• The Broward County Middle School Athletic Association (MSAA) of Broward County Public Schools is committed to building leaders through sportsmanship, citizenship, and fair play. MSAA currently oversees 59 public and charter middle schools and 8 different sports. The MSAA sports are Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball, Track & Field Events, Flag Football, Volleyball, and Floorball.  

    All student-athletes must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.  Students who fall below this standard are ineligible to play.

Athletics at Driftwood Middle School

    • Athletics plays an important part in a child's life. Team sports and activities promote good physical health, social skills, and communication skills. When students learn to work together as a team, they build a foundation for good sportsmanship. 

    Learn More about Cardinal Athletics

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    Athletic Director

    • Ben Joseph Athletic DirectorPlease contact Ben Joseph Athletic Director for any questions about Cardinal Athletics

    Soccer

    • Coach Amatulli DMS SoccerSoccer - Fall
      Girls - Coach Amatulli

      Boys - Coach Carlos

      If you're interested in soccer see one of the coaches for more information.

    Cross Country

    • Coach Bennett DMS Cross CountryCross Country - Fall
      Ms. Bennett is the coach for boys and girls cross country.

      If you're interested in Cross Country see Ms. Bennett for more information.

    Basketball

    • Coach Stubbs DMS BacketballBasketball - Fall
      Boys - Coach Stubbs

      Girls - Coach Johnson

      If you're interested in basketball see one of the coaches for more information.

    Cheerleading

    • Coach Benjamin DMS CheerleadingCheerleading - Fall
      Ms. Benjamin is the coach for cheerleading.

      If you're interested in cheerleading see Coach Benjamin.

    Volleyball

    • Coach Gancitano DMS VolleyballCoach Stewart DMS VolleyballVolleyball - Fall
      Boys - Coach Gancitano

      Girls - Coach Stewart

      If you're interested in volleyball see one of the coaches for more information.

    Flag Football

    • Coach Darcy DMS Flag FootballCoach Henry DMS Girls Flag FootballFlag Football - Spring
      Boys - Coach Darcy

      Girls - Coach Henry and Coach Kornhauser

      If you're interested in flag football see one of the coaches for more information.

      You must have a completed and signed Girls Permission Form or Boys Permission Form to participate in tryouts. You will also need a completed and signed physical form to tryout.

      *NEW* You must also have a signed Covid Release Form

    Floorball

    • Coach Kornhauser DMS Boys Floorball

      Coach Prescott DMS Girls FloorballFloorball - Spring
      Boys - Coach Kornhauser and Coach Birdsong

      Girls - Coach Prescott

      If you're interested in floorball, see one of the coaches for more information.

    Track & Field

    • Coach Grasso DMS Girls TrackCoach Prescott Boys and GIrls FieldField & Track - Spring
      Boys Track - Coach Walters

      Girls Track - Coach Grasso

      Boys & Girls Field - Coach Prescott

      If you're interested in field and track see one of the coaches for more information.

    Covid 19 Game Procedures

    • In order to maintain appropriate social distance during the games, the following procedures will be in place:

      1. Only 50 tickets will be available online starting the Friday before home games. Tickets will not be available online the day of the games. Unsold online tickets will be available at the gate on game day. Each ticket costs $3.
      2. Once you purchase your online ticket, please do not redeem the ticket until you arrive at the ticket gate.
      3. Only parents/guardians will be allowed to attend the games.
      4. We have three sets of bleachers; one on the visitor’s side, and two on the home team’s side. Sitting areas on the bleachers will be clearly marked.
      5. Only 7 people will be allowed to sit in each set of bleachers.
      6. Brown folding chairs will be located on each side of the field for spectators. These chairs will be spaced six feet apart, and spectators are required to sit in the chairs.
      7. If you bring your own chair, please make sure you are sitting at least six feet from anyone else.
      8. Brown folding chairs will also be placed on the sidelines for the players, who are not on the playing field.