Derby High School Athletics

75 Chatfield Street

Derby, Connecticut 06418

(203) 736-5032 ▪ www.derbyps.org

Principal, Jennifer Olson

Athletics Director, Teg Cosgriff, completed his service to Derby Public Schools today and is moving on to a new career opportunity.  We appreciate Teg’s contribution to the Athletics Department over the past year and a half and wish him the very best in his future plans.  We wanted to reach out to all of the coaches at DHS and DMS, as well as our district and community partners, to share some information about our transition plan for the Athletics Department so everyone knows what to expect moving forward.

HIRING PLAN

We are working hard to hire a new Athletic Director and hope to appoint a new candidate at the February 16th Board of Education Meeting.  We have a strong applicant pool and will work hard to select a great AD for our community. Below is a snapshot of our hiring timeline:

·         Jan 17 – 31          Post Job

·         Feb 2 – 3              Sort Applications

·         Feb 6                    Round 1 Interviews   5 – 8 PM

·         Feb 9                    Round 2 Interview (If needed) *Jen participates remotely

·         Feb 13-14             Reference Checks

·         Feb 15-17             Meeting w/Superintendent (date/time TBD)

·         Feb 16                   Recommendation for BOE Appointment  

COVERAGE ARRANGEMENTS & CONTACTS

Until the position is filled the school administrators at DHS and DMS will be working together to oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletics department.  As part of the hiring process, we anticipate the new AD will need to give 2-4 weeks’ notice in their current position/current district before starting, so we are prepared to “hold the fort down” until mid-March.  Angela Lillemoe, Administrative Assistant at Derby High School will continue to provide assistance with administrative/budgeting responsibilities, and will also help cross-check buses and schedules for competitions.

 Here is our contact information:

SEASONS

We are asking for everyone’s help to make sure we close the winter season and start up the spring season strong for our student-athletes during this transition period.  This is new for some of us, so your experience and expertise will be a valuable resource.  

PRACTICE SCHEDULES

Attached are the practice schedules for February.  Please review them and let us know if there are any conflicts that need to be addressed.  

• DHS  Feb Practice DHS   
• DMS Feb Practice DMS

SENIOR NIGHTS

Coaches: Please be sure to identify your Senior Night game ASAP so we can put it on the calendar and share it out with parents, students, staff and the community.  Once it is selected, please email Angela at alillemoe@derbyps.org so it can be shared in the Outlook calendar.

SCORE REPORTING

Please continue to submit scores immediately after games.

Transition Documents & Resources   Athletics Transition 

Recognitions:

NVL Indoor Track Championships held on 1/27

• Since joining the NVL in 2009-10, DHS Indoor Track has won 3 NVL team titles (all boys) and 3 runner-up finishes (2 boys, 1 girls). Derby Indoor Track athletes have also won 56 individual NVL titles.

All NVL Indoor Track & Field Awards: (photo on 2/2)

• Carlos Allen        
• Alex Chene-Paulin        
• Colin Strickland        
• Jaylen Titus        
• Sebastian Amaya
• Giovanni Vicens

Girls 4x200 broke the school record at the NVL Championship.  Kylin Santamaria, Brianna Quiles, Lordina Boakye, and Aliana Campbell

Boys 4x200 won the NVL title last night. Alex Chene-Paulin, Colin Strickland, Jaylen Titus, and Bryan McLean.

Bryan McLean named the NVL'S Outstanding Sprinter at the NVL Championship

Lynnette Martinez breaks the DHS Indoor Record and places 3rd in the Pole Vault at the NVL Championship

Carlos Allen is the 2023 NVL Indoor Champion in the 55 Hurdles

Football

Held National Letter of Intent Signing forGio Vicens '23 (Football) = University of New Haven (NCAA D2)