Upper School Athletics
Philosophy
Interscholastic athletics at Lacordaire Academy is considered an integral part of a student’s high school experience. Athletics teaches and reinforces values learned in the classroom— commitment, dedication, hard work and pride. It is our goal to provide an environment that expects the highest standards of sportsmanship from every athlete, coach and spectator.
Athletic Affiliations
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
Essex County Athletic Directors Association
Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey
North Jersey Catholic Girls Athletic League
North Jersey Girls Lacrosse League
Sports Teams
Fall Sports
Tennis
Soccer
Volleyball
Winter Sports
Basketball
Spring Sports
Lacrosse
Softball
Sports Awards 2010-2011
Coach's Award 2011-2012
Tennis Amber Martinez, Erica Malacas
Volleyball Amanda Inacio, Katherine Cryan, Emily Lanning
Soccer Kenya Edwards, Rachel Emmanuel, Zebradedra Hunter, Kathleen Marinzulich,
Basketball Alanna Crossley, Kenya Edwards, Amanda Inacio
Softball Rachel Emmanuelle, Maura Jones, Tiffany Johnson
Schedules
Directions to Lacordaire Sports
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 Athletic Participation
Upper School Athletics Pre-Participation Medical Form
NJSIAA Steroid Testing Policy Form
NJSIAA Banned-Drug Class 2012-2013
Lacordaire Academy Code of Conduct Form
Concussion/Head Injury Fact Sheet/Acknowledgment Form
**All student athletes & their parent/guardian must receive and read the Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes Brochure:
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes Memo
Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes Brochure
Coach Profiles
Director of Athletics: Ed Santana
Sport: Athletic Director of Volleyball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball and Softball
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
Current Athletic DIrector at :Lacordaire Academy since 2011-2012 seasons
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
Head Varsity Coach: Gunther A. Pelipada
Sport: Girls Varsity Tennis
Email: gpelipada@lacordaire.net
College(s) or University(s) Degrees: Devry University, B.S. in Computer Science
Coaching Experience: 15 yrs
United States Professional Tennis Association (Certified License)
United States Professional Tennis Registry (Certified License)
Quest Tennis Club (1996-2002)
West Orange Tennis Club (2003-2011)
Nestor Grammatica Tennis Academy (2003-2011)
Other Accomplishments:
Coach County Prep High School Varsity Tennis (2002-2009)
99 consecutive matches won in the Seglio Division
7 consecutive Division Titles 2003-2009
5 Hudson County Championships Titles (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009)
1 New Jersey State Sectional Championship Title (2007)
2 time Star-Ledger North Jersey Coach of the Year (2006, 2007)
