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Coach Estrela was appointed to head coach at MCC in 2006. Coach Estrela, a former MCC Warrior helped lead the 1992 and 1993 teams to back to back New England Championships as well as two 3rd place finishes in the NJCAA National Tournament. Estrela transferred to the University of Hartford (NCAA Div. I) with a full scholarship.
Coach Estrela began his college coaching career while completing his BA in Business Information Systems at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Rui was the assistant men's soccer coach for the Corsairs from 1998-2000. He was instrumental in the progress of the team as evident in their 3rd place finish in the 2000 ECAC Tournament. Coach Estrela joined the MCC coaching staff in 2003 as the men's assistant coach, and helped the Warriors to back to back New England Championships in 2004 and 2005. Coach Estrela resides in Somerset with his wife Donna, and their daughter Sophia.
Season Outlook:
“I’m looking forward to this upcoming season. We have a strong returning class which gives us a lot of experience on the field. The student-athletes have been playing year round and are very excited to get back on the Massasoit pitch. I am also very excited about the incoming freshmen, some of who have the ability to step right in and make an impact. As always, with hard work, determination, and dedication I believe we can be very successful once again this season.”
You can reach Coach Estrela at restrela@massasoit.mass.edu |
