BURNT HILLS — A decade after her graduation from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, Morgan (Burchhardt) Farnan finds herself back in familiar territory.
Last week, Farnan, a proud 2014 alumna of Burnt Hills, was officially appointed as the new head coach for the Spartans’ girls’ varsity soccer team.
“Returning to my old stomping grounds to do what I love is incredibly exciting,” Farnan expressed in a phone conversation. “Coaching is a passion of mine because it allows me to positively influence young women, not just in soccer or sports, but also in life. After all, sports can only take you so far.
“My own experiences and coaches in athletics have played a significant role in shaping who I am today.”
Farnan steps into the shoes of Marisah Boucher, a former member of The College of Saint Rose’s NCAA Division II national championship team in 2011.
As Burnt Hills’ all-time leading goal-scorer, Farnan herself is a Saint Rose alumna, having played in two national semifinal games in 2014 and 2019. She joined the Golden Knights’ coaching staff in 2021, a year when Saint Rose was the national runner-up.
Farnan’s coaching journey began during her tenure as a player with the Golden Knights. While recuperating from an injury, she reconnected with some of her former youth coaches.
“During my recovery from two ACL surgeries, I reconnected with my coaches from the Albany Alleycats, and that’s when I discovered my love for coaching,” Farnan shared. “I was later added to the coaching staff at Saint Rose, but I always knew that if a position at Burnt Hills became available at the right time, I would jump at the chance.”
After three seasons of coaching at the college level, the closure of Saint Rose led Farnan to seek new opportunities, and she found one right in her hometown.
At the Board of Education meeting last Wednesday, Farnan was officially appointed as the head coach for the fall 2024 season, with Megan Bachand joining her as the varsity assistant coach.
Disagree with the appointment, hope they reconsider.
Agree: Excited for Morgan to lead the team to victory!
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