Athletics

• Daily Schedule
• Introduction Letter/Email to Families: sent Aug. 8, 2024 
• Week of August 12: 3-day Heat Acclimation Practice / Equipment Handout
• Wednesday, Aug 8: Equipment Handout | Day 1 of heat acclimation
• Thursday, Aug 9: Day 2 of heat acclimation
• Friday, Aug 10: Day 3 of heat acclimation

USC football has a great tradition of excellence over the years with multiple WPIAL and PIAA championships and our Ft Couch middle school football program is where it all begins.  Join in on the winning ways and learn from our team of experienced coaches.  There are typically two teams during the season, one 7th grade team and one 8th grade team. 

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Middle School Football Liaison

• Patrick Corr: pcorr@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Coaching Staff 

8th Grade

• Dan Hall, Head Coach: dhall@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Corey Vasbinder: cvasbinder@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Steve Cosentino: scosentino@uscsd.k12.pa.us

7th Grade

• Conan Rooney, Head Coach: crooney@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• DJ Stubenrauch: djstubes@gmail.com
• Jason Sweeney: 
• Phil Elias Jr.: phillipelias65@gmail.com

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Equipment

All football equipment (excluding cleats) is issued by USCSD and every helmet is reconditioned and certified for the current school year.  

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in the FC Gymnasium

USC girls volleyball is one of Ft Couch's most popular sports to play during the Fall season.  In years past, we have had over 100 girls come into the program to learn the basic skills and, for the majority of girls, it's their first time playing competitive volleyball.  Just like last year, we plan to develop a travel volleyball team that will be hand-picked by our USC varsity coaches. The teams will compete on a 16-game schedule that travels to play teams all around the South Hills. There will be two separate teams, one 7th and one 8th grade team that will be decided during try-outs. All players that do not make this travel team will be encouraged to play in the VolleyBallers intramural program- see details below.

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Stacy Chambers - stacy.c.chambers4@gmail.com
• Head Coach: Abbey DiGregorio - adigregorio@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment

All volleyball participants should have tennis shoes, black volleyball shorts and knee pads. A USC game jersey will be provided for each player. However, the jersey must be returned at the end of the season.

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in the FC Gymnasium

The USC girls "VolleyBaller" intramural program has been developed for all girls interested in competitive volleyball.  This fun program will be played exclusively in the Ft Couch gymnasium.  The teams will be organized by the athletic department and our team of coaches will run a regular-season schedule through the months of September and October.  The VolleyBallers intramural season will conclude with a tournament to decide who is the 2024 VolleyBallers Champion.  Each student will be assigned to a team and compete or practice 3-4 days per week from approximately 3:40-5:30 each day.  No weekend commitment.

Coaching Staff

• Intramural Coach: Jamie Houck - jhouck@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Intramural Coach: Christina Caragein - ccaragein@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Intramural Coach: Jen Cramer - jcramer@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Intramural Coach: TBD

Equipment

All volleyball participants should have tennis shoes, black volleyball shorts and knee pads. A USC game jersey will be provided for each player. However, the jersey must be returned at the end of the season.

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in the FC Cafeteria

Roughly 80 boys and girls each fall join this big challenge of being on the cross-country team. Along with most practices, each cross-country home meet will be held on the 1.95 mile CC course at Gilfillan trail in the heart of USC. Students will practice two days at Fort Couch and two days per week over at the Gilfillian trail. USC buses will commute the students to the trail and parents will be required to pickup at Gilfillan. Come join in on the fun and compete against eight schools from across the South Hills who will run for top honor.

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Greg Calvetti- gcalvetti@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Assistant Coach: Paige Steinhaus- psteinhaus@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Assistant Coach: Michelle Senneway- msenneway@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment

All cross-country participants should have running shoes and black running shorts. A USC game jersey will be provided for each player.  However, the jersey must be returned at the end of the season.

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in Room 110 / Guidance Classroom

Practice and compete at USC's newest and finest competitive high school swimming pool in Western PA.  This new facility will give our Ft Couch swimmers a chance to experience swimming at its best.  Plus, each participant will individually learn from our elite coaches and gain experience while taking part in a fun and healthy team sport. During swim meets, race and set yourself apart in your favourite events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, as well as the individual medley.  

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Dave Schraven - dmschraven@gmail.com
• Assistant Coach: Megan Billco- coachmegan@peaqpgh.org
• Assistant Coach: Lauren Connors- coachlauren@peaqpgh.org
• Assistant Coach: Topher Bishop 

Equipment

All swimmers will need to have their own goggles and a black swimsuit.  A USC warm-up jacket will be provided for each athlete on the team.  However, the jacket must be returned at the end of the season. 

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in the LGI

Girls soccer is now here at Fort Couch and brand new for this fall season. Anyone with soccer experience can expect to compete in 13 games while showing off your talents against teams from around the South Hills. This introductory season for middle school soccer will have our girls competing and practicing at Cooks School field, Monday through Friday from 3:45- 5:15. 

Coaching Staff

• Coach: Jarrod Shaw - jshaw@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Coach: Mark Renziehausen- mrenziehausen@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment

All participants should have soccer cleats and shin guards. A USC game uniform will be provided for each player. However, the uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.

• Daily Schedule
• Tuesday, August 20: Coaches informational meeting during Period 8 (3:00- 3:35) in the LGI

Boys soccer is now here at Ft Couch and brand new for this fall season.  A survey was sent out in the spring, and it was determined that boy's soccer has enough interest to pilot this new team for the 2024-2025 school year.  Anyone with soccer experience can join and should expect to compete in games with teams from around the South Hills.  This introductory season for middle school soccer will have our boys competing and practicing at Cooks School field, Monday through Friday from 3:45- 5:15. 

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Abdel Khila - akhila@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Assistant Coach: Riley Lenthall - rilesl10@gmail.com

Equipment

All participants should have soccer cleats and shin guards. A USC game uniform will be provided for each player.  However, the uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

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• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug 25, 2024. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2024-25 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal.