The Port Jefferson School District is proud to announce an exciting lineup of new varsity head coaches for the 2025–26 school year. These talented educators and coaches bring a wealth of experience, a championship pedigree, and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. The district is thrilled to welcome them as leaders of our athletic programs.
Coach Jen Poma takes the reins of both the Varsity Girls and Boys Tennis teams. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School guidance counselor, Coach Poma brings an impressive background as a former Division I tennis player. Before joining Port Jefferson, she coached JV and Varsity Tennis at Smithtown East High School, where her teams captured league titles in two of her three seasons. Her expertise and passion for the sport are sure to elevate the Royals' tennis program.
Coach Hannah Keech will lead the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team. A former standout player at SUNY Cortland, Coach Keech boasts an impressive collegiate resume, including two SUNYAC championships, three All-Tournament team selections, and multiple All-Region and All-Conference honors. She has spent the last five years coaching lacrosse at various levels and will also lend her skills to the Middle School Girls Basketball and JV Boys Soccer teams. With 12 years of playing experience and prior coaching roles in soccer and basketball, Coach Keech brings a strong, multi-sport perspective to Port Jefferson athletics.
Coach Joe Petre, a physical education and health teacher at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School and Port Jefferson Middle School, will serve as the Varsity Girls Basketball head coach. He has over five years of experience as a varsity assistant coach in boys basketball at Hauppauge and Smithtown East, where his teams consistently reached the playoffs. In addition, Coach Petre will coach JV Girls Volleyball and assist with Varsity Boys Lacrosse. His coaching tenure includes contributing to three league titles and a county championship appearance, making him an asset across multiple programs.
Other Notable Coaching Additions:
* Ashley Drews – Middle School Cheerleading
* CJ Perrino – Varsity Assistant Football, Middle School Wrestling, Middle School Baseball
* Dennis Christofor – Volunteer Coach for Girls and Boys Tennis
* Keith Buehler – Middle School Football Assistant
* Michelle Landetta – Unified Bowling
* Pete Meehan – Officially named Full-Time Head Coach for Varsity Boys Basketball after serving as interim coach in 2024–25
* Joe Jacovino – Middle School Boys Lacrosse
We are incredibly fortunate to welcome such a talented and dedicated group of coaches to our district, said Adam Sherrard, Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Nursing. Their experiences as both educators and athletes will have a tremendous impact on our student-athletes, both on and off the field.
Date Added: 10/6/2025