When it came time to make his college decision, familiarity played a major role for Brian Garrepy (Warwick, R.I.).
The Class of 2023 defensive midfielder grew up dreaming of playing in his home state for nearby Providence College in the mighty Big East. On top of that, Garrepy plays for Rhode Island-based Bayside FC MLS NEXT and one of his Bayside coaches, Dave DeMello, also happens to be an assistant coach at Providence.
Because of their close proximity, there have always been close connections between Providence and Bayside FC coaches. Many have coached for both programs.