Jeff Remo Retiring As Mahwah Football Coach After 20 Years

MAHWAH, N.J. — After 20 years, Jeffrey Remo is stepping down as head coach of the Mahwah High School football team.

Remo said leading the Thunderbirds to back-to-back state group championships did not factor into his decision to leave the program.

"I have had a great experience at Mahwah High School, both as a player and a coach," Remo said, who played football at the school for three years. Before that, he was a water and ball boy for coach Egidio Caporale.

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Remo said he wants to spend more time with his family and watch his son, Ryan, pitch for the Fordham University baseball team.

Remo was an assistant coach for seven years before taking over the program two decades ago. Remo will continue to coach the baseball team and teach physical education, health, and driver education. He has taught at the school for 24 years.

"The school spirit at Mahwah High School is awesome as it was displayed at the past two championship games at MetLife Stadium amongst the students, faculty and administration," Remo said."I love working at Mahwah and will continue to teach and coach baseball until it is time for me to retire."

Remo said he felt "fortunate" to work with "outstanding" assistant coaches throughout his time on the sidelines.

"They were very knowledgeable and worked very, very hard," Remo said.

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