The US National Team (USNT) program has brought on a new USNTDA head coach and a USNT assistant manager.
In October, the USNT Developmental Academy (USNTDA) traveled to Quadball Nations Cup II in Salou, Spain and returned with their first international gold medal. Amanda Dallas served as the interim head coach for the event, supported by assistant coaches Jack Levy and Kennedy Murphy.
“Dallas did a tremendous job at Quadball Nations Cup and was able to go undefeated with the DA and bring home the gold. We appreciate her willingness to serve as interim for the one event. The program will miss her wealth of knowledge and leadership, we hope for the best in her future endeavors,” said USNT Manager Hanna Reese.
As previously mentioned, the goal was to promote one of the assistant coaches to the head coach role following the event in October. Jack Levy was selected as the next USNTDA head coach. Murphy will continue in her role as USNTDA assistant coach.
“At the Quadball Nations Cup and in his past work with Michigan University and the Detroit Innovators, Jack demonstrated he has what it takes to lead the next generation of quadball athletes. His passion for the sport is seemingly unmatched and he brings a fresh, new perspective to the program,” said USNT Head Coach Michael “Yada” Parada.
The program has also recruited seasoned MLQ manager Joan Boyes to serve as the USNT assistant manager.
Boyes has been an involved member of the quadball community since 2018 when she joined SHSU Quadball’s A-Team. She has served as president and manager of SHSU, president and manager of the Texas Copperheads, and manager for both the Houston Legends and San Antonio Soldados. While attending the Quadball Nations Cup, Boyes went out of her way to assist Reese throughout the tournament.
“Joan is quickly becoming a key organizer in the sport. Her can-do attitude, quick thinking, and willingness to learn makes her the ideal candidate for an assistant manager role. I’m excited to further my working relationship with her!” Reese said.
Parada will continue in his role as the USNT head coach, supported by assistant coaches Jackson Johnson and Ethan Sturm. Reese will continue in her role as USNT manager.
Lead photo by Eric Irish