McEvoy named Hancock women's soccer coach
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Hancock College has selected Adam McEvoy as the new head coach of the women's soccer program. The hiring is subject to the approval of the college's board of trustees at its March 17 meeting.
"Adam really impressed us during his interview," said Kim Ensing, the associate dean of kinesiology, recreation and athletics, in a press release sent out Monday. "His teaching demonstration and the way he interacted with the students showed he had a tremendous amount of knowledge, organizational skills, enthusiasm and understanding of the game.
"Adam will offer a fresh perspective. He is eager to tap into the pool of local talent to make the program more competitive and lend to the success of our student-athletes."
Righetti athletic director Joe Graack said Monday that McEvoy still plans on coaching at Righetti for next year's girls soccer season.
McEvoy has more than 10 years of coaching experience at the high school, club, university and professional soccer academy levels in the United States or overseas.
McEvoy served as the varsity girls soccer coach this past season at Righetti. McEvoy guided the Warriors to a 15-3-2 overall record and appearance in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.
Born in a small town in England, McEvoy was scouted by a professional club team at a young age and started training at an academy. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in sports coaching from the University of Central Lancashire in England.
"Soccer is a religion in England. The love of the game is in my blood," said McEvoy. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to fulfill my dream of becoming a college coach in the United States. I am ready to step up to the challenge.
"My goal is to make Hancock's women's soccer program competitive again," added McEvoy. "My coaching philosophy is that hard work beats talent. My practices are harder than the games."
McEvoy replaces Rod Garcia, who retired last November after seven seasons with the Bulldogs.