Coach Leigh Przepiora (Powers)
High School: Iroquois Central School District, Elma, NY (2001)
College: Southern Connecticut State University (DII: NE-10), New Haven, CT (2005)
Major: Bachelor in Science: Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education (K-9)
Bachelor of Science: Communications: Specializing in Managing Communications
Graduate School: Canisius College, Buffalo, New York (2009)
Major: Master in Education: Differentiation Instruction
Career: Special Education Teacher, Maryvale Intermediate School (2006-Present)
Athletic Highlights:
High School:
* 4 year varsity starter (played Forward and Mid Field)
* Team State Runner Ups, ECIC Division Championships, Section VI Champions
* Division All-Star
*2nd Team All Western New York
*Senior Co-Captain
*Futures participant
*Empire State Team Participant
College:
* Played for the Southern Connecticut Field Hockey Team (part of the NE-10 Conference (2001-2004) (recruited as a forward, ended my career as mainly defense and midfield)
*4 Year (2001-2004) member of DII National Academic Team
* NE-10 Player of the Week (2001: 1, 2002: 3x, 2003: 1x, 2004: 4x)
* 2004: Co-Captain of Team
*2004: Teams first appearance in NE-10 Championship
*2004: Coach’s Award
*Senior Co-Captain
Coaching Career:
*Prior to coaching field hockey, I have coached basketball and softball at Maryvale (2008-20016)
* GottaPlay! Clinic coach, (2013-2016)
*Buffalo Seminary, Buffalo, New York, JV Coach (2013-2014 seasons)
*Buffalo Seminary, Varsity Coach (2015-Present)
*Buffalo Hurricanes Coach (2017-Present)
Coaching Philosophy:
I Am a Coach Because…
I am a coach because of the kids and the passion I have for field hockey. There is no other feeling quite like helping young athletes further develop their natural persistence, determination, discipline, dedication, resiliency, work ethic, heart, leadership skills, connection with, and respect for others, not only in competition, but in life!
“A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you always knew you could be.” ~Tom Landry
Contact Information:
Email: LAP041@aol.com
Cell: 716-481-3556
High School: Iroquois Central School District, Elma, NY (2001)
College: Southern Connecticut State University (DII: NE-10), New Haven, CT (2005)
Major: Bachelor in Science: Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education (K-9)
Bachelor of Science: Communications: Specializing in Managing Communications
Graduate School: Canisius College, Buffalo, New York (2009)
Major: Master in Education: Differentiation Instruction
Career: Special Education Teacher, Maryvale Intermediate School (2006-Present)
Athletic Highlights:
High School:
* 4 year varsity starter (played Forward and Mid Field)
* Team State Runner Ups, ECIC Division Championships, Section VI Champions
* Division All-Star
*2nd Team All Western New York
*Senior Co-Captain
*Futures participant
*Empire State Team Participant
College:
* Played for the Southern Connecticut Field Hockey Team (part of the NE-10 Conference (2001-2004) (recruited as a forward, ended my career as mainly defense and midfield)
*4 Year (2001-2004) member of DII National Academic Team
* NE-10 Player of the Week (2001: 1, 2002: 3x, 2003: 1x, 2004: 4x)
* 2004: Co-Captain of Team
*2004: Teams first appearance in NE-10 Championship
*2004: Coach’s Award
*Senior Co-Captain
Coaching Career:
*Prior to coaching field hockey, I have coached basketball and softball at Maryvale (2008-20016)
* GottaPlay! Clinic coach, (2013-2016)
*Buffalo Seminary, Buffalo, New York, JV Coach (2013-2014 seasons)
*Buffalo Seminary, Varsity Coach (2015-Present)
*Buffalo Hurricanes Coach (2017-Present)
Coaching Philosophy:
I Am a Coach Because…
I am a coach because of the kids and the passion I have for field hockey. There is no other feeling quite like helping young athletes further develop their natural persistence, determination, discipline, dedication, resiliency, work ethic, heart, leadership skills, connection with, and respect for others, not only in competition, but in life!
“A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you always knew you could be.” ~Tom Landry
Contact Information:
Email: LAP041@aol.com
Cell: 716-481-3556