Middle School Athletics
Philosophy
The mission of Lacordaire Academy Middle School athletics is to provide an atmosphere where student-athletes can develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally through athletic competition. Our athletic program strives to be a channel that helps develop a lifestyle of character, integrity, discipline, hard work and leadership. Athletics provide an opportunity to develop and practice skills and lessons that are learned in the classroom.
Sports Teams
Fall Sports Teams and Clubs
Running Club: Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join the running club twice a week after school for 90 minutes of stretching, jogging and phsyical fitness. Students develop healthy habits, build endurance and socialize with friends in this popular club. Running club members, parents and alum join the coach in a local 5K run in November.
Volleyball:Fall clinics are offered to students in grades 4-8 to introduce skills and encourage students to come out for the volleyball team in the Spring. Older students also run a clinic for students in the first through 3rd grade sometime in the fall. Volleyball is a coed sport.
Winter Sprots Teams and Clubs
Boys Basketball: Boys basketball is open to all boys in grades 5-8. Basketball conditioning begins in October a couple times of week. Games begin in December and run throguh February with an additional practice on the weekend. There are no cuts.
Girls Basketball: Girls basketball is open to all boys in grades 5-8. . Basketball conditioning begins in October a couple times of week. Games begin in December and run throguh February with an additional practice on the weekend. There are no cuts.
Spring Sports Teams and Clubs
Running Club: Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join the running club twice a week after school for 90 minutes of stretching, jogging and phsyical fitness. Students develop healthy habits, build endurance and socialize with friends in this popular club. The focus of Spring running club session is to introduce track and field skills and events. Students hold their own track meet at a local park or participate in a Middle School Track and Field meet in May.
Volleyball:This coed team invites any Middle School student to participate. The team participates in a Catholic school league with many games during the Spring. Practices begin during the winter season but will not conflict with participation on any other sports team. Although the team is competitive in the league, there are no cuts.
Schedules
Sports schedules are available at http://www.lacordaire.net/athletics-calendar.html
Directions
Lacordaire Academy (Volleyball, Basketball)
155 Lorraine Avenue
UpperMontclair, NJ 07043
973.744.1156
Nearby Streets and Routes: Lacordaire Academy is easily accessible from nearby Route 3, Route 46, Bloomfield Avenue, and the Garden State Parkway.
From The GSP: From either north or southbound sides, take the Watchung Avenue exit WEST to Park Street. Turn right onto Park Street and go straight to Lacordaire.
From Route 3: From either east or westbound sides, take the Grove Street exit, follow the ramp towards Grove Street-Montclair, take Grove Street to Lorraine Avenue, turn right onto Lorraine Avenue and go straight to Lacordaire.
From Route 46: Take the Valley Road exit, follow the ramp toward Valley Road-Montclair, take Valley Road to Lorraine Avenue, turn left onto Lorraine Avenue and go straight to Lacordaire.
From Bloomfield Avenue: Take either Park Street or Grove Street to Lorraine Avenue, turn left onto Lorraine Avenue and go straight to
Lacordaire.
Brookdale Park (Tennis, Soccer, Softball)
Rte. 280 to Parkway N. to Exit #151.
Turn L at light.
Go approx. a 1/2-mile (pass Broad St. intersection)—turn R into Brookdale Park
Athletic Forms
Instructions for Middle School Athletic Participation
Middle School Athletics Pre-Participation Medical Form
Concussion/Head Injury Fact Sheet/Acknowledgment Form
**All student athletes & their parent/guardian must receive and read the Sudden Death in Young Athletes brochure:
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes memo
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes brochure
Coaches
Director of Athletics: Ed Santana
Sport: Athletic Director of Volleyball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Lacrosse
Email: esantana@lacordaire.net
College(s) or University(s) Degrees: B.B.A.- Baruch College/C.U.N.Y., NYC, NY
M.A. Ed. - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Coaching Experience:
St. Anthony High School, J.C., Boys Varsity Baseball 2003/Outfield Coach
St. Anthony High School, Jersey City, Girls Varsity Softball, 2004, 2005 Assistant Head Coach
Other Accomplishments:
Athletic Director at Christ the King Preparatory School, Newark, NJ from 2008 to 2009
Head Varsity Coach: Diane Cogott
Sport: Volleyball
Email: dmsc1928@optonline.net
College(s) or University(s) Degrees: Endicott College, Associates of Science: Medical Administration
Caldwell College, Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
Coaching Experience:1998-Present Head Volleyball Coach Lacordaire Elementary Division
2001 to 2006 Assistant Head Volleyball Coach Lacordaire Secondary Division Varsity, Head Volleyball Coach Lacordaire Secondary Division Junior Varsity
Other Accomplishments: 1998 to Present Founder and Commissioner of North
Jersey Junior Volleyball League
As members of this league the Elementary Divisions Record follows:
2001 - 2nd Place League Championship
2005 - 2nd Place League Championship
2006 - 1st Place League Champions
1st Place Christmas Tournament Champions
2007 - 1st Place League Champions Undefeated 32-0
1st Place Christmas Tournament Champions
2008 - 2nd Place League Championship
1st Place Christmas Tournament Champions
2009 - 1st Place League Champions
1st Place Christmas Tournament Champions
2010 - 1st Place League Champions
2nd Place Christmas Tournament
Coach: Jessica Garrabrant
Sport: Soccer, Basketball
Email: jgarrabrant@lacordaire.net
College(s) or University(s) Degrees: Bachelors of Art, Montclair State University
Other Accomplishments:
4 Year Starter and 2 Year Captain (Basketball) at Montclair State University
1st Team All NJAC 2008, 2nd Team All NJAC 2005,2006,2007
Drew University Soccer Camp Counselor 2010
Top 5 Rebounders in Montclair State University School History
Coached Middle School Soccer at Kinnelon Public School 2009-2010
Ran NYC, Boston Marathons (2011,2012)
1st Year Varsity Coach at Lacordaire Academy Soccer and Basketball 2011-2012
