For the 2024-2025 school year, the athletic department has hired 12 new football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, swim, tennis, track, golf, basketball, softball, tennis and athletic training coaches. With hopes to adapt from previous seasons, the fresh energy from these additions could make considerable impacts on their competition seasons.
Although new to the school, many coaches are no strangers to their sport and have been growing their skills for years. Football coach William Greene is beginning his 27th year, while Emily Carrol is beginning her first year as a swim coach. Rookie coaches are looking up to their fellow staff members to get a feel for the atmosphere of the game.
“Right now I am looking to gain familiarity and experience in the system for both football and baseball,” first-year coach Robert Mancuso said. “I think it’s important to figure out the culture of the program before I try to change too many things.”
The football program is welcoming three new coaches this season, who collectively offer 38 years of experience. Although new, these coaches have great ambitions for the football team, with goals to excel and secure every win possible this season.
“I am looking forward to seeing these guys grow and develop throughout the year,” coach Ethan Noel said. “They put in a ton of work that no one else sees [and] being able to see them accomplish their goals on Friday nights and all that hard work paying off will be fun.”
Through preparation and team bonding, many coaches have already made their goals for the new season.
“My plan for the upcoming season is to focus on growing relationships with the team and learning as much as I can from the head coach,” Carrol said. “I hope to see positive results in the swimmers as I work with them on their technique, strength and endurance.”
To ensure the success of a game, a coach must establish a strong connection with their players. Although it can be difficult for a new coach to bond with longstanding teams, they have made great progress in building those relationships with their athletes. Girls basketball coach Jared Hrozek shares his priorities with the team, explaining that while competition is still important, establishing foundational connections comes first.
“Connecting with my athletes is very important to me,” Hrozek said. “I make an effort to get to know each player individually, understanding their strengths, goals and areas where they might need extra support.”
With new coaches come new game plans at events, new training strategies and new talent that could sway the course of the season. Along with Carrol, Hrozek, Noel, Mancouso, and Greene, the volleyball, softball, track, golf, tennis, and athletic training departments have welcomed seven new head and assistant coaches to their programs.
“The school has a positive and welcoming atmosphere, and I’ve been impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of both students and staff,” Hrozek said. “It’s clear that there’s a strong sense of community here, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.”