Release courtesy of ACPHS Athletics
ALBANY, N.Y. – Former College of Saint Rose standout and Troy, N.Y. native, Andrew Pelletier has been named the new head women's basketball coach at ACPHS. Pelletier graduated from the College of Saint Rose in 2011. During his senior year, he helped guide his team to a 22-9 record with a NCAA East Regional Semifinal appearance. Prior to transferring to St. Rose, Pelletier was at NE-10 rival Franklin Pierce. He also spent a year at Winchedon Prep while scoring more than 1,000 points throughout his high school career.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the student athletes and ACPHS. The student athletes have already achieved a lot both academically and athletically and I am grateful for the opportunity to build on their success. I am excited to get going," Pelletier said who also previously served as the Assistant Director of Summer Basketball Camps at The College of Saint Rose.
Pelletier replaces former Head Coach Dan McGraw who stepped down from his position to devote more time to his full-time employment as a sales representative.
ACPHS is a member of the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The women's team only graduated one senior from last year's USCAA Division II National Championship squad. ACPHS finished the 2012-2013 season 19-5 overall and 5-2 in HVIAC conference play. The Panthers kick off the 2013-14 season at The King's College on November 9th, followed by their home opener on November 13th vs. Hudson Valley Community College at 7pm.
