Athletic Department Mission Statement

The administration and staff of the Xaverian Athletic program have dedicated themselves to the development and guidance of the total student-athlete. The physical, educational and spiritual growth of each student is the overwhelming priority of our coaches and mentors as they seek to follow the mission of the department.

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We are proud to partner with Dr. John Bianchi '10, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, NYU Langone Health, and Jag-One Physical Therapy, all of whom offer a multi-disciplinary approach to treating athletic injuries sustained through sports.

Athletic Tryout Information

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

  • Boys Soccer

    Varsity and JV Tryouts 8/24 & 8/25 @ Aviator - 8 – 10:00 am.   Please email Coach Penta @ mpenta@xaverian.org or Coach Antonio Gaspar at agaspar@xaverian.org for more details.

    **There will be no Summer conditioning this year.**
  • Girls Tennis

     8/24 & 8/25 @ JJ Carty Park (Fort Hamilton Parkway & 97th St.)  8 am – 12 pm. Preseason practices will begin for all that make the team 8/26. Please email Coach Alexander Alfredo for more details.






  • Football

    Junior Varsity Mandatory Summer workouts:
    •  7/7, 7/14, 7/21, & 7/28 at Aviator Sports complex from 6:45pm-9pm. 
    • 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 at Lincoln HS 3:30-6pm.
    • August 17th at Xaverian at 1pm will be equipment distribution .
    • August 24th at Xaverian & Aviator from 7am-7pm begins pre-season football. 
    Varsity Mandatory Summer workouts:
    • 7/7 7,9, 7/14, 7/16, 7/21, 7/23, 7/28, & 7/30 at Aviator Sports complex from 6:45pm-9pm. 
    • 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 at Lincoln HS 3:30pm-6pm.
    • August 17th at Xaverian at 1pm will be equipment distribution .
    • August 24th at Xaverian & Aviator from 7am-7pm begins pre-season football. 
    Any questions please reach out to Coach Dom Aluotto (Varsity Head Coach) or Coach Vincent Proscia (JV Head Coach) 


  • Dance

    Tryouts will take place on August 20th at Xaverian 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Please email Coach Tara Bianchi taramarietoye@gmail.com for further details. 





  • Step

    Tryouts will take place on August 19th from 12:30 - 4:30PM. Please email Coach Stephanie Lorenzo for further details

    Clippers are encouraged to attend two STEP clinics in July. To register, please visit www.xaverian.org/summer.
  • Girls Volleyball

    Returning Varsity & JV Players - 
    8/24 & 8/25 in the school gym 8 – 10 am. 

    Newcomers - 8/24 & 8/25 in the school gym 10 am – 12 pm. Please email Coach Marie mraico@xaverian.org for more details.




  • Boys Cross Country

    Sign-ups will take place the first full week of  school. Please email Coach Brian McCartney for more details. 

    ***For both Boys & Girls looking to join the team, throughout the Summer members from the team meet to go for optional runs every Tuesday and Thursday at Owls Head Park at 9:30am, they meet in the park at the benches along 68th Street where it intersects Narrows. These are not practices, nor mandatory to be on the team.***
  • Bowling

    Tryouts will take place the second week of school.  Please email Coach Daniel Mace for more details.


  • Girls Soccer

    Varsity & JV Tryouts 8/18 - 8/20 @ Aviator - 7 – 10:00 am. 

    Voluntary workouts will start July 7th 7-9am (Monday-Thursday in July, Monday-Friday in August) at Xaverian.  

    Please email Coach Erin Meagher emeagher@xaverian.org for more details. For full Soccer details, please click here for the 2025 Girls Soccer Program Packet. 


  • Cheerleading

    Tryouts will take place on 8/17 at Xaverian 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please email Coach Ashley Romero for further details. 

    A portion of the tryout consists of a cheer and a dance. For video tutorials of both of these sections of the tryout, click here

    There are also High School Cheer Clinics available 7/27 & 7/29 from 5-7pm in our gym. Please be sure to register ASAP as spots are filling up! 

    For all student athletes that make the team, there will be mandatory attendance for sleepaway USA Cheer Camp  8/23-8/26. The cost of camp is $550. 


  • Girls Cross Country

    Sign ups will take place the first week of school.  Please email Coach Therese Gallagher for more details.

    ***For both Boys & Girls looking to join the team, throughout the Summer members from the team meet to go for optional runs every Tuesday and Thursday at Owls Head Park at 9:30am, they meet in the park at the benches along 68th Street where it intersects Narrows. These are not practices, nor mandatory to be on the team.***


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Meet the Athletic Department

Our professional staff is aware of the individual needs of our student athletes, as well as the social implications of being able to work as a member of a team. Students are given the opportunity, through extensive training, excellent equipment, and superior coaching to reach their maximum potential. 

Our goal is to inspire in our students the capacity for excellence in a highly competitive society while stressing that their success is defined not always by results, but in their dedication to their teammates in working toward a common goal.  It is in this way that we also hope to instill a deep sense of pride and accomplishment within our students that have been a part of Xaverian Athletics. 

List of 7 members.

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    Brian McCartney 04

    Director of Athletics; Physical & Health Education Department Chairperson
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    William (Bill) Daly 

    Assistant Director of Athletics
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    Edward Mayrose 79

    Associate Director of Advancement / Assistant Director of Athletics
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    Erin Meagher 

    Assistant Director of Athletics / Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
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    Daniel Majikas 

    Assistant Director of Athletics / Teacher
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    Dr. John Bianchi 10

    Sports Medicine Physician
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    David Dorismond 

    Athletic Trainer

Xaverian

Established in 1957, Xaverian is one of thirteen schools nationwide sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.