IF YOU DONT BELIEVE, YOU DONT BELONG!

Building Athletes. Building Character. Building Coyotes.

Athletics are an important part of the student experience at Desert Heights. From introducing our youngest Coyotes to the fundamentals of sports to competing at the high school level, our athletic programs are designed to help students develop skills, confidence, teamwork, discipline, and school pride.

Our goal extends beyond competition. We want our student-athletes to grow as teammates, leaders, students, and individuals while representing Desert Heights with pride.

A K–12 Athletic Pathway

One of the unique opportunities at Desert Heights is the ability for students to grow within our athletic programs.

Students can begin developing fundamental skills at the elementary level, continue into competitive middle school athletics, and ultimately compete as high school student-athletes. This progression allows students to build their skills, learn our expectations, and develop a strong connection to Coyote Athletics throughout their years at Desert Heights.

K–5 Coyote Sports

Our youngest athletes are introduced to sports in an environment focused on fundamentals, teamwork, commitment, and fun.

Coyote Sports gives elementary students opportunities to learn the game, develop confidence, and discover an interest in athletics while beginning their journey as a Desert Heights athlete.

Middle School Athletics

Middle school athletics introduces students to a more competitive level of play while continuing to emphasize skill development, teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

Our middle school programs help prepare student-athletes for the expectations and opportunities available within our high school athletic programs.

High School Athletics

At the high school level, Coyote Athletics is built around competition, commitment, leadership, and pride.

Our student-athletes represent Desert Heights on and off the field while competing through our high school athletic programs. Athletes are challenged to continue developing their skills while demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and dedication to their team and school community.

Student-Athletes First

Participation in athletics comes with a commitment to being a student first.

Our athletic programs support the Three Pillars of Desert Heights: Academic Excellence, Integrity of Character, and Social Awareness. We expect our student-athletes to demonstrate these values in the classroom, in competition, and throughout our community.

Through athletics, students learn lessons that extend beyond a season—how to work toward a goal, respond to challenges, support a team, lead by example, and represent something larger than themselves.

A Tradition of Coyote Excellence

Desert Heights Athletics has built a proud tradition of competitive success, including state championships, state runner-up finishes, Final Four appearances, and region and section championships across our programs.

While we are proud of the banners and championships earned by our Coyotes, our definition of success goes beyond wins and losses. We are equally proud of the student-athletes who grow through our programs, represent Desert Heights with character, and carry the lessons they learn through athletics into their futures.

If you don't believe, you don't belong.

Yotes Up!