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 2025-26
Read our Upper School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball and Coed Squash tryouts/practices will begin Monday, November 3, 2025
- 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.
- Upper School Indoor Track & Field will begin Monday, November 10, 2025
- 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 3, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. 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
- Park basketball practice jersey
- A water bottle is required
- Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward
Coaches: Varsity: Edwin Gordon (Head), Ricardo Vicioso (Asst), Tyler France (Asst); JV: Chris Adams (Head), TBD (Asst)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Tryouts Begin: Monday, November 3, 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 will only be fielding a Varsity program this year.
Equipment Required:
- Proper basketball shoes
- Athletic shorts and shirt
- A water bottle is required
- Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward
Coaches: Bobby Zirkin (Head), Antonia Hodge (Asst), Emmani West (Asst)
Boys and Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice Begins: Monday, November 3 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 and eye guards
- Non-marking tennis shoes
Coaches: Rich Polt & Logan Thomas
Boys and Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice Begins: Monday, November 10 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Practices will be either on the main campus of Park or at Gilman School’s track (1-2 days a week; Days = TBD). 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.. We hope to schedule three meets/invitationals during the season.
Coaches: Alex McNulty (Head), Paula Smith (Asst) & Rachel Battin (Asst)
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4150 or [email protected].
Middle School – Winter 2025-26
Read our Middle School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Middle School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball practices will begin on November 12.
- 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 2-3 days a week beginning after Thanksgiving break from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Coed Middle School Squash practices will begin on November 12.
- 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: Wednesday, November 12, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 12, 13, and 14 (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, 11/15 if tryouts are complete.
Equipment Required:
- Proper basketball shoes
- Athletic shorts
- P.E. uniform shirt
- A water bottle is recommended but not required
- Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward
Coaches: A Team: Patrick Strine (Head), Jade Oliver (Asst); B Team: Jordan Guerrero
Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Wednesday, November 12, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 12, 13, and 14 (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, 11/14 if tryouts are complete.
Equipment Required:
- Proper basketball shoes
- Athletic shorts
- P.E. uniform shirt
- A water bottle is recommended but not required
- Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward
Coaches: A Team: Abby Paris (Head Coach), Akira Townes (Asst); B Team: Jeremy Smith (Head Coach), Sydney Lowe (Asst)
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 and one additional day (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.
Coed – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Wednesday, November 12, 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 Monday-Friday 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].
