When Hilltop Country Day School needed to staff their Upper School physical education program they turned to local coach and sports training expert Steve Ashton, owner of Ashton Athletics located in Hardyston. Ashton is familiar to Hilltop having run after school activities and one-on-one classes with students.

He is working with the fifth through eighth graders in Hilltop’s field program which emphasizes participation in a team-oriented environment. Through a variety of activities the field program highlights the value of physical activity as a source of health, enjoyment, challenge, and social interaction. Hilltop’s program dovetailed with Ashton’s personal philosophy and dedication to the physical activity of young people. Students call Ashton “Mr. Athletics.”