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: 2024-2025

• Girls Varsity Basketball Team won New York State “AAA” Championships
• Boys Varsity Basketball Team named Long Island Champion
•  Girls Indoor Track & Field team won multiple indoor track and field state titles, including 4x100 relay
• Boys outdoor track and field team won 4x100 relay at Nassau Class “AAA” Track & Field championship
• Thirteen Baldwin High School wrestlers reached All-County status
• Baldwin High School junior awarded National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCTCA)’s “Most Outstanding Sprinter of the Year”
• Several Baldwin High School student athletes committed to playing college-level sports with full scholarships
• Marksmanship team honored with Charlie Tacke Team Sportsmanship Award for 4th consecutive year
• Baldwin High School marksmanship team junior recognized as All Conference and high school senior recognized with All-County
• Baldwin athletes among 2025 Newsday’s “Top Players” for the following sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Track & Field, Softball, Wrestling
• Baldwin athletes, alumni and coaches among Newsday’s “Long Island All-Decade Players: The 2010s”
• Several “Player of the Year” recipients from both Newsday and New York State Sportswriters Association
• Multiple student athlete track stars recognized by NY.Milesplit.com
• Nassau Zone of New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance recognized two Baldwin High School students with “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” Award 
• Baldwin High School’s Boys Track & Field coach, Michael Higgins, recognized by USA Track & Field (USATF) – Long Island
• Coaches Tom Catapano, Michael Higgins, and Sandra Cole each named “Coach of the Year” in their respective sports
• Coach Tom Catapano inducted into Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame

Contact

Mr. Drew Cronin 
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