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Saturday, December 12, 2015 | BataviasBest.org
Batavia, NY – Notre Dame High School would like to congratulate varsity hockey coach, Marc Staley, on setting a new all time wins record of 73 with a win over Rush Henrietta on Tuesday, December 9, 2015. After the ’14 – ’15 season, Coach Staley had 69 overall wins since starting his coaching career at Notre Dame in 2008. The previous record of 72 was held by legendary coach, Jack Porter. So far this season the hockey team has won all three games, which gave Staley the record.
Marc attended Batavia High School and played varsity hockey there from 1988 – 1991 and was named Captain in 1991. He went on to play college hockey at RIT in ’92 – ’93 and then played professionally overseas for two seasons in Italy and Switzerland. He began his coaching career at his alma mater RIT Tigers in 1999. He coached at SUNY Geneseo from 1999 to 2003 when he became an Assistant Coach at Notre Dame High School until 2006. Marc started on this journey to the all time wins record for hockey at Notre Dame when he became the head coach in 2008 and has accomplished that record now in his 8th season. Marc lives in Batavia with his wife, Erin, daughter Helaina and son Luke.
“It has been a lot of years getting up very early and it has paid off. I love coaching at Notre Dame and it has truly enriched my life.” stated Staley. “I also coach the Junior A Roc City Royals in Rochester and the Beginner Program here in Batavia and I have coached in the Genesee Amateur Hockey Association for over 15 years now!” he added.
“We look forward to many more years of having Marc coach our varsity hockey program”, said Athletic Director, Mike Rapone. “Marc has done an outstanding job of not only teaching our students how to play hockey, he has also guided them on how to be successful at the game of life. He had been an outstanding representative of both our school and its hockey program, said Rapone.
Notre Dame Principal, Wade Bianco, added “Coach Staley brings to life the Notre Dame mission statement in his work with our student athletes. Their families come first. They are expected to work to their potential in the classroom and conduct themselves in a dignified and respectful manner. As a result his players are strongly positioned for long term success in all phases of their lives”.
Notre Dame High School varsity hockey team hosts Batavia High School on Saturday, December 12th. Puck drops at 3:00pm and there will be a quick presentation prior to present Coach Staley with a plaque commemorating his achievement.
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