Athletics
Spartans, this is our time! PHS athletics has established a tradition of excellence, and our athletes carry the mantle with pride. Paramus High School is a Group III member of the Big North conference, where the competition is keen and the caliber of play is excellent.
Official Practice/Tryout Start Dates
Paramus High School Official Practice/Tryout Start Dates for the 2024–2025 School Year:
Fall Season
- Football – August 12
- Girls Tennis – August 12
- Cross Country – August 19
- Soccer – August 19
- Girls Volleyball – August 19
Winter Season
- Bowling – November 25
- Ice Hockey – November 25
- Swimming – November 25
- Basketball – December 2 (Tryouts November 25)
- Winter Track – December 2 (Tryouts November 25)
- Wrestling – December 2 (Tryouts November 25)
Spring Season
- Boys Tennis – March 10
- Track & Field – March 10
- Golf – March 10
- Lacrosse – March 10
- Baseball & Softball – March 10
Return to Play
Please take a moment to watch the NJSIAA return-to-play question and answer video below featuring Dr. Damion Martins, NJSIAA medical advisory task force member, medical director of sports medicine at Atlantic Health Systems, New York Jets physician, and a member the NFL's COVID-19 task force advisory board and NJSIAA.
Eligibility Requirements
- Fall and winter sports: Earn at least 30 passing credits during the previous school year (five courses plus health and physical education)
- Spring sports: Earn at least 15 passing credits during the fall semester (five courses plus health and physical education)
NCAA
NJDOE Broadcast/Resource: Student Athlete College Eligibility Criteria
N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3.4 requires school districts and nonpublic schools that participate in sports sanctioned by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to annually disseminate to each student participating in interscholastic athletics the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s freshman eligibility standards for participation in collegiate athletics. For eligibility standards, please see NCAA Division I and II sports.
Transportation
A late bus is available at 4:00 p.m. for students who participate in after-school activities. A 5:30 p.m. bus is also available for students who participate in school-sponsored events. We also provide transportation to and from away games, events, and tournaments.
Students who do not wish to ride with the team to or from an event must complete an Alternate Transportation form.
Head Coaches
Fall Sports
Football: Joe Sabella – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Boys Soccer: Steven Contreras – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Girls Soccer: Justin DeFeo – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Boys & Girls Cross Country: Jeff Schorling – Varsity, Novice
Girls Tennis: Jonathan Morrisette – Varsity, JV
Volleyball: Kerri Dolack – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Winter
Boys Basketball: Dan Reddan – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Girls Basketball: William Whitney – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Wrestling: Mark Fontana – Varsity, JV
Boys Bowling: Howard Blackwood – Varsity, JV
Girls Bowling: Jon Morrisette - Varsity, JV
Ice Hockey: Jake Rizer – Varsity, JV
Boys Swimming: Todd Colombo – Varsity
Girls Swimming: Todd Colombo – Varsity
Winter Track: Jerry Somma – Varsity, Novice
Spring
Baseball: Doug Aday – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Softball: Marc Gregory – Varsity, JV, Frosh
Boys Tennis: Ken McKaba – Varsity, JV
Boys Track: Jerry Somma – Varsity, Novice
Girls Track: Jeff Schorling – Varsity, Novice
Boys Golf: Steve Klass – Varsity, Novice
Girls Golf: Joe Sabella – Varsity, Novice
Boys Lacrosse: Adam Ahmad – Varsity, JV
Girls Lacrosse: Kayla Walstrom – Varsity, JV
