Sandlot Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Mitch Mencis, Director
Mitchell Mencis has been directing our sports camps for the past seven years. Coach Mitch is a graduate of Northeastern University where he studied Business Entrepreneurship. He continues his involvement in sports through coaching, refereeing, and plays on several teams throughout the year. In September, Mitchell will be a 6th grade Mathematics Teacher at Timberlane Regional Middle School and where he coaches soccer. Mitchell is also a baseball coach at Timberlane Regional High School. Mitchell can't wait to bring the joy of sports as well as the arts to your childrens' lives.

Linda Meehan, Consultant
Linda Meehan has been the Director of Playmates Learning Center, the parent company of Sandlot Sports & Entertainment for twenty years. She has been a advocate for New Hampshire children all her life. In 2001, Mrs. Meehan was recognized by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association as the recipient of the South Central Region Champion for Children. In 2004, Mrs. Meehan was recognized as the Brenda Abbott Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and in 2003, Mrs. Meehan was named Citizen of the Year in the Town of Sandown, New Hampshire. Mrs. Meehan has a Bachelor's degree in Science and Master's degrees in Social Work and in Education.

Sandy Dooley, Assistant Director
Mrs. Dooley has been working with Playmates children for 15 years. She teaches kindergarten, preschool, and oversees the before and after school kids. Mrs. Dooley encourages outdoor physical activity for children and activities that encourage children to use critical thinking skills. Fun in the summer is also important for social and emotional development and she will make certain that campers have lots of fun while attending camp.

Courtney Strobino, Assistant Director

Courtney was a daycare and preschool teacher at Playmates Learning Center this past year. This summer, Courtney continues her experience as a youth camp director by assisting Coach Mitch with our daycamp program. Coach Courtney has been working at summer camps in Connecticut for 9 years and has served as a Swim Instructor, Gymnastics Instructor, Assistant Camp Director and will be a Second Grade Teacher in Nashua this fall. Coach Courtney is certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, as a Professional Rescuer and in AED. When she is not teaching children, Courtney is reading, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, fishing, swimming or shopping.

Sarah Stafford, Swim Instructor
Sarah Stafford returns for her third year as a swim instructor at Sandlot Sports to teach children ages 3-10. Sarah will be a Sophomore at the University of Delaware this fall where she is studing to be a physical therapist. Sarah works with the Council for Exceptional Children at the universeity. Sarah is a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard and is certified in CPR/AED. Sarah enjoys dancing, spending time with friends and family and water skiing.

Dan Jacobs
Our newest staff member is Dan Jacobs who will be teaching children kayaking skills. Dan is a Physical Education teacher at Chester Academy and will be returning for his 4th year this fall. In addition to kayaking, Dan enjoys canoeing, fishing, golf, cross country skiing, darts and board games. He is married to Abby Jacobs who is a Kindergarten teacher in Auburn. Dan has given guided kayaking tours in the Black Water River in Andover, NH and is looking forward to sharing his love of kayaking with children and adults!

Stephen
Steven Winglass, Director, Theater Arts
Stephen has been a performer all of his life and his goal has always been the stage of Broadway. He has a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from the University of New Hampshire and hopes to bring his enthusiasm for the arts for his third summer at Sandlot Sports and Entertainment. He looks forward to educating your children on the principals of auditioning, acting, dancing, stage composure, and is looking forward to another exciting summer down on the bandshell. Coach Stephen is also a certified Lifeguard and is CPR and First Aid trained.

Lauren Paley, Assistant Director, Theater Arts

Lauren has been assisting our Musical Theater camp for 4 years. She loves to sing, dance and act and is passionate about sharing this with children. Lauren also enjoys working with children all year long. She has enjoyed being a Big Buddy, teaching Spanish in the Pollard Afterschool program and a Hebrew school teacher at Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill, MA. She also tutored Math for 2 years. When she is not singing or dancing, Lauren is cooking, baking, hiking, biking or kayaking or making crafts.

Tom Sullivan, Coach Sully

Coach Sully is a student at Timberlane Regional High School and has returned to Sandlot for his second year. In addition to working with children, Coach Sully enjoys basketball, soccer, volleyball, camping and riding his bike. This fall, Coach Sully will be playing soccer at the high school.

Logan Nicolaisen. Coach Logan

Coach Logan has been helping at Sandlot Sports for three years. He enjoys see the children return each summer. Coach Logan loves being outside in the summer and makins sure that the campers are having lots of fun. When he is not at Sandlot, Logan is dirt biking, using his remote control plane, hiking or rock climbing.

Mollie Freedman, Swim Assistant

Coach Mollie is our assistant in the swimming pool this summer where she helps Miss Sarah teach children how to swim. She also assists on the field with the campers when she is not in the swimming pool. Coach Mollie enjoys softball, swimming and shopping.

Mary Olson, Coach Mary

Coach Mary assisted our campers on the field this summer when we needed an extra person to assist the staff. Coach Mary enjoys babysitting and plays soccer, basketball, track, softball and making yarn bracelets. She is also certified in CPR, First Aid and in AED.