Fort Couch Athletics

USC football has a great tradition of excellence over the years with multiple WPIAL and PIAA championships and our Fort 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.

Summer Football Schedule  (download: SportsYou App)

To access the SportsYou schedule information you must first have the SportsYou app installed on your phone. Next, use the "Join Team/Group" access codes listed below to receive schedule updates throughout the summer.

• 8th Grade SportsYou Access Code-  B3BJ UDAD
• 7th Grade SportsYou Access Code- 4G9B 4623

Daily Schedule

Coaching Staff

• 8th Grade Head Coach: Nick Kocik - nicholaskocik@gmail.com
• 7th Head Coach: Conan Rooney - crooney01@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment

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

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 4, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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NEW with the 2026-27 school year: Fort Couch will have two cheer squads for students in grades 7-8. The teams will cheer for Fort Couch football and basketball games.

Coaching Staff

• Black Squad (Gr. 7 & 8): Ali Neely - aneely@uscsd.k12.pa.us 
• White Squad (Gr. 7 & 8): Berit Klym - bklym@uscsd.k12.pa.us and TBD

Equipment

A USC cheer uniform will be provided for each athlete. However, the uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 3, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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USC girls volleyball is one of Fort 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.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 3, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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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 Fort 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 2025 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 p.m. 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: Mike Barringer - mbarringer@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.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Sept. 7, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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• Download the SportsYou app for more information about practice, meets, and communication.
  • To access group information for Cross Country you must first have the SportsYou app installed on your phone. Next, use the "Join Team/Group"
  • The access code will be given by the coach at the beginning of the season.

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 cross country 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 pick up 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: Katherine Fedko- kfedko@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.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 19, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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Practice and compete at USC's finest competitive high school swimming pool in Western PA. This facility will give our Fort 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 events such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, as well as the individual medley. 

Coaching Staff

• Coach: Dave Schraven - dmschraven@gmail.com
• Coach: Megan Billco- coachmegan@peaqpgh.org
• Coach: Atalie Abranovic 

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. 

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 19, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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Girls soccer is here to stay in only its second season as a middle school sport at the Fort. Our Fort Couch girls can expect to compete in 13 games while showing off their talents against teams from around the South Hills. Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 3:45- 5:30 p.m. and the game location is still TBD. Busing will be provided each day for both practice and games.  

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.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 19, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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Boys soccer is now here for a second season at Fort Couch. Our Fort Couch boys can expect to compete in 13 games while showing off their talents against teams from around the South Hills. Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 3:45- 5:30 p.m. and the game location is still TBD. Busing will be provided each day for both practice and games.   

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.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Aug. 19, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2026-27 school year can be paid online. Please note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee: Online Payment Portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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• 2-Day Tryout will begin Oct. 22, 2025

7th & 8th grade teams will be decided during tryouts; all players that do not make this team will be encouraged to play in the Basketballers intramural program (see below). The travel team will practice and play at Boyce MS and compete on a 15-game schedule. This team is created by USC's head varsity coach, Danny Holzer, and is intended to be a feeder program into the HS boys basketball program. This is a Monday through Friday commitment from approximately 4 - 5:45 p.m. each day. No weekends. 

Coaching Staff

• Ft Couch Head Coach (Gr. 8): Nick Kosik- nkocik@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Ft Couch Head Coach (Gr. 7): Daniel Hall- dhall@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment: 

All basketball players will need basketball shoes, shorts, a t-shirt, and a water bottle for practice each day. At the start of the season, a USC uniform will be issued. However, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Oct. 20, 2025. Healthy Roster
• Returning athletes from the fall season must update their Healthy Roster account by completing Section 7 and uploading it onto your account before Oct. 20, 2025. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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• Season Begins: week of Oct 27 (listen to announcements for information about the 1st day of evaluations)

This 9-team Intramural basketball league is organized by the FC Athletic Department and played exclusively in the Fort Couch gymnasium. The nine teams, created by our three coaches, will compete in an 8-game regular season, which will run up until the winter break. The season will conclude with a tournament to decide who is the BasketBallers Champion. Each student will be assigned to a team and will compete 3 or 4 days per week, Monday through Friday from approximately 4 - 5:45 p.m. each day. No weekend commitment. 

Head Coaches: 

• Mr. Andrew Bowers - abowers@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Mr. Jeremiah Beaver- jbeaver@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Mr. Greg Calvetti- gcalvetti@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Mr. Andy Lucas- alucas@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment: 

All BasketBaller players will need to have basketball shoes and a water bottle. A uniform jersey will be provided for games. However, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season. In addition, we ask each BasketBaller player to wear black shorts and an optional white t-shirt under their jersey for all games.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Oct 27, 2025. Healthy Roster
• Returning athletes from the fall season must update their Healthy Roster account by completing Section 7 and uploading it onto your account before Oct. 27, 2025. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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Learn the art of wrestling from our experienced team of coaches and participate on a team that has a wide range of weight classes for all student-athletes. Also, gain life-building characteristics such as: stamina, max strength, speed, power, core strength, grip strength, proprioception, balance, physical toughness, flexibility. This team will flourish when it has athletes competing in all of the weight classes. Weight classes are as follows; 80-85, 86-91, 92-97, 98-103, 104-109, 110-115, 116-121, 122-127, 128-133, 134-141, 142-149, 150-159, 160-171, 172-204, 205-245.

Head Coaches

• Head Coach:  TBD

Equipment

All wrestlers will need to have the proper wrestling shoes, practice clothing, and water bottle.   A USC uniform will be provided for matches; however, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Oct 27, 2025. Healthy Roster
• Returning athletes from the fall season must update their Healthy Roster account by completing Section 7 and uploading it onto your account before Oct. 27, 2025. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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• Tryouts - Week of Jan. 5th

There will be two separate teams, one 7th and one 8th grade team will be decided during tryouts. All players that do not make this team will be encouraged to play in the Basketballers intramural program-(see details below). The travel team will practice and play at Boyce MS and compete on a 15-game schedule. This team will be created by USC's head varsity coach, Suzie McConnell-Serio, and is intended to be a feeder program into the HS girls’ basketball program. 

Coaching Staff

• 8th Grade Coach: Andy Lucas - alucas@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• 7th Grade Coach: Katherine Fedko - kfedko@uscsd.k12.pa.us 

Equipment

All basketball players will need to have basketball shoes and a water bottle. A USC uniform will be provided for games; however, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Jan. 5, 2026. Healthy Roster
• Returning athletes from the fall season must update their Healthy Roster account by completing Section 7 and uploading it onto your account before Jan. 5, 2026. Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

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• Season Begins: week of Jan. 12 (listen to announcements for information about the 1st day of evaluations)

Attention All Female MS Athletes! The Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the second season for our Three-on-Three Basketballers league! This fantastic opportunity for all interested girls to get involved in basketball, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience.  

Teams will consist of up to five players, with coaches assigning athletes to their respective teams or create your own team of five. The tournament will feature four games per day; all played in the Fort Couch Gym.  Each student will be assigned to a team and will compete two to three days per week, Monday through Friday, from approximately 4 to 5:30 p.m. There is no weekend commitment. 
 

Coaches 

• Mrs. Erin Bruce - ebruce@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Mrs. Dana Mellinger - dmellinger@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Mr. Greg Calvetti - gcalvetti@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment  

All BasketBaller players will need to have basketball shoes and a water bottle. A uniform jersey will be provided for games. However, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.  In addition, we ask each BasketBaller player to wear black shorts and a white t-shirt under their jersey for all games. 

• Make sure to have your athlete registered in Healthy Roster before Jan. 5, 2026. Healthy Roster
• Returning athletes from the fall season must update their Healthy Roster account by completing Section 7 and uploading it onto your account before Jan. 5, 2026.  Healthy Roster
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

Bump, set and spike! Come join the fun this spring season on the volleyball court while taking part in this high-energy team sport that will surely test your athleticism. Volleyball programs are starting to pop up everywhere and it's a great time to learn how to play competitive volleyball. Because boys volleyball starts for most athletes in the region at the middle school level, our team of coaches will teach the fundamental skills necessary to learn, develop, and excel in this rising sport. On game day there will be two separate teams competing. Both 7th and 8th grade students will play together during a 17-game schedule, and all practices will take place after school in the Fort Couch gym.  

Coaches

• Jack Zebo - jzebo@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• Abdel Khila - akhila@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Equipment

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

• New Users to Healthy Roster- make sure to have your athlete registered by March 2, 2026. 
• Returning 2025-26 athletes to Healthy Roster- you must complete Section 8 by March 2, 2026. 
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

Our Fort Couch USC track and field program is open to all athletes from all kinds of prior athletic backgrounds. Athletes geared at improving speed can take part in running events such as 100m hurdles, 1600m and 800m run, 100m - 200m and 400m dash, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay. Athletes looking for more technical events may choose to learn field events such as the triple jump, long jump, or high jump. And lastly, the athlete looking to show off their strength could throw the shot put or discus. We will have all of these events available for both boys and girls in 7th and 8th grade. All track practices will take place at the USCHS stadium track immediately after school. Busing is provided to the track and parent pickup is in the High School lot at 5:15 p.m.  

Track Overview

Coaches

• Head Coach: Greg Calvetti - gcalvetti@uscsd.k12.pa.us | 412-833-1600 x3312
• Field Events: Mr. Beaver and Mr. Toth
• Track Events: Mr. Calvetti, Ms. Fedko, Ms. Rubican and Mrs. Senneway

Equipment

All track participants will need to have running shoes, solid black shorts and a water bottle. A USC track jersey will be provided for meets; however, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.  

• New Users to Healthy Roster- make sure to have your athlete registered by March 10, 2026. 
• Returning 2025-26 athletes to Healthy Roster- you must complete Section 8 by March 10, 2026. 
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)

Take your softball game to the next level and join our 7th and 8th grade girls softball team! Our 16 game schedule will have you competing against teams from all around the South Hills area. Practices and games will be played at the former varsity field over at Boyce MS and when inclement weather "strikes" this spring, our FC team will have access to the Boyce gym for practice. Busing will be available to transport our FC students over to Boyce each day. Go Lady Panthers!      

Head Coaches

• Ron Sivillo - rsivillo@uscsd.k12.pa.us
• James Pries - jppries@msn.com

Equipment

Each softball participant will need to have a glove, cleats, a helmet (preferred), a softball bat (preferred), and a water bottle. A USC softball uniform will be provided for games; however, this uniform must be returned at the end of the season.  

• New Users to Healthy Roster- make sure to have your athlete registered by March 11, 2026. 
• Returning 2025-26 athletes to Healthy Roster- you must complete Section 8 by March 11, 2026. 
• The annual middle school athletic fee of $50 for the 2025-26 school year can be paid online. Note: the ATHLETIC FEE is separate from the PTSO activities fee. Click here to access the online payment portal. (Using a PC is the best option when paying the online athletic fee.)