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title: Boys Education Series - A resource for parents & educators on boys | Sean McDonnell, Director of Athletics at University School
description: Sean McDonnell, the Director of Athletics and varsity basketball coach at University School, has over 24 years of teaching and coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. He was the men’s basketball coach and an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University for 13 years, where he also served as the coordinator of NCAA Eligibility and Compliance. He has a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in English.
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