As redemption questsand standout chances sum up the story offensively, consistency and amped-upenthusiasm bring the heat on defense. By Desmond Bernal Stonehill College Football Head Coach Eli Gardner announced 13 commitments last Wednesday, February 3, for National Signing Day of 2021. Director of Facilities Management, Bruce Boyer Semi-Pro Soccer Player More than 90 percent of students live on campus, helping each other meet challenges and find success. Maura Geens Tyrrell, Professor of Biology, (1975); A.B., Trinity College; Ph.D., University of Delaware. Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Stacy Grooters Director of Planning & Institutional Research, Laura Uerling Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Marie Kelly, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Mary Beth Carey, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Samuel Smith, Associate Dean of Admissions, Eric Nichols Director of User Support Services, Ferayi Karakaya Rev. Christopher Poirier, Associate Professor of Psychology, (2004); B.A., Stonehill College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Stephen S. Wilbricht, C.S.C., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, (2010); B.A., M.Div., University of Notre Dame; S.T.D., The Catholic University of America. Assistant Coach Football, Greg Titiriga Assistant Director of Residence Life, Kristen Pierce Assistant Coach Football, JT Nickley Edward T. McCarron, Associate Professor of History, (1992); B.A., Drew University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire. Senior Admissions Counselor, Evan Grenier Helga Duncan, Assistant Professor of English (2005); B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University. Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, Peter F. LaBreck Shane J. Maddock, Professor of History, (1999); B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut. Founding Father of my chapter of the fraternity. ), Professor of Religious Studies, (1995); B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.S., University of Southern California; M.Div., M. Sacred Theology, Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley; Ph.D., Catholic University of America. Paul J. DaPonte, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, (2009); B.A., Providence College; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Hossein S. Kazemi, Associate Professor of Economics, (1982); B.S., University of Tehran; M.A., Ph.D., Clark University. And that is a great accomplishment. John Denning (Stonehill President), Pauline Dobrowski (Vice President for Student Affairs), Dean OKeefe and Robert Talley for their confidence and faith in allowing me this tremendous opportunity. Porch vividly recalled his reaction when first hearing the news about the Division1 call-up. University of Connecticut; Ph.D., Boston University. Women's team head coaches make an average of $55,577 and men's team head coaches make about $62,686 each year. Linda A. Dillon, Director of Academic Assessment, Assistant Professor, (1975); B.A., Regis College; M.Ed., Northeastern University. Summer Sports Camp Coordinator, Stephen Fitzgerald "Day-by-day, were learning new things. Nurse Practitioner, Lucy Dillon Assistant Coach Football, Mike Fuery Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Pam Arpe The quarterbacks are starting to get comfortable, starting to put drives together.. Div., Harvard University. Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment, Shamika Walters He directed a Stonehill defense which ranked second in the NE-10 and 11th nationally in Division II for total defense last season, allowing just 279.2 yards per game, and second in the Conference for passing defense (17th nationally) at 158.5 yards per game. Rev. "Obviously, youre preparing for new opponents and the landscape is a little bit different. Standout Performances. William F. Devin 60 (Vice Chair), P88 Tight End Anthony Fagan 24 [center] practicing this fall. Game One. Were just treating it as we would (before)," Hess said. ), and close out the regular season with three of its final four games coming at home (vs. Merrimack, vs. Wagner College (NY), at Long Island University and vs. Central Connecticut State). Associate Director of Conference & Event Services, Regina Egan After the opener against Bloomsberg (Penn. Constantinos Mekios, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, (2006); B.Sc., S.U.N.Y. Since that day over 50 years ago, football at Stonehill has continued to grow, develop and excel. Kenneth J. Branco, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, (1984); B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.S.W., Ph.D., Boston College. But yeah, once we all talked about it and we heard the final news, we were ready to get back to football. On September 18, 1970 Coach David Knight wrote in a letter to Stonehill's first football team, "The effort of a keen mind, a prepared intellect, a capable and fit body, and a heart filled with spirit will be richly rewarded as you meet the tests of the future weeks and years." Mitchell Glavin, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, (2007); B.Sc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.Sc., London School of Economics; Ph.D., Brandeis University. Head Coach: Eli Gardner (Western New England, '08), Fifth season . David J. Arthur, C.S.C., (Rev. Joan D. Halpert, Costume Designer, Instructor of Visual and Performing Arts, (1986); B.S., Skidmore College. Corey Dolgon, Director of Community Based Learning, Professor of Sociology and Criminology (2009); B.A., Boston University; M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Univeristy of Michigan. Manager of Admissions and Enrollment Information Systems II, Ron Fontaine David D. Kinsey, Assistant Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, (2010); B.F.A., Ringling College of Art and Design; M.F.A., Yale University. Bartley MacPhidn, C.S.C., (Rev. Senior co-captain Cam Boes, who starts at tight end, likes how the offense is trending so far. Director of Campus Ministry, Rev. Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Florida Tech Melbourne, Florida NEW! *Robert J. Kruse, C.S.C., (Rev. Director of Human Resources, Maryann B. Perry Pitcher Founding Father/President/Vice President External Relations. Associate Vice President for Operations, Roger S. Goode, Jr. Director of Campus Police and Safety, Chief Peter Carnes Gregory J. Shaw, Professor of Religious Studies, (1986); B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara. Margaret R. Boyd, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology, (1999); B.A., Carleton University; M.S.W., Wilfred Laurier University; M.A. Assumption College; M.L.S., Simmons College. Prior to 2005, Stonehill's athletics teams were known as the Chieftains . Erica L. Tucker, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology, (2005); B.A., Beloit College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anne F. Mattina, Associate Professor of Communication, (1997); B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University. Admissions Counselor, TBD Assistant Coach Mens Soccer, Andrew Parris Daniel P. DeVasto 70, P94 Thomas J. As players shuffle around practicecones under the contextof awell-studiedscheme soon to be installed, avariety of new changes and challenges ring infor all teams bothhigh school and college. For more interesting articles, check out insider.afca.com and subscribe to our weekly email. Cam Shaughnessy ready to enjoy his final high school football season. Director of Purchasing/Business Services, Gregory J. Wolfe Debra Salvucci, C.P.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration, (1984); B.S., Boston College; M.S.T., Bentley College. Counselor to the President, Thomas V. Flynn, Esq. Collections Development Librarian, Betsy Dean. Decatur, IL, Mike Towns Assistant Dean of Admissions, Jacinda Ojeda 78 Assistant Coach Womens Field Hockey, Liz Centofanti Thomas J. Clarke, Professor of Religious Studies and History, (1969); A.B., Stonehill College; S.T.L., The Gregorian University; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., Brandeis University; Psy.D., Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. The Skyhawks play in W.B. Joyce M. Collins, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, (1967); A.B., Emmanuel College; M.A., Middlebury College. Both juniors,Hess and Buxton are the youngest of the unit. College Pick'em; Tickets; 2022 Schedule. Anna Ohanyan, Assistant Professor of Political Science, (2005); B.A., Yerevan State University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. All rights reserved. Phil., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. Daniel Itzkovitz, Associate Professor of English, (1997); A.B., Sarah Lawrence College; Ph.D., Duke University. This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Stonehill Colleges head football coach Eli Gardner. Sherrie A. Ryan P08 Mark T. Cregan, C.S.C., Esq. Were excited for that challenge because we know it's a landscape we can really compete in.. Andrew S. Mazurkie, Assistant Professor of Biology, (2009); B.A., Manhattanville College; B.S., University of Hartford; Ph.D. Boston University School of Medicine. Senior Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Cindy MacDonald The announcement was made today by Dean OKeefe 94, director of athletics at the College. Auburn, IL, Jeff Hill Senior Admissions Counselor, TBD Thomas P. Gariepy, C.S.C., (Rev. Potsdam, NY, Matt Grimm ABOUT THE NORTHEAST-10 James B. Millikan, Associate Professor of Political Science, (1975); A.B., M.A.T., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside. Akira Motomura, Associate Professor of Economics, (1995); B.A., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University. Kathleen Currul-Dykeman, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology, (2009); B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; J.D., Suffolk University School of Law; Doctoral Candidate, Northeastern University. He helped guide the Skyhawks to a share of the 2013 Northeast-10 regular season championship for the first time in program history as the team posted its first winning season (8-3, 8-1 NE-10) since 1996. In an interview with Stonehill Athletics about all the incoming Class of . Erin L. OHea, Associate Professor of Psychology, (2009); B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Louisiana State University. Director of the Annual Fund, Lisa A. Richards Gardner takes over after serving seven seasons on former head coach Robert Talleys coaching staff. Admissions Counselor, Timothy Cushing Associate Dean of Admissions, TBD David Wolcott Jr. Wicked Local. Alessandro Massarotti, Associate Professor of Physics, (2001); M.A., University of Rome; Ph.D., University of Chicago. Miami University; Ph.D. University of Washington. Coordinator of Club Sports, Jose Gomes Harry B. Eichorn, C.S.C., (Rev. Visit Stonehill to learn how supportive faculty, rigorous academics, diverse student organizations and a stunning 384-acre campus combine to make for an unparalleled college experience. 7:33 Coaching goals when you first started? Director of Recreational Sports, John Leahy Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Lauri Doniger Class of 2021, Bryan Olivas The first team took it upon themselves to establish a program. Gardner, who joined Stonehill prior to the 2009 season as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach, has transformed the Stonehill defense into one of the premier units in not just the Northeast-10 Conference, but within all of Division II since taking over as defensive coordinator during the 2011 season. Counselor to the President, Rev. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I am confident his work as a teacher and mentor for our student-athletes will provide them not only the skills to compete on the field, but the knowledge and experience to contribute to our community and succeed in their chosen path after graduation.. Associate Director of Web Marketing, Shannon McDonough Assistant Coach Baseball, Evan Grenier Stonehill College Coaches Of the 19 head coaches at Stonehill, 8 are leaders of men's teams and 11 lead women's teams. Activities and Societies: Outstanding Senior in Economics 2021 Stonehill College Varsity Football 2017-2020 2x CoSIDA 1st Team Academic All-American 2x CoSIDA 1st Team All-Academic Region 1 Edward . Karen L. Anderson, Associate Professor of Education, (2003); B.S., M.S., Long Island University; M.S., BankStreet College of Education; Ph.D., Boston College. Warren F. Dahlin, Jr., Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, (1978); B.A., Nasson College; M.S., Boston University. James P. Dillon, Professor of Philosophy, (1959); A.B., M.A., J.D., Ph.D., Boston College. Ann Marie Rocheleau, Instructor of Sociology and Criminology, (2006); B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Boston College; Doctoral Candidate, Northeastern University. Celia Wolf-Devine, Associate Professor of Philosophy, (1987); B.A, Smith College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Assistant Coach Womens Basketball, Kelly Thompson Campus Minister, TBD, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Management, Georgia Antonopoulos, Program Officer of the Center for Nonprofit Management, Kimberly Wheeler. Robert D. Pritchard, B.A., M.A., Boston College; Doctoral Candidate, Northeastern University. Assistant Director of Student Activities for Campus Programs, Lina Macedo Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE-10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. *Craig A. Almeida, Dean of Academic Achievement, Associate Professor of Biology (1996); B.A., Bridgewater State College; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire. Robert H. Carver, Professor of Business Administration, (1982); B.A., Amherst College; M.P.P., Ph.D., University of Michigan. The defense also ranked eighth nationally for first down defense (14.4 allowed per game) and 15th for third down conversion defense (30.6%). Assistant Coach Football, Tom Bourdeau The team plays its home games at the 3,300 seat Wagner College Stadium in Staten . A full-fledged wall of five returning offensive linemen and a young, explosive group of receivers are just some of theperks included with winning the starting quarterback job. For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. Assistant Coach Football, Pat McCann ", "Whats unique about them is," added Gardner. Stonehill College Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan covered the game and wrote about the grit, passion and competition between the two rivals. Division II Outside Hitter Assistant Coach Mens Basketball, Ben Davis Residence Director of Holy Cross Center, TBD Karen Teoh, Assistant Professor of History, (2010); B.A., Yale University; Ph.D., Harvard University. Nancy E. Krushas, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Professor, (1994); A.B., Stonehill College; M.Ed., Bridgewater State College. Lawrence C. Salameno, J.D., Ph.D. (Hon. The Skyhawks led the NE-10 (23rd) in rushing defense (120.6 yds/gm) and ranked fourth (34th) for scoring defense (20.9 ppg). Dolores A. Shelley, Professor of English, (1967); A.B., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Boston College; M.A., University of New Hampshire. Staff Social Worker, Meghan M. Dwyer, LICSW It is my honor and privilege to become the next head football coach at Stonehill College, said Gardner. Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, Jason Martin Design Specialist, Lu Ann Totman, Director of Development, Douglas J. Smith, Assistant Director of Development, Megan E. Killilea Lincoln G. Craton, Associate Professor of Psychology, (1995); B.S., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Shankar, Associate Professor of Sociology, (1976); B.A., California State College; M.A., Chico State College; Ph.D., Boston College. Staff Social Worker/Case Manager, Maria Kavanaugh, LICSW Magdalena James-Pederson, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, (2003); B.A., Princeton University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Director of International Programs, Alice M. Cronin Class of 2022, Kylie Russell The Stonehill Skyhawks compete in the Northeast-10 Conference, the largest NCAA Division II conference in the country. Director of the Center for Academic Achievement, Martha Ucci Toni-Lee Capossela, Professor of Writing, (1991); B.A., Boston University; Ph.D., Brandeis University. Defensive Back Darryn Hylton 23 practicing this fall. Graduate Assistant - Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Rogers State University Claremore, Oklahoma NEW! Virginia Cortijo, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, (2010); B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Huelva. Reference Librarian, Heather Perry Assistant Coach Volleyball, Michelle Grambley ), Associate Professor of Writing, (1974); A.B., Stonehill College; M.A., Holy Cross College; M.A., Wesleyan University. Jane G. Nash, Professor of Psychology, (1992); B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University. Division II Forward Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Nick Smith Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks. Francis M. Walsh, C.S.C. ), Associate Professor of English, (1968); A.B., M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Stanford University. Betsy Dean, Collection Development Librarian, Assistant Professor, (1998); B.A., Wheaton College; M.L.S., M.A., The Catholic University of America. Division II Assistant Football Coach/ (April 28, 2023)- The Stonehill College baseball team fell to Merrimack College in a Northeast Conference doubleheader, 8-4 in game one and 8-3 in game two. 78 John E. Drew 65 Adrian College Stonehill College 320 Washington Street Easton, MA 02357 Telephone 508-565-1000 Copyright 2013 Stonehill College Directions Employment Terms & Conditions HEOA Consistent News Calendar Offices & Services Directory Library Giving Holy Cross Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross Elizabeth Belanger, Assistant Professor of History, (2006); B.A. *Joseph A. Favazza, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Professor of Religious Studies, (2005); B.A., St. Meinrad College; S.T.B./M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of Louvain, BELGIUM. Among the 13 commits, six were from local areas in Massachusetts, with some big names being Marje Mulumba from East Coast Prep and CJ Davis from Springfield Central.