Meet Our Coaches

Danielle Stanton assumed the reins of the Kent Place Cross Country program in the Spring of 2020 as our Spring Track & Field Distance Coach. Danielle is eager to share her enthusiasm and experience as a Division I runner for Rutgers University with her student athletes. Danielle currently teaches Physical Education at Plainfield High School. She was the Head XC Coach in West Caldwell from 2017–2019, and the Head XC Coach at Montville from 2011–2017. Danielle believes in the importance of working as a team to determine what is best for each runner. Since her arrival to KPS the team has won the NJ Prep State Championships, broken school records, and posted numerous PRs, as well as advancing to the Meet of Champions as a team in 2021.

Contact: stantond@kentplace.org

Kerrie Burns is entering her second season as head coach after spending five years at Rutgers University where she competed at the division one level. Kerrie is an international coach from Ireland, having both experience playing and coaching both locally and internationally. 

Kerrie has played for Ireland at a U18 National level. In the Fall of 2021, Kerrie was a part of the Rutgers University Women’s Field Hockey Team that won the Big10 Championship, during which time  Kerrie was selected as the MVP of the Big10 Championship Tournament. Kerrie looks forward to building upon the strong foundation of KPFH and guiding student athletes who wish to play at the collegiate level. 

Contact: burnsk@kentplace.org

Coach Erica began her coaching career at KPS as the Head JV Soccer Coach in 2019 and transitioned to the Varsity Assistant Coach role in 2021. During the winter and spring seasons, Coach Erica is the Assistant Varsity Coach for Track, helping mainly with jumpers and hurdlers. Coach Erica graduated from Morris Knolls High School as a three-sport athlete participating in soccer, and indoor and outdoor track. She then went on to play Division II soccer at Felician University as a starting outside full-back. She received All-Academic CACC Honors and graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Coach Erica continued her educational career at Montclair State University, receiving a master’s in clinical child psychology and school psychology certification. She currently works as a school psychologist in the Millburn-Short Hills school district.

Contact: evanse@kentplace.org

Coach Dave Phimsipasom has been with the KPS Tennis team since '09.  Coach Dave’s accomplishments with the team currently are seven (2016-2022) Union County championships,  NJSIAA Team State Championship in 2017 and 2nd place in 2020 NJSIAA Regional State Championship.  Coach Dave also has been part of the coaching staff having three girls placing top 8 in the NJSIAA Individual state tournament and with a doubles team winning their first individual state championship. His passion for racquet sports continues to grow at Kent Place School as Coach Dave Phimsipasom is also Co-Head Coach for the Squash team.  He is still active in the tennis community within the area, holding the Assistant Racquets Professional job at Beacon Hill Club. He is a certified PTR(Professional Tennis Registry) and PPR(Professional Pickleball Registry) also venturing into new racquet sports such as Pickleball, Paddle, Squash, and now Padel.  He is no stranger to racquet sports!

Contact: phimsipasomd@kentplace.org

Coach Rey Ferreira has been coaching for Kent Place for the last five and a half years and counting. Rey brings a ton of volleyball coaching experience to Kent Place School and has been involved with the sport as a player and coach for 15+ years. His passion for the game, understanding of the skills, ability to improve athletes and dedication to constantly improve as a coach has helped the popularity and level of play for both the Upper and Middle school Volleyball programs. He is also the director and head coach of the Conquest Volleyball club that has competed on the regional level (improving each year in numbers and skill), and has worked at numerous local volleyball clinics. Previously, Rey has served as the assistant coach for the girls volleyball team at Hudson Catholic Regional  High School (assisting them in becoming 4x HCIAL Champions and three state tournament final appearances). He has also served as the Head coach for Hudson Catholic Regional High School boys volleyball team in their first two years of the program's birth. 

Since becoming Head Volleyball coach for Kent Place, Coach Rey’s accomplishments with the program have included a UCIAC Championship, 2x NJISAA Prep A Champions, and two NJSIAA semi-finals Tournament Appearances.

Contact: ferreirar@kentplace.org