My team’s season is in 30 days and I’m adding something new. #everythingmatters John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Today was a complete full circle moment in my coaching & teaching career. My team played against the team that I began my coaching career with as a volunteer assistant coach. I also taught some of the opposing players. Exactly 3 years ago today, I started my coaching career!

Terrific individuals!!! Joe DeLeo Nicole Lanni

Welcome future LMS Lions!

The Cranston West boys tennis team at the 2025 Spring pep rally! John Fontaine Cranston School Dept Cranston Athletics

Way to go to our Lincoln Middle School unified basketball team this morning! 🏀

Proud of these seven players of mine for competing in today’s state qualifying tournament this afternoon! Special congratulations to my top two singles players for advancing to the state tournament next weekend! 🎾 #everythingmatters John Fontaine Cranston Athletics Cranston School Dept

Congratulations to one of my former players for being a collegiate tennis champion (although he’s on a rival college team)! 🎾 🏆 John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Thank you to the Lincoln Middle School administration and PTSO for kicking off Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week today with a food truck for lunch! James Williamson Joe DeLeo Mariel Casali

Day 2 of Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week was “Thankful Tuesday” where Lincoln Middle School students wrote a note to their teachers. Receiving this in my mailbox this morning sure made my day! James Williamson Joe DeLeo Mariel Casali

Day 3 of Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week was “Winner Wednesday” thanks to the Lincoln Middle School PTSO! Unfortunately, no luck for me, off by one number! James Williamson Joe DeLeo Mariel Casali

Off to the playoffs! First time for me as a coach, and first time for this team since the Spring 2022 season! We had to celebrate tonight by going out to dinner and enjoyed some ice cream cake. 🎾 #everythingmatters John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Proud of my players for receiving these awards and recognitions! Especially grateful to be coaching the #1 player in the division for a second season in a row! 🎾 #everythingmatters John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Fortunate enough to have been able to coach these two young men these past three years and see them cross the stage this morning! 🎓🎾 John Fontaine Cranston Athletics Cranston School Dept

My statement on the 2025 season. 🎾 #everythingmatters John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Third season as a head coach has been the best one yet, but still have a long way to go. Onto the next one. 🎾 John Fontaine Cranston Athletics

Peace out Year 3 ✌🏻 lots of ups and downs this school year, but now starting next school year I’ll officially be a highly effective, tenured teacher.

My number one player, Connor, was once again recognized for his talent. This time at PPAC where he was recognized as a 2025 Providence Journal All-State Athlete! 🎾 John Fontaine Cranston Athletics Cranston School Dept