List of Teams
Brian Sacks
Director of Health Physical Education & Athletics
Email: brian.sacks@plainedgeschools.org
Phone: (516) 992-7475
Fall – Varsity (High School)
Varsity Football
- Rob Shaver (Head Coach): robert.shaver@plainedgeschools.org
- Adam Hovorka (Assistant Coach): adam.hovorka@plainedgeschools.org
- Kevin Spellman (Assistant Coach): genco28@aol.com
Boys Varsity Soccer
- Jason Cinelli (Head Coach):jason.cinelli@plainedgeschools.org
- Dan Panto (Assistant Coach) djpanto01@yahoo.com
Boys Volleyball
- Joe Como (Head Coach): joe.como@plainedgeschools.org
Varsity Golf
- Brian Connors (Head Coach): brian.connors@plainedgeschools.org
Cross Country
- Chris Formisano (Head Coach): christopher.formisano@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Varsity Soccer
- Mike Vitale (Head Coach): michael.vitale@plainedgeschools.org
- Jay Chicas (Assistant Coach): jchicas771@gmail.com
Girls Varsity Volleyball
- Colin Fratrik (Head Coach): colin.fratrik@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Varsity Tennis
- Sarah Tansey Vivonetto (Head Coach): stansey625@gmail.com
Varsity Cheerleading
- Rosemarie Abrignani (Head Coach): rabrignani512@gmail.com
- Jessi Zimmerman (Assistant Coach): jessiz12898@gmail.com
Varsity Kickline
- Brianna Maloney
Fall – JV (High School)
JV Football
- Ryan Bauer (Head Coach): Bauer5321@aol.com
- Chris McCartney (Assistant Coach): Plainedge75@gmail.com
Boys JV Soccer
- Vincent Corso: vincentcorso99@gmail.com
Girls JV Soccer
- Euborne Springer: euasp@yahoo.com
Girls JV Volleyball
- Jillian Laino: jillian.laino@plainedgeschools.org
Boys JV Volleyball
- Connor Williams: connorwilliams7cw@gmail.com
JV Cheerleading
- Faith Vogelsberg: faithvogelsberg@gmail.com
Fall (Middle School)
Boys Soccer
- Luke Lospitalier (7th Coach): Luke.Lospitalier@plainedgeschools.org
- Matt Rich (8th coach): Matthew.Rich@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Soccer
- Julia Spagnuolo (7th Coach):
julia.spagnuolo@plainedgeschools.org - Kirsten Higgins(8th Coach):
Kirsten.higgins@plainedgeschools.org
Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Phil Johnson (7th and 8th Coach): philip.johnson@plainedgeschools.org
Football
- Michael Manfredo: michael.manfredo@plainedgeschools.org
- Joe Fauci (7th and 8th grade Assistant Coach):joseph.fauci@plainedgeschools.org
- Andrew Rakitzis (7th and 8th grade Assistant Coach): andrew.rakitzis@plainedgeschools.org
Cheerleading
- Alexa Draguca ( 7th & 8th Coach): adraguca20@gmail.com
Winter – Varsity (High School)
Boys Varsity Basketball
- Jared Bursky (Head Coach):
- TBD Assistant Coach
Boys Varsity Bowling
- Anthony Giovanelli (Head Coach): anthony.giovanelli@plainedgeschools.org
Varsity Wrestling
- John Nuzzi (Head Coach): coachjohnnuzzi@gmail.com
- TBD Assistant Coach
Winter Track
- Brian Connors (Head Coach): brian.connors@plainedgeschools.org
- Vincent Corso (Assistant Coach): vincentcorso99@gmail.com
Girls Varsity Basketball
- Sarah Tansey (Head Coach): sarahvivoetto@plainedgeschools.org
- Brittney Messina (Assistant Coach): Brittmessina@gmail.com
Girls Varsity Bowling
- Colin Fratrik (Head Coach): colin.fratrik@plainedgeschools.org
Varsity Cheerleading
- Rosemarie Abrignani: rabrignani512@gmail.com
- Jessi Zimmerman (Assistant Coach) jessiz12898@gmail.com
Kickline
- Brianna Maloney (Head Coach)
Winter – JV (High School)
Boys JV Basketball
- Michael Manfredo(Head Coach):michael.manfredo@plainedgeschools.org
JV Wrestling
- TBD (Head Coach):
Girls JV Basketball
- Tara Scudlo (Head Coach): Tara.Scudlo@plainedgeschools.org
JV Cheerleading
- Faith Vogelsberg (Head Coach): faithvogelsberg@gmail.com
Winter 1 (Middle School)
Boys Basketball
- Phil Johnson (7th Coach): philip.johnson@plainedgeschools.org
- Gary Levitan (8th Coach): gary.levitan@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Volleyball
- Mike Vitale (7th Coach): michael.vitale@plainedgeschools.org
- Kelsey Marigliano (8th Coach): Kelsey.marigliano@plainedgeschools.org
Cheerleading
- Alexa Draguca (7th & 8th Coach): adraguca20@gmail.com
Winter 2 (Middle School)
Girls Basketball
- Phil Johnson (7th Coach): philip.johnson@plainedgeschools.org
- Gary Levitan (8th Coach): gary.levitan@plainedgeschools.org
Boys Volleyball
- Mike Vitale (7th / 8th Coach) Michael.Vitale@plainedgeschools.org
Boys Wrestling
- Ryan Bauer (7th & 8th Grade Coach) ryan.bauer@plainedgeschools.org
- Luke Lospitalier(Assistant Coach): luke.lospitalier@plainedgeschools.org
Spring – Varsity (High School)
Varsity Baseball
- Colin Fratrik (Head Coach): colin.fratrik@plainedgeschools.org
- Tom Pisani (Assistant Coach): thomas.pisani@plainedeschools.org
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
- Dan Achatz (Head Coach): plainedgevarsitylacrosse@gmail.com
- Sean Reynolds (Assistant Coach): reynolds.spr@gmail.com
Boys Varsity Tennis
- Zachary Ciriaco (Head Coach): zachary.ciriaco@plainedgeschools.org
Boys Varsity Track & Field
- Vincent Corso( Head Coach): vincentcorso99@gmail.com
- Isaiah Lee (Assistant Coach): Isaiah.lee@plainedgeschools.org
Varsity Softball
- Danielle Fazzolare (Head Coach): danielle.fazzolare@plainedgeschools.org
- Leo Soto (Assistant Coach): leosoto5@gmail.com
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
- Kristin Susko(Head Coach): kristinsusko6@gmail.com
- Sara Stephens (Assistant Coach) ststephens328@gmail.com
Girls Varsity Track & Field
- Brian Connors (Head Coach): brian.connors@plainedgeschools.org
- Erinn Martone (Assistant Coach): erinn.martone@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Flag Football
- Adam Hovorka (Head Coach): adam.horvorka@plainedgeschools.org
Unified Basketball
- Ryan Bauer (Head Coach) ryan.bauer@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Golf
- TBD
Spring – JV (High School)
JV Baseball
- Luke Lospitalier (Head Coach): luke.lospitalier@plainedgeschools.org
Boys JV Lacrosse
- Kevin Pastier (Head Coach): Kevin.Pastier@plainedgeschools.org
JV Softball
- Christopher Teemsma (Head Coach): chrismt78@gmail.com
Girls JV Lacrosse
- Alexandra Alaimo alaimolax@gmail.com
Girls Flag Football
- TBD
Spring (Middle School)
Baseball
- Joe Fauci (7th Coach): joseph.fauci@plainedgeschools.org
- Mike Manfredo (8th Coach): Michael.manfredo@plainedgeschools.org
Boys Lacrosse
- Tim Byrnes (7th Coach): timbt21@icloud.com
- John Rodriguez (8th Coach): jrrodriguez1124@yahoo.com
Softball
- Kelsey Marigliano (7th Coach): kelsey.marigliano@plainedgeschools.org
- Jason Cinelli (8th Coach): Jason.Cinelli@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Lacrosse
- Megan Bender (7th Coach): megan.bender@plainedgschools.org
- Marissa Giammarusco (8th Coach) marissa.giammarusco@plainedgeschools.org
Boys Track & Field
- Phil Johnson: philip.johnson@plainedgeschools.org
Girls Track & Field
- Mike Vitale: michael.vitale@plainedgeschools.org
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Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella spent the morning at John H. West Elementary School, visiting classrooms, speaking with students, and observing the incredible teaching and learning happening throughout the building.
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Mrs. Carol Muscarella Returns to Plainedge as Interim Superintendent:
The Board of Education is pleased to welcome Mrs. Carol Muscarella as Interim Superintendent of Plainedge Schools. As many of you know, Mrs. Muscarella is a deeply respected leader with a long history of service to the Plainedge School District. Her deep love for its students, faculty, staff, and community is why she answered the call to serve once again. We are confident that her experience and dedicated leadership will provide stability and guidance during this transitional period.
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