Winter Athletics
Basketball - Boys
Meet our Coach
Coach Michael Francis is currently the boys basketball coach at Memorial Middle School, a position he has held that since 2013. Prior to working in New Jersey, Mr. Francis coached in North Carolina and Michigan where he had been coaching football and basketball since 1976.
His basketball coaching experience includes coaching girls and boys teams of all levels. Mr. Francis coached girls AAU basketball in Michigan forming his own organization called the Michigan Panthers for age ranges 10-18 year olds. Throughout the years, he also coached varsity boys basketball at Grosse Pointe North High School, Cousino high school and varsity girls basketball at East Detroit High School. In North Carolina, Mr. Francis coached middle school boys basketball and was the freshman boys football coach.
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Team Expectations
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Basketball Program at Memorial Middle School, students must meet all eligibility requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Spotswood Board of Education. As explained in our Student Handbook, students must meet eligibility requirements in four areas: Academic, Attendance, Behavior, Medical; team rules also apply. Please visit the eligibility tab on our Athletic page for more information.
Basketball Try-Out Process
In order to try-out for the Memorial Basketball team, students must have all paperwork completed on time and be eligible for participation. Students will be given a minimum of 3 practice sessions to demonstrate their abilities/skills related to the sport.
While all students are encouraged to try-out for our athletic programs, "cuts" are occasionally necessary. Coaches attempt to balance student interest with concerns regarding supervision, team management, student athletic ability, and playing time. Students will be informed of the cut in person by the coach and/or other appropriate staff.
Basketball Involvement Expectations
- Players are expected to have all necessary paperwork completed, handed in, and approved on time.
- All players are expected to attend all mandatory team functions beginning with the first official day of practice.
- Players are expected to be on time for all games and practices
- Any player who will be late or absent from a practice must notify a coach in advance in-person or by email.
- Players are expected to arrive and depart from all away events on school-provided transportation unless previously approved by the district Athletic Director.
Basketball Team Expectations/Conduct
- Behave respectfully, obey all rules, demonstrate sportsmanship: Be respectful of yourself and especially display respect for others. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, your teammates, the middle school, or the community. Players are expected to follow all MMS rules. Violations of these rules will result in consequences determined by school policy and the coach.
- Be prepared: Student athletes must be properly equipped to participate in practice and/or games.
- Be committed: If for any reason you cannot attend practice or a game, contact your coach well in advance. If a practice or game is missed for a voluntary absence, playing time may be drastically reduced. Family or other elective conflicts need to be discussed with your coach. Make-ups of missed school-work need to be discussed and approved by the coach prior to missing practice.
- Be responsible for your communication: Students should talk to their coach directly regarding any conflict or situation involving the team; coaches are here to help you succeed.
- Playing Time: Playing time is earned and not automatic. Coaches will decide playing time for student athletes based on meeting eligibility requirements, team expectation, and/or practice/game performance.
Basketball- Girls
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Meet our Coach
Coach Morgan Martucci enters her first year as Memorial Middle School Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Martucci was a three-year varsity basketball letter winner at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education at Springfield College and her Master’s in Physical Education in England. She is currently the Health and PE teacher at E.R Appleby Elementary School and works for USA Sports Group as a youth sports coach. Coach Martucci is eager to share her passion for athletics and teamwork and will strive to improve her players on and off the field.
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Team Expectations
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Basketball Program at Memorial Middle School, students must meet all eligibility requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Spotswood Board of Education. As explained in our Student Handbook, students must meet eligibility requirements in four areas: Academic, Attendance, Behavior, Medical; team rules also apply. Please visit the eligibility tab on our Athletic page for more information.
Basketball Try-Out Process
In order to try-out for the Memorial Basketball team, students must have all paperwork completed on time and be eligible for participation. Students will be given a minimum of 3 practice sessions to demonstrate their abilities/skills related to the sport.
While all students are encouraged to try-out for our athletic programs, "cuts" are occasionally necessary. Coaches attempt to balance student interest with concerns regarding supervision, team management, student athletic ability, and playing time. Students will be informed of the cut in person by the coach and/or other appropriate staff.
Basketball Involvement Expectations
- Players are expected to have all necessary paperwork completed, handed in, and approved on time.
- All players are expected to attend all mandatory team functions beginning with the first official day of practice.
- Players are expected to be on time for all games and practices
- Any player who will be late or absent from a practice must notify a coach in advance in-person or by email.
- Players are expected to arrive and depart from all away events on school-provided transportation unless previously approved by the district Athletic Director.
Basketball Team Expectations/Conduct
- Behave respectfully, obey all rules, demonstrate sportsmanship: Be respectful of yourself and especially display respect for others. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, your teammates, the middle school, or the community. Players are expected to follow all MMS rules. Violations of these rules will result in consequences determined by school policy and the coach.
- Be prepared: Student athletes must be properly equipped to participate in practice and/or games.
- Be committed: If for any reason you cannot attend practice or a game, contact your coach well in advance. If a practice or game is missed for a voluntary absence, playing time may be drastically reduced. Family or other elective conflicts need to be discussed with your coach. Make-ups of missed school-work need to be discussed and approved by the coach prior to missing practice.
- Be responsible for your communication: Students should talk to their coach directly regarding any conflict or situation involving the team; coaches are here to help you succeed.
- Playing Time: Playing time is earned and not automatic. Coaches will decide playing time for student athletes based on meeting eligibility requirements, team expectation, and/or practice/game performance.
Cheerleading
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Meet our Coach
Kali Snook has been coaching competitive cheerleading since 2013: coaching Old Bridge Recreation Cheerleading, coaching/tumble instructing at Gems Elite Training Facility, and now coaching the Spotswood High School JV Fall Cheer Team and the Memorial Middle School Cheer Team. Coach Snook has experience cheerleading and coaching at the pop warner, school, rec and all-star levels where she has traveled around the country attaining national championship titles as both a cheerleader and a coach. Outside of cheerleading, Ms. Snook is a teacher at Spotswood High School, where she teaches Social Studies and Psychology.
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Team Expectations
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Cheerleading Program at Memorial Middle School, students must meet all eligibility requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Spotswood Board of Education. As explained in our Student Handbook, students must meet eligibility requirements in four areas: Academic, Attendance, Behavior, Medical; team rules also apply. Please visit the eligibility tab on our Athletic page for more information.
Cheerleading Try-Out Process
In order to try-out for the Memorial Cheerleading team, students must have all paperwork completed on time and be eligible for participation. Students will be given a minimum of 3 practice sessions to demonstrate their abilities/skills related to the sport.
While all students are encouraged to try-out for our athletic programs, "cuts" are occasionally necessary. Coaches attempt to balance student interest with concerns regarding supervision, team management, student athletic ability, and playing time. Students will be informed of the cut in person by the coach and/or other appropriate staff.
Cheerleading Involvement Expectations
- Players are expected to have all necessary paperwork completed, handed in, and approved on time.
- All players are expected to attend all mandatory team functions beginning with the first official day of practice.
- Players are expected to be on time for all games and practices
- Any player who will be late or absent from a practice must notify a coach in advance in-person or by email.
- Players are expected to arrive and depart from all away events on school-provided transportation unless previously approved by the district Athletic Director.
Cheerleading Team Expectations/Conduct
- Behave respectfully, obey all rules, demonstrate sportsmanship: Be respectful of yourself and especially display respect for others. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, your teammates, the middle school, or the community. Players are expected to follow all MMS rules. Violations of these rules will result in consequences determined by school policy and the coach.
- Be prepared: Student athletes must be properly equipped to participate in practice and/or games.
- Be committed: If for any reason you cannot attend practice or a game, contact your coach well in advance. If a practice or game is missed for a voluntary absence, playing time may be drastically reduced. Family or other elective conflicts need to be discussed with your coach. Make-ups of missed school-work need to be discussed and approved by the coach prior to missing practice.
- Be responsible for your communication: Students should talk to their coach directly regarding any conflict or situation involving the team; coaches are here to help you succeed.
- Playing Time: Playing time is earned and not automatic. Coaches will decide playing time for student athletes based on meeting eligibility requirements, team expectation, and/or practice/game performance.
Wrestling
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Meet our Coach
Mike Zyskowski graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BA in Physical Education. Coach Zyskowski enters his first year as the Memorial Colts Head Wrestling coach. Coach Zyskowski spent last year as a volunteer assistant coach with the Spotswood High School wrestling program. His scholastic wrestling career was extensive and impressive. He finished his high school career with a 98-32 record, where he was a 4 time Region Qualifier and District Champion for South River High School in 2012.Coach Zyskowski has also spent the last two years as an assistant football coach at Spotswood High School working with the defensive backs. He looks forward to working with our younger wrestlers and further their development.
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Team Expectations
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Wrestling Program at Memorial Middle School, students must meet all eligibility requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, and the Spotswood Board of Education. As explained in our Student Handbook, students must meet eligibility requirements in four areas: Academic, Attendance, Behavior, Medical; team rules also apply. Please visit the eligibility tab on our Athletic page for more information.
Wrestling Try-Out Process
In order to try-out for the Memorial Wrestling team, students must have all paperwork completed on time and be eligible for participation. Students will be given a minimum of 3 practice sessions to demonstrate their abilities/skills related to the sport.
While all students are encouraged to try-out for our athletic programs, "cuts" are occasionally necessary. Coaches attempt to balance student interest with concerns regarding supervision, team management, student athletic ability, and playing time. Students will be informed of the cut in person by the coach and/or other appropriate staff.
Wrestling Involvement Expectations
- Players are expected to have all necessary paperwork completed, handed in, and approved on time.
- All players are expected to attend all mandatory team functions beginning with the first official day of practice.
- Players are expected to be on time for all games and practices
- Any player who will be late or absent from a practice must notify a coach in advance in-person or by email.
- Players are expected to arrive and depart from all away events on school-provided transportation unless previously approved by the district Athletic Director.
Wrestling Team Expectations/Conduct
- Behave respectfully, obey all rules, demonstrate sportsmanship: Be respectful of yourself and especially display respect for others. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, your teammates, the middle school, or the community. Players are expected to follow all MMS rules. Violations of these rules will result in consequences determined by school policy and the coach.
- Be prepared: Student athletes must be properly equipped to participate in practice and/or games.
- Be committed: If for any reason you cannot attend practice or a game, contact your coach well in advance. If a practice or game is missed for a voluntary absence, playing time may be drastically reduced. Family or other elective conflicts need to be discussed with your coach. Make-ups of missed school-work need to be discussed and approved by the coach prior to missing practice.
- Be responsible for your communication: Students should talk to their coach directly regarding any conflict or situation involving the team; coaches are here to help you succeed.
- Playing Time: Playing time is earned and not automatic. Coaches will decide playing time for student athletes based on meeting eligibility requirements, team expectation, and/or practice/game performance.