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2026–2027 Athletic Physicals – Only $20!

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2026–2027 Athletic Physicals – Only $20!

Get your athletic physical for just $20 and be ready for the upcoming sports season!

Complete the DIAA Physical & Consent Form online through Rank One.

After your physical:
• Upload Page 5 (Medical Card Form) to your Rank One account.
• The physician's signature must be dated on or after April 1, 2026, for the 2026–2027 school year.

Don't wait until the last minute - complete your physical early so you're ready for the first day of practice!

Delay in Rank One Registration for 2026–2027

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Dear Milford Student-Athletes and Families,

We want to make you aware of an issue that is currently affecting athletic registration through Rank One.

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has informed schools that the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has identified an issue with the statewide student data export from Infinite Campus. As a result, public schools across Delaware are experiencing delays in importing correctly formatted 2026–2027 student data into Rank One.

Because of this issue, some student-athletes - particularly incoming students and those new to the district - may not yet appear in the Rank One system.

Please know that this is a statewide issue and is not specific to Milford. The DDOE and DIAA are actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate any updates or approved workarounds as soon as they become available.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation as we work through this issue together.

MCA Football Head Coach - David Way

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Milford Athletics is excited to announce the appointment of David Way as the new Head Football Coach at Milford Central Academy!

Coach Way brings more than a decade of football coaching experience, with a proven record of developing young athletes and building successful programs. His coaching background includes youth football, Pop Warner, AYF, flag football, and semi-professional football.

Before joining Milford, Coach Way served as Head Coach and President of the Beacon Bears Football and Cheer organization in New York, where he led the program to three conference championships and four division championships. He also founded the Beacon Bears Flag Football program and served as Defensive Coordinator for the NY Bears.

Coach Way joined Milford Central Academy as an assistant football coach last season, where he quickly became an invaluable member of the program. In addition to coaching, he played a key role in creating offensive and defensive playbooks, developing wristband systems, managing the program's social media and photography, and supporting equipment, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.

His extensive experience in program management, fundraising, facilities, equipment, scheduling, and staff leadership will be a tremendous asset as he leads the next chapter of MCA Football.
Coach Way's coaching philosophy centers on developing student-athletes through discipline, accountability, effort, teamwork, and character.

"I have coached athletes from Tiny Mites through high school-aged players. The one thing I am proudest of is watching those kids grow up and become high school athletes. It's not about the wins and losses—it's about teaching accountability, effort, discipline, and teamwork while helping them build confidence both on and off the field. I am committed to developing not only the players but the entire program."

Please join us in congratulating Coach David Way as he takes the reins of the Milford Central Academy Football program!

MCA Volleyball Head Coach - Edwine Corvil

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Milford Athletics is excited to announce Edwine Corvil as the new Head Coach of the Milford Central Academy Volleyball program!

A proud Milford alumna, Coach Corvil has been part of the Milford community her entire life. She was a four-year volleyball player at Milford High School and continued her playing career at Delaware State University, where she recently graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education.

Coach Corvil's passion for volleyball has remained strong since childhood. Even after graduating, she has continued to return to Milford to support the program and cheer on the next generation of student-athletes.

"I have loved the sport of volleyball since I was little, and to this day I still come back to Milford to watch the games because I love the game and seeing girls with the same passion I had growing up."

We are excited to welcome Coach Corvil back home and look forward to her leadership in developing our MCA volleyball program and preparing our student-athletes for future success.

Welcome back to Milford, Coach Corvil!

MCA Field Hockey Head Coach Katie Kenton

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Milford Athletics is excited to announce Katie Kenton as the new Head Coach of the Milford Central Academy Field Hockey program!

Field hockey has been a major part of Coach Kenton's life since she first picked up a stick in seventh grade. Her passion for the game led her to a successful playing career that continued through college after being recruited to play at Western Maryland College. As a freshman in high school, she even had the opportunity to travel to Europe to train and compete, an experience that helped shape her love and understanding of the sport.

Coach Kenton also brings valuable coaching experience to MCA. She previously served as a high school assistant coach and Junior Varsity head coach, and has remained active in the sport by helping coach a U12 field hockey program through practices and tournament competition.

Many Milford families already know Coach Kenton as a 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Milford Middle School, where she works with students every day and helps prepare many future Buccaneers for their transition to MCA.

As we welcome Coach Kenton, we also want to thank Coach Stacey Seilheimer for her incredible leadership of the MCA Field Hockey program over the past several years. Coach Seilheimer guided the Buccaneers to two undefeated seasons and helped build a program known for its success, teamwork, and positive culture. We are grateful for everything she has done for our student-athletes and the lasting foundation she leaves behind.

With her passion for the sport, coaching experience, and familiarity with the Milford community, Coach Kenton is a great fit to lead the next chapter of MCA Field Hockey. We are excited to see the program continue to grow and thrive under her leadership.

Welcome to the Buccaneer family, Coach Kenton!

6th-grade, incoming 9th-grade & Transfer students

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ATTENTION MILFORD ATHLETICS FAMILIES

Parents of incoming 6th-grade students, incoming 9th-grade students, and transfer students:

Please wait until AFTER July 1, 2026, to complete your student-athlete's athletic registration and forms in Rank One.

At this time, these students may not yet appear in the system because 2026-2027 enrollment information is still being updated and loaded.

Returning Milford students who will remain at the same school for the 2026-2027 school year may complete their Rank One forms now.

We appreciate your patience as we work with district and state technology personnel to ensure all student information is loaded correctly.

Thank you.

6 Easy Steps to Register Your Student-Athlete

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Rank One is our online platform for all athletic forms.

All physicals must be uploaded to Rank One, and all required student eligibility forms (Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Heat Policy) will be completed electronically through the platform.

Access Rank One here: https://www.rankone.com

GETTING STARTED
Review the attached instruction guide and tutorial video: 

Follow the step-by-step directions to create your parent account

ONCE LOGGED IN
- Enter your student’s first name, last name, and date of birth to claim them

- You can add multiple students to one account (no need to create separate accounts)

- Your account only needs to be set up once

FORMS AND REQUIREMENTS
- All DIAA eligibility forms will be signed electronically in Rank One

- Upload Page 3 of your child’s physical (Student Athlete Medical Card) to the “Medical Card Upload Form”

- Pages 1 and 2 stay with your medical provider

The full 3-page physical form is available in the “Downloads” section of your Rank One account

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 ITEMS
- DIAA Eligibility Form (must be completed first)
- Medical Card Upload Form (upload Page 3 only as a PDF or JPEG)
- Pre-Participation Consent Form (includes concussion, cardiac arrest, heat policy, and consent to treat)
- Emergency Contact Card

Before finishing, make sure each form shows as “Complete” (green).

HELPFUL TIP
Download the Rank One app on your phone to easily access forms and updates. Once your student-athlete is added to a team roster, you’ll also receive team information and communication from coaches.

If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director John Castrese at jcastrese@msd.k12.de.us

MCA BOYS LACROSSE

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Get ready, MCA Middle School! Boys Lacrosse is kicking off!

The team will meet at the MCA Gym from 3–5pm, Monday through Friday. Head Coach TJ Millman will lead the team onto the field for practice and skill-building.

This is a perfect chance for students to meet the coach, learn about the program, and get ready for the 2025–2026 season.

No experience? No problem! All students in grades 6–8 are welcome to join.

Reminder: Students must have a completed DIAA physical and be fully cleared to participate.

Questions? Reach out anytime—we can’t wait to see you on the field!

MCA BOYS LACROSSE - Timothy "TJ" Millman

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We’re excited to announce the return of MCA Boys Lacrosse and welcome our new Head Coach, TJ Millman!

A proud Milford High School graduate (Class of 2010), Coach Millman brings a strong lacrosse background. He played four years at Milford, assisted with the JV program from 2011–2013, coached the Milford Bucks summer team and the 1787 travel team, and later served as an assistant coach at Woodbridge during the 2019 season.
His experience and passion for the game make him a great fit to lead our program as we relaunch after a one-year hiatus.

The first day of practice will be Tuesday, March 24 at 3:00 PM. The team is meeting at the MCA Gym.
We’re excited for what’s ahead.... welcome, Coach Millman!

MCA Spring Sports Schedule

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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to provide an updated overview of the transportation plan for our MCA/Middle School Spring Sports season beginning March 2.

DAILY TRANSPORTATION (MMS to MCA)
Milford Athletics will continue providing a daily shuttle for our 6th grade student-athletes from MMS to MCA, Monday through Friday. This shuttle will support teams practicing at MHS facilities.
Coaches will be present at dismissal each day to receive the 6th graders. Once all student-athletes have arrived, teams will remain together at MCA to gather equipment and prepare for practice.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLANS
In the event of inclement weather, the daily shuttle will continue to run as scheduled. Teams will remain at MCA and adjust practice plans accordingly. This may include using the MCA gymnasium or other available space, or holding a team meeting until the scheduled end time. This structure will help reduce confusion regarding cancellations.

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRANSPORTATION TO MILFORD LITTLE LEAGUE PARK
An additional bus will meet the Baseball and Softball teams at the MCA bus parking lot between approximately 3:15–3:20 PM to transport them to Milford Little League Park, weather permitting.

Parents will be responsible for picking up their student-athletes at Milford Little League Park at the conclusion of practice, typically between 5:15–5:30 PM.

GAME DAYS
On game days, the bus will pick up 6th grade players from MMS approximately 15 minutes prior to MCA dismissal. The bus will then stop at MCA to pick up the remaining team members before departing for that day’s home or away contest.

Please review the full game schedule by visiting: https://www.milfordmiddlesports.com/

Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes and programs.

Milford Athletics Weekly Newsletter

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The latest Milford Athletics Weekly Newsletter is here!

• Safety update: a portable weapons detection system will be introduced at select athletic events beginning the week of January 19
• College signing day: a unified celebration is planned for March 4–5; families are asked to notify the Athletic Department of committed or soon-to-commit student-athletes
• Reminder about timely pickup of student-athletes after practices and games
• Communication update: SportsYou is now the primary platform for all Milford athletic teams and programs
• Welcome to three new MHS varsity head coaches in golf, baseball, and girls soccer

Read the full newsletter here: https://view.gogipper.com/page/3781895

The Latest Milford Athletics Newsletter is Here!

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The Latest Milford Athletics Newsletter is Here!

Stay up to date with all the exciting updates, highlights, and upcoming events from Milford Athletics.

Click below to read the full newsletter:
MILFORD ATHLETICS - December 15-20
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3711275

Milford Athletics Newsletter - November 3-8

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The Latest Milford Athletics Newsletter is Here!

Stay up to date with all the exciting updates, highlights, and upcoming events from Milford Athletics.

Click below to read the full newsletter:
MILFORD ATHLETICS - November 3-8
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3521006

Milford Athletics Newsletter Oct. 27-Nov. 1

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available!

Click below to read the full newsletter
MILFORD ATHLETICS - October 27-November 1
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3514853

MCA Winter Sports schedule starting November 12th!

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Milford Athletics Newsletter October 20 -25

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available!

Click below to read the full newsletter
MILFORD ATHLETICS - October 20-25
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3477963

Milford Athletics Newsletter - Homecoming Edition

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter Homecoming Edition is now available!

Inside, you’ll find important fall and winter season updates, reminders for families, and ways to support our Buccaneers.

Click below to read the full newsletter
MILFORD ATHLETICS - October 13-18
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3460251

Milford Athletics Newsletter is out!

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important fall season updates, reminders for families, and ways to support our Buccaneers.

Click below to read the full newsletter
MILFORD ATHLETICS - October 6 - 11
https://view.gogipper.com/page/3390743

Milford Athletics Newsletter is Out!

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important fall season updates, reminders for families, and ways to support our Buccaneers.

Click below to read the full newsletter 

MILFORD ATHLETICS - September 22-27

Milford Athletics Newsletter is Out!

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important fall season updates, reminders for families, and ways to support our Buccaneers.

Click below to read the full newsletter 

MILFORD ATHLETICS - September 15-20

Milford Athletics Newsletter is Out!

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The latest edition of Milford Athletics Newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important fall season updates, reminders for families, and ways to support our Buccaneers.

Click below to read the full newsletter 
MILFORD ATHLETICS - September 8-13

MILFORD ATHLETICS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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Dear Milford Community,

We are pleased to introduce the Milford Athletics Weekly Newsletter, a dedicated communication designed to keep families and community members informed about all athletic programs at Milford High School and Milford Central Academy.

Each weekly edition will provide timely updates and important information in one convenient source, including:

• Weekly game schedules
• Student-athlete highlights and accomplishments
• Event details, ticketing, and athletics updates
• District announcements related to athletics

Read the latest edition here: MILFORD ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER

We look forward to sharing these updates with you each week and continuing to strengthen the connection between our schools, student-athletes, and community.

Go Bucs!
John Castrese
Athletic Director
Milford High School & Milford Central Academy

Transportation Plan for 6th Grade Student-Athletes

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We are providing daily transportation for 6th graders traveling from Milford Middle School to MCA for practices (Monday–Friday). To keep everything running smoothly, it’s important that practice schedules remain consistent.

• Practice Days: 6th graders will ride the bus from Milford Middle School to MCA after school and wait in a supervised study hall until their coaches arrive.

• Away Games: MCA teams are usually excused at 2:00 p.m. On those days, 6th graders will leave Milford Middle School at 1:45 p.m. to meet their teams at MCA.

• Home Games: Transportation will follow the same routine as practice days. Students will report to study hall and join their coaches before the game.

We appreciate your support in helping make this process smooth for all of our student-athletes.

Message from the Milford Athletics

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We are proud to announce Janin Rodriguez as the new Head Coach of MCA Cross Country program!

Coach Rodriguez currently serves as a paraprofessional at Milford Central Academy and brings with her a deep passion for running and years of hands-on experience. Her journey with the sport began in 2012, and in 2013 she earned All Kent County honors for her performance. Since then, she has continued to dedicate herself to running—volunteering during high school cross country seasons, assisting during track and field, and actively participating in local 5K races.

Her lifelong commitment to the sport has shaped a coaching philosophy that is focused, supportive, and growth driven. As Head Coach, she is dedicated to helping student-athletes unlock their full potential by building confidence, instilling discipline, and guiding them both athletically and personally. She values creating a positive and inclusive team culture, where every runner feels empowered to set and achieve ambitious goals.

Coach Rodriguez shares:
“As a head coach, my goal is to help student-athletes grow on and off the track. I am excited to lead, inspire, and develop the next generation of runners—one stride at a time.”

Please join us in giving Coach Rodriguez a warm welcome to her new role at Milford Central Academy!

Sports Physical Day!

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DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) activities. Insurance will be accepted. With or without insurance, the maximum out-of-pocket cost is $20. Appointments are encouraged, as walk-in availability will be limited and wait times may be long. To schedule an appointment, call the appropriate clinic listed below.   Special physical days are set as follows (with contact information listed): Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Kent County: Riverwalk State Service Center Riverwalk Shopping Center 253 NE Front Street Milford, DE 19963 For appointments, call 302-424-7140.   Thursday, August 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New Castle County: Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center 501 Ogletown Road Newark, DE 19711 For appointments, call 302-283-7587   Sussex County: Thurman Adams, Jr. State Service Center 546 S. Bedford Street Georgetown, DE 19947 For appointments, call 302-515-3224.

MCA FALL SPORTS DATES

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Fall sports begin on Monday, August 25th. 
Field Hockey - August 26th
Cheer Tryouts September 3rd-5th

Physicals: A reminder, all student-athletes MUST have a DIAA Physical on file that was completed ON or AFTER April 1, 2025 in order to participate. To access the 2025-2026 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms packet, please visit the following link: Athletic Physical and Consent Forms Packet

Arrangements are being made for 6th grade students at Milford Middle School to travel to Milford Central Academy for scheduled practices and games once school begins. Similarly, 7th and 8th grade students may be required to travel to Milford Middle School if there are any schedule changes. Please stay in contact with your Head Coach for the most up-to-date information.

Sport	Head Coach	Head Coach Email	Tryout Times/Location
Football	Jaden Rivera	jrivera@msd.k12.de.us	Monday, August 25th - Friday August 29th 3:30PM - 5:30PM (MCA behind the MHS Baseball Field)
Cross Country	Janin Rodriguez-Lopez	jrodriguezlopez@msd.k12.de.us	First day of practice September 3rd After School Team meet behind the MCA Bus Platform 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Field Hockey	Stacey Seilheimer	sseilheimer@msd.k12.de.us	Tuesday August 26th - Thursday August 28th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday, August 29th 8:00am - 10:00am (Grass Field #2)
Boys Soccer	Giuseppe Cusumano	gcusumano@msd.k12.de.us	Wednesday, September 3rd - Friday, September 5th 3:45pm - 5:30PM (MHS Grass Field #4)
Volleyball	Sarah Pool	spool@msd.k12.de.us	Monday, August 25th - Tuesday, August 26th 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cheer	Roteasha Newsome	rnewsome1@msd.k12.de.us	Monday August 25th - Wednesday August 27th Time: 3:45pm - 5pm (MCA Cafeteria)

MCA Spring Sports

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Spring sports begin on Monday, March 3rd. 

Physicals: A reminder, all student-athletes MUST have a DIAA Physical on file that was completed ON or AFTER April 1, 2024 in order to participate. To access the 2024-2025 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms packet, please visit the following link: 2024-2025 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms Packet
 

Sport	Head Coach	Head Coach Email	Tryout Times/Location
Baseball	Carson Rios	crios1@msd.k12.de.us	4-6 (old Middle School)
Softball	Kevin Bowe	kbowe72buc@gmail.com	4-6 (Milford Little League Park
Girls Soccer	Giuseppe Cusumano	gcusumano@msd.k12.de.us	4-6 (Grass Field #2)
Track & Field	Wayne Newsome	wnewsome@msd.k12.de.us	3/3- 6th Grade  3/4 - 7th Grade 3/5- 8th Grade 3/6 & 3/7- Final Tryouts for all Grades 3:45-5:15 MHS Stadium

Baseball & Softball will each have a shuttle bus to take student-athletes to tryouts. The bus will pick up student-athletes on the MCA Bus Platform and drop them off at the respective tryout location. All student-athletes will need to be picked up following tryouts. 


 

Winter Sports Information

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Winter Sports Information

Boys Basketball: Daniel Shockley dshockley@msd.k12.de.us
Girls Basketball: Leona White lwhite@msd.k12.de.us
Wrestling: Wayne Newsome wnewsome@msd.k12.de.us
Winter Cheer: Stephanie Dukes sdukes@msd.k12.de.us

Physicals: A reminder, all student-athletes MUST have a DIAA Physical on file that was completed ON or AFTER April 1, 2024. To access the 2024-2025 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms packet, please visit the following link: 2024-2025 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms Packet
 

Message from the Athletic Director

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