7/28/2026
Delaware Public Health School Physicals (8.6.26)
7/28/2026
Football Conditioning Resumes (7/28-7/30)
Dover Football Community Day (7.15.26)
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2026 Spring Sports (Revised Information)
Greetings,
I hope the winter has been calm, comfortable, and constructive. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the spring sports season to begin March 2nd, 2026 upon the respective athletic field. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care professional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) before the conclusion of the month within the Dover Middle School main office. The respective coaches establish the registration procedures, tryout sessions, and practice schedule. Therefore, the head coach of the interested sport may be contacted via email with any encountered questions or challenges and a response shall ensue upon the earliest availability. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
| Sport | Head Coach and Contact Information | Interest Meeting Date, Timeframe, and Location | Try-Out or Start Dates (All 3 Sessions are Mandatory) | Try-Out Timeframe |
Baseball |
Coach Purnell (avenpurnellsr@yahoo.com) |
2/6 2:30 PM Auditorium |
3/2-3/4 |
5:30-7:30 PM Central Elementary School Gymnasium |
Ladies’ Lacrosse |
Coach Stamas (b.stamas22@gmail.com) |
2/26 3:00 PM Excellence Cafeteria |
3/4 |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Gentlemen’s Lacrosse |
Coach Vidrine (dalton.vidrine@capital.k12.de.us) |
2/27 2:30 PM Excellence Cafeteria |
3/4 |
3:00-5:00 PM |
Ladies’ Soccer |
Coach Parks (hailey.parks@capital.k12.de.us) |
2/13 2:30 PM Cafeteria |
3/2-3/4 |
3:00-4:30 PM |
Softball |
Coach Fankhauser (Afankhauser34@gmail.com) |
2/26 3:00 PM Large Gymnasium |
3/2-3/4 |
3:00-5:00 PM |
| Ladies’ and Gentlemen Track & Field | Coach Newsome (newphoenix1@outlook.com) |
2/11 2:30 PM Cafeteria |
3/2-3/4 |
3:00-4:30 PM |
Best regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
10/31/2025
2025/26 Winter Sports
Greetings,
I hope the fall has been pleasant, positive, and productive. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the winter sports season to begin upon November 12th, 2025 within the respective gymnasium or auxiliary space. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care professional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) within the Dover Middle School main office before the first try-out session. The respective coach of the interested sport establishes the registration procedures, try-out sessions, and practice schedule. If there are any questions or challenges, then the head coach may be contacted via email and a response shall ensue upon the earliest availability. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
| Sport | Head Coach and Contact Information | Interest Meeting Date, Timeframe, and Location | Try-Out Dates (All 3 Sessions are Mandatory) | Try-Out Timeframe |
| Gentlemen's Basketball | Coach "Champ" Mosley (anthonymosleyiia1insurance@gmail.com) | 11/5 5:00 PM Large Gymnasium |
11/12-11/14 |
5:00-7:00 PM |
| Ladies' Basketball | Coach Hammond (dametra.hammond@capital.k12.de.us) |
11/6 5:00 PM Large Gymnasium |
11/12-11/14 |
3:00-5:00 PM |
| Cheerleading | TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| Wrestling | Coach Fisher (anthony.fisher@capital.k12.de.us) | 11/7 3:00 PM Small Gymnasium |
11/12-11/14 |
3:00-5:00 PM |
Kind regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
10/31/2025
Ladies’ Basketball Interest Meeting and Open Gym
The ladies’ basketball interest and information meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th from 5:00 until 5:30 PM in the large gymnasium. Additionally, the ladies’ team shall also host an open gymnasium and conditioning session after the interest meeting from 5:30 until 6:30 PM for students that are demonstrating satisfactory academic progress. The ladies who are attending the basketball preseason activities must leave school and return upon the beginning of the interest meeting. These students must also organize prompt transportation for 6:15 PM and those prospective athletes who neglect this requirement will be unable to attend future conditioning opportunities.
10/28/2025
Football Game Transferred Back to DMS
Good Evening,
I hope the week has been well and favorable. The Smyrna/Dover Middle School football game location has been revised this evening (Tuesday, 10.28.25) and transferred back to the Dover Middle School (1 Patrick Lynn Drive, Dover, DE 19904) turf field. Therefore, this game will be hosted within the Dover Middle School Stadium and begin at 4:00 PM tomorrow (Wednesday, 10.29.25) afternoon. The sincerest apologies are offered for the unanticipated revision, abbreviated notice, and any inconveniences. Thank you, take care, and have a great remainder of the week!
Kind regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
302-674-6100
10/2/2025
Homecoming Parade and Festivities (10.3.25)
The athletes who are interested in meeting the Dover Middle School homecoming float for the celebratory parade and festivities must arrive upon Loockerman street at approximately 4:30 PM tomorrow (Friday, 10.3.25) afternoon with the respective coaches. These athletes should also wear the team uniform and organize prompt transportation upon the conclusion of the parade.
Kind regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
8/18/2025
2025 Fall Sports
Greetings,
I hope the summer has been relaxing, refreshing, and revitalizing. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the fall sports season to begin upon the beginning of the academic year. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care professional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) within the Dover Middle School main office before the first try-out session. The respective coach of the interested sport establishes the registration procedures, try-out sessions, and practice schedule. If there are any questions or challenges, then the head coach may be contacted via email and a response shall ensue upon the earliest availability. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
| Sport | Head Coach and Contact Information | Interest Meeting Date, Timeframe, and Location | Try-Out Dates (All 3 Sessions are Mandatory) | Try-Out Timeframe |
| Football | Coach Neal (kace.cromwellneal@capital.k12.de.us) | N/A |
8/25-8/27 | 3:00-5:00 PM |
| Cheerleading | Coach Covert (meredith.covert@capital.k12.de.us) |
9/4 3:10 PM C206 |
TBD | TBD |
| Cross Country | Coach Halls (bethani.halls@capital.k12.de.us) | 9/4 3:10 PM C136 |
9/8-9/10 | 3:00-4:30 PM |
| Field Hockey | Coach Parks (hailey.parks@capital.k12.de.us) | 9/4 3:10 PM Cafeteria |
9/5 & 9/8-9/9 | 3:00-4:45 PM |
| Soccer | Coach Hoover (john.hoover@capital.k12.de.us) | 9/4 3:10 PM Large Gym |
9/5 & 9/8-9/9 | 3:00-4:45 PM |
| Volleyball | Coach Roach (kenneth.roach@delaware.gov) | 9/5 3:10 PM Cafeteria |
9/8-9/10 | 3:00-5:00 PM |
Best regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
8/1/2025
Delaware Public Health Sports Physical Days
Spring Sports (2025)
Greetings,
I hope the winter has been calm, comfortable, and constructive. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the spring sports season to begin March 3rd, 2025 upon the respective athletic field. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care professional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) before March 3rd, 2025 within the Dover Middle School main office. The respective coach of the interested sport establishes the registration procedures, tryout sessions, and practice schedule. Therefore, the “Team Info” section of the interested sport within the site is available or the head coach may be contacted via email for additional information. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
Best regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
Winter Sports (2024-2025)
Greetings,
I hope the fall has been pleasant, positive, and productive. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the winter sports season to begin upon November 13th, 2024 within the respective gymnasium or auxiliary space. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care professional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) within the Dover Middle School main office before the first try-out session. The respective coach of the interested sport establishes the registration procedures, try-out sessions, and practice schedule. Therefore, the “Team Info” section of the interested sport within the site is available or the head coach may be contacted via email for additional information. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
Kind regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
9/24/2024
Spectator Guidelines
*NEW SPECTATOR GUIDELINES... NO BAGS OR STROLLERS AT SCHOOL EVENTS. ALL SPECTATORS WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH A SECURITY CHECKPOINT.
**Spectators under the age of 18 will need to have their parent or guardian with them during the entire event.
***Starting in November access to games is permitted by purchase of tickets with digital tickets, please stay tuned for further information
8/20/2024
Fall Sports (2024)
Greetings,
I hope the summer has been relaxing, refreshing, and revitalizing. The Dover Middle School Athletic Department is currently processing physical documents, advising student athletes/families, and preparing for the fall sports season to begin upon the beginning of the academic year. Most importantly, the prospective student athletes are required to have a physical examination with a health care profressional (MD/DO, NP, or PA) and submit the completed “Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Athletic Physical and Consent Forms” (Click here) within the Dover Middle School main office before the first try-out session. The respective coach of the interested sport establishes the registration procedures, try-out sessions, and practice schedule. Therefore, the “Team Info” section of the interested sport within the site is available or the head coach may be contacted via email for additional information. Thank you, take care, and good luck!
Best regards,
John Hoover
John T. Hoover, Jr., M.Ed.
Dover Middle School of Excellence and Innovation
Health/P.E. Teacher and Athletic Director
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
8/20/2024
Volleyball Information (Fall 2024)
Hello Lady Senators!!!! The year is approaching and you know that means it is VOLLEYBALL SEASON !!!! If your child is interested Please have DIAA physical ASAP!!! They can be obtained from Dover Middle School or most walking/physicians have them. We will have an interest meeting September 6 in the cafeteria immediately following dismissal and will end at 3:45 !! Tryouts will be three days September 11, 12 and 13 from dismissal to 4:45 PM!! Ladies MUST participate in all three days to have the opportunity to make the team!! Parents please be prompt for pick up times!!! Any other questions and concerns can be emailed to Kenneth.roach@delaware.gov!!! Hope to see you all there!! And as always GO SENATORS!!!!
5/16/2023
DIAA Physical (7pages)
All student athletes must complete a DIAA Physical Form - you can click the link below to print out at home or come by the main office at the Dover Middle School Campus for the forms. Completed physicals must be turned in to the Dover Middle School main office. Please use the CAUTION document 7476_caution.pdf to help guide you in filling out this DIAA physicals package DIAA 2020-2021 PPE
5/16/2023
Sportsmanship
The Athletic Department at Central Middle School encourages community involvement in our programs. We welcome the support of all parents, students, fans, and community members. All parties involved are encouraged to exercise good sportsmanship. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) offers free courses in a wide range of sports-related topics, including sportsmanship, concussion, role of parents in sports, and heat-related illness.
Link to all courses: http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses
Recommended courses:
Sportsmanship - http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/37000
Parents - http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/18000
Link to all courses: http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses
Recommended courses:
Sportsmanship - http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/37000
Parents - http://www.nfhslearn.com/courses/18000
5/16/2023
Physical Forms Information
PLEASE use this Caution Document to properly fill out the DIAA packet. All CMS students must have a DIAA physical dated after
April 1, 2023 in order to tryout, practice, scrimmage, or play on our teams.
Additionally, you must be eligible to tryout, practice, scrimmage, or play per DIAA Eligibility rules. The links are for your protection in meeting the requirements to participate.