Megan Quinn, a former ice hockey player at Syracuse University who now serves as an assistant coach, has played an integral role in the recent success of the program. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, she is also involved in event planning, notably organizing the program’s alumni weekend, which has been crucial in bridging the gap between the program’s history and its present.
Having previously played under Syracuse’s inaugural head coach, Paul Flanagan, Quinn’s return as an assistant has allowed her to leverage her own experiences as a player and her prior coaching roles to build connections with the current players and usher in a new era under head coach Britni Smith.
Both on and off the ice, Quinn’s coaching style has garnered her the respect and admiration of her players. Her deep familiarity with the university has been a crucial asset, enabling her to cultivate stronger relationships with the team and offer support beyond their sports endeavors, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the players.
Through her efforts, Quinn has successfully maintained connections with former players and has played a pivotal role in upholding a strong sense of community and connection within the program, ensuring the continued involvement and engagement of alumni with the current team.
With Megan Quinn at the helm, the future of Syracuse ice hockey looks promising, and her unwavering dedication to the program is certain to leave a lasting legacy for years to come.
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