New Athletic Director Named at Merrimack High

Merrimack High School Assistant Principal Peter Bergeron announced this afternoon that a new athletic director has been hired to replace Andy Krahling,

Eric M. Sabean has been named Director of Athletics at Merrimack High School. According to an email sent to Patch, Sabean is a graduate of Keene State College with a B.S. in physical education. He earned his Master’s in sports administration from Southern New Hampshire University. Most recently Sabean was the director of athletics at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. He was formerly the assistant director of athletics at Saint Anselm College where he also served director of intramurals, recreation and athletic facilities. 

Sabean is originally from Candia and he attended Manchester West High School. He taught at and coached at his alma mater from 1996-98 before leaving to go to Saint Anselm.

Patch will have more first thing in the morning about Sabean's hire.