Where are you from?
“New York.”
What was one of your favorite subjects in high school?
“PE (of course), but also my Broadway elective class.”
Forest, City or Beach? (Why?)
“City. I love city lights, theater and being able to get around with public transit.”
What hobbies do you enjoy outside of school?
“Rugby.”
What’s your favorite weird food combo?
“Cheese and Grapes.”
What inspired you to become a coach, and how did you get started in this profession?
“My coaches pushed me to believe in myself: to be stronger, smarter and a better person overall. And even though I was a pain at times, they never stopped trying.”
What is your proudest moment as a coach so far?
“My proudest moment happened early in my coaching career at my previous school. I started the Unified Basketball Team at MUHS; it’s a great program that helps bring students with and without disabilities together. As one inclusive program, it created a ripple effect within the community that brought the families and students closer, creating a sense of pride for self and others.”
Can you share a story about a time when your team faced adversity and how you helped them overcome it?
“Every team and season I have coached has faced adversity in their own way. Whether it was a lack of equipment, a lack of players, mid-season injuries, the feeling of defeat, the feeling of school work piling up, etc. There is not a student-athlete that can avoid adversity. My life motto is ‘This Too Shall Pass’ and through my coaching I want my players to be present in the moment. Feel good when everything is going right, be mindful when things need to be improved and know that when storms roll through they don’t last forever.”
What surprised you most about working at BHS?
“The resiliency that students and staff have at BHS amazes me. The people who make things work under difficult circumstances motivate me to do better.”
What do you hope your athletes take away from their time under your coaching, beyond just skills for the sport?
“Find a way to be happy and love what you do. Too much tension can lead to breaks.”
