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PSA girls' team adds coach
PUTNAM — Stephanie Coro was recently named to the coaching staff at Putnam Science Academy.
She had quite the career at the University of Rhode Island. A 2013 graduate at URI, Coro was a four-year varsity basketball player racking up 1,516 points which landed her 2nd all time in school history. The writing was on the wall from the get go as Coro was named Rookie of the Year during her freshmen season and was later named a 4 time All-Conference player for the Rams.
Before making her way to Putnam Science Academy, Coro played basketball professionally in Spain during the 2014-2015 season. After a year stint overseas, Stephanie then took on the role of an assistant coach for the girls’ varsity team at St. Andrew’s School in Rhode Island for the 2015-2016 season. Coro would work with the guards and help develop skills while also scouting opponents and compiling footage for highlight tapes and future opponents down the road.
One year later, Coro would join the staff of her alma matter at Rhode Island as the coordinator of Basketball Operations. “I loved what I did and loved working with the team but I wasn’t able to be on the court and actually coach the girls.”
Coro went on to add, “I love being on the court and the itch to get back on kept growing. That led me to find the PSA job posting where I was able to contact (Putnam Science Academy girls’) coach Marchione and eventually be hired for the position. I am grateful to be here.”
Coro said: “I look forward to being able to help these girls grow as athletes and women. I want to make sure they have every opportunity to succeed and they have the resources to do so.”
The girls’ prep team will open the season at home Oct. 31.
Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy