Derryfield Athletics Viewbook

fields and facilities On-Campus Features • • • • • •

Full-sized gym Weight-training room Lighted turf field Grass playing fields Cross country running and nordic trails Tennis courts

Off-Campus Venues

Derryfield’s partnership with Southern New Hampshire University gives Derryfield teams access to university facilities, including its 25-meter six-lane swimming pool, where our swimmers practice and compete.

Derryfield skiers use nearby Pat’s Peak for practice, and they race on some of the area’s most exciting courses at Loon, Cannon, Wildcat, and Sunapee.

The Derryfield crew team rows out of the Amoskeag Rowing Club, located in Hooksett, NH, to train and host races on the Merrimack River.

Our ice hockey team utilizes Cyclones Arena in Hudson for their practices and home games.

derryfield athletes in college American University Bates College Bentley College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Calvin College Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Endicott College Ekerd College Emerson College Franklin and Marshall College Georgetown University George Washington University Gettysburg College Hamilton College

Harvard University Hobart College Holy Cross (College of) Johns Hopkins University Keene State College Kenyon College Knox College Lake Forest College Lafayette University Lehigh University Lewis and Clark College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Macalester College Miami (University of) Middlebury College Merrimack College North Carolina (University of) New England College New Hampshire (University of) Occidental College Oregon State University Pennsylvania (University of) Pittsburg (University of) Regis College

Ann DiPastina ’11 Cornell University ’15 Field Hockey

Austin Hammer ’14 Colorado College ’17 Soccer

Over the past four years, I was lucky enough to be a part of the Cornell University field hockey team, and I can safely say that I would not be where I am today without the influence of my teammates and coaches. At Derryfield, Coach McCaigue laid the foundation for sportsmanship, inner courage, and calculated risktaking.

Playing a Division I college sport is no cake walk—you have to embrace the difficult times and conquer them as a unit. You have to be able to recognize your flaws and correct them for the team to succeed. Over my athletic career, I learned to relish the challenge of working tirelessly towards achieving a goal.

Now that I’ve graduated from Cornell and am in my first year at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, I’m ready to move on to other chapters of my life, and I look forward to beginning a career in food animal medicine. While the future is unpredictable, I know I will always carry with me the lessons I learned in leadership, communication, and perseverance during my time as both a Derryfield and Cornell field hockey player.

Did You Know?

A student with a solid academic record and athletic skills has a significant edge when applying to top colleges and universities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island (University of) Roger Williams University Savannah College of Art and Design Smith College Southern NH University St. Anselm College St. Lawrence University Stonehill College Tufts University Trinity College Union College Ursinus College Vassar College Villanova University Wellesley College Wesleyan University West Point Whittier College Wheaton College Williams College Wittenberg University William and Mary College Yale University

Derryfield shaped me into an athlete who can enjoy the sport while remaining competitive and focused.

Moving from high school sports straight into collegiate level play is quite a leap for anyone. For me, the transition felt a bit more graceful than it potentially could have been.

The environment that Derryfield cultivates for their athletes is tremendously supportive and enjoyable—a perfect balance between intensive play, passion for the game, and fun times with the team.

Coach Cousineau and Coach Hettler both modeled the importance of building a strong and cohesive team. This allowed me to push my limits while enjoying the comraderie of my team and the sport. The Derryfield approach enabled me to become a more skilled and thoughtful player.

My confidence on the soccer field from my time at Derryfield carried me through the challenge of making a name for myself on the pitch out here in Colorado.

THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL 2108 RIVER ROAD, MANCHESTER, NH 03104 P 603.669.4524 • F 603.641.9521 WWW.DERRYFIELD.ORG

Derryfield

ATHLETICS

www.derryfield.org • 603.669.4524

a winning formula

The exhilaration of a hard-fought game, the bonds between teammates, the thrill of putting your preparation to the test and seeing it pay off.

At The Derryfield School, we can’t imagine life without these and all the other great aspects of competitive sports. We’re a school where core values shape a vibrant community, and individual attention helps students excel academically. Likewise, in athletics we create an ideal environment for individuals to become their personal best. Want proof? Since 2000, our teams have won more than 55 state championships and produced individual state champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis. At Derryfield, it’s a win-win combination: We offer both great team experiences and excellent individual player development.

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Our two-sport requirement encourages students to push their boundaries. At Derryfield, we offer multiple levels of play in most sports—so all students may participate and grow.

APPLYING TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL We’re looking for strong students who demonstrate an enthusiam for learning, social and emotional maturity, and a concern for others. Motivated students who are also experienced or aspiring athletes are encouraged to apply. For information about the admission process, need-based financial aid, and merit scholarships, please visit our website at www.derryfield.org/admission.

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athletics @ derryfield

Derryfield is a small school with big benefits for committed athletes, particularly those who aspire to play in college.

Students who are looking for a program that can give them the competitive game experience and expert coaching to reach the next level can find it here. Talented ninth graders can and do play at the varsity level, thereby gaining invaluable game experience over the course of their Derryfield careers. Our graduating varsity athletes go on to play in college (50+ colleges and universities in the past 10 years)—and some go even further!

Derryfield is a member of New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and has teams that compete in Divisions I-IV. Competitive Sports Fall: Crew (B,G) Soccer (B,G: D-IV) Field Hockey (G: D-II) Cross Country (C: D-IV) Golf (C: D-III)

Winter: Alpine Skiing (C: D-IV) Nordic Skiing (C: D-IV) Basketball (B,G: D-IV) Swimming (C: D-IV) Ice Hockey (C: D-II)

Spring: Baseball (B: D-IV) Softball (G: D-IV) Lacrosse (B: D-II; G: D-III) Crew (B,G) Tennis (B,G: D-I)

Non-Competitive Offerings Strength Training Dance Yoga

Independent Sports Not every Derryfield athlete wears a maroon and white uniform. Some of our students pursue athletic interests outside of school, including equestrian, ice skating, gymnastics, karate, and other sports.

KEY B: Boys G: Girls C: Coed D-I, II, III, or IV (Indicates NHIAA Division)

2000–2015 Accolades Derryfield athletes have played for over 70 Division I, II, and III colleges—representing 17 sports.

DS has produced Individual State Champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis.

Derryfield teams have won more than 55 State Championships and made an additional 24 appearances in State Final competitions.

fields and facilities

derryfield athletes in college

On-Campus Features • • • • • •

Full-sized gym Weight-training room Lighted turf field Grass playing fields Cross country running and nordic trails Tennis courts

Off-Campus Venues

Derryfield’s partnership with Southern New Hampshire University gives Derryfield teams access to university facilities, including its 25-meter six-lane swimming pool, where our swimmers practice and compete.

Derryfield skiers use nearby Pat’s Peak for practice, and they race on some of the area’s most exciting courses at Loon, Cannon, Wildcat, and Sunapee.

The Derryfield crew team rows out of the Amoskeag Rowing Club, located in Hooksett, NH, to train and host races on the Merrimack River.

Our ice hockey team utilizes Cyclones Arena in Hudson for their practices and home games.

Did You Know?

A student with a solid academic record and athletic skills has a significant edge when applying to top colleges and universities.

Derryfield

ATHLETICS

www.derryfield.org • 603.669.4524

a winning formula

The exhilaration of a hard-fought game, the bonds between teammates, the thrill of putting your preparation to the test and seeing it pay off.

At The Derryfield School, we can’t imagine life without these and all the other great aspects of competitive sports. We’re a school where core values shape a vibrant community, and individual attention helps students excel academically. Likewise, in athletics we create an ideal environment for individuals to become their personal best. Want proof? Since 2000, our teams have won more than 55 state championships and produced individual state champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis. At Derryfield, it’s a win-win combination: We offer both great team experiences and excellent individual player development.

Our two-sport requirement encourages students to push their boundaries. At Derryfield, we offer multiple levels of play in most sports—so all students may participate and grow.

APPLYING TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL We’re looking for strong students who demonstrate an enthusiam for learning, social and emotional maturity, and a concern for others. Motivated students who are also experienced or aspiring athletes are encouraged to apply. For information about the admission process, need-based financial aid, and merit scholarships, please visit our website at www.derryfield.org/admission.

athletic leadership

Lenny McCaigue came to Chris Hettler is the current Derryfield in 1997, taking over head coach of Varsity boys’ as the Director of Athletics and girls’ alpine skiing, and and varsity field hockey head varsity boys’ lacrosse. Chris coach. Prior to that, Lenny graduated from Colgate served as the United States University in 2002, where he National Men’s Field Hockey was a four-year letterman as coach from 1992–1996. He a goaltender for the men’s coached the U.S. to a bronze lacrosse team and was also medal in the 1995 named to the Patriot League ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC ATHLETIC academic honor roll. He Pan-American games and DIRECTOR DIRECTOR was also U.S. team manager was then drafted into for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA. Major League Lacrosse where he played four years with the Boston Cannons (2004–2007). Chris has also served as the SNHU women’s lacrosse team Growing up in Ireland, Lenny gained most of his field hockey knowledge and experience in Europe. goalie coach and the St. Anselms men’s goalie coach. He is also currently coach of the U19 NH As a player, he competed on the Ireland Under 18 Tomahawks, a premier lacrosse club that is and Under 21 National Teams. Lenny then taught nationally known. at the Newry High School in Northern Ireland and coached the Newry boys’ varsity field hockey team to three straight national championships in Chris began his Derryfield career in 2002, 1983–1985. transforming the lacrosse program from club status to one of the top ten in the state. Like in field hockey, Derryfield is the only Division IV Lenny has brought all of his passion for field school in New Hampshire to offer lacrosse, and hockey to the Derryfield program, which recently moved up from Division III to Division II. Derryfield therefore competes against larger schools. In 2009 and 2010, Chris was named Division III is the only Division IV school in the state to offer Coach of the Year and Union Leader Coach of the field hockey and routinely plays against schools twice its size. In 2007, Derryfield won its first-ever Year for New Hampshire Lacrosse. Chris has led Derryfield to Division III State Championships in Division III State Championship. Since 1998, the 2010 and 2013, with a Runner-Up title in 2014. field hockey program has a combined record of Most recently, in the spring of 2015 Chris helped 208–53–10 with ten final four appearances, three guide his athletes to a State Runner-Up title in runner-up titles, and four championships. Lenny has also coached and guided many girls along the their first year in Division II. Since taking over as the head coach in 2003, Chris has guided the way to reach their goals of playing at Division I, II team to a record of 147–45 (121–37 in NHIAA play). and III collegiate levels. The Derryfield field Since 2010, Chris guided 6 different players to All hockey program has become known as one of American status. Coach Hettler says, “The Derrythe best in the state and is continuing to grow. field athletic programs strive to instill leadership According to Lenny, “My goal for all players who qualities and resiliency in all our players. My goal have passed through our program is that they as a coach is to help student athletes, whether develop a love for the game.” novice or advanced, reach their full potential both on the field and in the classroom.”

our coaches

Derryfield’s well-qualified coaches have playing experience in college and beyond, and represent a range of coaching credentials and honors. Athletes looking to excel will benefit from Derryfield’s coaching staff, six of whom have been inducted into the NHIAA Hall of Fame. We also boast multiple coaches who have played their sport at its highest level.

To learn more about our accomplished coaching staff visit our team pages at www.derryfield.org/teams

athletics @ derryfield

Derryfield is a small school with big benefits for committed athletes, particularly those who aspire to play in college.

Students who are looking for a program that can give them the competitive game experience and expert coaching to reach the next level can find it here. Talented ninth graders can and do play at the varsity level, thereby gaining invaluable game experience over the course of their Derryfield careers. Our graduating varsity athletes go on to play in college (50+ colleges and universities in the past 10 years)—and some go even further!

Derryfield is a member of New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and has teams that compete in Divisions I-IV. Competitive Sports Fall: Crew (B,G) Soccer (B,G: D-IV) Field Hockey (G: D-II) Cross Country (C: D-IV) Golf (C: D-III)

Winter: Alpine Skiing (C: D-IV) Nordic Skiing (C: D-IV) Basketball (B,G: D-IV) Swimming (C: D-IV) Ice Hockey (C: D-II)

Spring: Baseball (B: D-IV) Softball (G: D-IV) Lacrosse (B: D-II; G: D-III) Crew (B,G) Tennis (B,G: D-I)

Non-Competitive Offerings Strength Training Dance Yoga

Independent Sports Not every Derryfield athlete wears a maroon and white uniform. Some of our students pursue athletic interests outside of school, including equestrian, ice skating, gymnastics, karate, and other sports.

KEY B: Boys G: Girls C: Coed D-I, II, III, or IV (Indicates NHIAA Division)

2000–2015 Accolades Derryfield athletes have played for over 70 Division I, II, and III colleges—representing 17 sports.

DS has produced Individual State Champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis.

Derryfield teams have won more than 55 State Championships and made an additional 24 appearances in State Final competitions.

a winning formula

The exhilaration of a hard-fought game, the bonds between teammates, the thrill of putting your preparation to the test and seeing it pay off.

At The Derryfield School, we can’t imagine life without these and all the other great aspects of competitive sports. We’re a school where core values shape a vibrant community, and individual attention helps students excel academically. Likewise, in athletics we create an ideal environment for individuals to become their personal best. Want proof? Since 2000, our teams have won more than 55 state championships and produced individual state champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis. At Derryfield, it’s a win-win combination: We offer both great team experiences and excellent individual player development.

Our two-sport requirement encourages students to push their boundaries. At Derryfield, we offer multiple levels of play in most sports—so all students may participate and grow.

APPLYING TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL We’re looking for strong students who demonstrate an enthusiam for learning, social and emotional maturity, and a concern for others. Motivated students who are also experienced or aspiring athletes are encouraged to apply. For information about the admission process, need-based financial aid, and merit scholarships, please visit our website at www.derryfield.org/admission.

athletic leadership

Lenny McCaigue came to Chris Hettler is the current Derryfield in 1997, taking over head coach of Varsity boys’ as the Director of Athletics and girls’ alpine skiing, and and varsity field hockey head varsity boys’ lacrosse. Chris coach. Prior to that, Lenny graduated from Colgate served as the United States University in 2002, where he National Men’s Field Hockey was a four-year letterman as coach from 1992–1996. He a goaltender for the men’s coached the U.S. to a bronze lacrosse team and was also medal in the 1995 named to the Patriot League ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC ATHLETIC academic honor roll. He Pan-American games and DIRECTOR DIRECTOR was also U.S. team manager was then drafted into for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA. Major League Lacrosse where he played four years with the Boston Cannons (2004–2007). Chris has also served as the SNHU women’s lacrosse team Growing up in Ireland, Lenny gained most of his field hockey knowledge and experience in Europe. goalie coach and the St. Anselms men’s goalie coach. He is also currently coach of the U19 NH As a player, he competed on the Ireland Under 18 Tomahawks, a premier lacrosse club that is and Under 21 National Teams. Lenny then taught nationally known. at the Newry High School in Northern Ireland and coached the Newry boys’ varsity field hockey team to three straight national championships in Chris began his Derryfield career in 2002, 1983–1985. transforming the lacrosse program from club status to one of the top ten in the state. Like in field hockey, Derryfield is the only Division IV Lenny has brought all of his passion for field school in New Hampshire to offer lacrosse, and hockey to the Derryfield program, which recently moved up from Division III to Division II. Derryfield therefore competes against larger schools. In 2009 and 2010, Chris was named Division III is the only Division IV school in the state to offer Coach of the Year and Union Leader Coach of the field hockey and routinely plays against schools twice its size. In 2007, Derryfield won its first-ever Year for New Hampshire Lacrosse. Chris has led Derryfield to Division III State Championships in Division III State Championship. Since 1998, the 2010 and 2013, with a Runner-Up title in 2014. field hockey program has a combined record of Most recently, in the spring of 2015 Chris helped 208–53–10 with ten final four appearances, three guide his athletes to a State Runner-Up title in runner-up titles, and four championships. Lenny has also coached and guided many girls along the their first year in Division II. Since taking over as the head coach in 2003, Chris has guided the way to reach their goals of playing at Division I, II team to a record of 147–45 (121–37 in NHIAA play). and III collegiate levels. The Derryfield field Since 2010, Chris guided 6 different players to All hockey program has become known as one of American status. Coach Hettler says, “The Derrythe best in the state and is continuing to grow. field athletic programs strive to instill leadership According to Lenny, “My goal for all players who qualities and resiliency in all our players. My goal have passed through our program is that they as a coach is to help student athletes, whether develop a love for the game.” novice or advanced, reach their full potential both on the field and in the classroom.”

our coaches

Derryfield’s well-qualified coaches have playing experience in college and beyond, and represent a range of coaching credentials and honors. Athletes looking to excel will benefit from Derryfield’s coaching staff, six of whom have been inducted into the NHIAA Hall of Fame. We also boast multiple coaches who have played their sport at its highest level.

To learn more about our accomplished coaching staff visit our team pages at www.derryfield.org/teams

athletics @ derryfield

Derryfield is a small school with big benefits for committed athletes, particularly those who aspire to play in college.

Students who are looking for a program that can give them the competitive game experience and expert coaching to reach the next level can find it here. Talented ninth graders can and do play at the varsity level, thereby gaining invaluable game experience over the course of their Derryfield careers. Our graduating varsity athletes go on to play in college (50+ colleges and universities in the past 10 years)—and some go even further!

Derryfield is a member of New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and has teams that compete in Divisions I-IV. Competitive Sports Fall: Crew (B,G) Soccer (B,G: D-IV) Field Hockey (G: D-II) Cross Country (C: D-IV) Golf (C: D-III)

Winter: Alpine Skiing (C: D-IV) Nordic Skiing (C: D-IV) Basketball (B,G: D-IV) Swimming (C: D-IV) Ice Hockey (C: D-II)

Spring: Baseball (B: D-IV) Softball (G: D-IV) Lacrosse (B: D-II; G: D-III) Crew (B,G) Tennis (B,G: D-I)

Non-Competitive Offerings Strength Training Dance Yoga

Independent Sports Not every Derryfield athlete wears a maroon and white uniform. Some of our students pursue athletic interests outside of school, including equestrian, ice skating, gymnastics, karate, and other sports.

KEY B: Boys G: Girls C: Coed D-I, II, III, or IV (Indicates NHIAA Division)

2000–2015 Accolades Derryfield athletes have played for over 70 Division I, II, and III colleges—representing 17 sports.

DS has produced Individual State Champions in nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cross-country running, golf, swimming, and tennis.

Derryfield teams have won more than 55 State Championships and made an additional 24 appearances in State Final competitions.

fields and facilities On-Campus Features • • • • • •

Full-sized gym Weight-training room Lighted turf field Grass playing fields Cross country running and nordic trails Tennis courts

Off-Campus Venues

Derryfield’s partnership with Southern New Hampshire University gives Derryfield teams access to university facilities, including its 25-meter six-lane swimming pool, where our swimmers practice and compete.

Derryfield skiers use nearby Pat’s Peak for practice, and they race on some of the area’s most exciting courses at Loon, Cannon, Wildcat, and Sunapee.

The Derryfield crew team rows out of the Amoskeag Rowing Club, located in Hooksett, NH, to train and host races on the Merrimack River.

Our ice hockey team utilizes Cyclones Arena in Hudson for their practices and home games.

derryfield athletes in college American University Bates College Bentley College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Calvin College Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Endicott College Ekerd College Emerson College Franklin and Marshall College Georgetown University George Washington University Gettysburg College Hamilton College

Harvard University Hobart College Holy Cross (College of) Johns Hopkins University Keene State College Kenyon College Knox College Lake Forest College Lafayette University Lehigh University Lewis and Clark College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Macalester College Miami (University of) Middlebury College Merrimack College North Carolina (University of) New England College New Hampshire (University of) Occidental College Oregon State University Pennsylvania (University of) Pittsburg (University of) Regis College

Ann DiPastina ’11 Cornell University ’15 Field Hockey

Austin Hammer ’14 Colorado College ’17 Soccer

Over the past four years, I was lucky enough to be a part of the Cornell University field hockey team, and I can safely say that I would not be where I am today without the influence of my teammates and coaches. At Derryfield, Coach McCaigue laid the foundation for sportsmanship, inner courage, and calculated risktaking.

Playing a Division I college sport is no cake walk—you have to embrace the difficult times and conquer them as a unit. You have to be able to recognize your flaws and correct them for the team to succeed. Over my athletic career, I learned to relish the challenge of working tirelessly towards achieving a goal.

Now that I’ve graduated from Cornell and am in my first year at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, I’m ready to move on to other chapters of my life, and I look forward to beginning a career in food animal medicine. While the future is unpredictable, I know I will always carry with me the lessons I learned in leadership, communication, and perseverance during my time as both a Derryfield and Cornell field hockey player.

Did You Know?

A student with a solid academic record and athletic skills has a significant edge when applying to top colleges and universities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island (University of) Roger Williams University Savannah College of Art and Design Smith College Southern NH University St. Anselm College St. Lawrence University Stonehill College Tufts University Trinity College Union College Ursinus College Vassar College Villanova University Wellesley College Wesleyan University West Point Whittier College Wheaton College Williams College Wittenberg University William and Mary College Yale University

Derryfield shaped me into an athlete who can enjoy the sport while remaining competitive and focused.

Moving from high school sports straight into collegiate level play is quite a leap for anyone. For me, the transition felt a bit more graceful than it potentially could have been.

The environment that Derryfield cultivates for their athletes is tremendously supportive and enjoyable—a perfect balance between intensive play, passion for the game, and fun times with the team.

Coach Cousineau and Coach Hettler both modeled the importance of building a strong and cohesive team. This allowed me to push my limits while enjoying the comraderie of my team and the sport. The Derryfield approach enabled me to become a more skilled and thoughtful player.

My confidence on the soccer field from my time at Derryfield carried me through the challenge of making a name for myself on the pitch out here in Colorado.

THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL 2108 RIVER ROAD, MANCHESTER, NH 03104 P 603.669.4524 • F 603.641.9521 WWW.DERRYFIELD.ORG

Derryfield

ATHLETICS

www.derryfield.org • 603.669.4524