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Maura Power a graduate of Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education concentrating in athletic Training and Health. Mrs. Power also holds a Master’s degree in Fitness Management/Exercise Physiology from University of Connecticut. She is a certified Athletic Trainer and worked many years with schools and teams in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Her favorite job was traveling with the Women’s soccer team at UConn. She has worked in commercial and corporate world in and around Boston. She has been involved in weight management programs for WellBridge. She was an American Fitness and Aerobics Association certification specialist for personal training for 8 years. She continues to work at the YMCA as an instructor. Mrs. Power has lived in Southbridge most of her life and is married with two sons who attend Trinity Catholic Academy. She is involved in Southbridge Youth Soccer and is a coach. She is a triathlete and raises funds for the Danskin and Breast Cancer Research. Maura Power has developed programs especially for TCA including the first FUN run/walk, a one-mile run with Rehabilitation Resources in October. This event requires training during recess in the month of September. We have been involved for three years and we have parents and students walking the 5K or 10 K now. Mrs. Power has developed Girl Power. This is a yearlong series of events, discussions and activities to empower our girls in grades 5-8. Parents, extended family, teachers, alumni and friends of TCA all participate. Mrs. Power has also coached Farm Team Basketball for 5 years and this year helped with Farm Team Soccer. She is certified in Community CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding. |
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