TEAMS

Fall Sports

Football

Hand football is more than just a team, it is a brotherhood, strengthened by our everyday experience of being together on and off the field. With 13 State Championships, we raise the bar on a daily basis and focus not on the individual player, but the team success as a whole. Hand Football requires devotion, teamwork, effort, enthusiasm, and heart. All are welcome to join us on Friday nights under the lights as long as you’re also willing to fulfill what it means to be a Hand Tiger.

Instagram Handle @dhhs_tigerfootball
Captains: Ryan Bordiere (rjbords52@gmail.com) and Will Flanagan (wflan2003@gmail.com)
Coach: Steve Fillipone

Schedule

Season:

7 on 7 league schedule located on CIAC Website

Conditioning practices Monday Wednesday Friday 4:30-5:30 pm

Girls Soccer

Daniel Hand girls soccer is a very successful program with 3 levels of play; the Freshman team, JV, and Varsity. The girls Varsity team has made it to the state semi finals the past 3 out of 4 years, and we hope to follow suit this year with our new coach, Coach McConville! This upcoming season is still up in the air due to COVID, but we are determined to put in the work this summer while staying safe. For our summer training we are taking extra precautions such as taking temperatures before practice and having only 10 girls supervised per coach. Daniel Hand Girls Soccer is an overall fun and inclusive group, and we hope to see some new faces on the field for our 2020 season!

Captains: Julia Kuhn (jekuhn13@gmail.com), Anna Cohen (annacohen1216@gmail.com)
Coaches: Rob McConville (mcconviller@madison.k12.ct.us), Anthony Mancini (mancinisra@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

View the full game schedule

Boys Soccer

4x defending Class L State Champions. As a program, we work hard to have 3 teams that provide our student athletes with an experience that will be fun, informative, and allow them to grow as people. We set high standards for ourselves and train and play hard, a key factor to our success as a program. With our varsity team winning the last 4 State Championships, we plan to maintain a high level of success while sticking to our core values as a community to ensure the growth of our members.

instagram handle @dhhsboyssoccer2020
Captains: Chris Porte (christopherporte15@gmail.com), Scott Testori (stestori7@gmail.com)

Varsity Coach: Greg Cumpstone (cumpstoneg@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

Tryouts: Thursday, August 27th - 5:45-7:15 a.m., 3:15-4:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Friday, August 28th - 5:45-7:15 a.m., 3:15-4:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:30 p.m. (LOCATION: Salt Meadow)

View the full game schedule

Field Hockey

Daniel Hand girls field hockey is a fall sport played throughout early September to November with a two week preseason in August. With about 5 practices a week and 1-3 games, the girls play hard their entire fall season. The program has 3 levels of play which are Freshman, JV and Varsity. In 2017 the Varsity team won SCC's and state champs. During the past 2019 season the lady tigers made it to the state champs and placed 2nd against their rivals, Guilford. The girls hope to make a comeback this season and take the gold in their State champ tournament!

Captains: TBD!
Coaches: Susan Leckey (@leckeys@madison.k12.ct.us), Stu Leckey

Schedule

Dates and times to come:)

Girls Volleyball

Coach: Alexandria Johnson (johnsona@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

Tryout dates are Saturday August 29th (12:30-1:30 pm), Monday August 31st (4-5 pm), and Tuesday September 1st (4-5 pm)
practice times and game dates are located on the district website

Cheer

We are the daniel hand high school cheerleading team. We cheer for the football team during the fall season, and the basket ball team during the winter season. We also compete in local competitions as well as our state competition against other cheerleading teams in the northeast during our winter season. Due to covid, game schedules are up in the air as of now.

instagram handle @dhhscheerleading
Coach Ciotti (m.ciotti@sbcglobal.net)

Schedule

Tryouts are held in the spring for the following year. Our practice schedule varies in seasons, and competition dates are TBD. Cheerleaders have the option to either cheer just during the fall season, or the competitive season in the winter as well.

Girls Swim and Dive

Class M state champs.

instagram handle @dhhs.girls.swive

more info to come:)

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball

instagram handle @dhhsboysbasketball
Head coach: economopoulosj@madison.k12.ct.us

more info to come:)

Girls Basketball

As an athletic program we strive everyday to put forth the most effort and positive attitude both on and off the court. We are constantly encouraged by our teammates and coaches to be our very best selves as we stand behind our “team first” motto. We play in a highly competitive class L division in the state and are constantly fighting for more titles in the SCC. We have varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams filled with a wonderful group of girls. We have open arms to anyone who would like it to join our program. Whether it be a goal of theirs to one day play on varsity or simply trying out the sport for fun, we would love to have you. In order to join reach out to either one of the captains, coaches, or players. Tryouts only last a couple of days in the beginning of winter. We have a google classroom with much more information on it, in order to keep us connected.

Instagram handle @dhhsgirlsbasketball
google classroom: use code qluzdew and join with a non-school email

Captains: Maddison Thomas#21 (maddison.thomas98@gmail.com), Hadley Houghton #3 (hadleyhoughton@icloud.com), Julia Kuhn #5 (jekuhn13@gmail.com)
Coaches: Tim Tredwell- Varsity Head Coach (coachtredwell@gmail.com), Kristina Ciotto- JV Head Coach and Varsity assistant coach (ciottok@gmail.com), Cynthia Morgan- Freshman Head Coach (morganc2@aetna.com), Paul Ciotto- Assistant Coach (pjc222@yahoo.com)

Schedule

As of right now we do not have a practice schedule determined. We have a potential game schedule with dates and opponents listed however we do not know the place or time just yet.

Gymnastics

Daniel Hand gymnastics is a varsity team that competes in home/away meets, and the SCC and State Championships. We are a very close knit team and welcome gymnasts with any level of experience. To get involved, you can contact any of our three captains or coaches!

Instagram handle @dhhsgymnastics
Google Classroom Code: lhcjufr
Captains for the 2020-2021 season: Grace Segnere (grace.segnere@gmail.com), Kayla Cataldo (kcataldo928@gmail.com), Megan Stefanowski (stefmegan3@gmail.com)
Coaches: Kelly Smith: head coach, (smithkc@madison.k12.ct.us), Jessica Hoover: assistant coach, (jessica.hoov@gmail.com)

Schedule

Tentative Fall meeting (likely virtual) Wednesday, Sep 9 to touch base with interested incoming freshman and discuss schedules/have Q&A/discuss fundraising and boosters.

Tentative practice schedule: MWF 3-5, TR 5:30-7:30, beginning in December 2020

2021 Meet Schedule TBD, beginning January 2021 and running through the first weekend in March.

Dance Team

Daniel Hand Dance Team is a co-ed group of 19 talented and energetic dancers. We perform at boys and girls varsity basketball games. We also compete at statewide competitions during our season including Warde Dance Jam, Quinnipiac's Annual Cheer and Dance Challenge and CIAC dance states competition. Dance Team dances in styles such as hip-hop and jazz. We strive to hype up the student section and spectators at Hand's basketball games as well as challenge the school's dancers in a competitive and supportive environment.

instagram handle @dhhsdanceteam
tik tok - @dhhsdanceteam
Captains for the 2020-2021 season: Callie Richard (callierichard27@gmail.com), Kylie Ameika (kmameika@gmail.com)
Coach: Tori Piraino (pirainot@madison.k12.ct.us)

Boys Swim & Dive

We take a bus under the bridge or drive everyday after school to the Madison Racquet Club, where practice starts at 2:45 and ends at 4:45. Our meet schedule will not be announced until we’re closer to the season, but a typical season consists of a few weeks of training followed by 1-2 meets per week until the championship season begins in February.

Coaches: Christina Forristal (forristalm@madison.k12.ct.us), Scott Butler (butlers@madison.k12.ct.us)
Captains: TBD

Fencing

The Daniel Hand Fencing team is a Co-Ed team that has Foil, Saber and Epee as their 3 weapons. We compete in many meets during our season which is November to March and we also compete in individual and team states as well as Novice and JV state tournaments. Opportunities include foil fencing. Due to COVID-19, there are no clinics or fencing sessions currently being run by the fencing team nor the high school. However if you are interested in joining the team, emails are provided for further contact.

instagram handle @dhhsfencing
Head Coach Ginsburg: ginsburgm@madison.k12.ct.us

Captains: Cameryn Brown -foil- (Camerynb21@gmail.com), Daniel Ginsburg -saber-, Sophie Glassman -epee-, Sina Takyar -epee-, Hope Blundon -saber-, Luke Newton -foil-

Schedule

Due to the recent pandemic, future matches, tournaments and practices are TBD.

Boys Ice Hockey

Our daily schedule consists of us taking the bus which is either at 2:10 or 2:15 every day. Then we go to the rink in northford where we usually have around an hour before we get on the ice for our 3:50 practice. This gives kids enough time to get food, stretch out, tape their sticks, get their skates sharpened, etc. Depending on if we have a game or not the next day we will either have a regular practice or a gameday-prep practice.

Head coach: gozalvesb@madisonk12.ct.us

Girls Ice Hockey

Daniel Hand Girls Ice Hockey is a winter sport team that is played out of North Branford ice Pavilion. No experience is required to play! To get involved, you can email the coach, email Mrs. Halloran, or pick up a form from the office when school starts.

instagram handle @dhhsgirlsicehockey

Captains: Lily Dancicco, (lilydancicco@icloud.com), Mia Rice, (miarice2002@gmail.com)
Coach: Eric Roy, (eroy3425@gmail.com)

Wrestling

instagram handle @danielhandwrestling

Donate to Coach D'Alessio's memorial fund

more info to come:)

Ski Team

Hand Ski Team is a unified group where anyone who has a passion for skiing can tryout to compete against other schools in the CISL (Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League). Ski Team is a fun way to reach out to meet great people and get a taste of the glorious sport of Alpine Racing. Led by majestic senior captain Micky Wehrle, the boy's team has placed in the top ranks of the Class S division for consecutive years and looks to take first place for the 2020-2021 season. Alongside the boy's team, the girl's team has also placed in the top 3 for the Class S Division for many years in a row and also shows great promise for the upcoming years. Both the boys and girls team compete in the Class S Division in the Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League. We competitively compete in Alpine Skiing against other schools all across Connecticut. Ski Team is usually 2 times a week, practices usually on Monday or Tuesday where races are typically on Wednesdays or Thursday nights. Carrying on the DHHS Ski Team Tradition, after each race the team grabs a post-event dinner at Chick Fil A, a special and divine tradition no other team has at Hand. Towards the end of fall (around December), there will be announcements on the speakers as well as posters around the school. At the club/sport fair every year, Ski Team holds a booth with signs, candy, and video of what we do. If any interested student has any questions, feel free to contact either Coach Barrett or Micky Wehrle.

instagram handle @dhhsskiteam
Captain: Micky Wehrle (mickdog7@gmail.com)
Coach Barrett (barrettj@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

Practices usually on Monday or Tuesdays

Races usually on Wednesdays or Fridays

Spring Sports

Sailing

Hand sailing is a spring, co-ed sport for sailors of all skill levels. Practices are held 2-3 days a week and team meetings once a week. Races are held on both weekdays after school or on weekends for larger regattas. We sail C420 sailboats on the Connecticut river in Essex at Pettipaug Yacht Club. We take a bus to practices which usually gets back to Hand before 6pm. Our 2021 Captains are Jake Beiner and Rowan O'Connor. Reach out to them if you have questions or are interested in joining the team! Whether you are interested in team racing or just learning more about sailing, DHHS Sailing a great spring sport.

Captains: Rowan O'Connor (rowanjoc@gmail.com), Jake Beiner (jchbeiner@gmail.com)
Coach: Mark Kondracky (mrk399@aol.com)

Boys Tennis

The Daniel Hand boys tennis team is not simply a varsity sport, it is a dynasty. The boys currently boast a 56 match win streak and look to extend it in the spring. With 15 time SCC Championships and 5 State Championships, the most recent being in 2018, boys tennis is truly elite. A team comprised of multiple All-State players and D1 prospects brings a high level of tennis to every match. Aside from competing, the boys form bonds that enhance the team culture and extend off the tennis court. Players of all levels are suggested to reach out. To get in contact, reach out to us on instagram our email our head coach.

Instagram handle @dhhs_tennis
Head coach: Dawn Fagerquist (fagerquistd@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

TBD, but expect a match or practice right after school on every week day- Polson Courts 2:30, Madison Racquet and Swim Club if there is rain

Girls Tennis

Daniel Hand girls tennis is a Varsity program played in the spring. To get involved, you can talk to one of the current captains or team members in class, social media or just try out in March! The girls team meets once in the library in March just to learn about the team and get info for trying out. They practice mostly every day unless they have a match. Practices are around 1-2 hours and usually they have 2-3 matches a week. Half are home and half are away. Home matches are at the polson tennis courts right after school. The team is very welcoming for new players!

Captains: Lindsay Riordan (lindsaypriordan@yahoo.com), Paige Van Ostenbridge (pvano123@yahoo.com)
Coach: Kitty Palmer (kittypalmer227@gmail.com)

Baseball

We are the Daniel Hand High School baseball team. As one of the most successful teams in our conference (SCC) and in the state, it takes a lot of hard work in the off season and spring season to maintain a winning program. In the winter, we hold weekly strength and conditioning sessions in the Polson Weight room (dates and times TBA) and encourage players to work individually. There are two separate days of tryouts, a defensive session at the Surf Club Turf, and an offensive session at Batter Up in Guilford (dates and times TBA). All players need to be registered and should have their physicals updated through DHHS. Please inquire with the athletics office if you have questions. Please have this taken care of by March 13th. All players and families should also know that we are in season during April Vacation and have a full week of practices and games.

Head Coach: Travis LaPointe (lapointet@madison.k12.ct.us)
Asst. Varsity Coach: Nick Merullo

Boys Volleyball

Instagram handle @dhhsboysvball
Captains: Adam Laffargue, Sean McSweeny
Coach: Aaron Brenner (brennera@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

Practices: Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Softball

more info to come:)

Boys Lacrosse

more info to come:)

Girls Lacrosse

instagram handle @hand_lax

more info to come:)

Boys Golf

more info to come:)

Girls Golf

Girls Golf is a spring sport that offers girls at all different skill levels and opportunity to work on their game. Practice is held everyday from mid March to June at Madison Coutry Club and Kleins’ Golf Range with matches occurring twice a week.

google classroom code: djzu3mb
Coach Russo: russod@madison.k12.ct.us
Seniors (captains tbd): Isabella Lombardi, Maddie Schneider, Lucia Balzano, Hannah Kidwell, Maya Burd, Kristen Chieko, Erin Patla, Dara McShane.

Year Round

Boys Track & Field/ Indoor Track/ Cross Country

We are the DHHS boys cross country and track team. We meet everyday by the track at 3pm for practice. If you think you would like to join, feel free to stop by and run with us. The meet schedule for cross country is still being decided, but we usually have at least one meet per week. If you have any questions, you can contact the captains, Max Genther or Connor Parthasarthy.

Captains: Max Genther (max.genther@gmail.com), Connor Partasarthy (connorparthasarthy@gmail.com)
Coach Geary (tjgeary07@yahoo.com)
Coach Tommaso (tommasod@madison.k12.ct.us)

Girls Track & Field/ Indoor Track/ Cross Country

Girls Cross Country

Instagram Handle @dhhs.xc
Potential Captains: Anna Steffen (annaksteffen@icloud.com), Morgan Combs (combsmorgan3@gmail.com), Keelin Virgulto (KEVVirgulto@gmail.com), Anna Son (anna.son723@gmail.com)
Coach: Steve Swift (swifts@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

For pre-season, we are meeting Monday through Friday at 7:30am at the high school. For the actual season, we meet everyday after school at 3:00. They haven't announced the schedule for our meets yet, more to come:)

Girls Indoor Track

Instagram Handle @dhhs_track
Potential Captains: Anna Steffen (annaksteffen@icloud.com), Morgan Combs (combsmorgan3@gmail.com), Keelin Virgulto (KEVVirgulto@gmail.com), Anna Son (anna.son723@gmail.com)
Coach: Steve Swift (swifts@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

For the actual season, we meet everyday after school at 3:00. They haven’t announced the schedule for our meets yet, more to come:)

DHHS Vibe

Vibe is Daniel Hand's nationally winning show choir. We compete across the East coast using our voices and dance moves to tell a story in a unique and exciting way. Visit our website and Instagram for more information! Practice schedule is Monday-Tuesday cohort A 2-3 and Thursday-Friday cohort B 2-3 with choreography weekend the 21-23rd.

Visit our website!
instagram handle @dhhsvibe
Presidents: Ben Hoffman (hoffman.benjamin@madisonps.org), Alexis Lariviere (lariviere.lexis@madisonps.org)
Captains: Dance- Hannah Kidwell (kidwell.hannah@madisonps.org), Kylie Ameika (ameika.kylie@madisonps.org), Jack White (white.jack@madisonps.org) Vocal- Reese Gaudelli (gaudelli.reese@madisonps.org)
Director: Ronald Soja (sojar@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

Adapted for hybrid school schedule- Practice schedule is Monday-Tuesday cohort A 2-3 and Thursday- Friday cohort B 2-3 Choreography weekend the 21-23rd!

Unified Sports

Once or twice a week, athletes and buddies get together for a practice or a game. Unified sports is very relaxed and no prior experience in the sport is needed! Unified Sports (fall: soccer, winter: basketball, spring: track/volleyball)

Coach: Mr. Link (linkm@madison.k12.ct.us)

Schedule

As of right now there is no schedule out. To play, you have to register through Family ID before the season starts and then communication about games and practices will begin. When it gets closer to season, there will be a schedule posted on the DHHS website.

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