SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 ATHLETICS NEWS

Seacrest Country Day School

WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Seacrest Athletics: Did You Know? Coaching Spotlight Upcoming competitions Weekly Highlights

While athletics at Seacrest has only been in existence since 2006, our Stingrays have put together a very rich history in a very short time. Seacrest athletes compete at the highest levels, which provides SEACREST outstanding experience and skill-development opportunities. The Seacrest athletics program provides lessons and competition that ATHLETICS: DID transfer directly to the college level. Our athletes take pride in our YOU KNOW? Stingray tradition of being exceptional both in and out of the classroom by earning multiple awards for athletic and academic excellence. Seacrest offers a variety of competitive sports for middle school and upper school athletes, and a number of opportunities for children K-5 to learn about sports and get a taste of what it means to compete and learn outside of the classroom. Seacrest Athletics Fun Facts:

Athletic Nickname: Stingrays Mascot: Stingy School Colors: Forest Green, Royal Blue, White

State Championships (2): 2008 Rachel Bowden High Jump 2013 Varsity Volleyball State Runner-Up Titles (4): Volleyball 2014, 2016 2014, 2019 Final Four Appearances: Baseball 2016, 2017 Volleyball 2019 Boys Golf 2017 Academic Team Champions (Overall GPA): 2014, 2019 Individual Team Academic Champions: 2019 Class 3A Volleyball 2018-19 Class 3A Girls Track 2018-19 Class 2A Baseball 2018 Class 3A Boys 2014 Class 1A Girls Tennis 2014 Class 2A Baseball 2013 Class 1A Girls Cross Country

Seacrest Athletes in Colleges / Universities: 60 over the past 10 years 18% of Seacrest Athletes Receive College Athletic Scholarships (5 year average)

Sports Medicine Seacrest has a Full Time Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer Coaching Spotlight Luis "Tito" Martinez

Who is Tito Martinez?

"My full name is Luis A. Martinez Cesareo and I'm from Dorado, Puerto Rico. I played as a Setter at college level and coached in different schools program throughout the years. Six years ago, I moved to Ocala, FL for an opportunity to coach volleyball with boys and girls and I also worked with Marion County Public schools for 4 years. My college background is in Physical Education, Secondary level. I am certified with USAV Volleyball, IMPACT certification, AAU Volleyball and CPR. Currently I work with Collier County Public Schools as a Paraprofessional."

Why did you get into coaching volleyball?

"I started playing at 12 years old and immediately fell in love with the sport. By the time I turned 19, I was the captain of a club travel team. My coach called me one day and told me to meet with him before practice. Basically he told me that I have the leadership and the potential to be a successful coach in the future and he will pay for my class so I could get certified as a Level 1 Coach with the Volleyball Federation of Puerto Rico. I am never going to forget my coach for believing in me and will never regret accepting the challenge of this amazing roller coaster ride as a volleyball coach."

Why do you like coaching at Seacrest?

"I like coaching at Seacrest because of the culture of the volleyball program and the school. The parents and staff recognize the dedication and passion that I have for the sport. The most important part is that the athletes are thankful for every moment the coaches spend with them."

Anything else that you might like to add?

"My philosophy is ONE TEAM, ONE FAMILY. My best accomplishment as a coach is to see young athletes grow and develop values inside and outside the court. I prefer when a player asks "Tito teach me how to play volleyball ". This sport is more than just making contact with a ball, it is discipline in how to become a better player and how to overcome different obstacles to achieve goals." Highlights

Seacrest Swim team had a meet on Tuesday with and Golden Gate High School and was able to pull out a second place overall team result. Elizabeth Morris, Giuly Zegarra, Logan Walden, and Trevor Brown all won individual events.

Seacrest Golf played against First Baptist Academy at the Vineyards Country Club. Seacrest Cross Country held time trials with and Village School at Seacrest.

Seacrest Volleyball has had a very busy week. On Tuesday, JV and Varsity went up against a very tough Fort Myers Team. On Thursday, Varsity took on Marco Island Academy and got the victory. On Saturday, Varsity will be taking on Fort Myers again, and Community School of Naples in a Tri-Match @ Seacrest. First match starts at 9:30AM and will be live streamed. Upcoming Events

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09-21-2020 MONDAY 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM JV, VARSITY VOLLEYBALL VS. ST. JOHN NEUMANN @ SEACREST COUNTRY DAY

09-22-2020 TUESDAY 3:45 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL VS NAPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY @ SEACREST COUNTRY DAY

09-22-2020 TUESDAY 4:15 PM VARSITY GOLF VS MARCO ISLAND ACADEMY @ ROOKERY AT MARCO

09-22-2020 TUESDAY 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM TBA JV AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL PRIVATE 8 TOURNAMENT

09-23-2020 WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM TBA VARSITY PRIVATE 8 CHAMPIONSHIP SWIMMING TOURNAMENT @ NORRIS POOL

09-24-2020 THURSDAY 4:00 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL VS CANTERBURY @ SEACREST COUNTRY DAY US GYM

09-24-2020 THURSDAY 4:00 PM VARSITY GOLF VS VILLAGE SCHOOL @ VILLAGE SCHOOL

09-24-2020 THURSDAY 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM TBA JV AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL PRIVATE 8 TOURNAMENT

09-26-2020 SATURDAY 8:00 AM TBA -AVE INVITE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY @ AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY

09-26-2020 SATURDAY 11:00 AM VARSITY TRI MATCH VS RIVERDALE @ LABELLE

09-26-2020 SATURDAY 1:00 PM VARSITY TRI MATCH VS LABELLE @ LABELLE Visit the Seacrest Fan Store

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