St. Mary's Ryken (SMR) has appointed Coby Treadway as the new Head Girls Soccer Coach. Treadway, who has been with the program as an assistant coach for the past two seasons and recently served as interim head coach, will assume his new role immediately. His tenure as an assistant coach has been marked by his ability to build strong relationships and create positive experiences for the team.
"When I was a student in high school, one of my teachers/coaches had a motto he repeated to us every day—'dare to be great.' That is the mindset that I want to bring to this team," Treadway said. "We have a talented group of players. I want to dare them to be great. To do this, we have to continue building off of the positive culture we established last season and continue to develop a program that generates excitement among the team, the school, and the outside community."
As a teacher and coach of scholar-athletes, Treadway emphasized his goals of encouraging, supporting, and challenging players to be leaders both on and off the field. "I want to establish a winning attitude among the team that must begin with the creation of sisterhood and selflessness among our players. We must exist in a culture where we celebrate each other's victories, lift each other up when we fall, and push each other forward," he said. "Finally, I want to nurture the passion for the sport amongst our players and the larger school community so that we are proud to represent SMR and SMR is proud to be represented by us."
SMR Athletic Director Jon Lombardo expressed his enthusiasm for Treadway's promotion. "Coach Coby Treadway has been a great addition to our community as a science teacher and assistant coach with Girls Soccer as well as the Girls Golf team," Lombardo said. "I am excited to elevate Coby to the head coach role as his leadership thrives through relationship building. Coach Treadway is a great educator of the whole person, who believes in offering a transformational experience for our student-athletes in alignment with the mission of SMR. The SMR administration is thrilled to support Coby and the program's process."
Looking ahead to the fall season, Treadway plans to focus on preparation and building the team's confidence. "The WCAC is one of the toughest and most competitive high school sports conferences in the nation. We will consistently be playing against schools stacked with talent and every game will be challenging. The key to being competitive in a league like this is preparation. When players are prepared, they are more confident, and when they are more confident, they play freer, and that is when they achieve great things. We will be in shape and we will be prepared."
Treadway's approach reflects his commitment to developing not just skilled athletes, but well-rounded individuals who embody the values of SMR. His vision for the team includes fostering a supportive and cohesive environment where players can thrive and develop a strong sense of community.
This new chapter for SMR Girls Soccer under Treadway's leadership is anticipated with great excitement. His track record as an assistant coach and his dedication to the holistic development of student-athletes align well with the school's mission, promising a bright future for the program.
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