Posted on 21 November 2013 by wsimmons. Tags: Bishop Ireton Crew, Fordham Women's Crew, Jessica Kammen
Senior Jessica Kammen (2d from the right) signs with the Fordham Rams as her family, (left to right) sister, Angela, father, David, and mother, Peggy look on. Also on hand was head coach Mary Jordan, Head of School, Dr. Tom Curry, Director of Instruction, Stephen Crooker, and athletic director Bill Simmons.
Jessica Kammen, a senior at Bishop Ireton, has inked a national letter of intent with Fordham University to row next fall. Kammen is a four-year veteran of the Cardinals’ rowing program. She is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. David Kammen of Alexandria, Virginia.
At Fordham, Kammen will row for veteran Coach Ted Bonnano, who has produced 17 national champion crews in his 25 years at the helm for the Rams. “We strive to recruit rowers that are both excellent students and athletes.” commented Coach Bonnano of the signing. “Jessica’s academic success and experience as a stroke and team captain at Bishop Ireton provides her with the background that will enhance her success at Fordham. We are thrilled to have her join our team.”
The Cardinals new head coach, Mary Jordan was excited about the news. “I am thrilled for Jessica and I know she will continue to excel as a student, an athlete, and a leader. Go Rams!”
The Ireton senior was excited for the big day as well. “I want to thank my parents, Bishop Ireton, my teachers, my teammates, and my coaches for helping get to where I am today.”
Kammen was the second Cardinal to sign an NCAA national letter of intent during this fall and her signing continues a string of Ireton rowers continuing on to compete at the highest levels of college competition. Nine Cardinals joined college programs this past fall with scholarships.
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Posted on 19 November 2013 by wsimmons. Tags: bishop Ireton track and field
New varsity track and field coach, Mr. Matt Febles, joins the Cardinals after stints with Xavier High School and Fordham Prep in the NYC Catholic League.
Mathew Febles of Bethseda, Maryland, was introduced to the Bishop Ireton track program Tuesday as their new varsity head coach by athletic director Bill Simmons.
Febles recently moved to the Washington, DC area with his wife after a number of years in New York city, where he coached track and field at Fordham Prep and most recently at Xavier High School. While at Xavier he assisted with jumping, high jump, long jump, and triple jump as well as working with distance runners. At Fordham Prep he also served as an assistant coach responsible strength and conditioning as well as coaching sprinters and hurdlers. His athletes achieved school records, regional and state successes and a number of athletes gone on to compete at the collegiate level.
Coach Febles is a graduate of the University of Albany, with a BA in political science. He is a certified jumping event specialist, (the equivalent of a Level II USA Track & Field ) as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Febles qualified as a track and field meet official with the USATF.
“I am thrilled to have Coach Febles join the Cardinal family.” said athletic director, Bill Simmons. “He is extremely well qualified, a serious track and field coach, but one that has always been a great teacher of the sport. I know many in our community were nervously awaiting this hire, and we had many twists and turns along the way, but I think our community’s patience has been rewarded with the addition of Matt Febles. ”
Febles will begin immediately to organize the indoor track club effort for the December through February time frame, then roll straight into the spring track and field schedule. Spring sports begin February 20th.
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