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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