(BOSTON, MA l August 29, 2012) – Fisher College is pleased to announce the recent hire of Josh Motroni as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

Mr. Motroni spent the last two basketball seasons as the Head Junior Varsity Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach at Belmont High School in Belmont, MA. Prior to that, he was the Head Coach at Northern Essex Community College and served as the first Assistant Coach at Emerson College in Boston from 2005-2007. Mr. Motroni helped lead the Emerson Lions from an 11-14 record to a 16-9 regular season record with a trip to the postseason.

Mr. Motroni started his coaching career as an Associate Head Coach at Brimmer & May School in Chestnut Hill, MA. From 2001-2005, Mr. Motroni helped guide the team to four consecutive conference championships and four consecutive NEPSAC Final Four appearances. The 2005 NEPSAC New England Championship was the first championship in Brimmer & May Schools’ history.

Scott Dulin, Director of Athletics at Fisher College, named Mr. Motroni the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach, making him the third Head Coach in the program’s history. When not coaching, he is an Operations Technician for New England Sports Network (NESN). Mr. Motroni earned his Bachelor of Communications from St. Joseph’s College in 1996. He resides in Woburn, MA with his wife, Marianne,
and their two children, Joey and Grace.

“We are pleased to have Josh join us as the new Women’s
Head Basketball Coach at Fisher College,” states Dr. Thomas M. McGovern, President of Fisher College. “This is an exciting time for our Athletics Department. Josh’s distinguished history as a coach in the Boston area and his exceptional track record will position him to lead our young women to a season of success.”

About Fisher College

Fisher is an accredited four-year college located in Boston’s historic Back Bay with instructional site locations in Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, and North Attleborough. The College provides affordable, real-world educations that prepare students to achieve their career goals and compete in today’s challenging economy. Fisher believes that college is more than just an education—it’s a life-changing experience. For over a century, Fisher has been changing lives by providing opportunities to students focused on the three most important aspects of a college experience: education, dedication, and life. Small classes deliver personalized educational instruction, and Fisher’s dedicated faculty, staff, and alumni work collaboratively to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed during college and through the college-to-career transition.

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