Sports Clinics
Holton offers sports clinics using our campus facilities - in tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse. These programs are designed to support Holton-Arms School and its athletic program, and priority is given to Holton students. A special welcome is also offered to girls who might be considering Holton enrollment in the future. This is an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with Holton's coaches and facilities.
Tennis
Tennis Coach Yann Auzoux is beginning his fourteenth 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 and 2017 Holton-Arms ISL Tournament Champion coach
- Holton-Arms Varsity Team has been ranked first 12 of the last 14 years
- 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
Programs
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Fall Tennis Clinics Extension
Holton-Arms is pleased to offer an extension of our Fall Tennis Clinics through December!
We invite current participants in both the Accelerated Advantage and Double Play programs to continue your tennis instruction after these programs conclude, and keep working on improving your game through December.
This program will meet on Holton’s tennis courts while the weather remains favorable, but will move indoors to the Marriott Gymnasium when necessary due to rain or cold temperatures.
When: Sundays; November 11, 18; December 2, 9, 16 (No clinic November 25 - Thanksgiving)
Grades 3-6: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Price: $260/five sessions
Winter Tennis Olympiad
This high-intensity indoor tennis program is designed to accelerate your daughter’s command of tennis fundamentals, and bring her game up to the next level. Whether your child is looking to develop power, refine technique, or build a competitive edge, the Tennis Olympiad program is perfect for her.
During this six-week program, which meets in Holton’s Marriott Gymnasium and Weight Room, we will work on the following aspects of the game:
- Footwork precision and speed
- Swing development and consistency
- Serve acceleration and accuracy
- Tennis-specific fitness and weight training
- Competitive strategy
When: Saturdays; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9
Grades 3-5: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Price: $350/six sessions
Private/Semi-Private Lessons
Volleyball
Coach Francis Cornejo has been coaching volleyball for more than 20 years, and is the head varsity coach for the 2017 Holton-Arms School ISL Champion team. He is in his 15th year as Holton's head coach. He has also been involved with MVSA Volleyball club for the past 24 years and has led three teams to Chesapeake Regional Championships. Coach Cornejo is a member of the NCABVO (National Capital Area Board of Volleyball Officials) and holds both IMPACT and CAP I & II certification. He is the founder the Moco Volleyball Club as well as the Francis Cornejo Volleyball Camp (http://vballcamp.com).
Contact for more information:
Francis Cornejo, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach at the Holton-Arms School
Email: vballfrancis@gmail.com
Programs:
Fall Volleyball Skills & Development Clinic
Grades: 3-6
Time: 2-4 p.m.
$140/three weeks
The Holton-Arms Lower School Volleyball Clinic is designed for girls in grades 3 to 6 at all skill levels of volleyball. The clinic will focus on all aspects of the game with emphasis on fundamentals in a fun and active learning environment. Skills taught will include passing, hitting (spiking), blocking, setting, serving, and team play.
For this clinic, girls should come prepared with appropriate gym attire and volleyball or basketball sneakers (no black soles). Knee pads or sweat pants are also recommended.
Winter Volleyball Skills & Development Clinic
Information Coming Soon!
$215/Six weeks
The Holton-Arms Volleyball Clinic is designed for girls in grades 3 to 8 at all skill levels of volleyball. The clinic will focus on all aspects of the game with emphasis on fundamentals in a fun and active learning environment. Skills taught will include passing, hitting (spiking), blocking, setting, serving, and team play.
For this clinic, girls should come prepared with appropriate gym attire and volleyball or basketball sneakers (no black soles). Knee pads or sweat pants are also recommended.
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, Ms. Fernandes is the Holton-Arms varsity basketball coach and is excited about the future of the program. She looks forward to coaching these clinics sharing her passion for basketball with these students.
Programs
Basketball Skills and Development Clinic
Dates: October 20th, October 27, November 3rd, November 10th
Times: Grades 3-5: 9:00am-10:00am
Grades 6-8: 10:15am-11:15am
Cost: $100/4 sessions
The program is for girls interested in developing the 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. Each activity will be interactive, engaging, and lots of fun! Go Panthers!
Lacrosse
Janet McCormick is entering her seventh 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 most recently finished third in the AA Division. 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. Email: janet.mccormick@holton-arms.edu
Programs
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Soccer
Coach Ben Ferry is regarded as one of the top youth soccer trainers in the Washington, DC area due to his extensive playing and training experiences. Mr. Ferry has been coaching at the youth level on both the Boys and Girls side of the game for the last 10 years and has spent the last four years at the helm of the Holton-Arms Varsity program. Holton took home the ISL IA Championship during his inaugural season.
As a four-year starter at the George Washington University, Washington, DC, Ferry holds the NCAA Division 1 record for assists in a season (24 assists). Ferry played professionally for DC United, Washington, DC, where he was drafted 3rd round in MLS Draft (1999), and the Hershey Wildcats (1999-2001).
- NSCAA All-American (1993),
- Gatorade All-American (1993),
- Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year (1993),
- 1993 1st Team All-South, 1993 1st Team All-State
- 1993 Washington Post Metropolitan Player of the Year
- 1993 1st Team All Montgomery County while attending Walt Whitman High School
Programs
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