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Athletics
Athletics
Coaching Staff
Cross Country
Brian Cookbrian.cook@danahall.org
Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant Coach
Fred Lindstrom
How many years have you coached at Dana?
Cross Country: 8 years; JV II Basketball: 1 year
Team accomplishments at Dana?
EIL - 2nd place ( 2015 ); EIL - 3rd place ( 2016, 2018 ); NEPSTA DIII - 2nd place ( 2016 ); 3 league MVPs
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Social Studies Dept. Head
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Reading historical biographies and cooking
What sports did you play in college?
Track and Field ( High Jump )
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
The spirit and camaraderie of the athletes, the positive sporting attitude of all teams in the EIL, the opportunity to see young people challenge themselves to do things they didn't think they could do.
Cross Country: 8 years; JV II Basketball: 1 year
Team accomplishments at Dana?
EIL - 2nd place ( 2015 ); EIL - 3rd place ( 2016, 2018 ); NEPSTA DIII - 2nd place ( 2016 ); 3 league MVPs
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Social Studies Dept. Head
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Reading historical biographies and cooking
What sports did you play in college?
Track and Field ( High Jump )
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
The spirit and camaraderie of the athletes, the positive sporting attitude of all teams in the EIL, the opportunity to see young people challenge themselves to do things they didn't think they could do.
Volleyball
Tori Bauervictoria.bauer@danahall.org
Varsity Volleyball Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Dimitri Stewart
How many years have you coached at Dana?
Assistant varsity softball coach: 3 years; Assistant varsity basketball coach: 1 year; Varsity basketball head coach 4 years. Jv volleyball coach: 2 years. Varsity volleyball coach: 2 years
Team accomplishments at Dana?
1st place EIL- 2019-2020 Volleyball, 1st place EIL- 2016-2017
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
One of my interests that goes beyond athletics is helping students reach their full potential in other areas of their life. I am in the counseling department for Newton Public Schools and believe that coaching is not only about helping students become better athletes, but also succeed academically and socially.
What sports did you play in college?
Basektball and Softball
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I like the community at Dana Hall. The girls are all very supportive of each other, and the athletic department is very supportive of all athletes and coaches as well. We all share a common goal to work together to create better athletes, teams, and the community as a whole.
Assistant varsity softball coach: 3 years; Assistant varsity basketball coach: 1 year; Varsity basketball head coach 4 years. Jv volleyball coach: 2 years. Varsity volleyball coach: 2 years
Team accomplishments at Dana?
1st place EIL- 2019-2020 Volleyball, 1st place EIL- 2016-2017
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
One of my interests that goes beyond athletics is helping students reach their full potential in other areas of their life. I am in the counseling department for Newton Public Schools and believe that coaching is not only about helping students become better athletes, but also succeed academically and socially.
What sports did you play in college?
Basektball and Softball
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I like the community at Dana Hall. The girls are all very supportive of each other, and the athletic department is very supportive of all athletes and coaches as well. We all share a common goal to work together to create better athletes, teams, and the community as a whole.
How many years have you coached at Dana?
1st Year Varsity Basketball Coach. This is my second year at Dana coaching MS Volleyball, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Before Dana, I coached at Hammond School in South Carolina, AAU 15U and 16U for the State Champion Carolina Shooting Stars, The Newman School in Boston as well as numerous camps, clinics in Boston and South Carolina.
Do you have another role on campus?
I also teach Fitness classes!
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Spending time with my family and training dogs!
What sports did you play in college?
Yes - I was a 4-year letter winner at Div II Newberry College in South Carolina. I also was a member of our Women's Golf Team for 1 season.
Do you have any specialty certifications?
Yes - NSCA - CPT,CSCS. ACE Group Fitness Cert, Functional Movement cert
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love sharing my love of sports and competing with young women and seeing them grow into confident young adults by coming together as a group and accomplishing great things.
1st Year Varsity Basketball Coach. This is my second year at Dana coaching MS Volleyball, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Before Dana, I coached at Hammond School in South Carolina, AAU 15U and 16U for the State Champion Carolina Shooting Stars, The Newman School in Boston as well as numerous camps, clinics in Boston and South Carolina.
Do you have another role on campus?
I also teach Fitness classes!
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Spending time with my family and training dogs!
What sports did you play in college?
Yes - I was a 4-year letter winner at Div II Newberry College in South Carolina. I also was a member of our Women's Golf Team for 1 season.
Do you have any specialty certifications?
Yes - NSCA - CPT,CSCS. ACE Group Fitness Cert, Functional Movement cert
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love sharing my love of sports and competing with young women and seeing them grow into confident young adults by coming together as a group and accomplishing great things.
Ice Hockey
Sarah Jacobssarah.jacobs@danahall.org
Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
Assistant Coaches
T.J. Spencer
How many years have you coached at Dana?
JV Field Hockey - 2 years, Ice Hockey - 2 years, Softball - 2 years
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Teach Upper School Science
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Camping, playing games with family, reading, playing music in the Faculty Jug Band
What sports did you play in college?
Women's Ice Hockey at Northeastern University
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
CEP Level 4 USA Hockey
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because sports were a huge part of making me who I am and I want to provide the same atmosphere of hard work, risk, and reward for my players that my coaches gave me. Coaching at Dana Hall is special because it gives me an avenue to connect with my students outside the classroom.
JV Field Hockey - 2 years, Ice Hockey - 2 years, Softball - 2 years
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Teach Upper School Science
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Camping, playing games with family, reading, playing music in the Faculty Jug Band
What sports did you play in college?
Women's Ice Hockey at Northeastern University
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
CEP Level 4 USA Hockey
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because sports were a huge part of making me who I am and I want to provide the same atmosphere of hard work, risk, and reward for my players that my coaches gave me. Coaching at Dana Hall is special because it gives me an avenue to connect with my students outside the classroom.
How many years have you coached at Dana?
1 year
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Business Leadership, Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Mentoring; Family and Travel
What sports did you play in college?
Squash
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I have a life long passion for the game of squash and enjoy helping student-athletes improve across all aspects of the game.
1 year
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Business Leadership, Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Mentoring; Family and Travel
What sports did you play in college?
Squash
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I have a life long passion for the game of squash and enjoy helping student-athletes improve across all aspects of the game.
How many years have you coached at Dana?
2 years
Tell us about your coaching experience.
I have coached high school (boys and girls) locally for more than 20 years (most recently: MIAA D2 State Champs 2019, Globe All-Scholastic Coach of the Year 2019, 2016, South Sectional Champs 2018, 2019). I work with Masters Swimmers, professional triathletes, and fitness swimmers every day; I have also coached various youth/town teams over the years.
What are your personal interests?
I have 2 kids, one at Wellesley College and one just graduated Hamilton College. I love to read. I am an ultra-marathon swimmer, which basically means I can swim for a long time. My highlights include the length of Lake Tahoe, the length of Lake George, and 35 miles in Keuka Lake.
What sports did you play in college?
I intended to swim but was sidelined by a serious head injury during Freshman Orientation.
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, ASCA level 3 (paperwork pending), ASCA level 5 Open Water, WOWSA open water coaching certified, EMSOA swim official certified, USA Swimming Certified Coach
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because I love watching athletes (of any age) accomplish things they once thought impossible/improbable. Teenage girls have incredible resilience, and through sport they can become mentally and physically strong and they can learn to work together to build emotional strength. There is nothing better than that!
2 years
Tell us about your coaching experience.
I have coached high school (boys and girls) locally for more than 20 years (most recently: MIAA D2 State Champs 2019, Globe All-Scholastic Coach of the Year 2019, 2016, South Sectional Champs 2018, 2019). I work with Masters Swimmers, professional triathletes, and fitness swimmers every day; I have also coached various youth/town teams over the years.
What are your personal interests?
I have 2 kids, one at Wellesley College and one just graduated Hamilton College. I love to read. I am an ultra-marathon swimmer, which basically means I can swim for a long time. My highlights include the length of Lake Tahoe, the length of Lake George, and 35 miles in Keuka Lake.
What sports did you play in college?
I intended to swim but was sidelined by a serious head injury during Freshman Orientation.
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, ASCA level 3 (paperwork pending), ASCA level 5 Open Water, WOWSA open water coaching certified, EMSOA swim official certified, USA Swimming Certified Coach
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because I love watching athletes (of any age) accomplish things they once thought impossible/improbable. Teenage girls have incredible resilience, and through sport they can become mentally and physically strong and they can learn to work together to build emotional strength. There is nothing better than that!
How many years have you coached at Dana?
1 year
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Rock climbing, painting, yoga.
What sports did you play in college?
Diving
Do you have any specialty certifications?
I am certified as a Mandated Reporter, I am certified in Concussion In Sports awareness by the CDC, and I am certified as a dive coach through NFHS.
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love being a role model to young athletes and watching them grow over the course of the season.
1 year
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Rock climbing, painting, yoga.
What sports did you play in college?
Diving
Do you have any specialty certifications?
I am certified as a Mandated Reporter, I am certified in Concussion In Sports awareness by the CDC, and I am certified as a dive coach through NFHS.
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love being a role model to young athletes and watching them grow over the course of the season.
Lacrosse
Janet Sullivanjanet.sullivan@danahall.org
Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Coach
Christine Day
How many years have you coached at Dana?
Varsity Lacrosse: 20+ years ; Varsity Soccer 10+ years
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
E.I.L. League Championships, consistently finishing in the top four in the league.
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Associate Director of Athletics
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Watching my son play ice hockey and lacrosse. Playing with my dog.
What sports did you play in college?
Lacrosse and Ice Hockey
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
US Lacrosse Level 1, 2, 3
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love playing sports, watching sports and I want to instill my love and passion for playing to student-athletes in hopes that they have a great experience while playing. The Dana Hall student-athletes work hard, have fun, and have a strong desire to build camaraderie within their team and I like to be a part of that environment.
Varsity Lacrosse: 20+ years ; Varsity Soccer 10+ years
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
E.I.L. League Championships, consistently finishing in the top four in the league.
What else do you do at Dana (teach, job,etc.)?
Associate Director of Athletics
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Watching my son play ice hockey and lacrosse. Playing with my dog.
What sports did you play in college?
Lacrosse and Ice Hockey
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
US Lacrosse Level 1, 2, 3
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love playing sports, watching sports and I want to instill my love and passion for playing to student-athletes in hopes that they have a great experience while playing. The Dana Hall student-athletes work hard, have fun, and have a strong desire to build camaraderie within their team and I like to be a part of that environment.
Tennis
Maureen Sumnermaureen.sumner@danahall.org
Varsity Tennis Coach
Assistant Coach
Jennifer Cunningham
How many years have you coached at Dana?
Varsity Tennis: 2 years
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
EIL Champions 2018
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Family and travel
What sports did you play in college?
Tennis
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love teaching and instilling a love for the game in others. The people at Dana Hall make it such a nice place to work.
Varsity Tennis: 2 years
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
EIL Champions 2018
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
Family and travel
What sports did you play in college?
Tennis
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love teaching and instilling a love for the game in others. The people at Dana Hall make it such a nice place to work.
Fencing
Jane Carterjane.carter@danahall.org
Varsity Fencing Coach
Assistant Coach
Eliot Ayres
Anna Craven
How many years have you coached at Dana?
Since 2005? Many years as an assistant coach and many as head coach.
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
Multiple time state champion team. At least 3 fencers were individual state champions.
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
2 kids, Liz (NYU) and Joe (St. John's Prep).
What sports did you play in college?
Fencing
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
US SafeSport, CPR, Concussion Protocol
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love giving back. I love the teamwork and camaraderie. I love empowering young women.
Since 2005? Many years as an assistant coach and many as head coach.
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
Multiple time state champion team. At least 3 fencers were individual state champions.
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
2 kids, Liz (NYU) and Joe (St. John's Prep).
What sports did you play in college?
Fencing
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
US SafeSport, CPR, Concussion Protocol
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I love giving back. I love the teamwork and camaraderie. I love empowering young women.
How many years have you coached at Dana?
1-year varsity and 1-year assistant Varsity Softball Coach
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
As a first-year coach, the team ranked 3rd in the EIL. As a player, we won the EIL two times (2010 & 2011).
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
My interests include running (I train for and run marathons!), reading and traveling with friends and family.
What sports did you play in college?
Softball
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
Certified barre instructor at Pure Barre Wellesley.
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because I want to help empower young women and I love the sport of Softball. As a former player on the Dana Hall Varsity Softball team, being able to give back to a program and school that helped shape the person I am today is extremely special to me. I hope to share with the girls all that being apart of a team at Dana taught me. From learning how to deal with adversity to being a team player, to hard work, sports teach us so many important life lessons.
1-year varsity and 1-year assistant Varsity Softball Coach
What are your team accomplishments at Dana?
As a first-year coach, the team ranked 3rd in the EIL. As a player, we won the EIL two times (2010 & 2011).
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
My interests include running (I train for and run marathons!), reading and traveling with friends and family.
What sports did you play in college?
Softball
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
Certified barre instructor at Pure Barre Wellesley.
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach because I want to help empower young women and I love the sport of Softball. As a former player on the Dana Hall Varsity Softball team, being able to give back to a program and school that helped shape the person I am today is extremely special to me. I hope to share with the girls all that being apart of a team at Dana taught me. From learning how to deal with adversity to being a team player, to hard work, sports teach us so many important life lessons.
Soccer
Rachel Woodrachel.wood@danahall.org
Varsity Soccer Coach
Assistant Coach
Carlton Wheeler-Omiunu - Associate Head Coach
Barry Friedman - Goalie Coach
How many years have you coached at Dana?
This is my first year.
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
SoulCycle, spending time with my dog Cocoa, watching documentaries on Netflix.
What sports did you play in college?
Soccer
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
USSF F Soccer License, CPR & AED Certified
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach with the hopes that I can have a positive impact on young athlete's lives. It is my goal to increase each player's knowledge of the game, athletic ability, leadership skills and, most importantly, confidence.
This is my first year.
What are your personal ( non-athletic ) interests?
SoulCycle, spending time with my dog Cocoa, watching documentaries on Netflix.
What sports did you play in college?
Soccer
What are your certifications (sport, fitness, etc.)?
USSF F Soccer License, CPR & AED Certified
Why do you coach? What makes coaching at Dana Hall special to you?
I coach with the hopes that I can have a positive impact on young athlete's lives. It is my goal to increase each player's knowledge of the game, athletic ability, leadership skills and, most importantly, confidence.
VARSITY COACHES
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Swimming
Jennifer Dutton
Spring JV & MS Coaches
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JV Lacrosse
Margie Bailey -
JV Softball
Sarah Jacobs
Deb Neary -
JV Tennis
Melissa Palmer
Kris Danna -
MS A Lacrosse
Jackie O'Neil
Courtney Callahan -
MS B Lacrosse
Tessa Stevens -
MS Softball
Brett Elwell
Jenny Salamone -
MS Tennis
Gretchen Johnson
Winter JV & MS Coaches
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JV Basketball
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JV Basketball II
Deb Neary
Tessa Stevens -
JV Fencing
Jane Carter
Eliot Ayres -
JV Squash
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JV Swimming
Jennifer Dutton -
MS Basketball A
TBA -
MS Basketball B
Jeff Suby
Tessa Stevens -
MS Basketball C
Courtney Callahan -
MS Squash
Wendy Berry -
MS Swimming
Jennifer Dutton
Fall JV & MS Coaches
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JV Field Hockey
Beth Bagley
Deb Neary -
JV Soccer
Margie Bailey -
JV Volleyball
Melissa Palmer -
MS Cross Country
Lisa Robbins
Laura Adams -
MS Field Hockey A
Courtney Callahan
Jennifer Salamone -
MS Field Hockey B
Jennifer Salamone -
MS Soccer A
Tessa Stevens -
MS Soccer B
Brett Elwell -
MS Volleyball A
Jackie O'Neill -
MS Volleyball B
Mike White
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Math Modeling
Favorite Assignment -
Varsity Tennis
Favorite Activity -
Winning the EIL Championship
Favorite Memory
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Audrey
"My absolute favorite Dana Hall memory of all time is winning the EIL Championship for tennis! Dana Hall Varsity Tennis faced our toughest rival for our last match. Everyone was watching that match; I remember the moment when I won my match and the whole team came out running and screaming onto the court. We were all hugging and smiling at each other. I was so proud to be a Dana Hall student-athlete."-Audrey
