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September 12, 2005 |
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Patty
Testa Named Assistant
Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
at Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI—Rhode
Island College has named Patty Testa as an assistant men’s and
women’s cross country/track & field coach. Testa will assist Head
Coach Kevin Jackson with all phases of those programs. |
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She was a
three-sport student-athlete during her undergraduate days at Rhode
Island College, running both indoor and outdoor track, as well as
playing soccer. |
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Testa ran
three seasons of indoor & outdoor track from 1998-00. A sprinter, her
main events were the 100 and 200 meters, as well as the 4x200 relay. |
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Testa
played four seasons of women’s soccer at Rhode Island College from
1996-99. As a forward, she totaled four goals for eight career points. |
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She is a
2000 graduate of Rhode Island College, earning a bachelor’s degree in
accounting. In addition to her coaching duties, Testa is certified
public accountant and works for the Rhode Island Auditor General. |
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She resides
in Cranston, Rhode Island with her husband Joe, who is RIC’s head
men’s tennis coach. |
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