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 – Fall 2026
Read our Upper School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Upper School Preseason tryouts/practices will begin:
- August 12 – Boys’ Soccer
- August 17 – Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball
- August 19 – Field Hockey
- After preseason, Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity + JV Soccer, & Field Hockey and Girls’ Tennis teams will practice M-F, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. on main campus.
- Girls’ Volleyball practice will be M-F 4–6 p.m. on the main campus.
- 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
Practice will begin on August 17 at 8:30 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Meet schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. The season will run through Friday, October 30. MIAA Championships will be held at Shawan Downs.
Equipment Required:
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Tom Brown (Head Coach), Steve Leibowitz (Asst), Noah Cyr ‘22 (Asst)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice will begin on August 17 at 5 p.m. Locker distribution will begin at 4:30 p.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Meet schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. The season will run through Tuesday, October 27. The IAAM Championships will be held at Shawan Downs.
Equipment Required:
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Varsity – Josh Lauren ’03, Michael Martiello, Edwin Gordon ’04
Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice will begin on Wednesday, August 19 at 9 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8:30 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the Preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. If weather requires indoor practices, the schedule rotates between early and late practices in the Athletic Center and Blaustein Gyms. We anticipate numbers to allow for a varsity team only. However, we will do our best to schedule some “B” Squad and/or 7v7 games to provide playing experience for everyone. Regular practice will be 3:30–5:30 p.m. rotating between Kelly Field (turf) and Tompkins Field. The season will run through the first week in November with the championship game being played on Sunday, November 8. Location is TBD
Equipment Required:
- Stick
- Cleats
- Running shoes
- Mouth guard
- Shin guards
- NFHS-approved field hockey goggles (optional)
- Water bottles (recommended but not required)
Coaches: Kara Hickok ‘95 (Head), Eloise Gross ‘02, (Asst), Kitty Kouwenhoven ‘15 (Asst), Bill Pullin (GK coach and program assistant)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice will begin on Monday, August 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Woodholme Country Club’s Tennis Courts. Please click here for the remainder of the Preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. If weather requires indoor practices, the schedule rotates between early and late practices in the Athletic Center and Blaustein Gyms except for days on which we are able to secure indoor tennis court space. We plan to field varsity and JV teams. Regular outdoor practice will be 3:45–5:45 p.m. Woodholme Country Club’s Tennis Courts until Park Schools’ Courts are available and then practice will move to 3:30-5:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided to and from Woodholme Country Club. Students may be picked up at Woodholme Country Club. The season will run through October with the IAAM Tournament beginning on Monday, October 26.
Equipment Required:
- Racquet
- Tennis shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Shawn Conyers (Head), Shawn Conyers II (Asst)
Boys – Grades 9-12
Preseason tryouts will begin on Wednesday, August 12 at 9 a.m. and run two days or until teams are decided, at which point preseason practices will begin. Practice pinnies as well as gym lockers will be available for distribution on Monday, August 11 after captains’/open practice ends at 11 a.m. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. We will field 2 teams (Varsity, JV).
Regular season practice will be from 3:30–5:30 p.m., rotating between Kelly Field (turf) and Girls’ Varsity Field. The season will run through mid November with the MIAA Varsity Championship being played on Saturday, November 15.
Equipment Required:
- Cleats
- Shin guards
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
- Park Soccer practice pinnie (for purchase for $35 or to borrow and return without cost)
- Team socks (Brown and White) are required and available for purchase from Park’s Athletic Department ($10 per pair)
Coaches: Varsity – Geoff Meyers (Head), Jordan Evans (Asst); JV – Andrew Kinne (Head), Giannini Davis (Asst); Goalkeeper Coach – Matt Hannibal
Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice will begin on Monday, August 17 at 9 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8:30 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. Participation numbers will dictate if we field one (varsity) or two teams (varsity + JV). If there are not enough players for a JV, we will do our best to schedule some “B” Squad games to provide playing experience for everyone. Varsity practice will be 3:30–5:30 p.m. most often rotating between Kelly Field (turf) and Girls’ Varsity Field. The season will run through early November with the championship game being played on Saturday, November 7. Location is TBD.
Equipment Required:
- Cleats
- Shin guards
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Cory Zajdel (Head Varsity), Hatley Clifford (Asst), Arshan Dabirsiaghi (Asst)
Girls – Grades 9-12
Practice will begin on Monday, August 17 at 4 p.m. in the Athletic Center. Locker distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. prior to practice. Please click here for the remainder of the Preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. We expect to field two teams (Varsity, JV).
Equipment Required:
- Court shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Varsity – Isabel Nelligan (Head), Emmani West (Asst); JV – Grace Hayes
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 – Fall 2026
Read our Middle School Athletics Welcome Letter Here!
- Middle School Athletic practices will run September 8–November 5
- Field Hockey will practice 4 days a week (M-Th) 3:30-4:45 p.m. on the main campus. There may be a couple Fridays throughout the season where coaches will hold a Friday practice. Advance notice will be given.
- Girls’ Soccer and Boys A & B Soccer teams will practice 4 days a week (M-F) 3:45-5 p.m. on the Sugar campus. There may be a couple Fridays throughout the season where coaches will hold a Friday practice. Advance notice will be given.
- Coed Cross Country will practice 3 days a week (M,T, Th) from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the main campus.
- 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 and it is the responsibility of the student to manage it 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 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, September 8, from 3:45 to 5 p.m at Sugar Campus. Tryouts for the A and B Teams will be held on September 8, 9, and 10 for all students playing Middle School boys’ soccer. If weather or field conditions are a concern, practice may move indoors or will be canceled. Please note that practices and games will be Monday-Thursday. Coaches may occasionally schedule a Friday practice; however, there will be advance notice. All practices and home games for Middle School Soccer Teams will be at Sugar Campus.
Transportation will be provided to and from Sugar Campus on a daily basis, departing from the Athletic Center at 3:25 p.m. and then back from Sugar Campus at 5:05 p.m. arriving back on Main Campus at 5:20 p.m. Parents may pick up students at Sugar Campus at 5 p.m. if they choose. Please be present before the bus/shuttle departs or your child will need to go back to the main campus on the shuttle.
Equipment Required:
- Cleats
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Game jerseys will be issued by the school
- Students will be required to wear black/brown or white soccer socks (available for purchase from Park Athletics – $10 per pair)
Coaches: Josh Lauren ‘03, Mike Stevens, Ed Jurkowitz
Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice begins Tuesday, September 8, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at Sugar campus. There will be one team. If weather or field conditions are a concern, practice may move indoors or will be canceled. Please note that practices and games will be Monday-Thursday. Coaches may occasionally schedule a Friday practice; however, there will be advance notice. All practices and home games for Middle School Soccer Teams will be at Sugar Campus.
Transportation will be provided to and from Sugar Campus on a daily basis, departing from the Athletic Center at 3:25 p.m. and then back from Sugar Campus at 5:05 p.m. arriving back on Main Campus at 5:20 p.m. Parents may pick up students at Sugar Campus at 5 p.m. if they choose. Please be present before the bus/shuttle departs or your child will need to go back to the main campus on the shuttle.
Equipment Required:
- Cleats
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Game jerseys will be issued by the school
- Students will be required to wear black/brown or white soccer socks (available for purchase from Park Athletics – $10 per pair).
Coaches: Jacob Stone (Head), Other coaches TBD
Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice begins Tuesday, September 8, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Tompkins Field. If weather or field conditions are a concern, practice may move indoors or will be canceled. Please note that practices and games will be Monday-Thursday. Coaches may occasionally schedule a Friday practice; however, there will be advance notice
Equipment Required:
- Cleats or athletic shoes
- Shin guards
- Mouthpiece
- Field hockey stick
- Water bottle
- Game jerseys will be issued by the school
- Students will be required to wear black/brown or white soccer socks (available for purchase from Park Athletics – $10 per pair).
Coaches: Sydney Lowe ‘19 (Head), Kristin Hogan 02’ (Asst)
Boys and Girls – Grades 6-8
Practice begins Tuesday, September 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Runners should meet in the Athletic Center Lobby. Practice will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There are open meets/races on Mondays throughout the season for any interested Middle School runners.
* There is a requirement to run on the Middle School team, that a student be able to run for 5 consecutive minutes. If there is enough interest in participation from those who are aiming to reach the 5-minute requirement, there may be an additional running day added to the schedule.
Equipment Required:
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
Coaches: Paula Smith, Rachael Battin, Meg Rorison ‘01
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].
