H.S. During his tenure he served as a Physical Education instructor, Athletic Director and head basketball/tennis coach. Cut-i locul de munc: Director regional n Timioara (municipiu), judeul Timi. Separately, Toms River Regional Schools Athletic Director Ted Gillen explains that throughout the district, they continue to avail all resources to student-athletes including child study teams, school psychologists, guidance counselors, coaches and more all with the focus on being there and helping the athlete physically and mentally. jsanseve@monmouth.edu. ", "I made a lot of friends at RBR and am so proud of what we were able to accomplish. The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the Director of Athletics and Team Physician for the assigned program. He spent a brief stint playing in Europe before ending his playing career. Coverage of Shore Regional High School sports including Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling. DalPra was also an assistant football coach when Ocean won the Central Jersey Group 3 crown in 2000 and 2005. "I've had a lot of interesting offers from other Shore Conference schools but the one thing I'm learning from this COVID-19 period is it's time to slow down and get away from it. Despite all the differences in abilities and skills, it is critical that we promote more inclusive practices and give equal opportunities to everyone because it is necessary to focus on positive mental health and that amazing feeling of being part of a team. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. His basketball teams competed in one the most competitive Areas in the state, but managed to win 4 Area Championships and advanced to 3 Regional finals. 1 ST. ROSE OVER SHORE - GIRLS BASKETBALL RECAP. Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc, South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Montgomery County Department of Recreation is seeking an experienced, full-time Fiscal Assistant. (732) 222-9300 ext. "We have a Q&A session and a reflection session where they can share anything as athletes with us, the Shore Conference Student Ambassador Committee which consists of anywhere, each meeting, from 7-10 athletic directors," Zwirz said. "There is absolutely no reason any adult in an educational community should not be listening right now. -Attend league meetings and cast votes on all matters concerning the school. April 26 - Atascocita HS / TMS / AMS. H.S. "We have four kids, we have a male from Manalapan (HS), a female from Middletown, female from Colts Neck, and a female from Neptune jump on and might have a couple others joining. Feerrar, who graduated with a degree in business administration was chosen for being one of the "region's greatest entrepreneurs," according to Dr. Philip Sprunger, Provost and Dean of the Faculty. 2120, David Porta He especially likes seeing his students and athletes accomplish things they never thought possible. 2010, Vincent DalliCardillo The other mission of this program and an overall goal, English explains, is to make student-athletes comfortable opening up and seeking out help and services without fear. He remained in that position for ten years and coached boys basketball and football. The successful candidate will be expected to work a portion of those 20 days during the months of July and August 2023 in preparation of the Fall Athletic Season, which begins on August 18, 2023. South Shore Technical High seeks an Athletic Director/Dean of Students for the 2023-2024 school year. Whether it was a kind word of encouragement, attendance at countless games, or even driving students to practices and events in the "Rec Van", Del has always gone above and beyond to help everyone. Feb 27 Boys Varsity Basketball at Eagle Academy for Young Men - Newark Eagle Academy for Young Men - Newark 5:30 pm | Weequahic High School Feb 28 Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Middlesex High School Middlesex 6:30 pm | Shore Regional High School SHORE OVER GOV. -Serve as a primary resource for questions involving athletics. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Comprehensive management of Sports. Field Way, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Mascot: Falcon Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Shore Conference Division: A- Central - Rumson, Raritan, Holmdel, Manasquan, RBC, Shore, St. Rose Melinda has enjoyed various roles during her last 18 years working in independent schools. The Sarasota Orchestra Pops concert, conducted by Stuart Chafetz, features piano man Michael Cavanaugh, who performed Joel's songs in the Broadway dance show . The Bison shot it well again in this one, hitting 9 of 18 from . She has a strong background in volleyball as a former player and current assistant coach at Northwestern, as well as being a club coach for . Student-Athlete leaders inform SCA they want focus to be on mental-health with two biggest issues being anxiety and burnout. Anthony was inducted into the Freehold High School Athletic Hall of Fame in May 2010. (732) 222-9300, Jennifer Czajkowski Athletic Director: Bobby Bailey bbailey@dimanregional.org / 508-678-2891 x1980 Athletic Trainer: Stephanie Hart, M.S. Although Shorecrest Chargers are encouraged and inspired to excel and to win, good sportsmanship is our primary goal. Eric Hyman (born October 9, 1950) is an American former college athletics administrator. 2400, Michael Furlong As a baseball coach, DalPra first standout season came in 1996 when he guided Henry Hudson to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 sectional championship game. Genson, 55, started at MCC as a part-time athletic director in the fall of 1992. Melinda's husband, Marcus, is the Shorecrest Director of Facilities. The 2023-2024 physical form is now available. pbruccoleri@shoreregional.org "One of the biggest issues that kept coming up, to them, was student-athlete mental health and they wanted to really focus on that," Zwirz said. 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"We really have two parts to it: we have a leadership conference (where) we met every season, so, we'll do it at Freehold Township (HS) usually -- for the fall, every school in the Shore Conference has brought a representative from every team -- we meet, and we call it a leadership conference because it doesn't have to be the captain," Harry Chebookjian III, Shore Conference President and Shore Regional High School Athletic Director said. The mission of the Shore Regional High School District is to produce altruistic graduates who are lifelong learners, equipped with unlimited capacity to compete in a superior manner. We spent a few minutes talking about the end of the spring season . Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. mwhitacre@shoreregional.org Mary Ann Greier. 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2010, Vincent DalliCardillo Event date: 5/26/2023 Add to your calendar. Colts Neck High School Athletic Director David Zwirz, who helps in overseeing the Student Ambassadors program, says they've adopted a similar program that the NJSIAA hasbutwhere the Shore Conference selectsone junior and one senior from each school to fill the role of student-liaisons to the Shore Conference. 732-571-3604. jen_sansevero. After 12 years as Red Bank Regional's athletic director and nearly 30 as a coach and educator, Louis "Del' DalPra will be retiring effective August 1, the school announced in a press release on Friday. Sensitive Conversations with Kids And Parents, Differentiating Instruction Using Orton-Gillingham, The Experiential School of Tampa Bay | Ages 3 - 5, Varsity: Competing and Winning at the Highest Athletic Level, Junior Varsity: Preparing for and Developing Competition, Middle School: The stepping-stone to JV & Varsity athletics, Chargers in All Star Soccer Challenge, March 4, Sonoma Kasica 24 Invited to Compete withU.S. Soccer Under-17 Team, Varsity Girls Soccer Wins Regional Semifinal, Cross Country - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Boys and Girls, Football - Varsity and Middle School, Boys and Girls, Golf - Varsity and Middle School, Boys and Girls, Swim & Dive - Varsity and Middle School, Boys and Girls, Volleyball - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Middle School, Girls, Sailing - Varsity & Junior Varsity (8th grade and up), Boys and Girls, Basketball - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Boys and Girls, Soccer Varsity, Junior Varsity and Middle School, Boys, Soccer - Varsity and Middle School, Girls, Baseball - Varsity and Middle School, Boys, Softball Varsity and Middle School, Girls, Tennis Varsity and Junior Varsity, Boys and Girls, Track & Field - Varsity and Middle School, Boys and Girls. 2:30 pm | Jewish Community Center Dec 13 Boys JV Basketball at Central Reg. -Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when required. She will be the first female athletic director at Wall High School. She is looking forward to using her organizational skills in her new role as Assistant to the Athletic Director at Shorecrest. Follow the Blue Devils schedule, roster, events and photos all in one place. DalPra replaced 22 out of 27 yead coaches during his first two years as Red Bank AD. Enter your number to get our free mobile app. Communicate all schedule changes to athletes, coaches and parents. Red Bank also hired a full-time strength and conditioning coach. CONTACT US
(732) 222-9300 ext. All student athletes participating in a sport at MRHS are required to complete the Updated Health History Form. Check back soon for updates on your favorite teams. Annual Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical Foundation Golf Tournament!!! He was previously the head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Ocean Township High School. -Use school-approved social media platforms to share athletics information. 9 members of the Class of 2022 committed to taking their sport to the next level in Baseball, Sailing, Golf, Swimming, Soccer, Volleyball and Track and Field. "We wanted them to have a direct voice with the athletic administrators. We will miss him but its nice to know he wont be too far from RBR next year.. It started in 2019 as an idea from Alexz Smith, Owner and Director of Operations. 1:25 OCEANPORT - Shore Regional High School can be a pretty lonely place without students. They have two daughters in the Class of 2022 at the University of Georgia. H.S. You can listen to the full conversation, right here. Walker, who has been Director of Athletics for HISD since 2018, is quick to point out that this award is about the district, not him. I know we are grateful for his work to support our programs, but what we value most about Del is his genuine kindness and commitment to young people. Henry-Parks will start her employment on July 1 at a salary of $155,000 per year, according to the board agenda publicly available on BoardDocs. DalPra founded the Buc Backer Booster Club in 2009, which has helped to fund such projects as lights for the stadium field, new home and away stands, a resurfaced floor, new lights, new bleachers and a new scoreboard in the fieldhouse and a new weight room. I knew I had to think outside the box because it was not safe for our student-athletes and they deserved better.". Feb 20 Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Dunellen High School Dunellen 10:00 am | Shore Regional High School 4:00 pm | Central Regional High School Dec 13 Boys Freshman Basketball at Central Reg. (732) 222-9300 ext. background checks, FirstAid/CPR and Concussion certifications ) required prior to appointing coaches. 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"If people are afraid to talk about because they don't want to say, 'the wrong thing', but that's not helping -- giving any resources, correcting bad behavior, and having that open dialogue where it's safe to ask questions and it's safe to not know," English said. It's just Principal Vincent DalliCardillo. Coach Bearden, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, worked at The Altamont School in Birmingham for 15 years. H.S. If you have any medical questions, please contact the school nurses: tcahill@monmouthregional.netormmoore@monmouthregional.net. Peter Bruccoleri 2400, Michael Furlong 3234 Lori Paton Athletic Department. Shore Regional Wrestling Overall Record: 7-6 / Shore Conference: 7-6 / B-Central: 2-1 ShoreConferenceWrestling.com Wrestler of the Year (Sr) Jack Maida - 132 Record: 16-3 7th Place NJSIAA Tournament 2nd Place Central Region Team Leader in Wins 2021 Roster 2021 Recap 4/25: NJSIAA TOURNAMENT Jennifer Sansevero. -Assist district administrators with investigations or other disciplinary matters. Coach Cameron joined the Shorecrest faculty in 2011. -Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Prior to his championship-coaching stint with the Spartans, DalPra was the head baseball coach at Henry Hudson Regional High School as well as Ocean County College. Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and Baseball & Softball / 6 hours ago If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, you'll need to stock up on appropriate clothing . Sign up to receive text and email alerts from your favorite teams. This was the position driven home in great detail, mostly by Monmouth University Athletic Director Marilyn McNeil, during Shore Regional's first National Girls and Women Day in Sports event this . Anthony McCall and his wife Dolores joined the Shorecrest community in 2018, after serving for 21 years at Montgomery Academy in Montgomery, AL. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A Columbus barbershop owner made his TV debut Wednesday from the sandy shores of Fiji, competing for the $1 million prize on a . -Review requests for use of athletic facilities by outside groups and recommend action to the superintendent-director. "It really is a cocktail of variables that kids are exposed to now and coaches are exposed to," Gillen said. (732) 222-9300, Mike Whitacre (732) 222-9300, Jennifer Czajkowski All Teams Schedule: Week of Dec 12 Dec 18, The New Home Of Shore Regional High School Athletics. aker@shoreregional.org Shore (21-5) has won six straight, including a 48-37 win over Point Beach in the semifinals, along with late-season wins over Middletown South and Matawan. 2120, David Porta Athletic Director Secretary: Kathy Sudowsky ksudowsky@monmouthregional.net 732-542-1170 ext 1155 Athletic Department Information Address: 1 Norman J. Tag us Instagram @The.Shore.Conference. ", A post shared by Ms. Beth English (@manalapanseca). Sport: Volleyball. Samer Abboud Department :Science Samer Abboud Teacher sabboud@ssvotech.org Janine Andersen Department :Business Office Janine Andersen Business Office jandersen@ssvotech.org Mark Aubrey All HEALTH HISTORY FORMS and or PRIVATE PHYSICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND RECEIVED TO THE HEALTH OFFICE BY HOMEROOM THE DAY BEFORE THE CORRESPONDING PHYSICAL EXAM APPOINTMENT. -Site supervision -Serve as site administrator for home contests and represent the school at away contests as needed.-Other duties as assigned as needed, including but not limited to -Provide support and supervision for students on campus. There's been quite a few great athletes who've excelled at the college and pro level over the years as well. dporta@shoreregional.org He says that they typically meet with the student-athletes four times over the course of the school year providing a direct forum with them. 2190, Andrew Ker This is a full time, confidential/administrative position. The successful candidate will have: knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as relevant techniques, policies and practices. "As a school district, you try to avail kids as many opportunities as you can because a healthy body typically lends to a healthy mind, however, in this day and age, you have kids that are specializing (playing just one sport) and with that comes an increased pressure from parents, coaches inside the building and outside the building, kids are also still coping with coming back into structure post-Covid, the world is more digital than it's ever been before. You can now follow along with the Shore Conference on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 2190, Andrew Ker Coach Richie Cameron has been teaching and coaching for nearly two decades. LAT shart@dimanregional.org / 508-538-1123 (732) 222-9300 ext. mfurlong@shoreregional.org 18A:40-4, if an answer to a question on the Health History Update Questionnaire is yes, the certified school nurse and school physician (or other designated medical professional) shall determine whether additional medical attention and/or further evaluation is necessary. April 19 - Kingwood Park HS / KMS. If you have any questions please call the district athletic office at 732-505-5522. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video, Peter Bruccoleri GO BLUE DEVILS! ** As a result of a state mandate, requirements for Sports Physicals have changed. After 12 years as Red Bank Regional's athletic director and nearly 30 as a coach and educator, Louis "Del' DalPra will be retiring effective August 1, the school announced in a press release on Friday. Junior John Smith netted 15 points to lead Shore past Asbury Park 59-38 in Asbury Park. (Includes many evening meetings.) They won nine straight to open the. (732) 222-9300, Jennifer Czajkowski Madison LaRosas game-high 23 points led eighth-seeded Shore past ninth-seed Gov. -Oversee game receipts and prepare a financial statement to be filed with the District Treasurer. Date (s): May 27-29, 2023. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox. During his tenure, RBR has grown to have one of the largest athletic programs in Monmouth County. The Shore Conference is an athletic conference of private and public high schools in the U.S. state of New Jersey, centered at the Northern Jersey Shore.All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County.The Shore Conference is broken up into six classes based on school size and location. [1] [2] February 4, 2022: . This is a full time/school year, confidential/administrative position with up to 20 additional days during times when school is not in session. The Council initiates and coordinates plans and projects for the development of human and economic resources. jczajkowski@shoreregional.org -Accident Reporting - Accident forms and insurance forms are timely completed and submitted. I have 17 years of Health and Physical Education teaching experience. (732) 222-9300 ext. -Substance Abuse - Educate coaches, athletes and parents on MIAA guidelines for opiate misuse and all MIAA/SST substance abuse policies. Shore Athletics aims to promote character building and qualities among its student-athletes such as; loyalty, unselfishness, responsibility, cooperation, citizenship, leadership, and sportsmanship. -Proficient with current technology including ability to maintain website content and use social media platforms. After being recruited as a football and basketball player, Coach Bearden selected basketball and attended UAB where he was a starting point guard (he was also the schools first ever quarterback). She began her teaching and coaching career at Delsea Regional High . (732) 222-9300 ext. "Those times were horrible for me," he said. -Budget/Resources/Financial: -In concert with coaches, oversee the proper issue, return, care and inventory of equipment and district property issued to or in care and possession of coaching staff. I wasa former boys and girls soccer coach for 15 years as well as an Alumni from Monmouth Regional. Prior to her time in Georgia, she worked as the college counseling secretary and as a dormitory head at St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University and a master's degree in School Librarianship from Longwood University. Mr. McCall holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Auburn University. (732) 222-9300 ext. Athletic Director/Dean of Students Hanover, MA $49K - $71K ( Glassdoor est.) -Collaborate with the School Nurse to ensure: -Student Health - All students are medically cleared to participate; neurocognitive (impact) testing completed; required student athlete physical exam records timely obtained and maintained; return to practice after injury forms are tracked/maintained. Total 102 employees details has been fetched. As a former athlete Coach Bearden excelled in basketball and was named to All-Metro and All-State teams at West End High School. "I can't wait to stand on the other side of the fence and just watch my boys play," said DalPra, who has three sons, the oldest of whom, Will, is set to graduate in June and will continue his education at Flordia State University. EAST PALESTINE East Palestine area residents vented their frustrations Thursday night, yelling at officials from state and federal agencies and Norfolk Southern during a . And Like us on Facebook by searching for "Shore Conference New Jersey". Athletic Director Colby Community College Colby, KS Be an early applicant 2 weeks ago Director, Athletics and Activities School District of Lee County Fort Myers, FL $103,590.59 -. ** Please mail completed paperwork to the high school attended by the student athlete, c/o Athletic Department. (732) 222-9300, Mike Whitacre "We said, (is there) anyone in the room who has felt or experienced one of those two things, raise your hand -- and the whole room raised their hand.". -Athletic/Health Equipment - Conduct monthly check of sports AEDs; Order/maintain inventory of first aid supplies and equipment; Distribute AEDs and/or first aid kits to coaches at practices/games. (News photo Andy Flynn) ELIZABETHTOWN Willie Janeway announced on Monday, Feb. 27 that he will step down as the Adirondack Council executive director at the end of this summer, leaving after a . (732) 222-9300 ext. Every school, all 46 schools in the Shore Conference, has two ambassadors that they select in August -- it's a two-year term," Zwirz said. The Mid-Shore Regional Council operates as a cooperative regional planning and development agency within Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties to foster physical, economic and social development. That fall season, the football team was 0-10 and the boys and girls soccer, girls tennis and field hockey teams combined for just nine wins. (732) 222-9300, Victoria Koontz "That fall was very hard on me," DalPra said. He worked with those municipalities' recreation departments to develop feeder programs that have contributed to Red Bank's athletic improvement at the high school level, including the Jr. Bucs Wrestling, Little Silver Lacrosse, Two River Little League, Red Bank AYF, Jersey Shore Thunder Travel Baseball and more. Mention us on Twitter @ShoreSports_NJ. mwhitacre@shoreregional.org 18A:40-41.7(b), the Health History Update Questionnaire is to be completed and signed by a student-athletes parent or guardian when the student-athletes last physical examination was completed more than ninety (90) days prior to the first day of official practice in an athletic season. -Help coordinate Athletics Hall of Fame, Homecoming and other athletic related events. Screen applicants, schedule/conduct interviews and recommend candidates for appointment for of all athletics positions. Conference: Mid-American Conference and NCHC (Hockey) Mailing Address: Miami University 230 Millett Hall Oxford, OH 45056 Main Athletic Office: 513-529-3113 513-529-0407 (fax) General Athletic Email Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Footer Central Reg. Since Coach McCall assumed the role of AD, Chargers Athletics has secured two State Championships - Volleyball (2018) and Boys Soccer (2020), as well as a State Runner-up for Girls Soccer (2020). Separately, Toms River Regional Schools Athletic Director Ted Gillen explains that throughout the district, they continue to avail all resources to student-athletes including child study teams, school psychologists, guidance counselors, coaches and more all with the focus on being there and helping the athlete physically and mentally. 2010, Vincent DalliCardillo I have been with the district since January 2000. Phone 631-968-1186. Shore Regional Athletics Facebook CONTACT US 732-222-9300 | 132 MONMOUTH PARK HIGHWAY 36, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Thank you to all of our Sponsors! In 2007, he was appointed Athletic Director, and during his tenure varsity teams won 33 State Championships and were State Runner-Up 15 times. The light that has shined on the mental and emotional well-being of professional athletes has brought up a conversation in colleges and in high schools to protect them in between plays and races in a number of different ways. "We are being very pro-active, very progressive in this situation, but, what's so great about what we're apart of right now is thatit is student-based, so, all of these concerns, all of these issues are coming from our students," English said. From professional sports to college sports and down to high school sports, English, explains that there continues to be a light shown on the importance of mental health in athletes. Director of PE and Skill Development, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, US Health & Fitness Teacher, Strength & Conditioning Coach. -Serve as liaison to parents of student athletes. The Shore Regional athletic department is committed to providing opportunities for student-athletes to develop educationally beyond the classroom. mwhitacre@shoreregional.org Football - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Field Hockey - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Soccer (Girls) - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Soccer (Boys) - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Tennis (Girls) - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Basketball (Boys) - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Basketball (Girls) - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Baseball - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Lacrosse (Boys) - Varsity and Junior Varsity, Lacrosse (Girls) - Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), The Beacon, Shore Regional Student News Site, ESEA Title I Part A Parent/Guardian Information, Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG), Directions to Shore Conference High Schools. -Keep current on all applicable rules and regulations, including but not limited to MIAA, DESE, DPH, and Title IX rules and regulations; Inform and update district staff/administration as needed. vkoontz@shoreregional.org -Oversee team fundraising activities to ensure appropriate handling of funds by coaching staff, student athletes; Work with the Business Office and IT Department to ensure the same.-Event planning: -Develop policies for awarding letters, jackets and other awards for participation in athletics.