Sports Clinics
Holton-Arms School offers sports clinics after school and on weekends using our campus athletic facilities. These programs are open to both Holton and non-Holton students. These programs provide an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with Holton's coaches and facilities. We extend a special welcome to athletes who might be considering Holton enrollment in the future.
Soccer - Summer 2023
Summer Soccer Skills and Development Clinics
Meet Our Coaches:
Nico Smurthwaite is a JV soccer coach at Holton-Arms as well as the U15 (MSI) and U16 (EDP) Toca Juniors girls teams. He also helps kids of all ages hone and develop their skills with 1on1 training. Nico's playing career consists of being a 2 year Varsity player from Gonzaga winning 1 DC State Championship. After Gonzaga, he played for the Montgomery College Men’s Soccer Team, winning the Tom Bichy tournament and the Regional Division with a 20-2 record. While at MC he began his Semi-Professional career at Rockville SC and now currently plays at Starliners FC.
Gonzalo Bartoli is a 3 year Varsity player from Gonzaga winning two WCAC Championships, 1 DC State Championship, and 1 Jesuit Classic Championship. At the club level with OBGC Rangers 01, he achieved 4x State Cup Champion, 2x Regional League Champion and National Champion in 2019. He is currently a 4 year member of the University of Delaware Men’s Soccer Team and will continue his playing career in Spain.
Summer 2023 Soccer Programs
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Field Hockey - Spring 2023
Spring Field Hockey Skills and Development Clinics
Elementary and Middle School Saturday Clinics
Elementary and Middle School Saturday Clinics
The Spring Field Hockey Skills and Development Clinic for girls in grades 3 to 8 is designed for beginner and intermediate level players. This six-week clinic, taught by Holton Arms field hockey staff and Beyond Sticks Director Heidi Lewis, will focus on teaching Field Hockey essentials in a player-focused and game-based environment. Topics covered include:
- Ball handling
- Passing and receiving skills
- Individual and team defense
- Goal scoring
- For intermediate players - 3D and low backhand skills
- For intermediate players - team game concepts
Athletes will be placed in instruction groups that focus on the skills appropriate for their level of development. 6th-8th grade participants can choose between ‘Development’ (0-3 years playing experience) or ‘Academy’ (2+ years playing experience) at registration. Each clinic will have an element of instruction, competition, and small-sided games, along with a mental tools lesson.
This six-week program meets Saturday afternoons on Holton’s Lower School Turf Field. Participants should come prepared wearing athletic gear and sneakers, and bring a Field Hockey stick, water bottle, shin-guards, and mouth-guard. **If you do not have a Field Hockey stick, you may select to borrow one in the registration form.
Dates: Saturdays: April 15th-May 20th
Times: Grades 3-5: 2:30-4pm
Grades 6-8: 2:30-4:30pm
Price: $215 for Holton / $240 for non-Holton
High School Wednesday Skills Clinics
High School Wednesday Skills Clinics
The Spring Field Hockey High School Skills Clinic for girls in grades 8-12 is designed for intermediate and advanced level players. This six-week skills clinic, taught by Holton Arms field hockey staff and Beyond Sticks Director Heidi Lewis, will focus on teaching technical skills during focused training sessions. Topics covered include:
- Ball handling and eliminations
- Passing and receiving skills
- Individual defensive skills
- Goal scoring
- Penalty situations
- Deceptive play
Athletes will be placed in instruction groups that focus on the skills appropriate for age and experience level. Each clinic will have an element of instruction, competition, and small-sided games, along with a mental tools lesson.
This six-week program meets Wednesday evenings on Holton’s Lower School Turf Field. Participants should come prepared wearing athletic gear and sneakers, and bring a Field Hockey stick, water bottle, shin-guards, and mouth-guard.
Dates: Wednesdays: April 12th-May 17th
Times: 6:00-7:30pm
Price: $215 for Holton / $240 for non-Holton
Tennis - Spring 2023
Tennis Coach Yann Auzoux is beginning his seventeenth season coaching at Holton-Arms. Yann is a former Davis Cup player who has played with the best in the world. As a tennis player, Yann has won over 60 national and international events in both singles and doubles. As a coach, he has helped players at every level, from beginners to a top 20 player in the world.
- 2016, 2017, and 2018 Holton-Arms ISL Tournament Champion coach
- Washington Post Coach of the Year
- Montgomery County Washington Post Coach of the Year
- Elected to the US Tennis Congress 2013, 2014
- Voted “Top 25 Best Online Coaches in the World” by US Tennis Congress
Spring 2023 Tennis Programs
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- Lower School Tennis Development Clinic (Girls Grades 3 to 6)
- Middle School Tennis Development Clinic (Girls Grades 7 to 8)
Lower School Tennis Development Clinic (Girls Grades 3 to 6)
Participants should be interested in the game and motivated to learn quickly. Bring a tennis racquet, water bottle, sunscreen, and plenty of enthusiasm!
The program meets Fridays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. on Holton’s Tennis Courts, but may move indoors to the Marriott Gymnasium in case of rain. Six classes.
Dates: April 7, 14, 28 (no class April 21); May 5, 12, 19
Price: $300
Register Now
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.
Middle School Tennis Development Clinic (Girls Grades 7 to 8)
Participants should come fully prepared in athletic/tennis attire and bring a tennis racquet, water bottle, sunscreen, and plenty of enthusiasm!
The program meets Fridays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. on Holton’s Tennis Courts, but may move indoors to the Marriott Gymnasium in case of rain. Six classes.
Dates: April 7, 14, 28 (no class April 21); May 5, 12, 19
Price: $300
Register Now
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.
Lacrosse
Janet McCormick is entering her twelfth year as the head varsity lacrosse coach at Holton-Arms. During her time at Holton she has helped lead the team to an ISL A Division regular season and tournament championship and recently finished second in the AA Division after beating top ranked St. Stephen's St. Agnes School. Outside of Holton, Janet has been an active member in the club scene coaching with Capital Lacrosse Club, Stars, serving as the director of Next Level, and an advisor to Mad Lax. She has also coached the DC Metro teams at the US Lacrosse National Tournament and the Under Armour All-America Games. Janet was a three-year starter at the University of Connecticut. While at UConn, she helped lead the team to a national ranking of 14 and an ECAC Championship. Captaining the team senior year, Janet also earned the Connecticut Student-Athlete Award for Excellence for her work on and off the field. Prior to coming to Holton, Janet coached at the Hotchkiss School and helped them to a school best 11-1 record, winning the Western New England Championship.
Contact for more information:
Janet McCormick, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Admission.
Programs
Intermediate Stickwork and Attack (Grades 5 to 8)
Designed for experienced players (2+ years) grades 5-8 looking to further develop their stick-work (dominate and non-dominate) and building comfort attacking using a variety of dodges.
This three-week program meets Sunday afternoons on the Lower School Holton's Turf Field. Participants should come prepared wearing athletic gear and sneakers, and bring a Lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard, and a water bottle.
Session 1: Sundays: January 15, 22, and 28
Session 2: Sundays: February 12, 19, and 26
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Price: $90 / 3 weeks
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.
**It’s important to sign up for the appropriate clinic based on your talent and skill. If your daughter is interested in the advanced clinic she should be comfortable catching, passing, cradling and shooting at pace with both hands. If this is a skill she’s still working on mastering, the Intermediate Clinic would be more appropriate. Although the clinic instruction is based on attacking concepts, players will be asked to play defense. Therefore anyone looking to build on their stickwork and footwork are more than welcome – aka let’s go defenders, now is your time to shoot!!
Advanced Attack (Grades 6 to 9)
Designed for experienced players (3+ years) with fluid stick work grades 6-9. The clinic will work to develop advanced stickwork, dodges, footwork, shot power and placement, and decision making.
Please contact Coach McCormick if you have questions about the required experience.
This three-week program meets Sunday afternoons on the Lower School Holton's Turf Field. Participants should come prepared wearing athletic gear and sneakers, and bring a Lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard, and a water bottle.
Session 1: Sundays: January 15, 22, and 28
Session 2: Sundays: February 12, 19, and 26
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Price: $90 / 3 weeks
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.
**It’s important to sign up for the appropriate clinic based on your talent and skill. If your daughter is interested in the advanced clinic she should be comfortable catching, passing, cradling and shooting at pace with both hands. If this is a skill she’s still working on mastering, the Intermediate Clinic would be more appropriate. Although the clinic instruction is based on attacking concepts, players will be asked to play defense. Therefore anyone looking to build on their stickwork and footwork are more than welcome – aka let’s go defenders, now is your time to shoot!!
Basketball
Coach Jacquie Fernandes has playing and coaching experience at the NCAA Division 1, youth, and club level. An alum (’10) of The University of Connecticut (UCONN), Coach Fernandes was a member of the women’s basketball team which went an impressive 79-0 during her junior and senior years and captured the National Championship. Upon college graduation, Coach Fernandes went on to coach at Fairfield University for 3 years where she was responsible for guard development, nation-wide recruiting, and other various duties as an assistant coach.
Currently, Mrs. Fernandes is a full-time PE teacher at Holton-Arms and is also the Varsity basketball head coach. She looks forward to coaching these clinics sharing her passion for basketball with these students.
Programs
Spring Basketball Skills and Development (Grades 3 to 8)
Registration Closed - COMING SOON!
The Spring Basketball Skills and Development Clinic is for girls interested in developing their skills and overall basketball knowledge. The main objective of this clinic is to work on the core skills of passing, dribbling, and shooting through various drills and stations. While the girls look to improve their individual game, they will also have the opportunity to work together as a team during full court scrimmages. Players will be split according to age and ability. Each activity will be interactive, engaging, and lots of fun! Go Panthers!
Dates: Dates TBD
Times: Grades 3-8: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $100/4 sessions
Contact Special Programs at 301-365-6003 if you have questions.