Head Coach Amanda Shannon Russo begins her first year coaching at Hamden Hall Country Day School. Her previous coaching stints include Central Connecticut State University for 2 years in the Northeast Conference (NEC), Saint Anselm’s College for 3 years in the Northeast-10 (NE-10) as well as stops at Stonehill College, Mount Ida College, and Merrimack College. Russo played her collegiate basketball at Merrimack College where she was a captain and 1,000 point scorer. She finished her career top 10 in points, assists, and steals.
Hamden Hall is coming off a 5-5 league record and is looking to make a big turnaround in the FAA.
Key Returning Players:
Jenna Berens – Berens is an athletic post who has a strong midrange game. She will be attending Bates College next year and will be a part of Alison Montgomery’s women’s basketball program.
Shannon Rhone – Rhone is a point guard with a lethal outside shot. She can put her head down and get to the rim and looks to push the tempo on offense.
Asha Parker – Parker is a strong and athletic post player who has multiple back to the basket moves. She can rip and get to the rim and is a blocking machine on the defensive end of the floor.
Jayda Johnson – Johnson is a long and athletic positionless player. She can score from anywhere on the floor and will push the ball on the break. She has great vision and is a shot blocker on the defensive end.
Hamden Hall’s expectations are very high this year as they have multiple weapons. With a lot of speed and a knack for scoring, they will push the tempo. The team is looking forward to their games against St. Luke’s, Wilbraham & Monson, and the Master’s School as well as all of their FAA opponents.
Hamden Hall basketball plays and practices at Beckerman Athletic Center (BAC), a multi-million dollar facility with 3 collegiate basketball courts with seating for over 400. Also included: a natatorium, jogging track over the courts, fitness center, lounge and multi-purpose center, as well as film rooms and locker rooms.
Head Coach Amanda Shannon Russo
“There has already been a championship culture created here with sustained success over a long period of time. We are excited to build upon that success this season with hard work, focus, accountability and a whole lot of fun. The long-term goal will always be to win the FAA and NEPSAC championship, but winning everyday in practice is what will get us there.”
Hamden Hall Country Day School is a coeducational private day school in Hamden, Connecticut, educating students in preschool through grade 12.
Hamden Hall 2018-19 Schedule
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Day
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Date
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Time
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Opponent
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Type
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Place
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Wed
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12/5/18
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4:30 PM
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Kent School
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Away
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Thur
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12/6/18
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5:00 PM
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Suffield Academy
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Home
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Sat
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12/8/18
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3:00 PM
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Covenant of the Sacred Heart
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Away
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Wed
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12/12/18
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4:30 PM
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MacDuffie School
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Home
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Fri
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12/14/18
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TBD
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Ethel Walker Tournament – TBD
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Tourn
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Away
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Sat
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12/15/18
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TBD
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Ethel Walker Tournament – TBD
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Tourn
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Away
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Mon
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12/17/18
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5:00 PM
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Holy Child
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Home
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Wed
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12/19/18
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4:30 PM
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Rye Country Day School
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Away
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Sat
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1/5/19
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12:00 PM
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Colombia Prep
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Home
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Tue
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1/8/19
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4:30 PM
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King School
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Away
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Sat
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1/12/19
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2:00 PM
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Watkinson School
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Home
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Sat
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1/19/19
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3:30 PM
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Beaver Country Day School
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Neutral
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Sun
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1/20/19
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11:30 AM
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Bradford Christian Academy
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Neutral
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Wed
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1/23/19
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4:30 PM
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Greenwich Academy
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Home
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Fri
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1/25/19
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4:30 PM
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St. Luke’s School
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Away
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Mon
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1/28/19
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4:30 PM
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Hopkins School
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Away
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Wed
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1/30/19
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4:30 PM
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Westover School
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Home
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Sat
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2/2/19
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12:00 PM
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Masters School (NY)
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Away
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Tue
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2/5/19
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4:45 PM
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Kingswood-Oxford School
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Home
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Fri
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2/8/19
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6:30 PM
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy
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Away
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Tue
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2/12/19
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4:30 PM
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Greens Farms Academy
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Away
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Fri
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2/15/19
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6:00 PM
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Miss Hall’s School
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Home
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2/19-2/23
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FAA Tournament
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