Boy, word moves fast.
I got word around noon today that Darien defensive coordinator A.J. Albano was about to be named the next coach at McMahon.
But quickly after confirming through sources, I learned it was already out there by our old buddy Matt “Mr. Norwalk Sports” Doran.. Then I talked to our boys at the Advocate, and they were already on the case as well.
Apparently this whole thing was announced this morning. Took until the afternoon to travel to my ears. So I’m the last to hear about these things. Good job me.
Anyway, it’s an interesting hire. Albano, who coaches the Greenwich wrestling team, is pretty young — mid-to-late 20s. So he’s not exactly an experienced hire.
But apparently, the selection committee — which included former basketball coach Bo Kane and lacrosse coach Mike Epstein were impressed with what young Albano (whose father, George, is an assistant sports editor at The Hour) had done for Darien’s defense over the past couple of seasons on Rob Trifone‘s staff. Albano played for Trifone at McMahon.
Dave Ruden and The Advocate guys will have more on this story. We’ll post links to their stories/blogs as they’re filed.
-spb
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McMahon, Prep, proof that they Don’t really care about winning, or building a program.
Comment by fciacrules — January 26th, 2010 @ 6:23 pm
I love AJ’s passion for the game. What kid wouldn’t love to play for him?
Comment by Dave Choate — January 26th, 2010 @ 6:41 pm
and its……….The Immaculate Athletics Department and School Administration is excited to announce the hiring of Gary Bellagamba as the new football coach for the Mustangs
Comment by ref of football — January 27th, 2010 @ 10:11 pm
Any word on the Stratford, New Fairfield, and Immaculate jobs?
Comment by fciacfootballfan — January 28th, 2010 @ 2:14 pm
Ok, interesting … we’ll get this Immaculate story confirmed.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — January 28th, 2010 @ 3:46 pm
SPB……….It’s true about the new IHS football coach.
Comment by Donald C — January 28th, 2010 @ 9:41 pm
SPB…..Coach Bellagamba was Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator under Coach Hancock. He will be entering his 5th season this fall at IHS.
Comment by Donald C — January 28th, 2010 @ 11:08 pm
Sean ref of football is right it is Gary Bellagamba according to the CIAC website….I did not know they even had an opening. I take back all the good things I have said about you.
Comment by Coach Jones — January 29th, 2010 @ 11:33 am
LOL, coach: you’ve said nice things about me?
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — January 29th, 2010 @ 1:12 pm
Come on, of course.. I give you props for putting out the information to us crazy fans you just dropped the ball on the Immaculate job.
Comment by Coach Jones — January 29th, 2010 @ 1:56 pm
Apparently. …Worst part is I knew about it. Been busy being a web producer recently.
Promise to stay on top of things from now on.
Latest on Stratford: candidates have been interviewed. Few interesting names out there. I’m going to talk to a few people and confirm what I’m hearing.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — January 29th, 2010 @ 1:58 pm
I heard Anthony Fata a high school coach from NY and local New Fairfield guy got the head job at New Fairfield. Don’t know much about him but I heard his record isn’t very good. Not sure why New Fairfield went this way. Does anyone know who else was up for the job? Hey Sean, let us know about Stratford, don’t want to see you drop the ball again.
Comment by Coach Jones — January 30th, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
SPB – Where is everyone playing in college.
Comment by Big Guy — February 5th, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
What about the Stratford football coach position, or Danbury ?
Comment by fciacrules — February 9th, 2010 @ 8:15 am
Heard Jack Cockran is the leading candidate at Stratford….. anyone else hearing this?
Comment by Johnny boy — February 11th, 2010 @ 7:48 am
Johnny Boy, Cochran is not. They’ve just about picked a coach… we’ll have more shortly.
Comment by Sean Patrick Bowley — February 14th, 2010 @ 11:48 pm
Thanks for the info Sean…. Keep up the great work.
Comment by Johnny boy — February 15th, 2010 @ 10:42 am