Message from the Athletics Department

Hello Portledge Panthers!

I am very excited to introduce myself as Amy Mulligan, the new Director of Athletics for the Portledge Panthers. I am thrilled to begin this journey with you and can’t wait to begin meeting families and students come August 22 when our JV and Varsity athletes hit the ground running for preseason. While we continue planning within the Athletics department for the start of the school year, I am eager to revive many of our long-standing Athletics traditions at Portledge while creating many more new ones together.
 
When I was asked to join the Portledge Community this summer, I was honored because of the vision and love for this school that was shown through the hiring process. Our goal as a department is rooted in developing well-rounded student-athletes who strive to succeed in and out of the athletic arena and to collaborate with the community to continue elevating our athletic programs for students at all levels.

Athletics has been such a driving force in my life, it is not just a passion for me, but has been a vehicle to help build my character and outlook on life, and I want to share that with all of our athletes. I believe that athletics can enhance a student’s development academically, socially, and emotionally. We want to help them learn about time management, accountability, communication, and teamwork. Our athletics staff is here to help build their confidence, understand leadership and sportsmanship, and value the importance of showing up for your team and school. It is a bridge that can bring our community even closer as we share in the joys, hardships, and triumphs that sports enable us to feel.  

We have a great team in the Athletic Department this year that is already hard at work helping to lead, empower, and build on the successes of our coaches and athletes throughout the 2022-2023 school year. They look forward to sharing their love and knowledge of athletics with students, parents, and working members of the Portledge community. 

The Athletic Department this year comprises:
  • Daniel Kapps - Associate Director of Athletics for the Upper School
  • Isaac Middleton IV - Associate Director of Athletics for the Middle School 
  • Taylor Holze - Administrative Student Athletics Coordinator 
  • Lauren Mahoney - Athletic Trainer/Health Teacher 
Please know that we are here for you to answer any of your questions and look forward to a phenomenal year together.
 
Best,

Amy Mulligan
Director of Athletics

Athletics at Portledge

Through skill development, sportsmanship, group interaction, leadership, and teamwork Portledge student-athletes are provided a myriad of experiences that provide significant educational opportunities. The Physical Education and Recreational Sports Programs at Portledge provide the foundation for students to learn about and live a more healthy lifestyle while the Interscholastic Athletics Program allows for students to partake in competitive and spirited contests that further the camaraderie and school spirit associated with being a member of the Portledge community.

Upcoming Games

Sep
15
Away

Game @ Nightingale

Non-League
vs.
Nightingale Bamford School
Nightingale Bamford School
Sep
15
Away
Cancelled

Game @ UNIS

Non-League
vs.
UNIS
Randall's Island
Sep
15
Home

Game vs. Nightingale

Non-League
vs.
Nightingale Bamford School
Playing Fields - Lower Field
Sep
15
Home

Game vs. UNIS

Non-League
vs.
UNIS
Playing Fields - Sawyer Field
Sep
15
Home

Match vs. Nightingale

Non-League
vs.
Nightingale Bamford School
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts
Sep
16
Home

Match vs. Schechter

League
vs.
Schechter School of Long Island
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts
Sep
17
Home

Game vs. Heschel

Non-League
vs.
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
Playing Fields - Sawyer Field
Sep
17
Home

Game vs. Spence School

Non-League
vs.
Spence School
Playing Fields - Lower Field
Sep
18
Away

Game @ Martin Luther

League
vs.
Martin Luther High School
Martin Luther High School
Sep
18
Home

Game vs. Heschel

League
vs.
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
Playing Fields - Lower Field
Sep
19
Home

Scrimmage Vs. LuHi

League
vs.
LuHi
Playing Fields - Sawyer Field
Sep
19
Home

Game vs. Kew Forest

League
vs.
Kew Forest School
Athletics & Wellness Center - Biondi Gymnasium - BG
Sep
20
Home

Game vs. Convent of the Sacred Heart

Non-League
vs.
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Playing Fields - Lower Field
Sep
20
Home

Match vs. Staten Island Academy - Double Header

League
vs.
Staten Island Academy
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts
Sep
20
Home

Match vs. Staten Island Academy - Double Header

League
vs.
Staten Island Academy
Playing Fields - Tennis Courts
Sep
20
Neutral
Invitational

Firebird Invitational vs. Friends Academy

Non-League
vs.
Friends Academy
Kellenberg Memorial High School

- The Portledge Experience

"We are committed to ensuring that every student who wishes to compete interscholastically in a particular sport will get that opportunity."

Athletic Department Contacts

List of 4 members.

  • Photo of Tara Askeland

    Tara Askeland 

    Director of Development
    (516) 750-3205
  • Photo of Daniel Kapps

    Daniel Kapps 

    Associate Director of Athletics, US
    (516) 750-3292
  • Photo of Isaac Middleton

    Isaac Middleton 

    Associate Director of Athletics, MS & MS Dean of Students
    (516) 750-3212
  • Photo of Michael Powers

    Michael Powers 

    Athletic Trainer / Teacher
    (516) 750-3174

Athletic Plan