Hampshire Middle School
Athletics
School Athletic Philosophy Statement
The athletic program at Hampshire Middle School mirrors the school’s mission to prepare students through the education of the mind and body. Our diverse athletic programs provide for the development of life and leadership skills. Physical and mental challenges in a team dynamic create resiliency, responsibility, and a commitment to others. All athletics abide by the concept that the word "student" comes before "athlete." The pursuit of academic excellence along with athletic performance is our goal.
Christopher Mastalerz, Activities Coordinator | Christopher.Mastaler@d300.org
Laura Ramcke, Activities Secretary | Laura.Ramcke@d300.org
Prior to tryouts, athletes must complete an "IHSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation." This process includes submitting a related form that must be signed by a doctor or medical group. In addition, athletes must complete the school's digital "Athletic Registration" form. Please complete both forms and be sure to submit a copy of the IHSA form to the main office.
Forms
IHSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form (PDF)
You will need to make an appointment with a doctor to complete the HSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form. Forms are good for 13 months. Sixth graders will NOT need to get a sports physical because the physical they receive prior to coming into HMS will be accepted for participation in sports. Local doctors' offices may also have these forms available.
Fall Sports
Cross Country
Coach: Rick Pennington – Richard.Pennington@d300.org
Coach: Aaron Sainsbury – Aaron.Sainsbury@d300.org
Cross country is open to any student in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. We will have 2 informational meetings on Thursday in room 110- one at 8:35 am and one at 3:45 pm. The meeting will last approximately 10 minutes and you only need to attend 1. If attending the 3:40 meeting, please make sure you have a ride home. Practice begins the following Monday, we have practice Mon-Thurs after school until 5:00, with optional Friday morning practices at 7:45 am. There are no tryouts. Everyone who decides to join can participate! There are 10 meets throughout the season. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Girls Volleyball
Seventh Grade Coach: Kaitlyn Schuetz – Kaitlyn.Schuetz@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org
2025 Volleyball tryouts will be held August 13th and 14th which are the second and third day of school. 8th grade tryouts will be in the morning starting at 6:45 a.m (doors open at 6:35 am) both days. 7th grade tryouts will be held after school starting and will end at 5:30 pm. All forms are on the HMS Athletics page. In order to try out you will need to have a valid physical and all paperwork received by the first day of school. Coaches will have their first practices on Friday the 15th. Please take care of any needed physicals during the summer to avoid any issues with the tryout process.
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Matthew Fryer – Matthew.Fryer@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Tony Campbell – Anthony.Campbell@d300.org
The boys basketball season begins in early October and is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy to try out for the team. Generally, between 15 to 18 boys are selected for each grade level to participate. There are "A" and "B" games for each grade level. The season concludes with a district tournament in December. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Cheerleading
Coach: Crystal Moreno – Crystal.Moreno@d300.org
Attention all 7th & 8th grade cheerleaders. There will be a MANDATORY cheer meeting and clinic on Monday, October 6th, and Tuesday, October 7th at 7:15 AM sharp in the upper gym. Cheer tryouts will be held on Wednesday, October 8th, immediately after school. All sports physicals and forms are due by Friday, October 3rd. Participation will take place during HMS boys basketball home games.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Moreno.
Dance Team
Coach: Gianna DeLeo – Gianna.DeLeo@d300.org
Coach: Madie Rokos – Madison.Rokos@d300.org
Try-outs are open to all 7th and 8th graders, 15-18 members will be selected. All practices and team meetings will occur before school during the months of October-December. The dance team will perform during halftime at home basketball games for both 7th and 8th grade teams. Performances will occur at the district tournament (if hosted at HMS) as well!
Girls Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Tony Campbell – Anthony.Campbell@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org
Tryouts for girls basketball are open to any seventh or eighth grade girl. They are held in December before Winter Break. The season resumes the first week of January and ends in March. There is an "A "and "B" game at each grade level. Approximately 15 to 18 girls are selected for each grade-level team. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Girls basketball game schedule
Wrestling
Coach: Daniel Hart – Daniel.Hart@d300.org
Coach: Rick Pennington – Richard.Pennington@d300.org
Coach: Michael Youkhana – Michael.Youkhana@d300.org
Wrestling is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The season begins in January and runs through the end of February. During the season, we focus on learning wrestling techniques and improving overall physical fitness. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Spring Sports
Track and Field
Boys Seventh Grade Coach: Chris Mastalerz – Christopher.Mastalerz@d300.org
Boys Eighth Grade Coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org
Girls Coach: Brent Goedeke – Brent.Goedeke@d300.org
Girls Assistant Coach: Alan Thompson – Alan.Thompson@d300.org
Track and field is open to any seventh or eighth grade student who wants to participate. There are no tryouts and no team size limit. The track season begins in April and ends with the district track meet in mid-May. Please contact our coaches with any questions.