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LETTER FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
THANK YOU! On behalf of the Porter-Gaud Parents Association Athletics, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contribution towards the promotion and support of PG athletics.
We are excited to have you here and even more excited to show off all the hard work and talents of our student athletes and coaches. All offseason our student athletes have put in hundreds of hours, reps, miles, and gallons of sweat in preparation for this winter season. None of this would have been possible without the support of
In alignment with the Porter-Gaud mission statement, we are committed to inspiring lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.
our outstanding faculty and administration. A special thank you to our grounds and facilities crew for creating and maintaining the beautiful facilities and playing surfaces we have on our campus. We never take
The PGPA reinforces this mission by providing
for granted the things we don’t see getting done and
support to a diverse group of student athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. It is through your generosity that we can provide our athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and excel.
have such a great respect for the outcome you see when you come onto our campus. This Winter Sports Athletics Program has been produced by our wonderful Parents Association who work to enhance and enrich the student athlete experience
Thank you.
here on our campus. I am excited to work hand in hand with our PA and I thank them and all of our patrons and advertisers who have contributed to creating it.
David Teich & Krysten Hariri Co-Presidents, PGPA Athletics
We hope you enjoy your time on our campus and we welcome you to get on your feet, GET LOUD!!! And GO CYCLONES!!!!
Al Wilson Interim Athletic Director
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Head Coach: John Pearson Assistant Coaches: Jim Scully, Scott Naumoff, Michael Barry, Phil Stroman, Alex Irwin, Joey Ferrelli, Terrell Prioleau
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