Athletics
- Tryout & Practice Info
- Team Pages & Upcoming Games
- Forms
- Athletics Department Staff
- Parent Athletic Council (PAC)
- FAQs
Tryout & Practice Info
Winter Sports - Important Dates
Preseason schedule begins for Upper School winter student-athletes trying out ONLY for Varsity Basketball (Boys and Girls), Varsity Hockey (Boys and Girls) and Wrestling. (Ski and Swim will begin on Nov. 27)
Thursday, Nov. 16
- Boys Basketball: 4:50 to 6:05 p.m. - Memorial Gym
- Girls Basketball: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. - Memorial Gym
- Boys Hockey: 4 to 5:30 p.m. - Thayer Sports Center
- Girls Hockey: 5:40 to 7:10 p.m. - Thayer Sports Center
- Wrestling: 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Tiger's Den
Friday, Nov. 17
- Boys Basketball: 4:50 to 6:05 p.m. - Memorial Gym
- Girls Basketball: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. - Memorial Gym
- Boys Hockey: 5:40 to 7:10 p.m. - Thayer Sports Center
- Girls Hockey: 4 to 5:30 p.m. - Thayer Sports Center
- Wrestling: 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Tiger's Den
Saturday, Nov. 18
- Boys Basketball: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Memorial Gym
- Girls Basketball: 9 to 10:30 a.m. - Memorial Gym
- Boys Hockey: 1 p.m. Scrimmage vs. Proctor
- Girls Hockey: 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Thayer Sports Center
- Wrestling: 9 to 11 a.m. - Tiger's Den
Monday, Nov. 27
- Varsity Ski: first practice is a team meeting
- Varsity Swim: first practice
- Individuals interesting in trying out for a JV or 3rds team should arrive for first practice at 3:45 p.m. Check the monitors for locations.
Thursday, Dec. 7
- Middle School winter sports begin: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Hockey Note: Transportation to the rink will be provided from the CFA 10 minutes after dismissal. Students must be picked up from the Thayer Sports Center following practice.
Reminders
- Grades 9-12 alternative programs may be granted. All winter season Upper and Middle School Waiver Request Forms (available online or in the Athletics office) must be submitted no later than Nov. 27.
- ImPACT Testing is mandatory for all new students and Thayer student-athletes. Health Services has already sent an email regarding Magnus Health forms, which include all ImPACT testing information.
- For all Health & Wellness questions, please contact Upper School Health and Wellness Department Head Wendi Happ at whapp@thayer.org.
- Set up your personal mobile phone or computer to access any team schedule and receive alerts about schedule changes. Here are some helpful instructions:
- Sign up for text alerts for individual teams to receive direct alerts related to all team-specific cancellations and updates.
- Pull a team schedule into your phone or computer's calendar app - when changes are made, the calendar will update automatically.
- MyKidsSpending: Don't forget to fund your MyKidsSpending account. This will be helpful for student purchases related to team uniforms and other supplies in the equipment room and at the campus store.
- Spirit Wear Clothing Stores
Winter Coach Contacts
- Boys Varsity Basketball Interim Head Coach
- Chris Cameron (ccameron@thayer.org)
- Chris Cameron (ccameron@thayer.org)
- Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
- Billy O'Dwyer (wodwyer@thayer.org)
- Billy O'Dwyer (wodwyer@thayer.org)
- Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach
- David Hymovitz (dhymovitz@thayer.org)
- David Hymovitz (dhymovitz@thayer.org)
- Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach
- Brandy Fisher-Bailey (bfisherbailey@thayer.org)
- Brandy Fisher-Bailey (bfisherbailey@thayer.org)
- Varsity Ski Head Coach
- Jeff Booth (jbooth@thayer.org)
- Jeff Booth (jbooth@thayer.org)
- Varsity Swim Head Coach
- Emily Kana (ekana@thayer.org)
- Emily Kana (ekana@thayer.org)
- Varsity Wrestling Head Coach
- Jeff Kent (jkent@thayer.org)
Team Pages & Upcoming Games
Helpful Links
Team Pages
Upcoming Athletics Events
Upcoming Games
Forms
IMPACT Testing
ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Test)
Click here to download a printable PDF
Instructions for Baseline Testing
All Thayer Academy students must take the computerized ImPACT baseline test every 2 years. The test can be completed on a home computer and takes about 30 minutes.
ImPACT is a simple cognitive assessment tool that helps health care providers to:
- Assess for concussion after a student sustains a head injury.
- Guide a student-athlete’s safe return to play.
Before beginning the ImPACT test, the student should:
- Be supervised by a parent/guardian when taking the test.
- Have access to a computer with an external mouse. (A laptop can be used as long as also using an external mouse. TouchPad and TrackPoint will not work for this test.)
- Close out of all applications except the ImPACT site within your Internet browser.
- Turn off the pop-up blocker in your Internet browser. (The test will not launch if the pop-up blocker is on. Be sure to turn the pop-up blocker back on when you are finished.)
- Ensure that the testing environment is free of noise and other distractions. You will need to concentrate and exercise your memory.
- No talking. No cell phones. No sound on the computer.
Steps to begin the test:
- Go to the ImPACT Online Test site by clicking https://www.impacttestonline.com/htmllauncher/
- Enter the Customer Code: E44CVM3UES.
- Click “Launch Test”.
- Choose your preferred language to take the test. (English is the default).
- Answer the questions about “demographic information” and “current symptoms and conditions”. Note: # of years completed in school = your year in September minus 1. (e.g. If you're entering 9th grade in September, the number of years completed = 8).
- Proceed with the test.
- At the end, when prompted, be sure to include your email address and athletictrainer@thayer.org to be sent a confirmation that includes an identifying “Passport ID”.
- Please make sure Thayer Academy is identified in the screen as shown below.
Once the test is completed:
A parent/guardian must log in to Magnus Health and enters the date of the completed test.
If you have questions about taking the baseline ImPACT test, please contact the Athletic Trainers (athletictrainer@thayer.org).
Waiver Forms
Athletics Department Staff
Athletics Department Staff & Coaches Contact Information
You can also find all coaches' contact information on each team's page.
Athletics Department Staff |
Athletics Director | Bobbi Moran | bmoran@thayer.org | 781.664.2247 |
Middle School Athletics Director | John Reid | jreid@thayer.org | 781.664.2289 |
Associate Athletics Director | Kristin Parnell | kparnell@thayer.org | 781.664.2246 |
Associate Athletics Director | Brad Peterson '11 | bpeterson@thayer.org | 781.664.2327 |
Head Athletics Trainer | Ellen Malloy | emalloy@thayer.org | 781.664.2273 |
Athletics Trainer | Garett Butkuss P '26, '30 | gbutkuss@thayer.org | 781.664.2244 |
Athletics Trainer | Anne Lally | alally@thayer.org | 781.664.2250 |
Strength & Conditioning Coach | Blair Bennett | bbennett@thayer.org |
Fall Sports - Upper School Coaches | |||
Football | Jeff Toussaint '82 | jtoussaint@thayer.org | |
Field Hockey | Suzanne Noone | snoone@thayer.org | |
Boys' Soccer | Ian Wheeler | iwheeler@thayer.org | |
Girls' Soccer | Nick Rugnetta '07 | nrugnetta@thayer.org | |
Boys' Cross Country | Joe Pelletier | jpelletier@thayer.org | |
Girls' Cross Country | Jeff Browne P '04, '05 | jbrowne@thayer.org | |
Volleyball | Roberta Stannard | rstannard@thayer.org |
Winter Sports - Upper School Coaches | ||
Boys' Hockey | David Hymovitz '92 | dhymovitz@thayer.org |
Girls' Hockey | Brandy Fisher Bailey P '28, '29 | bfisherbailey@thayer.org |
Boys' Basketball | Michael Jones '03 | mijones@thayer.org |
Girls' Basketball | William O'Dwyer '02 | wodwyer@thayer.org |
Boys' & Girls' Skiing | Heidi Brown | hbrown@thayer.org |
Co-Ed Wrestling | Jeff Kent P '13 | jkent@thayer.org |
Swimming & Diving | Emily Kana | ekana@thayer.org |
Spring Sports - Upper School Coaches | ||
Baseball | James Pierce '03 | jpierce@thayer.org |
Softball | Laura McDonough | lmcdonough@thayer.org |
Boys' Lacrosse | Bill Daye | bdaye@thayer.org |
Girls' Lacrosse | Anni McDonough Zukauskas '94 P '28, '29 | azukauskas@thayer.org |
Boys' Track & Field | Michael Jones '03 | mijones@thayer.org |
Girls' Track & Field | Jeff Browne P '04, '05 | jbrowne@thayer.org |
Boys' & Girls' Crew | John Geary | jgeary@thayer.org |
Girls' Tennis | Sally Goldman P '99, '00, '03 | sgoldman@thayer.org |
Boys' Tennis | Mike Davis | mdavis@thayer.org |
Co-Ed Golf | Robert "Bo" Cramer | rcramer@thayer.org |
Parent Athletic Council (PAC)
FAQs
- What is a team parent?
- What are team dinners?
- What is an End-of-Season Team Banquet?
- Where can I find team rosters?
- Where can I find my child’s team schedule?
- How do I sign up for Athletics Alerts for my phone and computer?
- Does Thayer provide uniforms?
- How do I buy sports-specific athletic gear?
- Where can I buy Thayer merchandise?
- Does Thayer provide transportation to and from games?
- Does my child have a locker in the locker room?
- Does Thayer wash uniforms?
- Does Thayer provide snacks and drinks for the practices and games?
- How do I find information about spring trips?
- Does Thayer have an athletic trainer available if my child gets hurt or needs advice?
- What are the Athletics Policies and Requirements?
What is a team parent?
Historically at the varsity level, captains’ parents plan team events and organize a food/drink schedule. However, these events and schedules are welcome at all levels (JV and Thirds) so that these athletes can have the same bonding experiences. If a parent is interested in helping the team in this manner, please reach out to the coach. Click here to read about Team/Captain's Parent Guidelines.
What are team dinners?
Team dinners are a wonderful tradition at Thayer in which team members gather as a team bonding experience. Often organized at the varsity level, they are welcome at the sub-varsity level as well. If you are interested in hosting or simply coordinating a dinner, please reach out the team parent or coach. Events include potluck dinners, pizza or pasta parties, and team breakfasts before a game. Please ask for volunteers to host with all families contributing so that it is not a burden on the host family. To reserve an on-campus space for an event, please contact Barbara Browne (bbrowne@thayer.org or 781.664.2268).
What is an End-of-Season Team Banquet?
Each Upper School Varsity Team will be recognized at an awards ceremony on campus at the end of their season in lieu of individual team banquets held off campus. This will be an event sponsored by the Athletic Department with the assistance of the Team Captains and the Thayer Academy Parent Athletic Council.
Where can I find team rosters?
Team rosters can be found on each individual Team Page. You can access all Team Pages via the Parents Section, under Athletics (thayer.org/parents/athletics), or in the main Athletics section of thayer.org under “Teams, Schedules & Results” (thayer.org/athletics/teams-schedules-results).
Where can I find my child’s team schedule?
Team schedules can be found on each individual Team Page. You can access all Team Pages via the Parents Section, under Athletics (thayer.org/parents/athlettics), or in the main Athletics section of thayer.org under “Teams, Schedules & Results” (thayer.org/athletics/teams-schedules-results).
You can set up Athletics text alerts to receive a text whenever there’s a change in the schedule, and you can also subscribe to Team schedules to pull into the calendar app you use on your phone or computer.How do I sign up for Athletics Alerts for my phone and computer?
Does Thayer provide uniforms?
How do I buy sports-specific athletic gear?
Your child will be assigned a team uniform. If he/she would like sport-specific athletic attire in addition to this, they can find descriptions of what is available to purchase on their Team Page. You can access all Team Pages via the Parents Section, under Athletics (thayer.org/parents/athletics), or in the main Athletics section of thayer.org under “Teams, Schedules & Results” (thayer.org/athletics/teams-schedules-results).
Where can I buy Thayer merchandise?
The Campus Store is located in Cahall and is open during school hours. Click here to view a limited selection of items available for sale in the Campus Store.
Does Thayer provide transportation to and from games?
Your child will be transported by Thayer to and from their sporting events. If you wish to drive your child or have them drive themselves, you must ask the AD and the coach for permission. You are allowed to drive your child home from a game or your child can leave with another student after informing the coach.
Does my child have a locker in the locker room?
Does Thayer wash uniforms?
Does Thayer provide snacks and drinks for the practices and games?
How do I find information about spring trips?
Does Thayer have an athletic trainer available if my child gets hurt or needs advice?
Yes. The athletic training room is located on the ground level of the Sawyer Athletic Complex, adjacent to the Fish Center for Physical Fitness. There are three satellite Athletic Training Rooms, at the South Athletic Complex, at the Boch Ice Center, and at the Canton Sportsplex.
Click here to see more information about Sports Medicine at Thayer.