BEVERLY, Mass. – Former Endicott student-athlete Jenna Cosgrove '09 (Sharon, Mass.) has been selected as an assistant coach for Team USA's Open Women's Basketball team at next summer's 20th World Maccabiah Games, which will take place in Israel from July 4-18. Cosgrove was appointed to the squad by current head coach Sherry Levin.
"I am so grateful and excited to work alongside Coach Levin, who has proven success at past Maccabiah Games, including two gold medals," Cosgrove said. "I am looking forward to broadening my horizons and hope to be impactful on and off the court with the top female Jewish basketball players in the United States. I'd like to thank Stephanie Gaitley, my coach at Fordham, for recommending me for this position."
Cosgrove, who is currently in her sixth year as member of the Fordham University women's basketball staff, has helped the Rams to three consecutive postseason appearances, including the 2014 NCAA Tournament, and three straight 20-win seasons. Cosgrove began her career at Fordham as an Administrative Assistant in 2010, and since then has earned two promotions to assume roles on staff as the Director of Women's Basketball Operations (2011-14) and Assistant Coach (2014-present).
During her time at Endicott, Cosgrove was a four-year student-athlete and captain of the women's basketball team in 2008-09. Cosgrove also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree and coaching certification in Sport Management. She later went on to receive her Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Fordham in February of 2013.
The 20th World Maccabiah Games are the world's third largest international sporting event and will consist of over 9,000 athletes from 75 countries participating in 42 different sports. To learn more about the sports and age divisions offered, visit their website.
The World Maccabiah Games are more than an international sporting competition; they are a celebration of Jewish culture, unity and pride. ISRAEL CONNECT, Maccabi USA's unique cultural and educational program, takes place for seven days prior to the start of the Games. All Juniors, Youth, Open and Paralympic athletes must participate in the program, where they have the opportunity to tour historical and religious sites, take part in cultural identity seminars and train with their teams, all while developing lifelong relationships.
About the organization:
Maccabi USA (MUSA) is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official sponsor of the United States Team to the World Maccabiah Games, and the Pan American and European Maccabi Games, as well as a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games for teens in North America. As the official Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and educational activities in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.
MUSA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and facilities. It strives to provide Jewish athletes the world over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings. MUSA supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride Through Sports.
Maccabi USA is a U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Multi-Sport Organization (MSO). The organization is one of 38 MSOs nationwide to be recognized by the USOC for its ability to cultivate a national interest in sport and increase opportunities for participation internationally, nationally and at the grassroots level.
(Information in this release courtesy of Maccabi USA & the Fordham University Sports Information Office)
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