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 (uploaded in Magnus) prior to arriving on campus. No student will be allowed to participate without these completed forms. Log in to the Magnus Health portal HERE.
Changes in weekly practice and game schedules will be emailed to parents of players using Veracross.
Upper School – Winter 2024-25
Read our Upper School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Upper School Squash and Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball tryouts/practices will begin Monday, November 4, 2024.
- Boys’ and 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.
- Practice locations and times are listed below in each sport’s description.
- Practice/Game changes will be updated in 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 4, 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, and Park Basketball Practice Jersey.
Uniforms for games will be distributed by the school for use during the season and return afterward. A water bottle is required.
Boys’ Varsity Coaches: Edwin Gordon ’04 (Head), Sam Polakoff ’87 (Asst)
Boys’ Junior Varsity Coach: Chris Hagan (Head), Jordan Evans (Asst)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Tryouts Begin: Monday, November 4, from 4:30-6:30 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.
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), Antonia Hodge (Asst), Emmani West (Asst)
Girls’ Junior Varsity Coach: Chris Adams (Head)
Boys and Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice Begins: Tuesday, November 4 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 p.m. or earlier. Please visit the team webpage for match locations and times.
Equipment Required: Racquets and eye guards, non-marking tennis shoes.
Coach: Rich Polt ’90
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4150 or rlowe@parkschool.net or Dia Clark ’06, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4140 or dclark@parkschool.net.
Middle School – Winter 2024-25
Read our Middle School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Middle School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball practices will begin on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
- Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball “A” teams will practice 5 days a week (M-F); B teams will practice 4 days (M-Th). All Middle School basketball practices for boys and girls will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Intramural team (gender nonspecific) will practice 2 days a week beginning after winter break from 3:30-4:30 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
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 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 13, 14, and 15 (if needed). Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center and 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
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: Tyler France (Head), Ricardo Vicioso (Asst)
B-Team Coach: Dia Clark ’06, Jordan Guerrero
Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: Wednesday, November 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tryouts for the A and B teams will be held on November 13, 14, and 15 (if needed). Practices will rotate between the Athletic Center and 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, 11/17 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: Abby Paris (Head), Akira Townes ’13 (Asst)
B-Team Coach: Jeremy Smith (Head), Sydney Lowe ’19 (Asst)
Intramural Team: Grades 6-8
Practice Begins: The week we return from winter 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. Season will last 6 weeks. Sessions will end the Week of February 3.
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4150 or rlowe@parkschool.net or Dia Clark ’06, Director of Athletics, at 410-339-4140 or dclark@parkschool.net.
