Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
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
Dan Garvin's 1000th Point!!!!!
Girls Basketball
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.
Unified Basketball
Head Coach: Mark Ferrnandino email- Ferrandinom@bethel.k12.ct.us
Wrestling
Head Coach: Tristan Haviland
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Ice Hockey
Head Coach: Bill Garvey
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.
Indoor Track
BHS Coach Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Boy’s Track & Field: 1996 to present
Track & Field Athlete, Coach, and Master Official: 1974 to present
Binghamton University BA/MAT
Connecticut Celebration of Excellence Award for Teaching: 1991
Special Olympics Connecticut Director Unified Distance Running Team: 1991 to present
Mother of five
