Fall Sports

Our cross country team is a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL). Outside the EIL, we usually have meets with Roxbury Latin School, St. George's School, Pomfret School, and Tabor Academy. At the conclusion of the season, the team competes in the EIL Championships and the New England Prep School Division III Championships. 

The team practices each afternoon for about an hour and a half. Our EIL meets are generally on Wednesdays, with Saturdays being used for non-league races or additional training. We have an excellent home cross country course that is the standard high school length of 5000 meters (about 3.1 miles). Our campus has many varied trails and interesting places to run. We feel it is important to chart the progress of each student-athlete over the course of the season in order to encourage each individual runner to improve. Our philosophy is simple: anyone can improve with sustained work. There is a place for athletes of all ability on our teams: from individual New England Champions to students that are new to the sport. 

Head Coach: Nick Micheletti '04

Assistant Coaches: Lizzie Benestad & Mike St. Thomas  

The Portsmouth Abbey Girls' Soccer program believes in providing a challenging and educational experience both on and off the soccer field. Soccer players are expected to strive to reach their very best academically, socially, and athletically. Along with the varsity program, we offer a highly demanding junior varsity program, where less experienced players come to learn and appreciate the necessity of individually skilled and aggressive play, with emphasize on teamwork and respect for the opponent, officials, fans, and the game. 

Girls' varsity soccer is proud to be a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL). EIL member schools include Bancroft School, Beaver Country Day, Berwick Academy, Concord Academy, Dana Hall School, Landmark School, Lexington Christian, Newton Country Day, Pingree School and the Winsor School. 

Head Coach: Dr. Stephen Zins 

Dr. Stephen Zins is in his 7th year as head of the girls' soccer program at Portsmouth Abbey School. Dr. Zins is a native Rhode Islander, and he played high school soccer at LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, contributing to a state championship and a #12 national ranking his senior year. He recently completed his grassroots 11 v 11 coaching license through US Soccer, and he is working towards his national D license. He is the Science Department Head at Portsmouth Abbey School, teaching AP Biology and Infectious Disease, and he lives in St. Martin's House with his wife and 3 children. 

Assistant Coach: Aileen Baker 

Junior varsity teams at Portsmouth Abbey strive to achieve excellence on and off the field. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for continued growth and success within a chosen sport, preparing student-athletes to move on to the varsity level. 

Head Coach: Allie Micheletti '05
Assistant Coach: Anna Moran

The Varsity Girls Volleyball program has found great success by focusing on team building, having fun competitions, and providing a challenging and educational experience both on and off the court. The coaches expect that the team strives to reach their very best academically, socially, and athletically. 

Since joining the EIL in 2017, our program won the New England Sportsmanship Award 2X's in five years, won the EIL Championship and competed for in both the EIL and New England Championship -- we've hosted 5 New England playoffs games in the past 3 years! I am so proud of the grace, class, and poise that our girls play with year after year! 

In addition to our programs success, individual players have earned the following accolades: Boston Herald All-Scholastic, All-Eastern Independent League, All-State, EIL Player of the Year (Marissa), and an invitation to the New England All-Star game. 

Head Coach: Kristin Keswick

Assistant Coach: Chris Benestad 

Junior varsity teams at Portsmouth Abbey strive to achieve excellence on and off the field. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for continued growth and success within a chosen sport, preparing student-athletes to move on to the varsity level. 

Head Coach: Nate Minese  
Assistant Coach: Mary Catherine Pietropaoli 

The field hockey program at Portsmouth Abbey School is designed to teach our student-athletes the building blocks for success on the field, as well as in life. Through hard work, determination, and extensive training and drills, the girls on the team develop an understanding of individual ball handling skills, overall team play, as well as an appreciation for the game of field hockey. In addition, we maintain a positive and supportive attitude on the field - whether at practice or games - and are demonstrating to our student-athletes skills that will benefit them in all aspects of life. 

Varsity field hockey is a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL). EIL member schools include Bancroft School, Beaver Country Day, Berwick Academy, Concord Academy, Dana Hall School, Landmark School, Lexington Christian, Newton Country Day, Pingree School and Winsor School. We also compete against traditional rivals such as St. George's, Tabor, Southfield and Worcester Academy. 

Head Coach: Julia DellaRusso  
Assistant Coach: Dr. Kristin Harper '09

Junior varsity teams at Portsmouth Abbey strive to achieve excellence on and off the field. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for continued growth and success within a chosen sport, preparing student-athletes to move on to the varsity level. 

Head Coach: Margaret Sheppard '06
 

Portsmouth Abbey School has been playing Varsity Football since 1931. Currently, the football team competes in the Evergreen Football League; a very competitive 16 team league with independent schools located throughout New England.  

The football program at Portsmouth Abbey School prides itself on being a hardworking and dedicated group of student-athletes. We have had great success with multi-sport athletes and we welcome young men with all levels of ability and experience into the program. Our coaching staff pushes the players to reach their potential on the field, in the classroom, and as members of the Portsmouth Abbey community. We want all those in the program to play with great enthusiasm, be great teammates, and enjoy their experience playing football.        

Head Coach: Elliott Moffie 

Elliott grew up in Wallingford, CT and is the second oldest of four children. He decided to teach at an independent school because of his high school experience at Avon Old Farms School and because he enjoys working with motivated young adults. Elliott joined the Portsmouth Abbey faculty after graduating from Williams College in 2007 where he received a B.A. in economics. While at Williams, he started on the football team for four years at defensive back and he captained an undefeated NESCAC championship team during his senior year. At Portsmouth Abbey, Elliott has taught various levels of math. He currently teaches Algebra II, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC. Elliott is also a houseparent in St. Martin’s House where he lives with his wife, Liz, their son, Owen and daughter, Shea. Athletically, Elliott became the head coach of the Varsity Football Team in 2018 after spending 11 years as an assistant. He has also been the head coach of the Girls’ Varsity Softball team since 2011.  

Assistant Coach: Thomas Foote 

Thomas Foote teaches math and coaches football and lacrosse. He serves as the football team's defensive coordinator while coaching linebackers and wide receivers. Before coming to Portsmouth Abbey, Thomas worked at Suffield Academy (CT) and Thayer Academy (MA). In nine years at Suffield, he helped the Tigers to a 65–15 record, eight bowl appearances, and four New England titles as the wide receivers coach, special teams coordinator, and JV head coach. He also worked as the head boys' lacrosse coach, leading the team to their first league title in 15 years. In his short time at Thayer, he coached quarterbacks before being named defensive coordinator. Thomas earned his B.A. in economics from Amherst College while playing lacrosse for the Lord Jeffs and working for the UMass football team. Thomas and his wife Katie live on campus with their sons Robbie and JB. 

Assistant Coach: Dare Odeyingbo  

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Dare graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2019 majoring in Medicine, Health, and Society with a concentration in Health in Human Services. While at Vanderbilt he played four years on the Vanderbilt football team and captained the team his senior year. 

After College and spending a short time in the NFL, Dare transitioned into the workforce. At Portsmouth Abbey, he is the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund and a three-season coach, coaching varsity football, jv basketball, and track and field. 

Assistant Coach: Eddie Jewel

Junior varsity teams at Portsmouth Abbey strive to achieve excellence on and off the field. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for continued growth and success within a chosen sport, preparing student-athletes to move on to the varsity level. 

Coaches: Ryan Dolan & Hugh Richardson 

The golf team plays its home matches during the fall season at the Aquidneck Club, a renowned Scottish Links course that borders the School's campus. We believe in providing a challenging and educational experience outside the classroom for all student-athletes. Golfers are expected to strive to reach their very best academically, socially and athletically. Our coaching staff believes in a smart brand of golf that honors the game with strong attention to fundamentals. 

Boys' varsity golf is a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL). EIL member schools include Bancroft School, Beaver Country Day, Berwick Academy, Concord Academy, Landmark School, Lexington Christian, and Pingree School. 

Head Coach: Shane McCarthy

Assistant Coach: Alix Holling

The soccer program at Portsmouth Abbey School encourages students to reach their potential in the classroom and on the soccer pitch. Players are challenged to be fundamentally sound, to develop their individual and tactical skills as team players, to be mentally tough, to improve their strength and fitness, and to play with great enthusiasm. A 3,000-square foot state-of-the-art fitness center provides the soccer program and all Portsmouth Abbey School student-athletes with a top-flight facility to improve strength and fitness. 

Boys' varsity soccer is a member of the Eastern Independent League (EIL). EIL member schools include Bancroft School, Beaver Country Day, Berwick Academy, Concord Academy, Landmark School, Lexington Christian, and Pingree School. We also compete against traditional rivals St. George's and Tabor Academy. 

Head Coach: Sebastian Gonzalez 

Mr. Gonzalez graduated from Florida State University in 2017, majoring in statistics with a minor in mathematics. While at Florida State, he was a 4-year starter on the university club soccer team. He also coached his team during his final year.   

After graduating from college, he played soccer for two years at the semi-pro level in Tampa, Florida. Additionally, while continuing to play at a high level, he was employed in the field of athletic training and served as a local soccer trainer focused on developing athletes from various ages and backgrounds. He is excited about the season ahead. In addition to coaching soccer, Mr. Gonzalez will teach Algebra 2 and Spanish 2. He is also an assistant house parent in St. Hugh's.  

Assistant Coaches: Colin McKay

Along with the varsity program, we offer a highly demanding junior varsity program (JVA and JVB), where less experienced players come to learn and appreciate the necessity of individually skilled and aggressive play, with emphasize on teamwork and respect for the opponent, officials, fans, and the game. 

Head Coach: Steve Devaney 

Assistant Coach: Clarence Chenoweth  

Along with the varsity program, we offer a highly demanding junior varsity program (JVA and JVB), where less experienced players come to learn and appreciate the necessity of individually skilled and aggressive play, with emphasize on teamwork and respect for the opponent, officials, fans, and the game.   

Head Coach: Roberto Guerenabarrena 
Assistant Coach: Mike McClarney