Athletics
Holliston High School, in Holliston, MA, is proud to offer a variety of interscholastic sports opportunities for its students. We have a proud tradition of success, sportsmanship, and teamwork to help our students grow academically and athletically.
- Sports
- Philosophy
- Registration
- Athletic Handbook
- Concussion Policy
- Fall Coaches
- Winter Coaches
- Spring Coaches
- Contacts
Sports
Fall
- Cheerleading (Fall)
- Cross Country (W) Team Website
- Cross Country (M) Team website
- Field Hockey (Varsity & JV)
- Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman) Team website
- Golf (Varsity & JV) Team website
- Soccer (W) - Varsity, JV, & Freshman
- Soccer (M) Varsity, JV, & Freshman
- Volleyball (W) Varsity, JV, & Freshman
Winter
- Cheerleading (Winter)
- Basketball (W)
- Basketball (M)
- Ice Hockey (M) Team Website
- Ice Hockey (W)
- Swimming Varsity (M) & (W)
- Winter Track Team Website
- Wrestling
Spring
- Baseball(Varsity, JV, & Freshman)
- Lacrosse (W) -Varsity & JV
- Lacrosse (M) Varsity & JV
- Softball Varsity & JV
- Tennis (W) Varsity & JV
- Tennis (M) Varsity & JV
- Track & Field (W) Varsity
- Track & Field (M) Varsity| Team website
- Ultimate Frisbee
Philosophy
Being a part of our athletic program carries with it a responsibility to your family, teammates, coaches, school and community as a whole. We view the athletic department as an extension of the classroom which mirrors the philosophy of our high school and its core values.
Holliston Panther Athletics boasts a proud winning tradition. We are focused and committed to developing tremendous leaders, tough competitors and outstanding communicators. Collectively these qualities will enable our student-athletes to be able to handle and deal with adversity at Holliston High and beyond.
Our coaching staff is committed to the student-athlete first and foremost. We look for coaches who are hard workers with outstanding character. We expect them to be proactive communicators and have solid depth of knowledge in their sport. We expect them to support our school’s core values and demonstrate/teach the qualities of good sportsmanship.
Activities/Athletics: Rules Governing School Privileges
In addition to adhering to the tenets of the MIAA academic eligibility policies, Holliston High School requires students to attain passing grades in all courses (incomplete grades are not considered to be passing grades) – using both term and final grades when available - in the term immediately preceding participation sport (for students attending an approved summer school program the final grades of program will be considered in determining eligibility for fall athletics). Eligibility for a succeeding term is determined on the day report
- Fees for participation on teams or in extracurricular clubs, etc. must be paid in full before participation begins. Only the Principal or his/her designee may grant waivers of this rule.
- Both student athletes and students involved in extracurricular activities must be present for at least 50% of a school day to be eligible for participation in that day’s event.
- Students shall not possess, use, sell, give or otherwise transmit alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia or be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug or regulated substance, as defined in M.G. L. Chapter 94C on any school property or at any school-sponsored activity or event away from or within the school. This includes the use of any illegal drug or regulated substance prior to attendance at, or participation in, a school-sponsored activity.
- Members of the student body who are not active participants in any extracurricular activities may also be subject to suspension from attendance at school functions.
- Any student who acts in a dangerous way or brings discredit to Holliston High School may have all privileges, including attendance at school activities, suspended as determined by the school administration.
Tri-Valley League Sportsmanship
- Interscholastic competition exists for its educational value. Although winning is important, the prime objective is to appreciate the educational and athletic development of our young people.
- Spectators and participants are all guests at this educational experience and have the responsibility to uphold the ideals of good sportsmanship.
- Game officials do their best to make quick, fair, and unbiased decisions and should be treated with respect.
- Every competitor is worthy of our respect and should be treated with courtesy.
- A true competitor is humble in victory and steadfast in defeat.
Registration
Registration, Physicals, and Fees
FamilyID Registration ~ Holliston Athletics uses FamilyID for all sport registrations. Please click on the link below to begin the registration process. When signing up for the first time click on the Sign Up button to begin and then follow the instructions to complete the registration. Once you have registered with FamilyID click on Find Programs and search Holliston. All FamilyID technical questions should be addressed through FamilyID tech support 888-800-5583 ext 1. All other questions please contact HHS Athletic Administrative Assistant Justin Arbour.
Two easy steps must be completed before an athlete is cleared to tryout.
2. Maintain a valid physical on file with the school nurse at all times during the season. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the physical. New physicals can be provided to the school nurse or emailed to arbourj@holliston.k12.ma.us.
Athletic Fee ~ The athletic fee is due once teams are formed. Please pay the athletic fee before the first contest. The athletic department prefers payment online. Athletic fees may also be paid by check made out to the Town of Holliston and sent to Holliston High School, Attn: Athletic Department, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, MA 01746.. Payment for sports which make cuts is encouraged after the teams have been formed but the payment is required before the first meet/game/match.
The athletic fee for high school sports is $225/season with the exception of Unified Basketball and Unified Track, which are $100/season.
Family Cap ~ Holliston Schools have instituted a $1125 maximum per family per academic year for athletic fees. Please email arbourj@holliston.k12.ma.us if you have reached the family cap.
Financial Assistance ~ For those requiring financial assistance please contact the Holliston HS main office.
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Season |
Registration |
Start Dates |
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Fall |
May 1- July 31 |
Football ~ August 20, 2021 / Other Fall Sports August 23, 2021 |
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Winter |
October 15 - November 28 |
November 29, 2021 |
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Spring |
February 1 - March 8 |
March 21, 2022 |
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Any Athlete who registers after these dates risks not being cleared in time for the start of tryouts.
Athletic Handbook
- The latest Holliston High School Athletic Handbook for athletes, coaches, and families.
Concussion Policy
A concussion is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) resulting from a blow, violent jarring or rotational force to the head. The injury involves an acceleration-deceleration mechanism in which a blow to the head or the head striking an object results in 1 or more of the following conditions: headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, balance problems, feeling ‘‘slowed down,’’ fatigue, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, sensitivity to light or noise, Loss Of Consciousness, blurred vision, difficulty remembering, or difficulty concentrating. Symptoms may last from several days to several months and both the presentation and length of symptoms is highly individualized.
At Holliston High School, we utilize the ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) neurocognitive test battery and formally consult with athletes' primary care doctor. Note that the ImPACT test is just one tool to assist the AT with diagnosing a concussion.
What an athlete can expect when a concussion occurs:
- Upon assessment of concussion, the student-athlete is removed from the contest and is not allowed to return under any circumstances. Assessment of concussion in made by a Certified Athletic Trainer or Physician covering the contest.
- Within 24-72 hours of concussion assessment, an initial Post-Injury ImPACT test is administered by the Athletic Trainer.
- The School Nurse is alerted in the case that academic accommodations are necessary.
- One or more RESTING Post-Injury ImPACT tests will be administered until neurocognitive scores return to baseline (if baselined for collision/contact sports) or fall into age-appropriate average range.
- The 1st benchmark the student-athlete must achieve is resolution of symptoms, at rest.
- The 2nd benchmark the student-athlete must achieve is the ability to perform light exertion, without recurrence of symptoms.
- Once benchmarks 1 and 2 have been achieved, one or more POST-EXERTION ImPACT tests may be administered.
- The 3rd benchmark the student-athlete must achieve is for neurocognitive scores to remain in normal range after Post-Exertion ImPACT testing, in combination with the absence of symptom recurrence.
- Finally, as a guiding rule, all collision/contact athletes must be at least 1 week asymptomatic before returning to potential contact.
- Student must have completed missed homework and tests in order to be eligible for return to play
- Dialogue between the Athletic Trainer, the School Nurse, the student-athlete and his/her coach is on-going throughout the concussion management process. Additional dialogue with parents, guidance counselors, pediatricians and others may be necessary. Only after all of these benchmarks have been met, will a student-athlete be able to Return to Play after sustaining a concussion.
Fall Coaches
| Sport | Name | Email Address |
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| Cheering | Kim Flannery | kflannery39@gmail.com |
| Cross Country - Boys | Aaron Ladd | coachaladd@gmail.com |
| Cross Country - Girls | Jaime Murphy | murphyj@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Field Hockey (Varsity) | Alyssa Healey | awesoly10@gmail.com |
| Field Hockey (JV) | Paul Hickey | hickeyp@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Football (Varsity) | Todd Kiley | kileyt@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Football (JV) | Tye Seastedt | seastedtt@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Football (Freshman) | Nick Stevens | nstevens@email.medfield.net |
| Golf (Varsity) | Chris Murphy | murphyc@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Golf (Assistant) | Murray Galster | galsterm@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Soccer (Boys: Varsity) | Jay Dupuis | jayd245245@aol.com |
| Soccer (Boys: JV) | James Levasseur | levasseurj@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Soccer (Boys: Freshman) | Sano Obid | sanoobid@verizon.net |
| Soccer (Girls: Varsity) | Brielle Chadsey | chadseyb@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Soccer (Girls: JV) | Aziz Latifi | kenzadesign@icloud.com |
| Soccer (Girls: Freshman) | N/A | |
| Volleyball (Girls: Varsity) | ||
| Volleyball (Girls: JV) | ||
| Volleyball (Girls: Freshman) | Beth Smith | smithb@holliston.k12.ma.us |
Winter Coaches
| Sport | Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball (Boys: Varsity) | Mark Champagne | champagnemark123@gmail.com |
| Basketball (Boys: JV) | John Iarussi | jiarussi33@gmail.com |
| Basketball (Boys: Freshman) | Joel Bernstein | BernsteinJ@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Basketball (Girls: Varsity) | Kurt Lorenzen | kurtl@saleseng.com |
| Basketball (Girls: JV) | Brian Cheever | brian@ashlandlumber.com |
| Basketball (Girls: Freshman) | TBA | |
| Cheer | Kim Flannery | kflannery39@gmail.com |
| Gymnastics Co-op* (Girls & Boys) | Bre Vacca | elitebre@gmail.com |
| Ice Hockey (Boys: Varsity) | Derek Bedard | derek.bedard02@gmail.com |
| Ice Hockey (Boys: JV) | TBA | |
| Ice Hockey Co-op* (Girls: Varsity) | Karl Infanger | coachinfanger@gmail.com |
| Indoor Track (Boys: Varsity) | Aaron Ladd | coachaladd@gmail.com |
| Indoor Track (Girls: Varsity) | Jenn Moreau | moreauj@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Swimming Co-op (Boys & Girls) | Julie Harrington | julieharrington21@hotmail.com |
| Wrestling (Varsity) | Mike Capobianco | mcapobianco6832@yahoo.com |
| *Gymnastics & Girls Ice Hockey are programs run out of Medway HS | ||
Spring Coaches
| Sport | Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball (Boys: Varsity) | Joe Santos | santosj3136@gmail.com |
| Baseball (Boys: JV) | Derek DeCastro | derekdecastro5@gmail.com |
| Lacrosse (Boys: Varsity) | John Mulvaney | john@tlcpaint.com |
| Lacrosse (Boys: JV) | Ryan Mulvaney | rymully23@gmail.com |
| Lacrosse (Girls: Varsity) | Ali Jacobs | aljjacobs1@gmail.com |
| Lacrosse (Girls: JV) | Paul Hickey | hickeyp@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Outdoor Track (Boys: Head) | James Levasseur | levasseurj@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Outdoor Track (Girls: Head) | Jenn Moreau | moreauj@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Softball (Varsity) | Don Quindley | quindleyd@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Softball (JV) | Hannah Damigella | damigellahi@gmail.com |
| Tennis (Boys: Varsity) | Dan Giammalvo | cyvonchaos@gmail.com |
| Tennis (Boys: JV) | Stella Wei | stellaswei@gmail.com |
| Tennis (Girls: Varsity) | Dan Giammalvo | cyvonchaos@gmail.com |
| Tennis (Girls: JV) | Beth Smith | smithb@holliston.k12.ma.us |
| Ultimate Frisbee (Varsity) | Chris Levasseur | hollistonvarsityultimate@gmail.com |
| Ultimate Frisbee (JV) | Jefferson Wood | woodjefferson@gmail.com |
Contacts
Follow @HollistonAD for the latest information!
Matt Baker, Athletic Director
E-mail: bakerm@holliston.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508-429-0677 x1118
Fax: 508-893-6053
Twitter: @HollistonAD
Jeff Castellanos, Athletic Trainer
E-mail: castellanosj@
Phone: 508-429-0677 x5507
Fax: 508-893-6053