The Athletic Board of Our Lady of Hope Regional School strives to promote a Catholic Christian environment where the spiritual, physical and mental growth of the athlete is nurtured through teamwork, sportsmanship and respect. We provide athletic programs that give our children opportunities to enhance their overall educational experience and encourage the dedication of athletes, parents, coaches and faculty towards this common goal.

Do I need my child to try out for the team?

All students that want to play a sport will be able to play. Our program mission is to encourage the love of sports for a lifetime of play. No child will be “cut” from a team.

There are evaluations for volleyball and basketball in order to place students on the appropriate level team.

What do I need to play a sport?

For JV and Varsity play (all athletes in grades 6^th-8^th), students need to submit a physical form to the nurses’ office.

In addition, any student who does not maintain a general average of “C”, or who has disciplinary issues, may not participate in extra-curricular activities. Reinstatement will be at the discretion of the teacher with the administrator.

Can my child play multiple sports?

Yes! We encourage students to play as many sports as they desire. However, due to scheduling, sometimes it is difficult to play multiple sports in the same season. This is not prohibited and is left to the discretion of the parent and student.

Do all sports teams have cuts?

No sports teams have cuts. All students that want to play a sport will be able to play. Our program mission is to encourage the love of sports for a lifetime of play.

There are evaluations for volleyball and basketball in order to place students on the appropriate level team.

Who should I contact at the school for more information? 

We have an active athletic association with 13 members. You may contact any member with questions. Specific members of the board may be better suited to answer your question, depending on the question. Please see the member list below with contact information and primary responsibilities.

Meetings are held monthly, either the 3^rd Tuesday or Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in applying for a position on the board, please contact the Athletics Director.

If unsure who to contact specifically, all questions can be directed to the Athletics Director at ad@ourladyofhopeaa.org

When do the seasons begin and end? 

• Cross Country – August through early November
• Volleyball – August through October
• Micro Mini Cheerleading – December through March
• Competitive Cheerleading – September through March
• Basketball – October through March
• Track – March through May
• Softball – March through May
• Baseball – March through May

How will I know if a practice/game has been canceled due to weather?

Coaches of each team will be primarily responsible for contacting the parents of their athletes when changes to the schedule are made.  All teams will utilize the Team Manager App to provide communication to all.  Parents can choose various delivery methods through the app (email, text, alert, or all).

Where are the sports activities held?

Home competition locations vary for each sport:

How do I find out about practices, times, games schedules, etc?

Practice times, games and schedules will be distributed by the head or assistant coach of your child’s team and will be available via the Team Manager App.

How do I register and pay for sports?

We use Blue Sombrero for registration and payments. Please use this link:

https://www.hopeathletics.net/

What if I have a hardship and am unable to pay for sports?

We do not want students to be unable to play sports due to a hardship. Please contact the Principal with your concerns, and she will make arrangements with the Athletic Director to appropriately handle the situation.

How do I become a coach or assistant coach?

Please contact the Program Coordinator or Head Coach for the sport you are interested in coaching. If you are unsure of the Program Coordinator or Head Coach or do not receive a response, please contact the Athletic Director.  The Athletics Association approves and votes on coaching positions throughout the year based on need. All coaches must be fingerprinted (contact school office for paperwork), complete Virtus training (see https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ for training days and times), and complete Concussion training (https://headsup.cdc.gov/).

2019-2020 Program Coordinators and Head Coaches

Cross Country and Track: Ryan Sheppard (ryanmsheppard@icloud.com)

Soccer: Steve Tursi, Program Coordinator (stvista22@aol.com)

Volleyball: Nicole Tursi, Head Coach (jerseytursi@gmail.com)

Cheerleading: Jaime Chirico, Head Coach (jaimeb0333@icloud.com)

Basketball: Chris Stagliano (chrisstagliano@gmail.com) and/or Jim Bachman (jimbach13@comcast.net), Program Coordinators

Softball: Matt Valente, Head Coach (valente7775@gmail.com)

Baseball: Mr. Tom Mihm, Head Coach (tmihm@olohschool.org)