About Pete Foley
Pete Foley spent thirty-five years working as a teacher, multi sport coach and athletic director with the Weston (MA) Public School System. Utilizing his Master’s Degree in Secondary School Guidance, he assisted numerous student athletes with their college selection process. Prior to arriving at Weston, Coach Foley worked at two Division I Universities and spent three years on active duty with the U.S. Navy.
In the summer of 2008 he created the SOAR program to help students and their parents determine whether athletics might play a role as they navigate the college admissions process.
Professional Experience
Director of Athletics, Weston Public Schools Sept. 1981 – Retired Aug. 2007
Responsible for all phases broad based 66 team HS & MS Program
Involved with two building renovations and multiple field upgrade projects
Implemented the addition of six new varsity programs
Assisted student athletes and families with college admission process
Served as K – 12 Director of Physical Education September 1981 – July 1999
Helped establish all sports Booster Club
9th Grade Health Education Teacher 1997 – 2007
Physical Education Teacher, Weston Middle School Sept. 1972 - June 1981
Physical Education Instructor, Niagara University Sept. 1968 – June 1969
Graduate Assistant Physical Education, Univ. of Maryland Sept. 1967 – Aug. 1968
Coaching Experience
Varsity Swimming Coach, Weston High School 1972 – 2007
Started varsity program – Boys team won 18 State and 3 National Championships
Girls Team won 11 Sectional Championships and had 8 second place state finishes
Coached 23 High School All Americans and 16 Academic All Americans
Head Swimming Coach, Niagara University 1968 – 1969
Other Coaching Assignments
Varsity Boys Soccer, Weston High School 1974 – 1979
JV Boys Soccer, Weston High School 1972 - 1973
Varity Girls Track, Weston High School 1974
Freshman Football, Weston High School 1980
Military Experience
United States Navy, Retired with Rank of Captain October 1997
Graduated from O.C.S. and Commissioned as an Ensign USNR October 1969
Active Duty – 2 Destroyer Tours 1969 – 1972
Reserve Duty 25 years includes 6 Command Tours 1972 – 1997
4 OUTCONUS Annual Training Evolutions
Education
B.S. Health and Physical Education 1967
Kent State University Kent, Ohio
M.A. Physical Education 1968
University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
M.A. Secondary School Guidance 1978
Framingham State College Framingham, Massachusetts
Post Graduate Courses – Athletic Administration & Physical Education
Boston University Boston, Massachusetts
Administrative Highlights
MIAA - Distinguished Service Award 2007
MSSADA - President’s Award of Merit 2006
NIAAA - Distinguished Service Award 2003
Massachusetts District “A” Athletic Director of Year 1991
Boston Globe - Dalton Awards 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998
Member National Federation H.S. Swimming Rules Committee 1991 – 1992
MIAA - Coaches Education Instructor 1998 – 2007
MIAA - Swimming Committee 1978 – 2007
MIAA - Girls Lacrosse Sectional & State Tournament Director 1997 – Pres.
Coaching Honors
David Robertson Award National Coaching Excellence 2006
Inducted Maine Swimming Hall of Fame 2004
N.F.I.C.A. National High School Boys Swimming Coach of Year 1996
Inducted Massachusetts Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame 1996
N.I.S.C.A. – National Meritorious Service Award 1996
N.I.S.C.A. – Zone 1 Coach of the Year 1988
Massachusetts Swimming Coach of the Year ( 9 – Times)
Numerous Boston and Local Newspaper Coach of the Year Awards
Competitive Swim Honors
Kent State University 1963 – 1967
Scholarship Athlete, Varsity Captain – 2 yrs., Team M.V.P. - 2 yrs.
All Mid American Conference Selection - Held 9 School Records
Cheverus High School, Portland, Maine 1959 – 1963
Team Captain - State Champion 2 events 1963
Maine A.A.U. Champion Numerous Events 1962 - 1967