Athletics

Welcome to the home of the Bruins!

Athletics can be a valuable component of a student's educational experience. Through the promotion of self-discipline, dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and commitment to achievement, athletics fosters many of the qualities and educational values we endorse as a district. Athletic competition is a forum through which students may push themselves and their limitations, allowing them to develop self-confidence and enhance their self-esteem.  

The athletic program, which is an extension of the Physical Education program, offers 53 modified, junior varsity, and varsity teams at Baldwin Middle School and Baldwin High School. Baldwin High School athletes celebrate their achievements at the annual Varsity Banquet.

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Athletic Highlights: 2024

• Baldwin UFSD's athletics program is ranked #6 in the "Top 10 Nassau School districts for Athletics" by Niche

• The Boys Varsity Basketball team was named Nassau County Champions for the fourth consecutive year
• Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams bestowed James Green Sportsmanship Award
• The girls' 4x200 track team won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association State Championships title for the second year in a row, breaking the state record
• Baldwin High School junior won the girls, 55-meter dash in the New York State Championships
• The Boys Varsity Track and Field team won the Nassau Class AAA Championship
• Baldwin High School senior won a Track and Field State championship and Sprinter of the Year
• Marksmanship team named Nassau County Team Sportsmanship recipient
• Baldwin athletes are among 2024 Newsday's "All-Long Island Boys Track and Field Team" and "Top 100 Players"for the following sports: boys Basketball, Boys Lacrosse, boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, and Softball
• Nassau Zone of New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recognized two Baldwin High School students with the "Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year" award
• Coaches Michael Palumbo, Mike Higgins, and Rebecca LaFlare were each named "Coach of the Year" in their respective sports
• Boys Varsity Basketball coach, Darius Burton, Honored for 400th win
• Baldwin High School Alumni, Robert Bliss Alabaster and Kevin Shippos, inducted into Nassau County high School Athletics Hall of Fame
• Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast celebrated 100th episode
• The high school's new Athletic Complex is complete, with a ribbon-cutting set to take place on Homecoming!

Contact

Mr. Drew Cronin 
Interim Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
516.434.6081

Paula Cerasoli - District Office
Athletic Secretary
516.434.6082

Patricia Pinna - District Office
Athletic Secretary 
516.434.6081

Jessica Ospina  - High School
Athletic Secretary
516.434.6178