Former Dighton-Rehoboth Girls Soccer Standout Named New Head Coach

Evie Rodrigues, a 2017 D-R graduate, returns to lead the Falcons varsity program.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:14pm

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Dighton-Rehoboth High School has named Evie Rodrigues, a former standout player and assistant coach for the girls soccer team, as the new head varsity coach. Rodrigues, a 2017 D-R graduate who went on to play at Franklin Pierce University, replaces Mike Cooke and will be tasked with guiding the Falcons back to prominence in the South Coast Conference.

Why it matters

As a D-R alumna and current teacher in the district, Rodrigues has a deep connection to the school and community. Her appointment represents a continuation of the program's tradition and an opportunity to build on the foundation laid by her predecessor.

The details

Rodrigues served as an assistant coach under Mike Cooke for the past four seasons. In her playing days, she was a standout defender and captain for the Falcons. After graduating from D-R, she went on to play at Franklin Pierce University, earning NE10 All-Rookie Team and All-NE10 Second Team honors.

  • Dighton-Rehoboth announced Rodrigues' appointment as head coach on April 3, 2026.
  • Rodrigues will take over the program this fall, replacing Mike Cooke who had been the head coach for the past four seasons.

The players

Evie Rodrigues

A 2017 Dighton-Rehoboth graduate, Rodrigues was a standout defender and captain for the Falcons girls soccer team. She went on to play at Franklin Pierce University, earning conference honors, and has served as an assistant coach at D-R for the past four seasons.

Mike Cooke

The outgoing head coach of the Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer team, Cooke led the program for the past four seasons.

Matt McKinnon

The Dighton-Rehoboth Athletic Director who announced Rodrigues' appointment as the new head varsity girls soccer coach.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to have coach Rodrigues lead this next era of Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer. As a D-R alumna and current teacher in our district, she truly lives and breathes the #WeAreDR mantra. Her passion for the program, commitment to our student-athletes, and deep connection to the Dighton-Rehoboth community make her the ideal person to guide the future of our girls soccer program.”

— Matt McKinnon, Dighton-Rehoboth Athletic Director

“As a D-R alumna and now a teacher in the district, having the opportunity to give back to a program that helped shape me into the player and person I am today is incredibly meaningful. I'm excited to coach, teach, and help develop young student-athletes in the community I call home.”

— Evie Rodrigues, New Dighton-Rehoboth Girls Soccer Head Coach

“Each day is a new step in the journey. As long as we are improving physically (and) mentally, or strengthening our team connection, we are moving forward. Through dedication to that process, the results on the field will follow.”

— Evie Rodrigues, New Dighton-Rehoboth Girls Soccer Head Coach

“Having the opportunity to lead this program and help bring D-R girls soccer back into thespotlight is beyond words. I'm excited to build on the foundation that's alreadyin place and help our student-athletes grow both on and off the field.”

— Evie Rodrigues, New Dighton-Rehoboth Girls Soccer Head Coach

What’s next

Rodrigues will take over the Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer program this fall, leading the Falcons into the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Evie Rodrigues' appointment as the new head coach of the Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer team represents a homecoming for the program alumna. Her deep ties to the school and community, combined with her playing and coaching experience, position her well to guide the Falcons back to prominence in the South Coast Conference.