Sherry Levin Returning To Guide Hilltopper Girls Basketball Program

Sherry Levin returns to the Hilltop bringing a wealth of experience to the Worcester Academy varsity girls basketball program. The position recently opened when former head coach Dan Nagle agreed to become the women’s coach at Fitchburg State College.

As head coach at WA from 2001-2008 Coach Levin’s teams won two New England Championships, one in Class B and one in Class A, including a 24-0 season in 2006. Many players went on to have collegiate careers at schools like William & Mary, Manhattan College, College of Charleston, Bentley University, and WPI.

Levin has been inducted into three Hall of Fames: In the first year of eligibility at Holy Cross College, Newton North High School and the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. As a player at the College of the Holy Cross, she was honored as a Kodak District I All-American, two-time first team Division I CoSida Academic All-American, four-time Jewish All-American, and MAAC Conference Scholar Athlete. She still holds the HC all-time scoring record for women with 2,253 points. Levin played for Holy Cross legend, Togo Palazzi. Internationally, she has been the Head Coach for the USA Womens Basketball team that played in the 2012 Pan Am Maccabi games in Brazil and the USA Jr. Girls basketball team at the 19th World Maccabiah Games in Israel – both teams captured the gold medal.

“I am thrilled to return to the Hilltop as the head coach of the girls varsity basketball program. Dan Nagle has done a phenomenal job of attracting top talent and quality young women,” said Sherry Levin. “It is an amazing opportunity that I look forward to taking over and working with these students to sustain the high level of competition at Worcester Academy.”

Worcester Academy Athletics Program

WA student athletes excel both on and off the field while also embracing each of the Academy’s core values: honor, respect, community, personal growth, and challenge.  They build camaraderie, develop strategies for competition, hone leadership skills, and learn valuable lessons about achieving goals through Worcester Academy's athletic program.

The range of athletic offerings at Worcester Academy is extensive as it fields more than 50 teams and 17 different sports throughout the year at the Middle School and High School levels. Nearly 60 percent of students participate in one of its programs and all are encouraged to pursue excellence.

Many alumni credit their athletic experience as having prepared them for success in college and later in life.

ABOUT WORCESTER ACADEMY

Worcester Academy, founded in 1834, is an independent co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 8 (Middle School), 9 to 12 (High School), and postgraduates. Our urban setting, diverse community, and innovative curriculum provide each student with unique opportunities for self-discovery, academic achievement, and personal empowerment. Visit us at www.worcesteracademy.org

For other information about Worcester Academy, contact Neil Isakson, director of external communications, at 508-754-5302 x135, or e-mail neil.isakson@worcesteracademy.org