An Introduction to Paint Branch Athletics
Heather Podosek, Athletic Director
An Overview of Paint Branch Athletics: We have an outstanding athletic program
which is open to all PB students who meet the eligibility requirements. During the school
year, PB offers 41 teams over three seasons. We are the “4-time” NEC Consortium Cup
Champions.
Our Student-Athletes: Over 800 students participate in Paint Branch Athletics during
the school year. Approximately 50% of our student-athletes have at least a 3.25 grade
point average. By participating in PB Athletics, our students learn important life skills,
such as effective leadership, time management and organization.
Our Coaching Staff: We have highly motivated, professional coaches who do an
outstanding job of working with young people. Our coaches are incredibly dedicated.
They take an active role in the academic progress of all our students. Students and
parents are encouraged to contact the coaches to ask sport specific questions (Please
refer to the attached sheets).
Start Dates for Sports Seasons for 2016-2017:
 Fall sports begin Wednesday, August 10, 2016
 Winter sports begin Tuesday, November 15, 2016
 Spring sports begin Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Required paperwork: To participate in high school sports, all student-athletes MUST
have the following paperwork complete and turned on form collection day for each sport:
a current physical, parent permission/residency, Concussion Awareness packet
and a medical card. These forms can be found in on the Paint Branch Athletics website
(www.paintbranchathletics.org) and the Athletic Directors office. Coaches may require
additional paperwork, such as a transportation form or a signed team’s expectation form.
Academic Eligibility: To participate in extra-curricular activities, all students must be
academically eligible. The student-athlete must have at least a 2.0 grade point average
and no more that one (1) “E” on his/her report card. Note: all incoming 9th grade
students are academically eligible to participate during their first marking period in the
school.
NOTE: This includes only incoming 9th graders and transfers from outside of
Montgomery County Public Schools.
Sportsmanship: Paint Branch has established a tradition of outstanding
sportsmanship. We have high standards of appropriate behavior for our players,
coaches, and spectators.
Get involved: We strongly encourage all incoming 9th graders to get involved in extracurricular activities. We are sure that you will enjoy the fun and excitement of
participating in Paint Branch Athletics. Parents are encouraged to join the Paint Branch
Athletic Association.
PB ATHLETICS COACHING LINE-UP 2015-2016
SEASON
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
SEASON
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
WINTER
TEAM
Cheerleading -V
Cheerleading - JV
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Field Hockey – JV
Football
Football – JV
Golf
Poms
Soccer – Boys
Soccer – JV Boys
Soccer – Girls
Soccer – JV Girls
Tennis – Girls
Volleyball – Girls
Volleyball- JV Girls
TEAM
Basketball- Boys
Basketball-JV Boys
Basketball – Girls
Basketball-JV Girls
Unified Bocce
Cheerleading
Indoor Track
Poms
Swimming & Diving
WINTER
WINTER
SEASON
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
Wrestling
Wrestling – JV
TEAM
Allied Softball
Baseball
Baseball – JV
Lacrosse – Boys
Lacrosse –JV Boys
Lacrosse – Girls
Lacrosse – JV Girls
Softball
Softball – JV
Tennis – Boys
Track and Field
Volleyball – Boys
Volleyball – Coed
COACH
Brielle Wertz
Beth Perrine
Dessalyn Dillard
Morgan Kauffman
Erica Handy
Michael Nesmith
Kevin Brunk
Joe DeCavage
Laura Fling
Eric Gerber
Shawn Shannon
Carlos Montalvan
Leshia Jones
Judy Rothstein
Titi Huynh
Brittnee Siegman
COACH
Chris Bohlen
Ryan Junghans
Rochelle Coleman
Tarik Hislop
John Vigna
Brielle Wertz
Dessalyn Dillard
Laura Fling
Cecilia Buhl
Samantha Millman
Rick Smith
Danny Lethbridge
COACH
Daphne Hardin
Tommy Rey
John Vigna
Greg Jolles
Donyell Blackwell
Sara Mayes
Tami Goldstein
Cari Huffman
Amy Ferguson
Stephan Mulrain
Dessalyn Dillard
Jennifer Amobi
Titi Huynh
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Paint Branch Athletics
Expectations of Student-Athletes
Heather Podosek, Athletic Director
All Paint Branch student-athletes are expected to:
1. Be on time.
2. Attend all classes and strive for academic achievement everyday.
3. Attend all team meetings, practices, and games.
4. Represent your team, coaches, teammates, and our school in a positive manner,
both on and off the field.
5. Listen to your coaches and abide by their decisions.
6. Work hard in practice every day to improve your skills, physical condition, and
understanding of your team’s strategies and tactics.
7. Take proper care of your uniforms and all equipment.
8. Return the school’s uniforms and/or equipment when the coach requests these
items.
9. Report any injuries you may have to your coach.
10. Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times, both as a participant and as a
spectator.
11. Show respect towards the game officials at all times, both as a participant and as
a spectator.
12. Show support of ALL our Paint Branch teams and encourage them to do well.
13. Follow all team, school, county and state rules.
Please note: Failure to comply with these expectations could lead to disciplinary
action by the coach, the athletic director, and/or the school’s administration.
Disciplinary action could include a player being benched, suspended, and/or
removed from the team.