July 11, 2014

GOV. MALLOY HONORS FIVE CONNECTICUT HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ON RECEIVING NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS ON AND OFF THE FIELD

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today congratulated five Connecticut high school coaches on their receipt of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) 2014 "Coach of the Year" award. The NHSACA's annual award is considered the most prestigious awards given to high school coaches in America, and is awarded based on the recipients' successful season of coaching and their lifetime achievements.

"In addition to academic achievement, extracurricular activities like high school athletics are also important for students to participate in because they learn critical life skills like leadership, discipline and a strong work ethic," said Governor Malloy. "I'm proud to recognize these individuals for the good work they are doing on and off the field to ensure their players' successful development as young adults."

Governor Malloy recognized the coaches by issuing individual state of Connecticut proclamations. The five Connecticut coaches that received the NHSACA award are as follows:

COACH	SPORT	SCHOOL	TOWN
Robert Thomas Orgovan	Boys' Cross Country	Amity Regional HS	Woodbridge
Steven Filippone	Football	Daniel Hand HS	Madison
Steve Waters	Soccer	Farmington HS	Farmington
Theresa Lynne Napolitano	Softball	Lauralton Hall	Milford
T. Carl Reichard	Girls' Track & Field	East Lyme HS	East Lyme

NHSACA is dedicated to serving high school coaches and athletic directors throughout the United States through education, recognition and support. NHSACA's goal is to promote high school athletics and provide professional services to its member coaches while providing opportunities for all high school coaches. NHSACA provides resources to promote professional growth, an attitude of teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles for athletes, coaches and athletic directors.

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For Immediate Release: July 11, 2014

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