Hill Athletics Program 2021

HILL ATHLETICS PROGRAM

WELCOME KOALAS! ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM

HILL STRONG! KOALA STRONG! We are proud to have a variety of sports that have a combination of highly competitive teams, a rigorous practice/workout program, and fun filled seasons that build values such as teamwork, determination, camaraderie, and perseverance. As Koalas, we pride ourselves in striving for victory with integrity and honor. We have a gymnasium full of banners that prove how successful our teams have been in the past, and it is a reminder of what our athletes currently work towards.

We are a member of the Girls’ Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and represent our school with pride both on and off the field. Many of our athletes have gone on to represent their colleges in NCAA competition in all divisions. I hope you will consider being a part of one of our teams here and fully embrace our Koala Pride. If not, I certainly hope to see you on our sidelines, in our stands, or watching a live stream event to support and cheer on our athletes.

ATHLETICS Fall Season: Cheerleading, Cross Country Track, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball. These teams may have mandatory practices that start in the middle of August and medical forms for these athletes must be submitted by July 1. Also, if you plan on participating in softball, a medical form is also needed by July 1.

Winter Season: Basketball, Bowling, Swim, and Indoor Track Spring Season: Outdoor Track and Field, Softball, Golf, Lacrosse, and Flag Football.

(Dates and season may be subject to change according to Covid Safety Regulations.)

Most of the sports that we offer have information sheets enclosed with a tear-off. Please complete and return the tear-off either by mail, or via email to Mrs. Lisa Bifalco- Lbifalco@stjhill.org. There will be updates on our website stjosephhillacademy.com as new information comes to us regarding sports and Covid Regulations. Also, look for emails from me as well with new information.

We are so happy to have you join the Hill Community and look forward to seeing you in September. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 718-447-1374 ext 9158 or by email at Lbifalco@stjhill.org.

With warm regards, Mrs. Lisa Bifalco St. Joseph Hill Academy HS Athletic Director

BASKETBALL Basketball Program - Basketball conditioning and open gym workouts start after school starting in late September. Team selection and the official season will start the first week of November. There are both JV and Varsity teams. If you have previous basketball experience, and would like to tryout or participate in the open gym and running please complete the information below, detach and return to Mrs. Bifalco in the Athletic Office either through mail and via email at Lbifalco@stjhill.org.

Coaches contact info: Varsity Coach, James Garin jamesgarin44@gmail.com JV Coach, Brittany Carroll brittcarroll3695@gmail.com Detach and return BASKETBALL Player Information Name _________________________ Elementary School ______________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________ E-Mail ________________________________ Basketball Experience (if any) CYO Teams _____________________________ Number of Years __________________ SI Elementary Teams _________________________ Number of Years ___________________ AAU Teams ______________________________ Number of Years ____________________ Camps Attended: List name and year. Use back if necessary. ______________________________________________________________________

VOLLEYBALL Saint Joseph Hill Academy High School’s Volleyball Program has gone undefeated on Staten Island for many years and competed in a number of playoff games. Our JV program lays down a strong foundation from technique and volleyball skills to team bonding experiences. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we celebrated our season’s success at Dave and Busters. Our Varsity program expands on the skills learned on JV making our programs extremely competitive.

The Volleyball program has a successful and proud history. With coaches passionate about the game (two of which are Hill Volleyball alumni), the volleyball program is the perfect place for competitive, dedicated, and hardworking athletes who are committed to working together as a team. This upcoming season one of many goals is train a respectful and talented team, go undefeated on the island and continue to the playoffs. If you are interested, look out for information regarding our summer volleyball camps as they are a great place to be introduced to the sport and prepare you for tryouts.

Volleyball Season is from August thru November If you have any questions regarding volleyball please contact Jenna Itri at jenna.itri@gmail.com.

Tryouts will be on August 23 and 24 JV 5 - 7 pm Varsity 7 - 9 pm in the lower gym.

Varsity Head Coach: Virginia Mayrose Assistant Coach: Jenna Itri Junior Varsity Head Coach: Jenna Itri Assistant Coaches: Samantha Caroseli and Bob Sullivan Please send in the tear-off below to the Athletic Office attn: Mrs. Lisa Bifalco, to receive important information concerning tryouts and a possible camp.

Detach and return VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM Player Information: Name ______________________________________Phone_______________________ Address _____________________________________E-mail _______________________

VARSITY SOFTBALL The SJHA Softball program currently consists of a Varsity team only. However, we are looking to add players to the program to build a JV team as well. First tryouts are held in the beginning of the school year, typically during the middle weeks of September. Any students interested in trying out for softball are also encouraged to attend our winter workouts beginning in early January. These workouts serve as secondary tryouts and include conditioning, fundamental skills training and a variety of drills that will help players develop both individual and team skills. Team selection and the official start of the season will start in early March.

Please return the tear-off below to our Athletic Director at Hill, Mrs. Bifalco, to receive future information including specific dates for workouts, tryouts, etc. Any team-related questions may be directed to Coach Sullivan at rsully1818@gmail.com.

Detach and return

ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY SOFTBALL PROGRAM (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________ Cell #: _____________________________________________________________________ Previous Experience (if any) Team/League Name: _______________________________________________________ Number of Years: _______________________________________________________ Position(s) Played: ______________________________________________________

JV AND VARSITY SOCCER Our JV and Varsity soccer teams are highly competitive, hardworking, and passionate with dedicated players and coaches. During the season, we work on conditioning, skills, and tactical training in order to be highly competitive in games. The coaches invite all interested in joining our soccer program (JV and Varsity) to read the following info, complete and return the bottom of this sheet.

Dates and Info to keep in mind: Off-season conditioning begins in April Incoming freshmen are invited and encouraged to participate!

High School Summer Soccer League -- late June and July Incoming freshmen are invited and encouraged to participate!

Pre-season camp likely August 19, 20, 21 Mandatory tryouts for both Varsity & JV teams likely beginning on August 23rd Soccer season is Fall and runs from August to November If you have any questions, please contact any of the following: Varsity Coach Rob Libertelli robert.libertelli@statenislandsoccerclub.org Varsity Coach Tom Siller heycoachee@aol.com Assistant Coach Meagan Koeth mkoeth@stjhill.org JV Coach Amanda Calafiore amandacsoccer@gmail.com Please return the tear-off to Mrs. Bifalco. You will receive important information about camp & tryouts.

Detach and return SJHA SOCCER (Please write clearly) Name _________________________________________ Email Address _________________________________________ Telephone/Cell number _________________________________ Previous Experience Team name ___________________________________________ League ___________________________________________ Number of years ________ Position(s) _______________________________________________

FLAG FOOTBALL This will be Hill’s first year with a Flag Football club. With the increased popularity of this sport, we aim to further develop and improve our program. Off-season conditioning and workouts will begin in January. We will participate in scrimmage games with Moore Catholic H.S. and St.Joseph by the Sea H.S. and possibly with PSAL High Schools from March to May. If you have any questions please contact George Clark at–stjhillflagfootball@gmail.com.

If you are interested in trying out for the Flag Football club team - please detach the sheet below and return to Mrs. Bifalco, Athletic Director, as soon as possible.

Detach and return FLAG FOOTBALL Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Phone/Cell Number _________________________________ E-mail address _____________________________________ Previous Experience (if any) _________________________________________________________

LACROSSE This will be Hill’s second year in the official league. With the increased popularity of this sport, we aim to further develop and improve our program.

Open clinics and off-season conditioning will begin in November. Competitive games are from March to May. If you have any questions please contact Danielle Del Bove at Hill – ddelbove@stjhill.org (718) 447-1374 ext. 9158 If you are interested in trying out for the Lacrosse team - please detach the sheet below and return to Mrs. Bifalco, Athletic Director, as soon as possible.

Detach and return LACROSSE Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Phone/Cell Number _________________________________ E-mail address _____________________________________ Previous Experience (if any) _________________________________________________________

CHEERLEADING *Mandatory Meeting* Wednesday, May 12th 7:30pm St. Joseph Hill Academy Gymnasium (As per Covid Regulations, may be subject to change)

FYI – we will be attending a mandatory sleep away camp in PA from August 26th-29th (As per Covid Regulations, may be subject to change)

If interested in our program, please email the following to HillVarsityCheer@gmail.com Name/Grade/Current School

~Follow us on Instagram, too @HillVCheer~

TRACK CROSS COUNTRY, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR Track consists of 3 seasons: Cross Country (Fall), Indoor (Winter), and Outdoor (Spring). The better runners participate in all three seasons, but some student-athletes make a good transition to and from other sports. Basketball players often use cross-country for conditioning. Soccer players will join the Indoor and Outdoor Seasons.

Cross Country is competitive running that takes place on wooded trails with uphill, downhill, and flat terrain. Freshmen run races of 1.5 miles, while Varsity runners run 2.5 or 3.1-mile races. Competitors need to maintain a high level of aerobic conditioning, so dedication is a must. Training starts in the middle of August and the season ends in late November. The meets are held in Van Cortland Park in the Bronx and Clove Lakes Park here on Staten Island. The practices are held at Hill and at Clove Lakes Park.

Indoor is the winter season. Training begins early in early December and the season ends in early March.

The practices are held here at Hill and the meets are held at the Armory Track Center in Manhattan. The competition consists of individual and relay races around a 200 meter oval track and field events. Events include: sprints (55 to 400 meters), middle distance (600 to 3000 meters) and field events, such as jumps, hurdles, and shot put.

Outdoor is the spring season. Training begins in early March and the season ends in late May. The majority of meets are held on Staten Island and practices are at Hill. This season has the same events as indoor with the addition of javelin, discus, and 400m hurdles.

We welcome runners of all abilities. This team isn’t only about competition and training, but it’s about having fun and making new friends. Please join us.

Head Coach : JP Pablo hilltrackteam@gmail.com Asst. Coaches: Joe Genovese and Katie Dowd

Detach and return TRACK Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Phone/Cell Number _________________________________ E-mail address _____________________________________

VARSITY GOLF Come learn the game of golf- a sport you can play your whole life!

No experience required.

Competitive golf matches are typically played on Monday & Wednesday afternoons and practices will be held 3 days/week.

Golf Season is from March to May. If you have any questions, please contact Jimmy Garin at Jamesgarin44@gmail.com or Lindsey Clark at lindseyclark86@gmail.com.

Detach and return VARSITY GOLF Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________ E-mail address _____________________________________ Level of Experience (if any) _________________________________________________________

VARSITY TENNIS If you are interested in trying out for the St. Joseph Hill Tennis Team, please fill out the bottom half of this form and return to Mrs. Bifalco, Athletic Director.

Previous Experience is suggested.

TRYOUTS: Due to restrictions, time and dates to be determined for August dates. If you hand in the form below, you will be emailed information for August tryouts as soon as we know.

Please contact Coach: Gregg Hansson by Email: GAH353@yahoo.com with any questions.

Asst Coach – Dorothy Gulman Email: dotsi23@aol.com FALL SEASON SPORT, from August-November 1

Detach and return VARSITY TENNIS Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________ Elementary School _____________________________________ Previous Experience _________________________________________________________

BOWLING Come and join the bowling team!

Loads of fun and no experience necessary!

Competitive bowling matches are typically played on weekday afternoons usually 2 days/week at Rab’s Bowling Alley on Hylan Blvd.

The season is from November to February.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Neglia at stjhillbowling@gmail.com

Detach and return BOWLING Name ____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________ Level of Experience (if any) _________________________________________________________

VARSITY SWIM TEAM The St. Joseph Hill Academy Swim Team has won the city GCHSAA League Champion Title several times. Joining the swim team allows you to compete against the best schools on Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.

If you are interested in swimming competitively in high school, joining the team will be a lesson in dedication and sportsmanship.

Swim practices will be held at the College of Staten Island, on Victory Blvd., and Wagner College on weekday evenings from the end of September to the first week of February. Swim meets are held on Sundays. The meets alternate between St. Francis College (downtown Brooklyn) & CSI. If you are interested in joining the swim team, please detach the sheet at the bottom of this page and return it to Mrs. Bifalco, Athletic Director.

Coaching Staff: Jill Hill, slinky1717@aol.com Jillian Arguello-Tejani, jillianne.arguello@gmail.com Amanda Arcieri, amanda.arcieri@gmail.com Mike Bardo, Mbardo18@gmail.com Detach and return SWIM TEAM Name ____________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________________ E-mail Address _____________________________________ Previous Experience (if any) _________________________________________________________