fostering an environment where every athlete can grow, belong, and thrive.

Come out and support our young Chinthes at their upcoming games as they step onto the court with courage, enthusiasm, and plenty of Chinthe Spirit!

Go Chinthes!

🤾‍♀️ High School Yangon Athletic Conference (YAC) Standings

Keep up to date with the latest High School Yangon Athletic Conference (YAC) standings for all participating schools here.

📎 Recent Match Highlights

MIDDLE SCHOOL

🏀 MS Girls Basketball: ISY vs NET (Score: ISY 15 – Network 26)

Our Middle School Basketball team faced heavy pressure early on against a strong opponent, leading to early deficits in the first quarter (2–10) and second quarter (4–21). Showing great resilience, the players turned the momentum around in the second half—outscoring their opponent in the third quarter (11–25) and battling through to a final score of 15–26 while displaying much stronger defense and scoring key points. Lusia, Sofia, and April remained calm and composed, successfully executing their assigned roles. Lusia and April handled the pressure to score crucial points, while Sofia dominated the glass with numerous rebounds, blocks, and loose balls.

🏀 MS Boys Basketball: ISY vs NET (Score: ISY 30 – Network 47)

The MS Boys Basketball squad started off strong, taking an early lead in the first quarter before Network pulled ahead as the game went on. It was a complete team effort, with everyone on the roster earning playing time and giving their best effort from start to finish. Our Grade 8 students really stepped up as leaders on the court, setting the tone and guiding their younger teammates throughout the match.

HIGH SCHOOL

🏐 HS Boys Volleyball: ISY vs NET (Score: ISY 3 – Network 0)

The High School Boys Volleyball team delivered a commanding performance against NET, securing a clean 3–0 victory. ISY started strong and maintained sharp teamwork, consistent play, and clear communication throughout the match to lock in the win. Every player on the roster contributed positively to the victory, showing continuous effort and strong focus from the opening serve to the final point.

🏐 HS Girls Volleyball: ISY vs NET (Score: ISY 3 – Network 0)

Our High School Girls Volleyball team put on a dominant display, sweeping Network 3–0. The team used the match as an opportunity to practice new tactical moves and test out different position rotations, with players adapting seamlessly. The squad stayed laser-focused on finding the inside of the court with their spikes. Bom had a standout performance at the service line, finding great success with her jump serve and putting together multiple long serving runs. 

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