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DSA SPORTS INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Welcome New and Returning Board Members
DSA would like to welcome returning board members Cassie Cooley, Dan Gardner and Darren Francke and the new board members Brittany Marshall and Kerry Potcner.
DSA would also like to thank Chris Murray and Alisa Mitchell for the time they have served on the DSA Board of Directors.
Seeking DSA Baseball Commissioner
DSA is looking for someone to help keep the baseball tradition going in Damascus! We are looking for someone to shadow the current commissioner, starting as soon as possible. Commissioner duties include, but not limited too, working with volunteer coordinators for merchandise, equipment/uniforms, registration, head coach selection, field permits, sponsorship and fundraising. The commissioner also works closely with the DSA Board. Anyone interested should submit their resume by April 30th to damascussportsassociationmd@gmail.com.
LACROSSE
Upcoming Events
DSA Night @ DHS Varsity Lax Game vs. Sherwood – April 12
Be sure to wear your DSA jersey.
DSA Night @ Maryland vs. Hopkins Lax Game – April 27
Arrive early to secure good seats!
Purchase Tickets: https://ter.ps/Damascus19 and enter Promo Code: Damascus
Summer Camp/Clinic Opportunities
Damascus with Coach Hokanson Click Here (July 15–19) / Good for 2nd - 8th Grade + Rising 9th Grade Boys
Good Counsel – Click Here (multiple dates available)
Next Level – Click Here (multiple dates available)
Nike Boys Lax Camp – Click Here (multiple dates available)
IMG Academy – Click Here (multiple dates available)
Stingers Lacrosse Camp (Girls) – Click Here
BASEBALL
Note From Dan Walker, DSA Baseball Commissioner- Stepping Down
This past Tuesday, I notified the DSA Board that I plan to step down as Commissioner of Baseball, effective July 31, 2019. After serving 13 continuous years as both Assistant Commissioner (twice), and Commissioner (twice) and coaching 23 seasons (spring, summer, and fall), I have found I no longer have the energy needed to manage a program of this scope and complexity.
I am pleased with where the program is financially and organizationally. The program should end the spring season well positioned for the coming year with uniforms already purchased for the fall. We have also made a substantial investment in training equipment, re-sided the equipment shed, and provided significant upgrades to the High School facility. We have also expanded the use of social media, including FaceBook and Twitter, and our relationship with the DSA softball program and the DHS baseball program are stronger than ever. During the remainder of my term, I plan to complete improvements to the website (we already have a significant amount of information on the site, but a re-organization should make it a more effective tool) as part of an overall transition effort that leaves the program as close to “turn key” as possible. I wish I could list everyone that deserves credit for all these accomplishments, but they are too numerous to mention in this limited space.
I am very proud of my service to the youth of Damascus through DSA. This experience has been one of the more defining and enriching aspects of a life that has had many highlights.
Dan Walker
SOFTBALL
Check out our schedule and come cheer on our girls!
http://dsasports.org/Site/Softball/Schedules
Yankee Candle Fundraising
Catalog sales end on April 13 and need to be turned into your coach no later than April 14. To make it a fun competition, the player with the highest catalog sales wins a prize! Sell, Sell, Sell those candles!!! *No tax collected on catalog orders. Checks made payable to DSA Softball. You can also order online at https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/store.htm until July 10, 2019.
Calling all Sponsors!
We’re looking for companies or families that would be interested in sponsoring DSA Softball. We have different options available, for more information please email us at dsacommish@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Parents are you interested in helping out DSA Softball?
Students do you need SSL hours?
Email us at dsacommish@gmail.com to see how you can help.
Follow us @DSASoftball on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
FOOTBALL
Announcing 2019 Cougar Football Coaches
Pitbull- James Hardin: Coach Hardin did a great job introducing the kids to football last year and is back again to make this year even better.
7u- Rob Gimmi: Coach Gimmi is returning to DSA again this year but as the 7u coach. He is looking to take his experience as a pitbull coach last year to help this talented group reach a super bowl.
8u- Greg Kellner: Coach Kellner returns coming off a dominating season at 7u last year culminating in a Super Bowl win.
9u- Ethan Rossignol: Coach Ethan comes back once again to lead a talented group that is hungry coming off close Super Bowl loss last year. With all the talent back look for this group to do big things
10u- Matt Puckett: Coach Puckett is back for his 6th year as a DSA football coach. Last year this group lost a tough one in the Super Bowl but its only going to make them stronger this year. Look for a big season from this squad!
11u- Phil Chapin: Coach Chapin returns after leading his team to its 3rd consecutive Super Bowl. Every year gets tougher but Coach will have his team ready to go.
12u- Vinny Colbert: Coach Vinny is back to lead this team back to the Super Bowl. Coming off a tough last year in the final game Coach Vinny will have his team more determined then ever to bring home the trophy.
13u- Dustan Colbert: This will be Coach Dustan's first year head coaching. With several years of being an assistant in Cougar football and basketball he will be ready to lead this team back to an unprecedented 5th straight Super Bowl Championship. Coach Colbert has enlisted several assistant coaches who have played/coached at the high school so it will help these players transition to high school in a year.
CHEER/POM
Now Accepting Head & Assistant Coaching Applications
DSA Cheer and Poms is now accepting head and assistant coach applications for the 2019 season! Those that are interested in serving as a coach are required to submit an application or a letter of interest with a current resume. Coaches should reflect in their application and/or resume their experience working with children, leadership abilities, communication skills both oral and in written form. In addition, their resume should reflect any experience in cheer, pom, dance or gymnastics. If you are interested, please submit your information to dsacheerpom@outlook.com by April 30th.
BASKETBALL
DSA Basketball Spring Skills
Spring Skills is the first in our off season skill building series. Each session will have a specific focus (offense, defense, passing & ball handling, rebounding) as players will work to improve their game this off season. Players of all skill levels are welcome, please contact DsaBasketballCommish@gmail.com with any questions.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14
Location: Clearspring Elementary School
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Cost: $30 per player for 5 sessions
Registration now open, www.dsasports.org.
Summer Basketball Rising Star Tryouts
Monday April 15th Damascus High School Aux Gym
7:30pm-8:30pm GIRLS 5th Grade & 6th Grade
8:30pm-9:30pm BOYS 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Tuesday April 16th Damascus High School Aux Gym
7:30pm-8:30pm GIRLS 7th Grade
8:30pm-9:30pm BOYS 7th Grade
Wednesday April 17th Damascus High School Aux Gym
7:30pm-8:30pm GIRLS 8th Grade
8:30pm-9:30pm BOYS 8th Grade
Registration link now open on www.dsasports.org. All players must register to tryout. There is not cost to tryout. We will form teams at every grade level with 8+ players. Grade levels may be combined if necessary to fill out rosters. The season begins in June and runs through the end of July. Rising Star is open to players (boys & girls) currently in grades 5th-8th. If you are interested in coaching, please contact dsabasketballcommish@gmail.com
2019 Hornets Girls Basketball Camp
Presented by Damascus Sports Association: Camp is June 17-21 for Girls entering 3rd – 10th grade. Instruction by current and former high school and college coaches. Each Camper receives a basketball, t-shirt, and lunch each day (all included in weekly fee). Click here and follow the link on the next page for the registration form.
SUMMER CAMPS
Damascus Football Camp
Damascus Football Camp is back for a second summer with DHS coaches, alumni and current players!! Camp will run for two weeks this year: June 17-21 and June 24-28. Open to grades 1-9. For more information and to register, visit https://www.damascusfootballcamp.com. Contact Coach Vinny with any questions at coachvinny@hotmail.com.
Enrollment Now Open for 2019 KIDspired Summer Camp
KIDspired, a proud sponsor of Damascus sports, is offering 10 weeks of Summer Camp at 2 locations right in Clarksburg! Conveniently located off of Rt. 27 as you drive into work, KIDspird offers a full day of camp with options for before and after extended care. Activities include camp games, theme weeks, dress-up days, STEM activities, swimming, arts & crafts and more! Camp is at Hallie Wells Middle School weeks 1-7 and Clarksburg Village Clubhouse weeks 8-10. Visit www.mykidspired.com for more information and to enroll now. Any questions, email Brandon Childers at brandon@kidspiredllc.com.
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