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New Head Coaches Patrolling CT High School Sidelines This Winter

More than 20 new head coaches have taken over sports programs at state high schools this winter.

Nick Willette is the new indoor track head coach at Rockville High School.
Nick Willette is the new indoor track head coach at Rockville High School. (Courtesy of Nick Willette)

CONNECTICUT — Winter sports practices have finally begun at high schools throughout Connecticut, and more than 20 new faces are roaming the sidelines under new head coaching assignments. Of the 20 new head coaches reported to Patch by athletic directors, girls basketball has the most new leaders with seven.

Here is the breakdown by sport, listed alphabetically by school. Patch will update the list as more submissions from ADs are received.

GIRLS BASKETBALL (7)

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  • Abbott Tech - Chris Pace
  • Granby - Mike D'Angelo
  • Immaculate - Tom Sparks
  • Ridgefield - Rob Coloney
  • Suffield - Bill Gainer
  • Waterford - Daniel Still
  • Wright Tech - Shawn DuGay

BOYS BASKETBALL (3)

  • Civic Leadership - Anthony Giampetruzzi
  • Darien - Todd Trimmer
  • Wright Tech - Scott Carson

BOYS ICE HOCKEY (2)

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  • Immaculate - Brian Lugo
  • Lyman Hall/Haddam-Killingworth/Coginchaug - Dave Sagnella

GIRLS GYMNASTICS (2)

  • Hamden - Holley Stanley
  • Wethersfield - Christina Thomas-Walker

INDOOR TRACK (2)

  • Middletown - James White
  • Rockville - Nick Willette

WRESTLING (2)

  • Enfield - Jason Flynn
  • Middletown - Wesley Ruimerman

BOYS SWIMMING (1)

  • Avon - Travis Morse

FENCING (1)

  • Ledyard - Tom Howard

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