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Rocco Constantino has resigned athletic director at SBCC.
Rocco Constantino has stepped down as the athletic director at Santa Barbara City College to take an AD position at a four-year college in his home state of New Jersey, Noozhawk has learned.
“It was a difficult decision to make for sure, but Covid really kind of put things in perspective when it came to my family, Constantino said in an email to Noozhawk. I saw this job posted and decided to give it a shot and was offered the position.
Constantino is headed to Middlesex College after guiding the SBCC Athletic Department since July of 2017.
Athletic Round Table Luncheon: Coach Points Out Sacrifices Made by Two-Sport Athletes
San Marcos softball coach Jeff Swann introduces Kamilah Morales, middle, and Izabella Velasquez, who are both impact players on the team. (Brandon Victor / Noozhawk photo) By Brandon Victor, Noozhawk Contributing Writer
May 10, 2021
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Many coaches at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Press Luncheon were eager to highlight the dedication of their student-athletes this season especially those who are playing multiple sports at the same time.
“I see first hand the things these kids have to go through everyday, and it really is a testament to the athletes and the sacrifices that they’re making for their teams,” said Dos Pueblos softball coach Mike Gerken. “I hope all coaches recognize the sacrifices that all of your two-sport athletes are going through right now.”
San Marcos Volleyball Coach Roger Kuntz Tells Athletic Round Table He’s Excited to Play Full Season
Cade McLean, shown from a match in 2019, has been starting at middle blocker for San Marcos since is sophomore year. (Noozhawk file photo) By Barry Punzal, Noozhawk Sports Editor |
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San Marcos boys volleyball coach Roger Kuntz pointed out that his team is at the same stage it was last season when the COVID-19 pandemic forced all sports activity to shut down.
“This year we’ve started out at 2-0,” he said at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at The Creekside Restaurant. “Last year we started out 2-0, and that’s how we ended because that’s all we got.”
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