S. O. A.RFrederick Douglass High School Department of Athletics

Fact Sheet

Mission Statement

Frederick Douglass High School Department of Athletics will provide an athletics program

founded on school pride, ownership, attitude, and respect (S.O.A.R). We pride ourselves in

always representing the Eagles with great sportsmanship. Our sports program focuses on

physical and mental development. Additionally, the department, ensure that all students

participating in the sports program meet all standards academically and athletically within the

parameters set by the operating principles of the MPSSAA and PGCAA.

Overview

Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS) is member of the Prince George’s County Athletic

Association with 21 other high schools, region 2A south. We are governed by the Maryland

Public Secondary School Athletic Association. The FDHS eagles compete in nine girl’s sports-

Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Softball, Indoor Track, and

Outdoor Track/Field. Boy’s sports compete in eight sports- Football, Soccer, Cross Country,

Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Baseball, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track/Field. In addition to

co-ed sports, Golf and corollary sports- Indoor Softball, Bocce and Track & Field.

Eligibility

As with any extracurricular activity in PG County all athletes must meet academic guidelines.

Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to participate. Any final quarter grades prior to

or during the season determine a player's eligibility.

Athletic Achievements

FDHS Boy’s Football Team Prince George’s County 3A Champions (2003-2004)

FDHS Boy’s Football Regional Champions with a 10-3 record (2004-2005)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team Prince George’s County 4A Champions (2005-2006)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team Regional Champions with a 12-1 record (2005-2006)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team 1A/2A/3A County Champions (2007-2008)

FDHS Girl’s Swimming Team Regular Season County Champions (2007-2013)

FDHS Boy’s Basketball Regional Champions/State Finalist (2008-2009)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team 1A/2A/3A County Co-Champions (2008-2009)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team Regional Champions with a 10-3 record (2009-2010)

FHDHS Boy’s Football Team 1A/2A/3A County Co-Champions (2010-2011)

FDHS Boy’s Football Team 1A/2A/3A County Co-Champions (2011-2012)

FDHS Boy’s Football Regional Champions/State Finalist (2011-2012)

FDHS Boy’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field State Champions (2011-2012)

FDHS Boy’s Soccer Team 1A/2A/3A County Co-Champions (2012-2013)

Athletic Administration

Athletic Director Adaya Powell

Intern Amanda Hamilton

Fall Sports

Golf Head Coach James Woods

Football Head Coach Julius Pinkney

Boys Soccer Head Coach Drew Lyons

Girls Soccer Head Coach Charlee Harris

Girls Volleyball Head Coach Angela Alcain

Corollary Athletics (Bocce, Softball, and Track/Field) Head Coach Tiasha Carter

Cross Country Head Coach William Hey

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball Head Coach Tyro Massenburg

Girls Basketball Head Coach Derwin Faulkner

Swimming Head Coach James Wood

Jill Turner

Indoor Track Head Coach Malcolm Drewery

Cheerleading Head Coach Tiffany Poindexter

Spring Sports

Tennis Head Coach James Woods

Baseball Head Coach William Neal

Softball Head Coach William Hey

Outdoor Track Head Coach Malcolm Drewery

Facilities

Frederick Douglass High School is home to Eagles Nest basketball arena, which holds up to 852

people. The indoor sports venue also includes an exercise room and auxiliary gym. Located

outside of the facility is Eagles Football Stadium, which holds up to 947 people. Also, outside

are a track with field equipment, baseball, softball, and soccer field.

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/fdhs-eagles/

Location: 8000 Croom Rd

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Athletic Office No. 301-952-2400 Ext 444