Bishop O'Connell has named Eighmey Zeeck the head coach of the field hockey program. Coach Zeeck hails from Colorado. She attended Randolph-Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College) where she was a four-year starter for the WildCats field hockey team as a left mid. Eighmey earned her Master of Public Health degree from George Washington University.
Zeeck began coaching while an undergraduate where she was an assistant girls lacrosse coach at Virginia Episcopal for two seasons. She has also been a volunteer lacrosse coach for a local U7 program. She is the current head girls lacrosse coach at JEB Stuart High School and is excited to get involved with field hockey again. In her free time she plays pick up games with the Washington Field Hockey Association.
"We are excited to welcome Coach Zeeck to our school's coaching team," said Athletic Director Joe Wootten. "Her approach to coaching young athletes fits perfectly with the high standards and process-oriented approach that our Play Like a Champion program emphasizes.
There will be a meet and greet/informational meeting on Wednesday, June 1 at 5 p.m. in the school library for all interested students (including incoming 9th graders) and their parents.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Wootten at jwootten@bishopoconnell.org.