vs.
New Englands
Recent Scores
vs.
Founders League Tournament
Loss
6-10
vs.
Trinity-Pawling School
vs.
Kingswood Invitational Tournament
vs.
Rumsey Hall School
Loss
0-9
vs.
Founders League Tournament
Win
6-5
vs.
Choate Rosemary Hall
Loss
6-8
vs.
Hotchkiss School
Loss
8-12
vs.
Hotchkiss School
Win
8-5
vs.
Choate Rosemary Hall
News & Announcements
![Spring 2025 Season Wrap-up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748970298/taft/yozhxmhcr3tzsnwwnbe3/Spring25Hero.png","width":2200}])
A look back at the spring 2025 season for Taft Athletics.
![Spring Signing Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747324004/taft/segly4noaan9jqcowmr4/Spring25SigningCeremonyHero.png","width":2200}])
14 student-athletes participated in the third and final Signing Ceremony of the year on Wednesday evening, May 14, in Bingham Auditorium.
![Winter 2024-25 Season Wrap-up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743710894/taft/rjigkegxrp5inktyk2w3/Winter2024-25Hero-1.png","width":2200}])
A look back at the winter season for Taft Athletics.
![Faculty Emerita, Patsy Odden, Recipient of 2025 American Hockey Coaches Association Joe Burke Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743694493/taft/qzrxqs8tb6gnmtggvda0/Hero_Patsy_Story.jpg","width":2200}])
Former longtime girls’ hockey coach, Patsy Odden, set to recieve the 2025 American Hockey Coaches Association Joe Burke Award for her contributions and great dedication to girls’/women’s hockey.
Overview & Philosophy
Taft’s athletic program is an integral component of school life.
From participants in our intramural programs to elite athletes preparing for competitive careers at the college level, Taft students are taught the value of health and wellness, the importance of a lifelong commitment to fitness, and the enjoyment that participating in all forms of athletics can bring.
In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, our coaches encourage fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty. As a result, our students leave Taft with an understanding of hard work and good sportsmanship, a sense of responsibility to one’s team and teammates, the ability to set goals, and an overall commitment to healthy living through physical activity.
Meet Our Varsity Coaches
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Hockey
Ryan Shannon '01 returns to Taft to lead the hockey team once again--this time from the coaches box.
![Mackenzie Keith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663183019/taft/mqvs06kepf2pke8cvyl0/newLancasterMacKenzie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663183019/taft/mqvs06kepf2pke8cvyl0/newLancasterMacKenzie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663183019/taft/mqvs06kepf2pke8cvyl0/newLancasterMacKenzie.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663183019/taft/mqvs06kepf2pke8cvyl0/newLancasterMacKenzie.jpg","width":960}])
Head Coach
Girls' Varsity Hockey
Mackenzie comes to Taft to lead the girl's varsity hockey team.
Head Coach
Varsity Softball
Tom's academic focus is on history; his softball teams have made some of their own.
![Mark Traina]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694696769/taft/pfbzcmy2kuegyzjgdx5u/TrainaM_bvgolf.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694696769/taft/pfbzcmy2kuegyzjgdx5u/TrainaM_bvgolf.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694696769/taft/pfbzcmy2kuegyzjgdx5u/TrainaM_bvgolf.jpg","width":674}])
Head Coach
Girls' Varsity Golf
![Sachika Balvani '12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747939402/taft/nh6rs2isn3zjiuh4gbjm/BalvaniSachikaHeadCoach1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747939402/taft/nh6rs2isn3zjiuh4gbjm/BalvaniSachikaHeadCoach1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747939402/taft/nh6rs2isn3zjiuh4gbjm/BalvaniSachikaHeadCoach1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747939402/taft/nh6rs2isn3zjiuh4gbjm/BalvaniSachikaHeadCoach1.png","width":960}])
Director of Squash, Assistant Director of Admissions
![Max Rosner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1687448483/taft/qvnge9y9vjx7ack0w2jn/Rosner_Max_.jpg","width":2200}])
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Lacrosse
Max will lead the boys' varsity lacrosse team, and brings with him his remarkable lacrosse background as both a player and as a coach.
![Rachel Beam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694704929/taft/pishimlbsnth6wv3jsks/Beam_Rachelvfh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694704929/taft/pishimlbsnth6wv3jsks/Beam_Rachelvfh.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694704929/taft/pishimlbsnth6wv3jsks/Beam_Rachelvfh.jpg","width":600}])
Head Coach
Varsity Field Hockey
![Marty Aspholm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634229792/taft/echndqfplj0rrph5d79r/newAspholmMartin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634229792/taft/echndqfplj0rrph5d79r/newAspholmMartin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634229792/taft/echndqfplj0rrph5d79r/newAspholmMartin.jpg","width":675}])
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Crew
Martin brings a passion for developing student athletes and for competitive racing to the Taft crew program.
Crew Program Director
Head Coach
Girls' Varsity Crew
Will Shotwell brings a world of experience to the water and to the classroom.
![Morgan Manz '13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636731065/taft/ncg3p9cfmobgdoubgxrt/newManzMorgan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636731065/taft/ncg3p9cfmobgdoubgxrt/newManzMorgan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636731065/taft/ncg3p9cfmobgdoubgxrt/newManzMorgan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636731065/taft/ncg3p9cfmobgdoubgxrt/newManzMorgan.jpg","width":960}])
Head Coach
Varsity Volleyball & Girls' Varsity Basketball
A 2013 graduate, Morgan returned to Taft to lead both the varsity volleyball and girls' varsity basketball teams.
![Michael Mastrocola '08]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1636733136/taft/denxmhpt3fvkz3ari3kr/1Mastrocola_Michael.jpg","width":2200}])
Head Coach
Varsity Baseball
![Jeremy LaCasse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636730211/taft/sjpb7j9hcy6jy6v6yuxk/101247_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636730211/taft/sjpb7j9hcy6jy6v6yuxk/101247_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636730211/taft/sjpb7j9hcy6jy6v6yuxk/101247_2.jpg","width":600}])
Head Coach
Varsity Ski Racing
Jeremy has been coaching at Taft for eight years, and it has been a highlight in his coaching career!
![Jennifer Chandler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633622346/taft/joajwqdxv29apfwkomjx/JCNEW113681.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633622346/taft/joajwqdxv29apfwkomjx/JCNEW113681.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633622346/taft/joajwqdxv29apfwkomjx/JCNEW113681.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633622346/taft/joajwqdxv29apfwkomjx/JCNEW113681.jpg","width":904}])
Head Coach
Girls' Varsity Squash
Jennifer Chandler is at home on the court and with a racquet in her hand.
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Basketball
Throughout his life and career, Shavar has been recognized as a leader, and celebrated for his sportsmanship.
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Soccer
Ozzie is an award-winning coach who has earned tremendous respect both on and off the field. He was recently named 2016 Connecticut Large Prep School Coach of the Year.
Head Coach
Varsity Football
A scholar, an athlete, and a Rhino through and through, Tyler Whitley returned to his alma mater in 2012 to lead the football team.
![Rebecca Swift]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690386966/taft/lgbazy9te30envsl6kll/Swift_Rebecca_Soccer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690386966/taft/lgbazy9te30envsl6kll/Swift_Rebecca_Soccer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690386966/taft/lgbazy9te30envsl6kll/Swift_Rebecca_Soccer.jpg","width":660}])
Head Coach
Girls' Varsity Soccer
![Al Reiff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635791851/taft/tewpbefickuy54c6cowt/ReiffAl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635791851/taft/tewpbefickuy54c6cowt/ReiffAl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635791851/taft/tewpbefickuy54c6cowt/ReiffAl.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635791851/taft/tewpbefickuy54c6cowt/ReiffAl.jpg","width":960}])
Head Coach
Boys' Varsity Cross Country & Varsity Wrestling
Al took the reins of the boys' varsity cross country team in the fall of 2021 after serving as an assistant for eight years.