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Welcome to Lion Nation!
We proudly introduce Kevin Kozic, Athletic Director.
Sports have always been a part of Mr. Kozic’s life. Whether it has been soccer or basketball (he left the Mount community stunned by his skills on the court during the Catholic Schools Week Faculty/Staff Game), he has seen it as a means of exercise and a healthy outlet for competition.
Before graduating from Immaculata High School in 2011, Kozic played soccer for all four years and was the team captain during his junior and senior year. At the University of Scranton, where he majored in Community Health Education and minored in Coaching, he helped his soccer team reach the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division 3 Tournament as a sophomore, later becoming the team captain during his senior year.
“When I was in college, I knew I wanted to stay in sports but do something in the administrative side,” he said. “After graduation, I coached JV soccer at Immaculata for two years and then at a club in Piscataway for five years. Next, I was the Assistant Varsity Coach at Raritan Valley Community College for two years before getting my master’s in athletic administration from Ohio University while I was coaching.”
During his career journey, Mr. Kozic always envisioned becoming an Athletic Director. But his next stop before coming to the Mount was as the Athletic Coordinator and Health & Physical Education Teacher at Greater Brunswick Charter School in New Brunswick. When he began the position there were little to no athletic offerings. Kozic turned everything around when he established the soccer, volleyball, basketball, and running programs at the school. He grinned with pride when reporting that within three years the school had become established as a member of the CSAL (Charter School Athletic League), allowing the students to participate competitively.
“The professionalism of the Mount’s athletic program has set a very high standard for our athletes but at the same time allows them to have fun and be themselves. When it’s time for business, they know how to be committed to the success of the athletic program. They know how to strike that balance. As student-athletes, the focus is on academics first and then athletics. We have to keep them focused and driven to do that. I’ve seen them put 110 percent into everything they do academically, and I know that professionalism will carry over into everything they do on the field."
Athletics Teams By Season
Fall
Cross Country - JV, Varsity
Equestrian
Field Hockey - JV, Varsity
Soccer - JV, Varsity
Tennis - Varsity
Volleyball - Freshman, JV, Varsity
Winter
Basketball - Freshman, JV, Varsity
Swimming - Varsity
Winter Track - JV, Varsity
Spring
Golf - Varsity
Lacrosse - JV, Varsity
Softball - JV, Varsity
Spring Track - JV, Varsity
PLEASE NOTE: Mount Saint Mary Academy offers JV sports if there is student interest and enough numbers to play.
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Athletics News
Emily Castela '26, Fiorella Perone '26 Reveal Athletic Commitments
2/4/2026
Michelle H. Daino
The Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium was filled with Administration, faculty, staff, students, family, and coaches on February 4th who were eager to congratulate seniors
Emily Castela '26
and
Fiorella Perone '26
on their athletic commitments. After graduation later this spring, Emily will continue her academic career at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA (Division 3, Lacrosse). Fiorella will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, NY (Division 1, Soccer).
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Madison DeFrancisco '25 Named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete
5/20/2025
Michelle H. Daino
Congratulations to our Valedictorian,
Madison DeFrancisco '25
, who received the NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award during the 32nd Annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon on the morning of Sunday, May 18, at the Pines Manor in Edison.
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Annie Zwally '25 Named Skyland Conference Scholar-Athlete
5/2/2025
Michelle H. Daino
On April 28,
Annie Zwally '25
was presented with the Skyland Conference Carl Weigner Scholar Athlete Award during the Skyland Conference Luncheon held at Maggiano's in Bridgewater.
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Grace Puglisi '25 Receives Somerset County Scholar-Athlete Award
5/1/2025
Michelle H. Daino
During the Somerset County Scholar-Athlete Dinner at the Bridgewater Manor on Wednesday, April 30,
Grace Puglisi '25
received special recognition as a Scholar-Athlete. Grace has been an athlete on the Mount’s Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse teams all four years during which the teams won four divisional titles.
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Emma Schulenburg '25 Announces Athletic Commitment
4/30/2025
Michelle H. Daino
On April 30,
Emma Schulenburg '25
announced her commitment to The Catholic University of America where she will participate in Cross Country and Track & Field. Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress), Denise Materia (Assistant Directress for Student Life and Athletic Director), and Kevin Kozic (Assistant Athletic Director) were on hand to congratulate Emma.
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Ryan Oden '25 Announces Athletic Commitment
4/2/2025
Michelle H. Daino
Members of the Mount community turned out on April 2 to celebrate
Ryan Oden '25
for her commitment to Middle Tennessee State University for volleyball.
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Mount Swim Team Captures Somerset County Title
2/7/2025
Michelle H. Daino
The Mount Swim team took home the Somerset County Championship on February 1. The Lions made a sensational comeback as they trailed by 10 points heading into the final relay of the day. Our team needed to place gold in the final event to have any chance at taking home the county title…and they did just that! Congratulations to the Mount Swim team on their amazing team accomplishment of being crowned 2025 Somerset County Champions! Check
here
to read the subscriber-only article by NJ.com about the big victory!
UPDATE!
On February 4, the team enjoyed a bus send-off from the Mount community as they headed down the hill to Lawrenceville to compete in the Prep Tournament. The Mount placed 2nd overall out of 16 teams. Additional accolades reported:
1st place - 200 Free Relay (
Dani Carter '25
,
Kayla Marion '25
,
Meghan Dwyer '26
and
Catherine Ritter '25
)
1st place - 400 Free Relay (
Meghan Dwyer '26
,
Zoe Tseng '25
,
Catherine Ritter '25
and
Dani Carter '25
)
We had three individual 1st place finishes:
Dani Carter '25
had 2 (200 Freestyle & 100 Backstroke) and
Catherine Ritter '25
had 1 (50 Freestyle)
Top 10 places:
Catherine Ritter '25
(3rd place 100 free),
Meghan Dwyer '26
(4th place 200 free and 100 fly),
Kayla Marion '25
(5th place 100 fly and 8th 100 breast),
Brianna Marion '27
(4th 100 back), and
Zoe Tseng '25
(10th 200 IM)
*B Heat*:
Gabrielle Cialdella '26
and
Sophie Kline '28
tied for 2nd 50 free,
Lexi Baglien '27
(6th 50 free), and
Sofia Maciejewski '26
(7th 50 free)
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Nine Seniors Receive College Athletic Recognition
11/13/2024
Michelle H. Daino
On the morning of Wednesday, November 13, nine members of the senior class received athletic recognition in the Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium. The students were recognized for committing to the opportunity to continue their careers as student-athletes at the collegiate level.
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Our 47th Annual Athletics Banquet
5/23/2024
Michelle H. Daino
The Mount community gathered on the evening of May 22nd at The Pines Manor to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes during the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Zoe Daly '24 Receives NJSIAA Scholarship
5/22/2024
Michelle H. Daino
On May 19,
Zoe Daly '24
received the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Scholar-Athlete Scholarship sponsored by Wilson Sporting Goods.
Zoe is pictured with NJSIAA Executive Director, Colleen Maguire.
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Athletic Commitments for Nicole Parisi '24, Maya Ullrich '24 Celebrated
5/3/2024
Michelle H. Daino
On the morning of May 3, two members of the Class of 2024 were celebrated by administration, coaches, family and friends in Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium for their athletic commitments to colleges and universities.
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Denise Materia & Reese Hannon '24 Honored at Skyland Ceremony
5/2/2024
Michelle H. Daino
Reese Hannon ‘24
and Denise Materia (Assistant Directress and Athletic Director) were honored at the Skyland Conference Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony on April 29th. Reese received the Carl Weigner Scholar-Athlete Award, and Ms. Materia was honored with the Skyland Conference Service Award for her 40 years as the Mount’s Athletic Director. We are so proud of you both!
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Nicole Parisi '24 Wins UNICO Scholar Athlete Award
4/15/2024
Nicole Parisi ‘24
was awarded the Brian Piccolo Scholar Athlete Award by the UNICO National NJ District X, The Planfields’ Chapter during an award ceremony on Sunday, April 14, at the Gran Centurions Banquet Hall in Clark. Award winners from all the Unico NJ District X chapters were honored. Nicole was one of two winners from The Plainfields’ chapter.
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Four Members of the Class of 2024 Announce Athletic Commitments
12/7/2023
Michelle H. Daino
On the morning of December 7, four members of the Class of 2024 were celebrated by administration, coaches, family and friends in Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium for their athletic commitments to colleges and universities.
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Mount Athletes Honored at Banquet
5/25/2023
Michelle H. Daino
On May 24, a special Athletic Awards Banquet was held at the Pines Manor in Edison to recognize Mount athletes and their accomplishments during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Please click
here
to view the list of the honorees.
To view all of the photos, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Mount Softball Captures Skyland Conference Title
5/18/2023
Michelle H. Daino
Congratulations to the Mount Softball team on capturing the Skyland Conference Mountain Division Title after a 3-0 victory over South Hunterdon High School on Wednesday, May 17.
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Sophia Latini '23 Announces Athletic Commitment to Washington & Lee
5/8/2023
Michelle H. Daino
On the morning of Monday, May 8,
Sophia Latini '23
announced her athletic commitment to
Washington and Lee University
where she will be participating in the swim program.
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Olivia Chow '23, Jordyn Collie '23 Announce Athletic Commitments
4/27/2023
Michelle H. Daino
Congratulations to seniors
Olivia Chow '23
and
Jordyn Collie '23
who were celebrated in the Mount Parlor on April 26 after sharing where they will continue their athletic and academic pursuits at the collegiate level.
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Mary Claire Schleck '23 Receives Scholar Athlete Award
4/25/2023
Michelle H. Daino
On the evening of April 24,
Mary Claire Schleck '23
received a 2022-2023 Scholar Athlete Award during the Somerset County Interscholastic Athletic Association dinner and ceremony.
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Softball Field Dedicated to Denise Materia
4/25/2023
Michelle H. Daino
The Mount Saint Mary Academy softball field was officially dedicated on Friday, April 21, to Denise E. Materia, Assistant Directress and Athletic Director. The scoreboard bearing her name is positioned on the field and Ms. Materia was honored during a special ceremony in the Sister Lisa Gambacorto Theater.
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