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Putnam Science Academy announced April 20 the hiring of Stewart Wright as an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the girls’ prep soccer team.
Wright spent the last two-and-a-half years as an assistant coach for St. Michael’s College women’s soccer team and will team with head coach Jen Bennett to lead a PSA soccer program that went 8-1 in 2019, its first year as a program.
“I’m really excited to be part of this,” said Wright, 34. “I think it’s really cool that they just started out last year but had such great success. There is such a good start here and I think we can take this program wherever we want it to go.”
Wright, a native of Utah, said his main priority will be recruiting, and he hopes to have a full summer to do so. He said the other part of his job is to be there for Bennett and “helping her do whatever she needs me to help with to keep things moving forward with this program and the girls.”
While at St. Michael’s, Stewart was in charge of film sessions and scouting, among other responsibilities. He has also coached at the high school level in Utah.
“Stewart will be a great addition to our girls’ soccer program,” said PSA Athletic Director Tom Espinosa. “He has good experience at several levels, including Division II college. And in my conversations with him, he brings a lot of energy and excitement to everything he does. We’re glad to have him on board.”
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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