High School: Joel Barlow High School, Redding, CT
College: St. Mary's College of Maryland/University of Connecticut
Major: Economics/Political Science
Grad. year: 2011
Playing experience :
Joel Barlow High School, 2003-2007
St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2008
Coaching experience :
New Fairfield High School, Varsity Assistant, 2011-2012
Joel Barlow High School, JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant, 2012-2018
Bethel High School, Head Coach, 2018
Coaching philosophy:
Excited to coach smart, hard-working, respectful young men on and off the basketball court and bring a perennially consistent winning culture to the Bethel community.
Personal:
Resides in Easton, CT
Runs a custom cabinetry business during the day
High School: Bethel High School Bethel, CT
College: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
Major: English/Communications with a Minor in Broadcast Media
Grad. year: 2014
Playing experience :
Bethel High School, 2006-2010 - All Patriot, All Conference, All News Times
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2010-2014 - Blue & Gold Leadership Awards, Captain Senior Year, Top Ten All Time for 3 point shooting, 3 point % and free throw %.
Coaching experience :
Bethel High School, JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant, 2014-2015
Western CT State University Assistant Coach, 2018-2019
Bethel Travel Basketball 7th & 8th Grade Head Coach, 2020-2021
Runnin' Rebels AAU 7th & 8th Grade Head Coach, 2019-2022
Bethel High School Head Coach, 2022
Coaching philosophy:
My coaching philosophy is all about helping my players to develop a growth mindset. Each player steps on the court with a set of physical and intellectual skills, as well as a mental and emotional attitude. I see it as my job to propel each player to see the possibilities beyond thier current capabilities and to strengthen not only their basketball skills, but also how they prepare and compete mentally.
Personal:
Resides in Bethel, CT with my family. I am a big fan of Uconn Basketball, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.
High School: Commack South
College: SUNY Brockport
Major: Sociology
Playing Experience: Wrestled in high school and college
Coaching Experience: 1st season coaching in Bethel. Previously - Assistant Coach at Southington High School and Head Coach at Stamford High School.
Coaching/Team Awards:
2x Runner Up Class LL Champions
4 New England Champions
Over 100 wins as head coach
CIAC Assistant Coach of the Year
Coaching Philosophy:
Emphasize a strong work ethic, technical proficiency, mental toughness, sportsmanship and a focus on continuous improvement and having fun. It's not only about winning, but building character and life skills.
Personal:
Married with 3 grown children
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High School: Mt. St. Michael Academy
College: Iona
Major: Finance
Grad. year: 1990
Coaching experience :
Past 15 years coaching with Western Jr. Colonials (Mites-Midgets)
Level 4 USA Hockey certified
Coaching philosophy:
My philosophy often focuses on nurturing a positive team culture, emphasizing skill development, promoting discipline and instilling a strong work ethic.
Personal:
I am currently the Dean of Students at Immaculate High School. I reside in Danbury with my wife Nikki and two sons, Aidan and Liam.