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Heidi Bruschi Named Bishop Feehan Volleyball Coach

Former Walpole High head coach, and Bishop Feehan assistant, chosen to lead Shamrocks program in Attleboro.

ATTLEBORO, MA — Veteran Massachusetts volleyball coach Heidi Bruschi has been named the new head volleyball coach at Bishop Feehan High School. Bruschi is a former head coach at Walpole High School, has coached at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough and has spent the past five years as a volunteer assistant coach at Bishop Feehan.

"We couldn't be happier than to have Heidi join our head coaching staff," said Feehan Athletic Director Christan Schatz. "Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge, a positive outlook, and a strong faith to our already successful volleyball program. I cannot wait to watch the program grow to new heights under her leadership."

Bruschi, whose husband is former New England Patriots linebacker and current ESPN NFL analyst Tedy Bruschi, grew up in Arizona where she was a three-time captain and Arizona Player of the Year. She played at the University of Arizona as a four-year starter where she was an outside hitter and defensive specialist.

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"I am honored for the opportunity to coach the Feehan family of volleyball players," said Bruschi. "Volleyball is a sport I’ve loved all my life. I look forward to providing a positive experience for the girls."

Brusci has a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Special Education and Rehabilitation.

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