Sports
Fall Sports
The fall sports practice schedule starts during the summer. Individual coaches will provide the starting date to the participating students.
Soccer
Boys’ Coach: Mr. Steve Beneventine (steven@thesportsfactory.net)
Girls’ Coach: Mr. Mark White (mwhite@tsfacademy.com)
The boys’ and girls’ soccer programs offer both a JV and Varsity team. The teams practice and/or play on a regular basis Monday through Saturday.
Cross Country
Boys’ Coach: Ms. Brynn Merritt (merrittb@dpchs.org)
Girls’ Coach: Mr. Ron Triolo (triolor@dpchs.org)
A love of running and plenty of heart are the only two requirements for participating on the Cross Country team. The program sponsors both girls’ and boys’ teams on Freshman, JV and Varsity levels. The teams practice and/or have races Monday through Saturday.
Football
Coach: Mr. John McKenna (mckennaj@dpchs.org)
DePaul Catholic sponsors Varsity, JV and Freshman levels of this interscholastic, no-cut contact sport. All equipment, with the exception of shoes, is provided. Teams practice Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 and Saturdays. Varsity contests are either Friday nights or Saturday afternoons. JV contests are Monday afternoons. Freshman contests are either Friday nights or Saturday mornings.
Football Cheering
Coaches: Varsity, JV : Mrs. Rita Aboyoun (aboyounr@dpchs.org)
Freshman: Ms. Bernadette Wiltshire (wiltshireb@dpchs.org)
Enthusiasm is essential to be a member of the Football Cheering Team. Tryouts will take place for Varsity, JV and Freshman squads. Practice is twice a week during the summer, perfecting dance and cheer routines.
Girls’ Volleyball
Coach: Ms. Coleen Henry (henryc@dpchs.org)
DePaul Catholic sponsors Varsity, JV and Freshman levels in this sport. Interested candidates should be available to practice anytime from 3-7, Monday -Friday and Saturday mornings. Games are played at 4 PM during the week with occasional weekend matches.
Girls’ Tennis
Coach: Mr. Nick Fierro (ncfierro@aol.com)
This Varsity/JV sport is open to girls from all grade levels.
Winter Sports
The official start date for winter athletics is the Monday after Thanksgiving, November 28, this year.
Bowling
Boys' and Girls' Coach: Mr.Dennis McCarthy (mccarthyd@dpchs.org)
DePaul Catholic sponsors boy and girl squads on both Varsity and JV levels. A bowling average of 130 or better is required. Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. The school does not provide transportation for this activity.
Basketball
Boys’ Coach: Mr. Bart Fazio & Mr. Ryan Hagen (ryandhagen@yahoo.com)
Girls’ Coach: Ms. Maria Harper (mharper412@aol.com)
Three-tier Varsity, JV and Freshman level squads are offered in this popular sport. Interested candidates should be available to practice any time from 2:45 to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday and various times on the weekend. Contests are generally held on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday nights, and occasionally on weekends.
Wrestling
Coach: Mr. Keith Karsen (karsenk@dpchs.org)
Learning and drilling all aspects of wrestling from take-downs to pins are covered in practices that run Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00. While experience is helpful, it is not a requirement to try out for this very demanding sport. Matches are generally Wednesday nights and tournaments are Saturday afternoons.
Swimming
Boys’ and Girls’ Coach: Ms. Jessica Lyon (jessicalyon@aol.com)
Practices are held at Passaic County Tech High School from 6PM to 7PM, Monday through Friday, beginning on November 15th. Knowledge of all four strokes and diving is required. Transportation is only provided to AWAY meets.
Basketball Cheering
Coach: Ms. Bernadette Wiltshire (wiltshireb@dpchs.org)
Enthusiasm is essential for the Basketball Cheering Team. The team practices Monday through Friday perfecting their dance, pompon and cheer routines. Basketball Cheering sponsors both JV and Varsity teams for freshmen through seniors.
Ice Hockey
Coach: Mr. Darren Amerkanian (darren.amerkanian@wfadvisors.com)
Practice starts on November 15 at the Ice Vault. Players are responsible for their own equipment. Times of tryouts will be announced during October.
Boys’ and Girls’ Winter Track
Coach: Ms. Brynn Merritt (merrittb@dpchs.org)
Mr. Ron Triolo (triolor@dpchs.org)
Mr. Jeff Brown (j.d.brown035@gmail.com)
Indoor running, throwing and jumping competitions are offered on three team levels: Freshman, JV and Varsity. Practices are Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:00.
Ski Teams
Boys' and Girls' Coach: Mr. Bolte, Adjunct (bolte@garden.net)
The ski team competes as part of the NJ Ski Racing Association at Mt. Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ. Skiers must be willing to commit to practices/meets three times a week in season in the evenings. Skiing experience is required.
Spring Sports
The official start date for spring athletics is March 2.
Golf
Coach: Mrs. Nancy McGrady (mcgradyn@dpchs.org)
The golf team practices Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:30 at one of the local courses such as Packanack Golf Club and at the driving range. The team participates in 23-25 dual matches, competing not only in the conference, but in the Passaic County Golf League as well. The team also competes in various tournaments. It is open to both boys and girls. The school does not provide transportation to and from this activity.
Softball
Coach: Ms. Sue Parler (parlers@dpchs.org)
Baseball
Coach: Mr. Joe Lennon (lennonj@dpchs.org)
Players must supply their own glove and cleats. Interested candidates must try out for the Freshman, JV or Varsity squads and be available to practice varied times on Mondays through Saturdays since the softball and baseball teams share staggered start times on the back field.
Track and Field
Boys’ & Girls' Head Coach: Mr. Chris Iannaronne (iannaronnec@dpchs.org)
Assistant Coaches: Ms. Natalia Sisti (sisti.natalia@gmail.com)
Mr. Ron Triolo (triolor@dpchs.org)
Mr. Jeff Brown (j.d.brown035@gmail.com)
Running, throwing, and jumping to the best of one's individual ability are the goals of both the boys' and girls' track and field programs. Both programs offer three-level Freshman, JV and Varsity teams. Practices are Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:00.
Lacrosse
Boys’ Coach: Mr. Tom Mazzanna (tmazzannaj@optonline.net)
Girls’ Coach: (Interim) Ms. Marysa Krause
Players must supply their own sticks and gloves. Interested candidates may try out for the newly formed Varsity squad. Practices are held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM with game times staggered throughout the week.
Boys’ Tennis
Coach: Ramona Nadres (mona1024143@yahoo.com)
This Varsity sport is open to boys from all grade levels.