Recreational Sports

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John Leahy
Director
508-565-1064
jleahy@stonehill.edu

John has been the Director of Recreational Sports since 1988 and is the first and only Director of the Sports Complex. A Certified Recreational Sports Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Resistance Trainer, John attended the University of Rhode Island, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies. He holds a B.A. in Communications and a M.S. in Physical Education/Sports Administration. His primary focuses are management of the facilities, fitness programs, the Sport Clubs program and student development.

Derek Jenesky
Assistant Director
508-565-1060
djenesky@stonehill.edu

Derek Jenesky is the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports. Derek attended Western New England College where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. Derek began at Stonehill in 1999, as Program Coordinator and became Assistant Director in 2000. His primary focuses are Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and varsity Home Event personnel. He is also the Head Coach of both the Men's and Women's Rugby Teams, our most accomplished Club Teams.

Jose Gomes
Coordinator of Club Sports
508-565-1054
jgomes@stonehill.edu

Jose is Stonehill alumnus and has been at the College since 1986. Starting in 1988 as a Building Manager for Rec Sports, he has now been the Sport Clubs and Operations Coordinator since 2003. In addition to his primary focus, Jose also assists with Intramural Sports and facilities.

Silvina Faiella Miller
Assistant to the Director
508-565-1064
smiller@stonehill.edu

Silvina Miller is the Recreational Sports Administrative Assistant. She has been with Stonehill College for twenty-nine years. The last 18 of those years have been served in the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex. Sil has years of experience in recreation, intramurals, sport clubs, and fitness. She is a conscientious team player in the daily operations of the Ames Complex. Also appearing in the picture at the left, is Bill Miller, a part-time Building Manager, for many years, here at the SpoCo.

Heather Keenan-Gallagher
Fitness Program Coordinator
508-565-1054
heather@nobles.edu

Heather is a 1998 graduate of Stonehill College. Under her belt is an AFAA certificate for Aerobics, which she has been teaching for 8 years. Her other certifications include: Personal Trainer and Fitness Counselor, CPR and First Aid. She runs an outstanding Aerobics program, as well as, assisting with building management.

Student Supervisors
Student Supervisors are responsible for managing the building, assisting with intramural sports, and overseeing the student staff in the building. Intramural Supervisors are responsible for specific sports, officials, and scorers working at the sport. Supervisors make all game related decisions including scheduling, forfeits, protests, eligibility, injuries, etc. The Sports Complex Supervisor will oversee all Control Desk, Fitness Center, and Weight Room workers, in addition to all other open recreation staff. Sports Complex Supervisors will be responsible for the knowledge and proper compliance or implementation of communication, training sessions, emergency procedures, conduct and attitude, on site duties and activities, and expectations of the Directors of the Sports Complex.


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Student Staff

The student staff runs the everyday operations of the Sports Complex and therefore they must have a complete understanding of the rules and procedures of the building. Students hold a variety of positions ranging from control desk, fitness center, and weight room monitor, as well as intramural scorekeeper and official. Control Desk workers are responsible for ensuring proper identification of every individual that enters the building, along with aerobic class sign-ups. The Fitness Center and Weight Room monitors must be attentive and aware of the proper use of equipment, appropriate attire, and the safety of equipment users. Intramural Officials are in charge of facilitating intramural contests, and performing pre and post set-up duties. Intramural Scorekeepers are also responsible for set-up duties, along with recording scorecards, time, and injuries. Student staff members will also be assigned, weekly, to varsity home athletic events, where they will serve in a variety of positions.

Student SPOCO Staff List (click and sign in)

Notice: SRS strongly advises obtaining medical clearance to anyone partaking in any form of exercise program. You are advised NOT to work out or participate if ill or injured.