Preseason Information
Our collective goal is to provide positive and meaningful experiences for all students who participate in our program. There is no better place to learn life lessons than on an athletic field, court, or course. Teamwork, leadership, emotional control, confidence and self esteem, handling adversity, and commitment are just a few of the many benefits that participation on a team can help instill. We want to challenge students to take risks and compete outside their comfort zone. We hope to positively place student athletes allowing for maximum growth within a season. All students are encouraged to try a sport this year; regardless of experience, there is a place for everyone in our program. Take a risk, take a chance – try something new!
We look forward to every new season. Our doors are always open; please do not hesitate to reach out.
Any student wishing to participate in preseason activities must have completed health forms on file prior to arriving on campus. No student will be allowed to participate without these completed forms.
Changes in weekly practice and game schedules will be emailed to parents of players using Veracross.
Upper School – Winter 2026-27
Read our Upper School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball and Coed Squash tryouts/practices will begin Monday, November 9, 2026
- Upper School Indoor Track & Field will begin not before Monday, November 16, 2026.
- Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball teams will practice M-F, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Varsity/JV Squash will practice M-F from 8-9 p.m.
- Indoor Track & Field will practice from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Practice locations and times are listed below in each sport’s description.
- Practice/Game changes will be updated on Veracross and sent out via email.
- Uniforms will be issued to students for the season and it is their responsibility to manage them for the season and return it in a timely fashion after the last contest.
EXPECTATIONS
- Regular attendance at practice.
- Fully prepared for practice with necessary equipment.
- All absences must be communicated with Coach and/or Athletic Director.
- Best effort should be given at all times.
- Show respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and the game at all times.
- Leave bench areas cleaner than you found them.
- Represent Park School in a positive light at all times.
Boys – Grades 9-12
Tryouts Begin: Monday, November 9, from 4:30–6:30 pm. Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center and Blaustein Gyms. Practices will continue to run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the season unless otherwise stated.
Equipment Required: Proper basketball shoes, athletic shorts, and Park basketball practice jersey.
Boys’ Varsity Coach: Edwin Gordon ’04 (Head), Drew Green (Asst), Toni Elewa-Gidado ’18 (Asst)
Boys’ Junior Varsity Coach: Chris Adams (Head), TBD (Asst)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Tryouts Begin: Monday, November 9, from 3:30–6 p.m. Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center and Blaustein Gym. Practices will continue to run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the season unless otherwise stated. We hope to field both Varsity and JV teams this year.
Equipment Required: Proper basketball shoes, athletic shorts, and shirt.
Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward. A water bottle is required.
Girls’ Varsity Coach: Bobby Zirkin (Head), Ricardo Vicioso(Asst)
Girls’ JV Coach: Robert Carrion (Head), Emmani West (asst)
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Boys and Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice Begins: Monday, November 9, from 8-9 p.m. All practices will be at Coppermine Racquet & Fitness Club – Bare Hills (420 Clarkview Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209). Practice will be Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m.
There will be a shuttle provided for matches that begin at 4:30 or earlier. Please visit the team webpage for match locations & times.
Equipment Required: Racquets, eye guards, non-marking tennis shoes.
Coaches: Logan Thomas & Rich Polt ’90
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Boys and Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice Begins: Monday, November 16 or after from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Practices will be either on the main campus of Park or at Gilman School’s track. On days where practice is at Gilman, practice time will extend to 6 p.m. to account for travel time to and from Gilman. Families may pick up at Gilman if they choose between 5:30-5:45 p.m.
Coach: Alex McNulty (Head), Paula Smith & Rachel Battin (Assts)
Email: [email protected]
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4150 or [email protected], or contact [email protected].
Middle School – Winter 2026-27
Read our Middle School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Middle School Basketball practices/tryouts will begin on:
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Girls
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Boys
- Middle School Squash practices will begin on:
- After Thanksgiving break (Week of 11/30)
- Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball “A” teams will practice 5 days a week (M-F); B teams will practice 4 days (M-Th). All MS basketball practices for boys and girls will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Boys’ and Girls’ Intramural or “C” teams will practice 2 days a week beginning after Thanksgiving break from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Coed Squash will practice 2-3 days a week (depending on facility availability) from 8-9 p.m. at Coppermine Racquet & Fitness Club – Bare Hills (420 Clarkview Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209)
- Practice locations and times are listed below in each sport’s description.
- Practice/Game changes will be updated on Veracross and sent out via email.
EXPECTATIONS
- Regular attendance at practice.
- Fully prepared for practice with necessary equipment.
- All absences must be communicated with Coach or Athletic Director.
- Best effort should be given at all times.
- Show respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and the game at all times.
- Leave bench areas cleaner than you found them.
- Represent Park School in a positive light at all times.
Boys – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Tuesday, November 17, from 3:30-4:30pm. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 17, 18, and 19 (if needed). Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center & the Blaustein Gyms, with games being held in Blaustein. Please note that practices will be Monday-Friday for the A Team and Monday-Thursday for the B Team. There will be an A team practice on Friday, 11/20 if tryouts are complete.
Equipment Required: Proper basketball shoes, athletic shorts, P.E. Uniform Shirt
Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward. A water bottle is recommended but not required.
A-Team Coaches: Jordan Guerrero (Head), Dion Carter (Asst)
Email: [email protected]
B-Team Coach: Patrick Strine
Email: [email protected]
Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Tuesday, November 17, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 17, 18, and 19 (if needed). Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center & the Blaustein Gyms, with games being held in Blaustein. Please note that practices will be Monday-Friday for the A Team and Monday-Thursday for the B Team. There will be an A team practice on Friday, 11/20 if tryouts are complete.
Equipment Required: Proper basketball shoes, athletic shorts, P.E. Uniform Shirt.
Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward. A water bottle is recommended but not required.
A-Team Coach: Jeremy Smith (Head Coach), Sydney Lowe ’19 (Asst)
Email: [email protected]
B-Team Coach: Jacob Stone (Head Coach), Patrick Johnson (Asst)
Email: [email protected]
Intramural/C Team(s): Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: The week we return from Thanksgiving break, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Days are to be determined, likely Mondays and Fridays, facility dependent. Students who are not selected to the A or B teams will have the opportunity to develop skills, learn game strategies, and have the opportunity to compete internally (Intramural) or be placed on a “C” team and a small schedule will be developed. Games will not begin until after winter break.
Coed – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Tuesday, November 17, from 8-9 p.m. Practice will be 2-3 days a week depending on facility availability. Days TBD. All practices will be at Coppermine Racquet & Fitness Club – Bare Hills (420 Clarkview Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209). Practice will be from 8-9 p.m.
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4150 or [email protected] or contact [email protected].
