Head Coach: Branden Barboza

Coach Barboza has extensive playing and coaching experience including most recently working as Head Coach and Director of the Girls Basketball program at NSSA Basketball, Varsity Assistant Coach at Wakefield High School and player development coach for Axis Spin and conditioning. Branden previously coached for East Providence High School and the Rhode Island Breakers. Branden played three years of Division 3 collegiate basketball where his teams went on to win multiple conference championships. In addition to his playing and coaching experience, Coach Barboza currently works as a Behavioral Technician at Danvers High School. He is a lifelong fan of the game and can't wait to get started at Pingree!

Assistant Coach: Amanda Nasser 

Amanda Nasser ’09 joins the History Department as a history teacher. Amanda earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University, and she earned her doctorate from Northeastern University. Her professional experience includes teaching at Brooks School, KIPP Academy Boston, and Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts in Rhode Island. Amanda will be coaching Girls JV Soccer and Girls Varsity Basketball. 

Assistant Coach: Allison Falvey

Allison is a distinguished graduate of Connecticut College, where she majored in education and American studies with a minor in sociology. Her commitment to leadership transcended the high school arena, as she served as the team captain of her tennis team. Notably, her excellence on and off the court earned her recognition as a scholar athlete by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, along with NESCAC Spring All Academic Team honors. Eager to give back to the institution that played a pivotal role in shaping her character and skills, Allison has returned to Pingree, this time as a coach.  While at Pingree Allison emerged as a standout athlete, earning varsity status in not just one but three sports: volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Her prowess on the court coupled with exceptional leadership skills, led her to serve as captain for all three teams during her senior year.  As a coach for volleyball, basketball, and tennis, Allison brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a deep understanding of the values that make Pingree's sports culture unique.