March 28, 2024

EPHS New Boys Volleyball Head Coach - Dan Cabral

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Dan Cabral, a former Townie volleyball player and current physical education and health teacher at Hennessey Elementary school, has been named the new Townie head coach. "I am excited to have the opportunity to coach this team and program with such tradition. I feel as though I have stepped into some very big shoes," said Cabral. Cabral is replacing long time coach Keith Martinous. "I am excited to be afforded such a great opportunity and I just hope that I can continue to lead this program the way the previous two have," Cabral told the Reporter. Before Martinous, Hall of Fame coach Lou Carvalho ran the program. "I have learned so much from Keith and Lou over the years, I am grateful to be coaching this team. The team right now is mostly Sophomores with a Junior and 3 seniors. For us these sophomores are all playing big roles for this team. As of right now we are 2-4 (wins vs Barr. and Tolman Losses vs Hend, SK Cov and LSA). We are trying to find a lineup that will help us be more successful on the court," said the determined first year coach. "We need to continue to improve on our communication, serving and our errors. I hope to see us play with enthusiasm, excitement and improve on the areas we need too," said Cabral

Cabral represents only the third coach in the program's history at EPHS. Cabral, as did Martinous, played volleyball under coach Carvalho at EP. Volleyball is in the family as Cabral's sister, Amanda, is an assistant coach for the BayView volleyball team. With girls and boys volleyball teams playing in opposite seasons, Amanda offers some help to her brother Dan at EP, when available.

Cabral played for EPHS from 2000-2002, including the 2001 Division State Championship team. Cabral, 31, was the boys' assistant coach for six years under Keith Martinous. "Dan's the perfect guy to take the reins of the program. As a former player and assistant coach, he has exemplified what Townie Pride is all about," added Neil Nachbar, President of the RI Girls' Volleyball Coaches' Association.

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