Posted on 22 August 2017 by giontam.
Phoenixville Area High School is pleased to announce that the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has recognized the Boys and Girls Swimming & Diving teams for their work in the classroom. The Phantoms boys’ team earned the highest GPA in the state of Pennsylvania (3.838), while the girls’ team (3.858) ranked second in PA.
“This is a very proud moment for the Phoenixville Area High School Boys and Girls Swimming & Diving teams,” PAHS Principal, Dr. Craig Parkinson, on the teams’ achievements. “Under the leadership of Mr. Dan Weinstein, the program has grown leaps and bounds. Mr. Weinstein has built a complete program that truly focuses on the individual growth of our student-athletes. This award is one of the greatest honors to receive as it supports the fact that our students are not only excellent athletes, but they are individuals who understand the importance of solid education.”
Both the boys and girls teams have been named NISCA/SwimOutlet.com Scholar Team Award recipients. The NISCA Scholar Team Award recognizes teams achieving high academic standards. The award is based on the average cumulative GPA of an entire varsity team (single gender) of 12 or more athletes. PAHS has earned gold level distinction (GPA 3.750 – 4.000).
The goal of the Scholar Team Award is to recognize academic success in the classroom for entire swimming, diving, and water polo teams, as well as athletic success in the pool. This award marks the second consecutive season that the PAHS boys and girls teams have been recognized. The complete list of award winners can be found at https://www.niscaonline.org/aalists/2017/scholarteam2017.html.
“Swimmers tend to be highly disciplined and goal oriented individuals, which are positive attributes that you might find in really good students as well,” stated PAHS Head Swimming & Diving Coach Dan Weinstein. “I’ve been lucky enough to have most of the swimmers on my team in my math classes too, so I get to appreciate just how talented they really are. I couldn’t be more proud of our team and what they have been able to accomplish.”
Phoenixville Area High School will begin the 2017-2018 campaign on December 9 at the Upper Merion Relay Carnival. For the complete schedule or more information about the Swimming & Diving program, please visit www.PhoenixvilleAthletics.com.
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Posted on 19 July 2017 by giontam.
Phoenixville Area High School is proud to welcome Brandan Clark as our new Head Wrestling Coach.
Brandan joins us after serving as an assistant coach at Pottstown last year. He wrestled collegiately at Kutztown University and competed interscholastically at Methacton High School. In high school, Brandan amassed 145 victories, including 44 wins and a second place finish in the state as a senior.
While at Kutztown University, Brandan qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament two times (2012 & 2016). He served as a team captain for three years and was named All-PSAC second team during his senior year.
What they’re saying about Brandan Clark:
“After five minutes in the room with Brandan Clark, I knew that we had someone special. The passion, excitement, and knowledge that he brings on a daily basis is contagious and will be embraced by our student-athletes. I truly feel that we have a coach who will have an immediate impact with his depth of knowledge and passion for the sport. What I found to be most encouraging is how Brandan lit up when talking about helping his student-athletes excel and reach their full potential on and off the mat. He wants the skills that he and his staff teach to the student-athletes to be applicable in their everyday life. Phoenixville has been known as a wrestling town since I can remember and under Coach Clark’s leadership, we are looking forward to restoring the program’s tradition of success,” Dr. Craig Parkinson, PAHS Principal.
“Brandan was the team Captain for three seasons. He is a natural born leader. His leadership skills were almost immediately evident to me in the first few weeks of practice his first year at Kutztown. He is the type of person who is concerned about the people he is working with. Brandan not only helps the student-athletes with wrestling skills, but he mentors them in all aspects of their lives. Student-athletes know they can count on Brandan to be there for them whatever the problem may be. This is extremely important to me as a coach. I want surround myself with people who truly care about the people around them. Brandan is absolutely that kind of person,” Robert Fischer, Head Wrestling Coach, Kutztown University.
“Brandan’s skill set, ability to teach and passion for wrestling will help lead our program forward. This is an exciting time for the Phoenixville wrestling community and we look forward to building a program that can compete in the Pioneer Athletic Conference and District One,” PASD Athletic Director Matt Gionta.
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Posted on 03 February 2017 by giontam.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA (February 3, 2017) – Four members of the Phoenixville Area High School Field Hockey team have been named to the Keith Waldman – Optimal Performance Associates/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) High School National Academic Squad.
Sarah Baker ‘18, Sophia Bierly ‘18, Erica Sposato ‘17 and Lindsay White ‘18 were cited for their excellence in the classroom from the NFCHA. Lindsay White achieved the Scholar of Distinction honor.
The National Academic Squad program recognizes those high school seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2016-17 school year. There were a total of 2,522 honorees on this year’s squad coming from the 328 schools.
Seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0 or the equivalent through the first quarter of the 2016-17 school year have been recognized as Scholars of Distinction. A total of 714 students received the Scholars of Distinction designation.
The complete list of honorees can be found at www.nfhca.org. For more information on the Phoenixville Field Hockey program, please visit www.PhoenixvilleAthletics.com.
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Posted on 02 January 2017 by giontam.
EasternPAFootball.com named three Phantoms to the Class 5A All-Eastern PA football team for the 2016 season. Running back Matt Garcia ’17 earned first-team honors , while two of his offensive teammates Nasir Green ’17 (WR) and Jon Miller ’18 (OL) earned honorable mention.
The complete list can be found here – http://www.easternpafootball.com/news/2016-class-5a-easternpafootball-com-team/.
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Posted on 13 October 2016 by giontam.
Phoenixville senior Matt Osisek-Byrne to pitch at Division 2 Kutztown
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http://pac-10sports.com/article/content/phoenixville-senior-matt-osisek-byrne-pitch-division-2-kutztown-0027654
10/11/16 3:39pm
Phoenixville senior pitcher Matt Osisek-Byrne has signed a national letter of intent to accept a Division II baseball scholarship from Kutztown University.
Matt Osisek-Byrne at a glance
High School: Phoenixville
Graduation Year: 2017
Position: Right-handed Pitcher
College Choice: Kutztown
Parents: Dawn Byrne and Kenny Osisek
Major Athletic Honors:Second team All-PAC selection in 2016, team captain
Academic/community service: Camp counselor for Neil Herman’s Phantom Baseball Camps; volunteer at youth baseball camps/programs in various capacities.
College Major: Physical Education
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Kutztown because from my very first visit it felt like the best fit for me.”
Expectations for the upcoming season: “I hope to do what I do best on the mound and help the team get to districts for the 2nd year in a row.”
Reflections on high school career: “My most memorable moment was throwing a one-hitter last year in the district playoffs.”
Coach’s comments: “Matt Osisek-Byrne is very deserving of this. I knew when I got here that he had something special, he just needed a couple minor adjustments and we added a pitch to his arsenal. OB worked hard and trusted myself and the staff. He came a long way in one year and I am very proud of him.”
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Posted on 03 November 2015 by giontam.
PHOENIXVILLE – Lainey Michaud and Cory Bird of Phoenixville Area High School were recently named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School HeismanAward which highlights exceptional high school seniors and their achievements in the classroom, on the field and in the community.
Michaud and Bird will move on for consideration in the next stage of the program where they could be named a State Finalist.
“Lainey and Cory are great examples of what it means to be a student-athlete at Phoenixville Area High School. Our school and community are honored to have two of our finest recognized as some of the country’s top student-athletes with the Wendy’s High School Heisman name,” said Matt Gionta, Director of Student Activities and Athletics at Phoenixville Area High School.
For 22 years, Wendy’s, in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy has recognized outstanding students and rewarded their commitment and achievements to academics, athletics and community on a national level.
Cory Bird is a lineman for the football team. Cory and Lainey are both members of the National Honor Society and very involved in Phoenixville’s clubs and community service programs.
Lainey Michaud has started every game for the Phantoms soccer team in goal for the past two seasons. The senior also stars on the softball team. She will continue her softball career at Bryant University next year.
Lainey has been named a Pennsylvania State Finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Each State Finalist will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 Wendy’s gift card. The State Finalists will then continue on to the next round of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program, where only one male and one female student will advance to be named State Winners.
For more information or to track a student’s progress through the competition, please visit www.WendysHighSchoolHeisman.com.
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