School Life

Athletics

D-E Athletics Mission

"We believe in the educational value of sport. Dwight-Englewood athletes learn that individual excellence is achieved through perseverance, and that team success comes from committing fully to a common goal. Athletics strengthens our community by forging connections among teammates and promoting school spirit."

D-E Athletics Core Values

Commitment
Excellence 
Respect 
Teamwork

These four words represent the core values of the D-E Athletic Department. Together we are working on culture building within our entire athletic program, including partnering with coaches, student-athletes/families, and teams within a framework of ideals best representing our department. The creation of these core values is a process that has involved working with D-E Athletic Department staff, coaches, and an independent consultant to better achieve mission and value alignment within our program. Our work will continue with coach- and athlete-targeted workshops over the next few years to reinforce these core values. We look forward to our entire community being aligned with our D-E Athletics core values of commitment, excellence, respect, and teamwork. Questions? Please contact athletic_office@d-e.org. 

Last Chance! Spring 2025 SpiritWear Online Shops Reopened!

Last chance! Our Spring Teams Spiritwear online shops are reopening now through Wednesday, March 19! Please see below for links to the Bulldogs Spirit Shop as well as sport-specific shops for Lacrosse, Softball, Track & Field, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, and Crew. Get your Bulldog T-shirts, hoodies, pants, and shorts before shops close again!  
 
 

Welcome from JD Sand, Athletic Director

Greetings from the D-E Athletic Office,
 
I am extremely grateful to be a part of the Dwight-Englewood School community. Working in education and specifically in athletics, has meant a great deal to me both personally and professionally. I believe a strong athletic program that provides a positive experience is an integral part of a strong and positive overall educational experience. That is why it’s great to be in a community that understands and supports the view that athletics are an extension of the educational development of D-E students to “seek excellence, honor, integrity and embrace diversity while developing the skills, values, and courage to address the challenges of our ever-changing world” (click here for our full mission statement).
 
Together with our dedicated coaches and department staff,  our goal is to meet the needs of our student-athletes. We hope to help guide and support their growth and development as athletes and as young people by preparing them for future challenges, opportunities and successes on and off the playing “field.”
 
I look forward to seeing you at our competitions. For current schedules of all D-E games in-season please click here or on the "Calendar & Directions" to Venues link . A full list of all athletic teams is available from the "Team Pages" link above or click here. Go Bulldogs!
 
Respectfully,
JD Sand
Athletic Director

Welcome from Dat Phan, Associate Athletic Director

Dear D-E Families,
 
I am honored to be a part of the Dwight-Englewood School community. As an athlete growing up and an educator throughout my career, I have been extremely fortunate to see the positive impact it has had on my life both personally and professionally. I believe a strong athletic program can be instrumental in developing great character and leadership qualities in students while also providing a positive experience for all in an academic environment. D-E is a community that emphasizes that athletics are an extension of the classroom and continues to encourage our students to embrace all that's ahead of them.
 
I am looking forward to working with our D-E community, and our Bulldogs in the Middle School in particular, to help our students fulfill their unlimited potential and to help guide them along their journeys both academically and athletically.
 
For current schedules of all D-E games in-season please click here or on the "Calendar & Directions" to Venues link. A full list of all athletic teams is available from the "Team Pages" link above or click here. Go Bulldogs!
 
Respectfully,
Dat Phan
Associate AD

Meet Ryan Vettoso, New Assistant AD

July 1, 2024

Dear D-E Community,

I am humbled and honored to join the Athletic Office at D-E. Over the past five years, I have been a coach for three seasons out of the year and a Lower School Co-Teacher for the past three years, and two years in the D-E 360° Summer program. I have grown to love this community so much. It truly is home away from home to me. 
 
Growing up, athletics helped to form my adolescence. Athletics established routine, discipline, and organization in and out of the classroom. Athletics fostered friendships that lasted well beyond my years as an athlete. Athletics helped me appreciate hard work and how it translates to different aspects of life.
 
In my role as Assistant AD, I am dedicated to supporting our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and families in fostering inclusive athletic programs. I understand the importance of promoting and supporting excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in adolescent life. I am passionate about creating an environment where our student-athletes can thrive and become the best versions of themselves. 
 
I look forward to working with everyone and continuing to build a community. Please feel free to reach out to me with ideas, questions, or collaborations. Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely, 
Ryan Vettoso, Assistant AD 
CALLING ALL BULLDOGS! 
Upper & Middle School Athletes & Families:
CLICK HERE for our 2024-2025 Handbook! 

2024-2025 MS Weekly Athletics Schedule

2024-2025 Winter Sports

  • MS winter sports/tryouts begin the week of Nov. 18
    • In addition, we are offering a new program this winter called "Fitness Training" available to 8th and 7th graders interested in learning the fundamentals of fitness and healthy living.
  • US Winter Track begin on Monday, Dec. 2
  • Winter Strength & Conditioning begin the week of Dec. 2
  • Ski Racing will begin the week of Dec. 2
    • The ski racing team will meet with their coaches the week of Nov. 11. More information to come.
  • US Girls Basketball practices begin the week of Dec. 2
  • US Boys Basketball tryouts begin the week of Nov. 25
    • Please note that the official start date of practices isn't until Dec. 2, but the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) allows for tryouts to begin the week of Thanksgiving.
Below is the schedule for US practices during the 2024-2025 Winter Break (there are no MS practices over break):
Track - Practice on Dec. 30
Ski Racing - No practice Dec. 19 - Jan. 1
Girls Basketball - No practice/games Dec. 21 - Jan. 1
Freshman Boys Basketball - No practice/games Dec. 22 - Jan. 1
JV Boys Basketball - No practice/games Dec. 22 - Jan. 1
Varsity Boys Basketball - Off Dec. 22, 24 & 25 and Jan. 1

2025 Spring Sports Schedule

  • US Golf – Monday, March 10 - Saturday, March 15
    • NOTE: Spring schedule for Golf is TBA as we are awaiting the league schedule
  • US Track – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Boys LAX – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Girls LAX – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Baseball – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Softball – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Boys Tennis – Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 21
  • US Crew – Monday, March 10th - Friday, March 21
  • US Ultimate Frisbee – Monday, March 3 - Saturday March 8 & Monday, March 24 - Saturday, March 29
    • NOTE: Ultimate Frisbee won’t practice the week of March 17, as our coach will be on a D-E School trip. The team will practice the week of March 24.

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Health & Medical Forms Reminder:

Important Please Note:  All Middle / Upper School students who wish to play on a D-E Athletics Sports Team must have submitted current Health & Medical Forms to the School. Enrolled D-E families should have received reminder information by Email directly from the Magnus Health Portal, about completing all these required Health & Medical forms. 

To access the Magnus Health Portal, D-E families must LogIn to MyD-E. After you LogIn to MyD-E go to the Parent Resource Board for the Magnus Health Portal link (see above visual.) 

Need help with MyD-E LogIn? Please contact D-E's Technology Department at help@d-e.org or by phone: 201-227-3177. 

Concussion Protocol & NJSIAA Statement

D-E Concussion Protocol: 
If an athlete suffers a trauma to the head, or a blow to the body, resulting in their exhibiting symptoms of concussion, then the athlete will be removed from the game/practice. The athlete will then be referred to a physician who is trained in concussion management, for authorization to either resume immediate participation or begin a “return to play” protocol. Questions may be directed to the D-E Upper School Nurse at USNurse@d-e.org or Kim Conover (D-E Athletic Trainer) at: conovk@d-e.org.

Statement RE: NJSIAA Steroid Testing (For Upper School Athletes Only)
NJSIAA steroid testing policy states that if an Upper School student athlete or students team qualifies for a state championship competition, the student may be subject to testing for banned substances. Questions may be directed to the Athletics Director at: schmic@d-e.org. 
Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631
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201-569-9500 Email: d-e@d-e.org
Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.