MassBay Community College appoints coaches for Unified Sports basketball

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

MassBay Community College appoints coaches for Unified Sports basketball
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MassBay Community College has announced the appointment of Kelly Graska and Richie Haskell as co-head coaches for its Unified Sports program ahead of the basketball season. This initiative, the first of its type at a Massachusetts community college, aims to include students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in team competition. Graska, who has a background in athletics and has been with MassBay for over 12 years, emphasized the program's focus on unity and support. Haskell brings a personal connection to the initiative through his son's participation in Special Olympics events. Unified Basketball practices are set to begin in early October.

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  • Kelly Graska and Richie Haskell are co-head coaches.
  • Unified Sports aims to integrate athletes with varying abilities.
  • Practices for Unified Basketball will start in early October.
  • Graska has over 12 years of experience at MassBay.
  • Haskell has a personal connection to Unified Sports through his son.
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MassBay Community College names coaches for its Unified Sports program ahead of basketball season.

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