Monday Mail June 7, 2021
New Faces at the Nest Last week was an exciting one at the Nest - particularly for Athletics. We are pleased to introduce our new Baseball, Men's Basketball and Football coaches. Also, if your child is interested in playing a sport for the Eagles, please pay special attention to our sports report this week for opportunities to meet the coaches and get in some workouts.
Jake Garbuzinski – Director of Admissions & Head Baseball Coach With a skill set that includes high school recruiting and advancement, as well as alumni relations and teaching, Jake will be taking the reigns as Director of Admissions and the Head Baseball Coach at SBA. A lifelong Memphian, Jake attended school at Holy Rosary and Christian Brothers High School before earning his B.S. in Business Management at Christian Brothers University. At CBU he was a four-year starter and letterman and the only baseball player in the school’s history to be named to the Gulf South Conference All-Tournament Team. After graduation, he coached at Munford High School and then Rhodes College, where he led the team to an SAA Conference Championship and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. He also served as the Director of Advancement at Christian Brothers High School. Following a stint in the private sector, Garbuzinski’s passion for education and student athletes called him back to coaching and recruiting. Jake cannot wait to be an Eagle, stating, “My wife, my daughter and I could not be happier to get to be a part of a fantastic school like Saint Benedict. I am thrilled to get on campus, meet the families and start this incredible journey. I want to thank Mrs. Morris, Mr. Weyant and the hiring committee for their trust in me, and I look forward to the opportunity to build enrollment for the school and lead the baseball program in the years to come."
Joshua Weeden - Head Men's Basketball Coach Joshua Weeden is the new Head Coach of the Men's Basketball
Team. Born a motivator, Joshua honed his coaching skills with a Master of Education in Sports Administration from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. Joshua comes to SBA from a management position at Reform Sports Training, as well as being the Founder and Director of Charitable Donations for the West Tennessee Youth Basketball Association. He has also served as the Assistant Basketball Coach at the University School of Nashville and the Head Basketball Coach at St. Pius X in Nashville. Coach Weeden has worked with many high level prospects, and sent players on to professional ranks, as well as D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools. Coach Weeden is passionate about the student athlete and prides himself on his inclusive approach and transparency in communications. Eager to get to work, he shared with us: "It is with great honor and privilege that I have been chosen to lead the St. Benedict Eagles boys basketball program. Establishing a culture of education, commitment, and accountability will be at the forefront of our mission."
Joey Magnifico - Head Football Coach St. Benedict Football MVP Joey Magnifico is returning to the Nest after a standout career at the University of Memphis to lead the Eagles football program as Head Coach. During his time as a player at SBA he was named first team all-region and allstate, Commercial Appeal Best of Preps and played in the Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game. At the University of Memphis, he built an impressive highlights reel, including playing in 53 games, 35 starts, 71 receptions with 12 touchdowns and the most receiving yards by a tight end in Memphis Tigers Football history. All the while, the lessons Magnifico learned in the classrooms at Varnavas Drive set him up well for academic success, earning spots on the American Athletic Conference AllAcademic Team, the Dean’s List and the Tiger 3.0 Club during his tenure at University of Memphis. “I’m all in. And I’m asking the players and the families and the school to be all in too,” Magnifico stated at an impromptu introductory meeting Wednesday night with some of the current SBA football families. Magnifico plans to bring in some of his mentors to help him as he intensifies passion for Friday nights at SBA. Hard work – on the field, in the gym and in the classroom – as well as establishing that true Eagle family atmosphere are going to be the hallmarks of his program.
Interested In Buying Your Child's Laptop? If you wish to buy your child's MacBook Air from this past school year, you may purchase for $500 through this link. The window for purchasing is June 1st - 8th. The laptops will be available on or before July 1st. You will be contacted when it's ready, and pickup will be at
the school office. Please note these computers are as-is and not under warranty.
MacBook Air 13-inch 1.8GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2017
Faith at St. Benedict Join The Diocese of Memphis and Catholic Charities during one of our four opportunities to #ServeLove and give back to the community at our Days of Service. Together we will make snack packs for hungry kids, hospitality kits for our homeless neighbors, and literacy bags to support various camps for our partner organizations (Room at the Inn, Boys and Girls Club, RIFA and more). Visit https://ccwtn.org/events/, to learn more and register now! While advance registration is not necessary, we encourage it to secure a special free 50th anniversary tee shirt.
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Eucharistic Congress - "That All May Be One" This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Catholic Diocese of Memphis. The theme for our Anniversary is That All May Be One. To commemorate this momentous celebration, a Eucharistic Congress will be held October 8th - 9th , 2021, at the newly renovated Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis. A Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious and laity to bear witness to the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the sacramental presence of Jesus under the forms of bread and wine. Please join us.
SBA Weekly Sports Report
Coach Garbuzinski (Baseball) will be in the Distance Learning Center (DLC) Coach Weeden (Men's Basketball) will be in the St. Benedict gym.
Want to play men's basketball or baseball next year? Come meet the new coaches! We are hosting an interested player/parent meeting this Monday, June 7th at 7:00pm. Find out more about the programs and grab the summer practice schedule. If you are interested in playing both sports, please feel free to stop by both events between 7:00pm -8:00pm.
Eagles in the News Be sure to catch Football Coach Joey Magnifico and Athletic Director Nate Weyant on Action News 5 (NBC) at 10:00pm tonight.
Football Summer Conditioning Workouts Monday through Friday mornings
7:15am - 8:30am All players interested in joining Coach Joey Magnifico and the 2021 SBA Football Team are welcome to attend morning workouts. For more information, please reach out to Coach Magnifico at magnificoj@sbaeagles.org or Coach Hooper at hooperm@sbaeagles.org.
Cross Country Conditioning Conditioning starts Wednesday, June 9th and will run weekdays through June 6:30am Shelby Farms Woodland Playground Open to incoming and current students New runners need to complete this registration form prior to first workout
Lady Eagles Summer Basketball Practices Summer practices have started for the Lady Eagles! Join us to prepare for fall/winter tryouts. Email Coach Paul at 4pstoddard@comcast.net with any questions. Monday through Thursday nights in June 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: St. Benedict Gym Open to incoming and current players
Lady Eagles Soccer Tryouts June 15th and 17th 5:30pm - 7:00pm (arrive at 5:15pm) Location: SBA soccer field Open to all currently enrolled and incoming girls Please complete the New Player Registration as well as the Player/Parent Contract, Sports Physical Contract, and Concussion Information Document under the Forms and Policies. Due to COVID protocol, players should bring their own water and mask.
Congratulations to SBA rising seniors, Sean Simoncic and Drake Watters, who represented St. Benedict in the 1st Annual TSLA Memphis Regional All-Star game held last month at CBHS. Players from all over the 901 came together for a great night of lacrosse. Way to go, Eagles LAX!
Pre-Participation Sports Physicals: Free for returning and incoming SBA students at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Saturdays in June 8:00am - 11:00am (Must Arrive By 10:30am) The complete physical packet can be printed from the SBA website. Click on Athletics, Forms and Policies, Physical Packet. Print all pages, fill out each form completely, and sign by athlete and parent where appropriate. Parents are welcome, but not required to be present. Please contact Megan Koontz Jones, SBA athletic trainer with questions or concerns.
Student News
This week, SBA's Senior Retreat Leaders are participating in Discipleship Camp, along with our diocesan youth groups. Discipleship Camp is designed to empower and challenge our youth as they grow in the love that our faith offers them. Next week we will report back on some of their experiences. Award certificates for both 2020 and 2021 are available in the office. Please be sure to stop by during our summer hours (posted below).
Mark Your Calendar
Summer Camps at SBA If the thought of your children home all summer is giving you flashbacks of virtual learning, check out our summer camps! From academic to athletic, from first grade to 12th, we have something for everyone. Learn more here.
Did You Know? New Social Media Submission Form We want to shine a light on the great things that happen at SBA every day - as well as the amazing accomplishments of our esteemed alumni. But just like it takes a village to make our community so amazing, it takes help from all of you to tell our story. Please use this form to let us know what you want to share - for social media accounts and for our printed publications. Let's tell the world what it means to be an Eagle! You can find the social media and publications form on Quicklinks at the website.
Summer Learning Experiences Our Eagles are flying high this summer with an impressive catalog of summer internships and learning experiences - all over the country. We have been highlighting the series on Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to follow along: @sbaeagles and @eaglessba.
Summer Office Hours and School Calendar The office at St. Benedict will be observing the following summer hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 2:30pm Friday: 8:30am - Noon The office will be closed July 2nd and 5th as well. Other times are available by appointment. The 2021-2022 School Calendar is available on Quicklinks on the website.
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