Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/24/23
From Press Release
The Ridley Board of School Directors will receive a recommendation to appoint Stephen Hill to lead the boys’ lacrosse program as its newest head coach. Hill assumes the reins from Jeffery Hewlings, who announced that he was stepping down from his role as the head coach for the Ridley High School boys’ lacrosse program effective following the spring season.
Hill was an assistant coach for Ridley’s varsity program from 2005-2011. Most recently, he served since 2012 as the offensive coordinator for Cabrini University’s men’s lacrosse team. He has prior experience with the Green Raiders’ program as a former player as a graduate of the class of 2002. Hill holds both Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Cabrini.
“I think back to the pride that I had when I used to put on the Ridley jersey and how much playing for Ridley meant to me,” said Hill. “There were not many things as exciting as playing for our community and being a part of the Ridley Lacrosse Program. My goal is to bring the program back to the top and build on the success that coach Hewlings had over the past two seasons.
“I want to represent this program, the alumni and my former coaches in the best possible way that I can and provide our current players with the tools needed to become successful young men on and off the field. How many coaches have the opportunity to lead the program that they grew up playing for? I am extremely grateful for
this opportunity!”
Dr. Kenneth Acker announced, “We are extremely excited to recommend Mr. Stephen Hill to the Ridley Board of School Directors and the new lacrosse coach at Ridley High School. Mr. Hill brings years of coaching experience at the collegiate and high school levels to our program.
“As a former Ridley lacrosse athlete, he understands the hallmark of Pride and Tradition that is instilled in our student-athletes and will continue to foster that excellence in our program. We feel very fortunate to have Mr. Hill back on the Ridley sidelines.”
Athletic Director Samantha Snow added, “Steve is a true Ridley Raider. We are thrilled that he has come home once again to share his coaching excellence and to lead our boys’ lacrosse team. We look forward to seeing the impact that he will make on the program and watching his vision unfold.”
The Board of School Directors will act on the recommendation at the August 28 Public Meeting.
Past Ridley High Coaches
COACH YEARS W-L WINNING PERCENTAGE
Wilson, John 1975-1980 17-42 .290
Ellers, Doug 1981-2003 300-114 .720
Ellers, Kevin 2003-2016 196-70 .740
Friel, Rory 2017-2021 26-41 .388
Hewlings, Jeffrey 2022-2023 17-20 .459