Cardinal Mooney hires assistant athletic director

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Cardinal Mooney has officially hired Toni Chahine as assistant athletic director at the school.

The 2015 Cardinal Mooney graduate has served as the Cardinals’ head volleyball coach for the last three years, and the school’s women’s lacrosse head coach for the last eight years.

“As head coach of our volleyball and women’s lacrosse teams, Toni has demonstrated commitment to our athletic programs,” Cardinal Mooney president and principal, Nick Beyer, said. “Toni also brings extensive knowledge of high school athletics and a deep passion for Cardinal Mooney to our athletic office.”

In a release from the school, the Cardinal Mooney alumnae expressed her excitement to take the new position.

“I am so excited to give back to a place that has given me so much. I look forward to being able to make a difference within and shine a light on all athletics. Cardinal Mooney has given me some of the best memories and opportunities throughout my life. I look to provide the same positive experiences for every student within the building,” Chahine said. “Sports have always been a passion of mine, so to have the role of assistant athletic director is a dream come true. I am so excited to see the development of our sports programs over the next few years, and couldn’t be more excited to get started.”

Chahine will work alongside current Cardinal Mooney athletic director and head football coach, Carl Pelini.

“We’re excited about Toni. She is already an integral part of the athletic department as the head volleyball and girls lacrosse coach,” Pelini said. “She is a hard worker and very organized, and she will be a great asset to the school community.”

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