2021-22 Spring Coaches - Harrison Central School District

About HCSD Arts

HCSD's Fine and Performing Arts Department affords all students the opportunity to study music, visual art, dance, and theatre, providing every child with experiences that promote life-long participation and enjoyment of the arts. We embrace the cooperative work of parents, teachers, students, and the community, and are invested in a collaborative approach to support student development and success.

About HCSD Athletics

The Harrison Athletics program is built on the principles of Rigor, Development, Communication, and Accountability. Harrison coaches work to develop programs based on communication, clear expectations, ongoing feedback, accountability and developing self-advocacy in our student athletes. We are committed to meeting the standards of high expectation and maximum effort on and off the field.

Spring Season Varsity Coaches

Baseball

Marco DiRuocco, Head Coach diruoccom@harrisoncsd.org

Coach DiRuocco has coached the Harrison baseball team for more than 20 years and also serves as a Physical Education Teacher at LMK Middle School. He is committed to working with his coaching staff to support student athletes in being their best both on and off the field. Practices are designed to take the team to another level, both physically and mentally. Coach DiRuocco is committed to continuous improvement and works with athletes each day to improve and refine their skills. He believes clear and open communication with parents and students is an important part of an athlete’s success. One of Coach DiRuocco’s greatest rewards as a coach is when former players come back and reminisce about their experiences as a high school athlete!

Girls Golf

Wendy Swenson, Head Coach swensonw@harrisoncsd.org

This season marks the eighth year that Coach Swenson leads the Girls Varsity Golf Team. Ms. Swenson also teaches Physical Education at Harrison High School. Her primary focus as a coach is to develop character, teamwork and leadership abilities in the young women on her team. Coach Swenson also encourages focus on individual skills in order to be successful on the course. As a coach, Ms. Swenson enjoys watching student athletes’ hard work pay off as they improve their golf skills, confidence and leadership.

Boys Golf

Phil DiGioia, Head Coach digioisp@harrisoncsd.org

Coach DiGioia brings years of experience to the Harrison Varsity Golf Team. Mr. DiGioia also teaches Math at Harrison High School. A life-long golfer, Coach DiGioia is committed to developing skills and helping students find success and confidence as an athlete and member of a team. Coach DiGioia believes to be a successful coach you must have great communication not only with athletes but with their parents as well. He is committed to communicating a clear understanding of what is expected in order to support student athletes’ success. Mr. DiGioia is motivated by helping his student athletes achieve their goals and seeing the smiles on their faces when they do.