Biancardi hired as soccer coach at Bellbrook
May 3, 2007 20:34:57 GMT -5
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Biancardi — Theresa, that is — to lead Bellbrook girls
The wife of the former WSU coach previously coached at Boston College.
By Eric Frantz
Contributing Writer
Thursday, May 03, 2007
BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook High school girls soccer program has a new coach with a familiar name.
Theresa Biancardi — wife of former Wright State University men's basketball coach Paul Biancardi — has been hired as the Eagles girls soccer coach.
She replaces Cathy Cable, who resigned to concentrate on family affairs.
"Two years ago (when Bellbrook) was looking for a coach I had considered it, but my children were too young at that point and I just wasn't able to make the time commitment," Biancardi said. "This time around it was a better situation for my family."
Bellbrook has found a good fit in Biancardi.
An experienced coach and player, Biancardi's soccer credentials are impressive.
A native of Hearne, Texas, Biancardi graduated from the University of Texas, where she helped the Longhorns capture their first "club soccer" national championship in 1983.
Her coaching career blossomed at Boston College, where she served as head coach of the Eagles from 1990-97.
During her tenure, BC went 66-54-7, made several appearances in the NCAA Top 20 national rankings and had a 100 percent graduation rate.
Biancardi also served as the first president of the Big East Conference Women's Soccer Coaches Association.
In 1998 — when her husband became an assistant men's basketball coach at Ohio State University — she took over the program at Columbus Watterson High School and led their Eagles to a Division I state semifinal appearance.
She was named the Central District Coach of the Year and earned a state sportsmanship award.
When the family moved to Dayton, Biancardi concentrated on family.
Now she finds herself at the reigns again.
"I've followed the program since we moved here," said Biancardi, who has had some Bellbrook players baby-sit her children.
"The program is in good shape. It's not like I'm coming into a bad situation.
"I'm not going to change things, I just want to coach. I know they've had success in the past and I want to build on that."
The Eagles went undefeated in the regular season last year and are the defending Southwestern Buckeye League Southwest Division champs.
Bellbrook has a storied tradition and has long been one of the area's marquee teams.
Since moving up to Division I a few years ago, the Eagles have failed to find the success they had as a Division II team.
Biancardi said she looks forward to that hurdle — and others.
"It will be a challenge," Biancardi said. "Anytime you make a coaching change and lose eight seniors it's tough.
"The most important thing for me as a coach is going to be instilling the value of team, hard work and discipline. Everyone has to make sacrifices to benefit the team as a whole. I have very high expectations."
Biancardi plans on installing a "controlled game," but admitted that a lot of what the Eagles do depends on personnel.
She's met with players and is finalizing her staff.
And don't be surprised to see Paul Biancardi with an "assistant" label.
"We've joked about it, but if one of these assistant coaches don't come through, (Paul) may be out there helping," Theresa said. "You can always use good people around you and people who know how to coach — regardless of the sport."
In addition to her extensive coaching and playing background, Theresa Biancardi continues to maintain a grasp on national and international soccer developments.
Since 1989 she has held the U.S. Soccer Federation's "A" License, which is the highest designation a coach can achieve.
Biancardi has to renew the license every four years, which requires participation at seminars, workshops and programs.
The "A" status makes her eligible to coach at the professional level.
Contact this writer at (937) 862-9305 or eric@miamivalleysports.com.
Biancardi — Theresa, that is — to lead Bellbrook girls
The wife of the former WSU coach previously coached at Boston College.
By Eric Frantz
Contributing Writer
Thursday, May 03, 2007
BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook High school girls soccer program has a new coach with a familiar name.
Theresa Biancardi — wife of former Wright State University men's basketball coach Paul Biancardi — has been hired as the Eagles girls soccer coach.
She replaces Cathy Cable, who resigned to concentrate on family affairs.
"Two years ago (when Bellbrook) was looking for a coach I had considered it, but my children were too young at that point and I just wasn't able to make the time commitment," Biancardi said. "This time around it was a better situation for my family."
Bellbrook has found a good fit in Biancardi.
An experienced coach and player, Biancardi's soccer credentials are impressive.
A native of Hearne, Texas, Biancardi graduated from the University of Texas, where she helped the Longhorns capture their first "club soccer" national championship in 1983.
Her coaching career blossomed at Boston College, where she served as head coach of the Eagles from 1990-97.
During her tenure, BC went 66-54-7, made several appearances in the NCAA Top 20 national rankings and had a 100 percent graduation rate.
Biancardi also served as the first president of the Big East Conference Women's Soccer Coaches Association.
In 1998 — when her husband became an assistant men's basketball coach at Ohio State University — she took over the program at Columbus Watterson High School and led their Eagles to a Division I state semifinal appearance.
She was named the Central District Coach of the Year and earned a state sportsmanship award.
When the family moved to Dayton, Biancardi concentrated on family.
Now she finds herself at the reigns again.
"I've followed the program since we moved here," said Biancardi, who has had some Bellbrook players baby-sit her children.
"The program is in good shape. It's not like I'm coming into a bad situation.
"I'm not going to change things, I just want to coach. I know they've had success in the past and I want to build on that."
The Eagles went undefeated in the regular season last year and are the defending Southwestern Buckeye League Southwest Division champs.
Bellbrook has a storied tradition and has long been one of the area's marquee teams.
Since moving up to Division I a few years ago, the Eagles have failed to find the success they had as a Division II team.
Biancardi said she looks forward to that hurdle — and others.
"It will be a challenge," Biancardi said. "Anytime you make a coaching change and lose eight seniors it's tough.
"The most important thing for me as a coach is going to be instilling the value of team, hard work and discipline. Everyone has to make sacrifices to benefit the team as a whole. I have very high expectations."
Biancardi plans on installing a "controlled game," but admitted that a lot of what the Eagles do depends on personnel.
She's met with players and is finalizing her staff.
And don't be surprised to see Paul Biancardi with an "assistant" label.
"We've joked about it, but if one of these assistant coaches don't come through, (Paul) may be out there helping," Theresa said. "You can always use good people around you and people who know how to coach — regardless of the sport."
In addition to her extensive coaching and playing background, Theresa Biancardi continues to maintain a grasp on national and international soccer developments.
Since 1989 she has held the U.S. Soccer Federation's "A" License, which is the highest designation a coach can achieve.
Biancardi has to renew the license every four years, which requires participation at seminars, workshops and programs.
The "A" status makes her eligible to coach at the professional level.
Contact this writer at (937) 862-9305 or eric@miamivalleysports.com.
