Ill remember that this team was gritty and that it found itself because they wanted to, and I hope thats a lesson that they take with them moving forward every day of their lives. Larry McHugh has been that coach Hes been that coach for me. Building on those relationships with a very intentional strategy of showing up, he would use that network for the local businesses here, he added. Middletown's Brett Myers, who led the Blue Raiders to three consecutive PIAA Class 3A. Additionally, Middletown has lost in three NCS title games (1991, 2010 and 2017). Farrell served in the Army for eight years. Farrell said as a modern and more recent veteran, his homecoming was different. He was a selfless coach.. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Support PennLive. The 2016 district title was the programs first since 1988. At left, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh shakes Salvatores hand. PUBLISHED 5:54 AM ET Nov. 11, 2022. In addition to vastly expanding chamber membership, McHugh said that among the agency's biggest accomplishments were the openings of Walmart in Cromwell, Metro Movies 12 in downtown Middletown, Liberty Bank's new headquarters, and the Aetna industrial area off Route 372. Football is a year-round sport and my kids (who will be 13, 8 and 7 next year) are the busiest with their activities and their sports in the summer and fall, said Morello, 52. He also touched on the loyalty of his assistant coaches and his coaching philosophy leading the Mustangs, a successful small-school program in a football-mad Lake County town. Job Information. Middletown football coach Sal Morello stepping down after 12 seasons with Blue Dragons ( CT Insider) With $2.5M grant, former factory will become small business space in Middletown ( Middletown . Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. With weight training starting in January, it made sense for him to pull away now, he said. Jason Coleman and Kelly Ellis have been with me since I got the job. Football is big here on Friday nights and it is because we are successful.. This year, however, due to COVID-19 and the postponement of all fall high school sports until at least December, coaches as well as athletes are having to adjust. It was Skubel who gave Morello his first shot at coaching after college, in 1992. High: 39 Low: 28. I know that will always be up for debate with parents, but I wanted whats best for all of the kids. Players and coaches had to evacuate and the Mustangs had to put a hold on their season for a few weeks. Dec 7, 2022 @ 1:44pm. Skubel moved some staff around and gave Morello the running backs and linebackers. Acri was hired to replace Brett Myers prior to last season as the teams head coach. If you dont let them help you, its going to be exhausting and draining. On 11/4, the Middletown varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Sussex Central (Georgetown, DE) by a score of 42-16. Middletown High School Football Middletown Football OVERALL 3-8 0.27 Win % CONFERENCE 2-7 9th Greater Miami HOME1-4 AWAY2-4 NEUTRAL0-0 PF157 PA289 STREAK4L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video This would not be the city that it is without Coachs vision, determination and compassion for people, and there is certainly no other chamber of commerce in America as community-oriented as our own Middlesex chamber," he added. We usually dont beat ourselves; the other team has to beat us. High school sports brought the town back. He has served on the chamber's Board of Directors since 1973. Im very happy with the staff I put around me and the people that are around me make it a little bit easier. Jeff Sciucco. FOX43 spoke to. Thats the bottom line, thats what high school is all about.. Middletown High School football coach Bill Foltmer talks to his team during halftime of the first home game since the Valley fire, Oct. 9, 2015. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Catherine Avalone / Hearst Connecticut Media, Julia Ball returns from ACL injury to lead North Haven, No. Team is the most important thing, he said. You have to educate parents that the game is safer.. His winters are spent in Cromwell as girls junior varsity basketball coach and varsity assistant. Welcome to the Home of Middletown High School Football. Despite it being his only season with a losing record, hes said on many occasions that winning four of their final five games was an accomplishment in itself. Im a big believer that a head coach needs to be seen in the offseason, Morello said. Thanks for visiting the website and following MHS football ! By Brooke Reilly Middletown. "It just shows that he's dedicated to his job and he loves what he does, he said. Head Coach: Tim Strenfel Located in Middletown, NY Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. (, Save 15 Percent On FTDs Christmas Collection (, Firearms/Ammunition Wanted Fair Pricing Consignments Performed (. Regional Police add mental health responder, Victim identified after Peach Bottom Twp. Data from these screeners will then be reviewed by each schools Student Assistance Team to identify students who are struggling in academic, social, emotional, and behavioral areas. Watch this highlight video of the Middletown (NY) football team in its game Recap: Middletown vs. Monroe-Woodbury 2022 on Oct 15, 2022. Location. Although the Treaty of Versailles wasnt officially signed until June 1919, Nov. 11 is significant because it marks the day fighting between the Allies and Germany stopped in 1918 at the end of World War I. They sacrifice for so many people, so the military is all about selfless service, Farrell said. Were so proud of him for receiving this and its so well-deserved for everything that he has done and contributed to the program under his leadership.. Given this backdrop, Bill Foltmer, Middletowns head football coach for 35 years, recently reflected on a multitude of subjects the strange new reality facing high school sports, how football has changed over his career, the challenge of guiding his team through the 2015 Valley fire tragedy. All coaches are mentors it is part of the job. Having someone of Larrys caliber show up to listen to you makes an impression on a small business person, but he could also get the attention of the largest corporations.". A 1993 Middletown graduate who also serves as assistant principal at the high school, Myers ends a celebrated eight-year run that includes three District 3 titles. News never stops. And Coates is looking forward to more years with Strenfel at the helm of the football program. ", Masselli said one of McHughs signature actions was to send hand-written letters to many people. The Middletown football team has continued to practice during the investigation and is scheduled to host a scrimmage with Northern at 10 a.m. Saturday. Farrell is now Orange Countys director of veterans services. Middlesex Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh speaks at a ground-breaking ceremony for a new 56 unit multi-family complex in Haddam in 2021. MIDDLETOWN Middletown High School football coach Arthur Bell attends the Gooseberry Beach end-of-summer party every year. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. I never expected it to take off like that. Job Information. Rob Brodish will. Finally, we hope that our future players and their families will be excited about the possibility of being part of the program one day. HOME | DIRECTIONS | LINKS | CONTACT | COACHES PAGE On 9/30, the Middletown varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 42-24. Could UConn women's basketball be back to 'square one' with seven available players at Seton Hall? Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLiveVicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive. With Cromwell starting up football in 2001, Morello was hired at the behest of then-athletic director Mike Pitruzzello. Middletown Area Middle School; Middletown Area High School; Raider Academy Online Learning . Coach Skubel threw me right into the fire, Morello said. He was on the 1984 team the first in Blue Dragons history that beat Ledyard for the Class MM title, and he kicked and ran the ball on the 1985 squad that was upset by Lyman Hall in the final. On 10/14, the Middletown varsity football team lost their home conference game against Salesianum (Wilmington, DE) by a score of 31-21. We were broke with membership dropping like a stone. Key Ohio high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Contacted Tuesday, Myers chose not to elaborate on his decision, but did say, I love being a football coach and I still want to coach. Drag Queen Bingo comes to Madison's First Congregational Church to raise funds for youth mission, Torrington man, 24, killed in Litchfield crash, police say, Martha Stewart orders hot dogs, examines decor at Frankie's Family Restaurant in Waterbury, UConn women's basketball team moves down a spot to No. Middletown finished in third place in 2018 before rallying in the NCS playoffs to go all the way and win the championship. Asked how he wanted his long tenure as Middletown coach to be remembered, Foltmer answered in his typical straightforward manner: That we were a successful football program and that we represented Middletown High School and the town well.. Also, he said, one of McHughs sons served as his driver for a time while he was in Congress. That is a better winning percentage than I thought, Foltmer said matter-of-factly when told of his success rate. Strenfel was named 2020-21 National Federation. We are forever grateful, I am forever grateful for all he has done for Middletown Public Schools.. More from our sponsors thanks for supporting local news! Another key to the programs success is the stability and longevity of the assistant coaching staff, many of whom are former players for Foltmer. Salesian was a nemesis of ours, Foltmer said. McHugh was chairman of the board for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities under Republican govs. Morello said he impressed upon his players the importance of being there for his own kids as hes been for them and all the rest in years past. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Scott Acri has resigned as the football coach at Middletown, according to the district. Gov. MIDDLETOWN Thursday marked the end of an era for Middletown High football with Sal Morellos announcement that he is stepping down as head coach. Its just really a way of giving back and to enjoy these freedoms that we have.. Please help us by reporting the final score. . To come back from what they went through, and not get that, only years later really to be appreciated, thats hard to believe that our country did that at this time, Farrell said. A snow shower in the morning. Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Middletown Superintendent Chelton Hunter said at a school board meeting Tuesday that an investigation into the improper conduct of a select few members of the football team, was expected to conclude by the end of the day Wednesday. On Aug. 19, Middletown football coach Scott Acri resigned amid the investigation into a video from August 11 showing students pinning down clothed teammates and poking them in the buttocks with a. On 10/28, the Middletown varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) by a score of 57-0. And now he has another one. The most successful football coach in the Mid-Penn Conference over the last half-decade is stepping down. He brought with him a lot of relationships, and he kept on building them, said Harry E. Burr, chairman emeritus of Brown and Brown of Connecticut, an insurance firm. Foltmer said his coaching philosophy has been the same throughout his career. Application Procedure. Dannel P. Malloy reappointed McHugh, who servedfrom 2011 to 2018. We want to get football back to having the numbers up and full squads. Middletown football coaches reflect on military service. It has been a long time since we have had a down year, Foltmer said. He retired from teaching this year and said it was just time. He came in and, one thing Sal does well is build relationships, he did that with the staff with communication and trust, and it filtered down all the way to the kids. Im not done coaching. Myers also said he met with the team Monday afternoon to deliver the news. Well see. Location. We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. Zorbaugh originally said the district planned to release updated information about those incidents on its website sometime Friday evening, but later said it would need until Monday due to further time needed for the investigation.. He has done tremendous things for the program, the kids and our community in a short period of time. Josh came a year later. That is one of the achievements Middletown football coach Tim Strenfel accomplished in early 2021 and in his career. Its a completely clean break for him.. 6 Northwest Catholic on late goal, Volleyball top performances, games to watch (Oct. 19), Darien volleyball No. On Wednesday the district announced new details regarding an anti-hazing initiative. When Morello was hired in Middletown in 2010, the Blue Dragons were floundering. Central Business District Chairwoman Pamela Steele, owner of Pamela Roose Specialty Handknits on Court Street, thanked McHugh for the opportunity to lead the downtown district during the meeting. It was Skubel who gave Morello his first shot at coaching after college, in 1992. From 1982 to 1995, his record of 109 wins-52 losses-2 ties included 5 league titles and 2 District III championships in 1986 and 1988. And then the kids come back and see us and thats where the win is in all of this. 3 of 8 4 of 8 Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks while standing between the 2022 and 2023 championship trophies during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college . I dont have enough words to say all that Im feeling, she added. McHugh also made small businesses feel important, Masselli said. Of course I would have loved to have won a state championship here, but I dont know if high school coaches should be judged on that, he said. People would spit on you, call you baby killer, oh, youre one of those, Willard said. You should be in the weight room. Id like to think I treated every kid fairly and I know I cared about them. On 11/19, the Middletown varsity football team won their home playoff game against Salesianum (Wilmington, DE) by a score of 34-7. If there is indeed a season this year, Foltmer could get very close to reaching that milestone but whether there will be a season is a big if. Our District Athlete Code of Conduct will be updated to include an Anti-Hazing Pledge, effective immediately. He is the dean of local football coaches and is currently the longest-tenured head coach at one school in the Redwood Empire. Hopefully, we have been doing things the right way. Congrats on your retirement, Coach!. Thats what hes in it for. Senior Jermaine McCray spoke highly of his coach and his award. One of his players at Cromwell, Randell Bennett, is now the head coach of the team, which co-ops with Portland and won the Class S championship a few weeks ago. Longtime defensive coordinator Rich Rosek took over the freshman team to free up his Saturdays to watch son Josh Morellos DC since season two, by the way play in college. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. McHugh used his close connections to make the chambers monthly breakfast meeting a must-go event. McHugh was a very successful high school football coach at Xavier from 1963 to 1983. John Rowland and Jodi Rell, as well as for UConnunder Rell. In 2010, Middletown High renamed its football field Bill Foltmer Field before a big game hosting Cloverdale. He was deployed to Guantanamo Bay and Iraq. While knowing Morellos decision was based on family, Rosek said its still difficult to see him go. Even so, they finished the campaign 6-5 and qualified for the NCS playoffs. Welcome back, Middletown. I felt like I missed out on a lot this fall and regret it. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Im so grateful. Mark Masselli, president and founder of the Community Health Center of Middletown, said corporations like Pratt and Whitney, a major defense contractor, knew they would be able to rub elbows with military officials at the breakfasts. Support PennLive. Middletown has not played in the CIF state championship playoffs, which was established later in Foltmers career. It was a community event, a coming together.. Assistant Coach. Beating Salesian in 2018 was a pretty big win for our program.. This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone. The expulsions were approved during a Middletown Area School District school board meeting on Tuesday. On 11/11, the Middletown varsity football team won their home conference game against Hodgson Vo-Tech (Newark, DE) by a score of 21-14. Middletown Area High School. The town and school clearly feel the same about Foltmer as he does about them. De La Salle holds longest streak; Independence also over 100 straight wins. He returned, finished his degree and spent 24 more years in the Marines taking on a variety of roles from the marksmanship program to being a drill instructor. Jody Zorbaugh, a communication specialist with the district, told PennLive Friday that Acri stepped down from his position earlier this week. For his part, McHugh said his focus on building coalitions was the key to success. Currently in the North Central League I (NCLI), Middletown is the team to beat on an annual basis. Ned Lamont attended the chambers December breakfast meeting last week, and gave considerable attention to a part of McHughs life that some may not be aware of, given his prominent roles with the business and higher education communities. We will not tolerate acts that demean, humiliate or cause bodily harm, he added. (WHTM) Seven former Middletown football players were expelled after a hazing investigation that led to the cancelation of this years football season. We are a football town. Middletown South head coach Steve Antonucci celebrates his 200th career win during the Jackson Memorial vs. Middletown High School South game at Middletown High School South in. It was an opportunity for me to grow with the program, Morello said. Coach Morello always understood this and believed that the life skills he taught within his football practices and games would carry out into the real world and they have. 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