PRESS RELEASE Archbishop Williams hires a familiar face for its Girls Hockey position-- Ben Leong will take the helm this winter after our long-time coach Mark McHale's retirement. Coach Leong has served as the top Assistant for the program for the past two years and brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and coaching experience. He is also the school’s volleyball coach, leading the Bishops toward a tournament berth this fall and is an assistant track and field coach.
AWHS Athletic Director Gordie McClay stated, "I am thrilled to have Coach Leong as our girl's hockey coach. He is doing a tremendous job with our volleyball team and knows he will bring that same passion to this position."
President Dennis Duggan added, "I'm very pleased that Ben has accepted the appointment to be our next Girls Varsity Hockey Coach. He has played a key role in our Program over the last two years as an assistant to retiring Head Coach Mark McHale, especially in his work with our goalies. He has proven himself to be a strong leader and motivator in a quiet, understated manner. Ben is the perfect choice to continue and build on the legacy of success Coach McHale established over the last 14 years.”
Coach Leong came to AWHS having served as the assistant girl's hockey coach at Notre Dame Acadamy. He knows he has some big shoes to fill with the retirement of McHale, a member of the Massachusetts State High School Hockey Coaches Hall of Fame. He is up for the challenge, stating, “I am honored, humbled and excited to accept the position as the Head Coach for the Girls Ice Hockey program and look forward to making another successful season. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Archbishop Williams High School community. I look forward to making a positive impact and experience for all the student-athletes and other students alike.
Principal Dr. Michael Volonnino summed up the school’s position on this promotion, "Coach Leong has been a strong contributor to our athletic program and a role model for our student-athletes. I am proud to welcome him to this new role.”
Archbishop Williams, a Grades 7-12, Catholic, co-educational school in Braintree, plays in the Catholic Central League
For questions and more information contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Gordie McClay at 781-843-1237 or gmcclay@awhs.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment