HHH CSD INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Joseph Pennacchio Athletic Director
Communication An introduction to HHH athletics Websites Sectionxi.org District website athletic link
Mission Statement of the Half Hollow Hills School District Athletic Program The mission of the HHH district athletic program is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience with an atmosphere of sportsmanship. We strive to develop responsibility, fair play, cooperation, concern for others, leadership, respect, good sportsmanship, confronting fear, succeeding and failing.
HILLS ATHLETICS 2010-Named the Top Athletic Program Suffolk County by Ultimate Magazine 2010- HSE & HSW Named Schools of Distinction by NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Program 2010- New York State Football Player the Year-JeVahn Cruz
Accomplishments 2010-New York State Basketball Player of the Year –Tobias Harris 2010-HSW Basketball Ranked #18 in the Nation- USA Today 2009-HSE Baseball –John Mincone Drafted Major League Baseball 2010–Steven Bowen completed his 5th year with the Dallas Cowboys
Accomplishments 2008 –New York State Track Athlete of the Year- Kyle Merber 2008- Delacave Award–Suffolk County Athlete of the Year-Newsday Alex Aurrichio 2010- Delacave Award- Nolan Gelman 2008/9/10 News 12 Scholar/Athlete- 8 Athletes have recognized
Athletic Participation – Teams • 78 High School Teams • 57 Middle School Teams • Total
135 District Teams
Athletic Participation - Coaches 118 High School Coaches 73 Middle school Coaches Total 191 District Coaches
Athletic Participation High School Athletes 698 524 675
Fall Athletes Winter Athletes Spring Athletes
Total 1897 Student/Athletes
Athletic Participation Middle School 456 Fall Athletes 164 Early Winter Athletes 198 Late Winter Athletes 597 Spring Athletes Total 1415 Student/Athletes
Athletic Opportunities Middle School Grades 7th & 8th – Modified level
High School
Grades 9th -12th
– JV 9; JV; Varsity
Middle School Athletics Competitive in nature Safely keep as many athletes as possible Designed to maximize exposure Not always comparable with youth leagues i.e. rules Rules & guidelines by Section XI Developmental Selection Classification
Modified Level Fall – Football – Girls Field Hockey – Girls Soccer – Boys Soccer – Boys/Girls X/Country
Starts 1st day of school
Modified Level Early Winter – Boys Basketball – Girls Volleyball
Late Winter – Girls Basketball – Boys Volleyball – Wrestling
Modified Level Spring – Boys Lacrosse – Girls Lacrosse – Boys Baseball – Girls Softball – Girls Track – Boys Track – Boys/Girls Swimming
High School Level JV Level- balance between team and player development and the quest for victory. The outcome of the contest does become a consideration Meaningful contest participation will exist over the course of the season, providing the athlete meets program expectations. A specified amount of playing time is never guaranteed.
High School Level Varsity Level-Continued team and player development with the outcome of the contest becomes a prime consideration. A specified amount of playing time is never guaranteed. A full family commitment is required.
High School Level Fall Season -Boys & Girls Cross Country -Field Hockey -Football -Girls Gymnastics -Boys & Girls Soccer -Girls Swimming -Girls Tennis -Boys & Girls Volleyball - Boys Golf
High School Level Winter Season -Boys & Girls Basketball -Boys & Girls Fencing -Boys Swimming -Boys & Girls Indoor Track -Wrestling
High School Level Spring Season -Boys & Girls Badminton -Softball -Baseball -Boys & Girls Track -Boys & Girls Lacrosse -Girls Golf -Boys Tennis
Requirements to Play Physical Examination Updated Health History Form Student/Athlete expected on the 1st day Commitment-----Athlete and family
Preseason Coaches Meeting Athletic Handbook Practice Schedule Academic Expectations Classroom and School Attendance Commitment to Practices/Games Anti-Hazing Policy Sportsmanship and Fair Play Spectator Code of Conduct
Reality of Athletics Less than 2% of graduating seniors nationwide receive athletic scholarships (approx. 24000) 1% of that 2% become athletic professionals (approx. 240) Athletics can help entrance into institutions that they may not ordinarily qualify for.
Last Issues Enjoy the importance of a team Promote Good Sportsmanship Improvement of skills PLAY TO HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU Joseph Pennacchio District Director of Athletics 592-3065 jpennacchio@hhh.k12.ny.us