Chuck Drury
UPDATED, Friday, 1 a.m.
Chuck Drury has ended his outstanding, championship career at Pomperaug. Athletic director Joe Velardi first confirmed the to the News-Times of Danbury Thursday afternoon, then Drury himself later in the day.
Drury, 62, said he is indeed stepping down to join his son Mike’s football staff at Southington High School.
He has been at Pomperaug since 1974, mostly as the head coach. His teams reached the state playoffs six times, the finals twice and won the Class MM state championship in 2004. Pomperaug also won three SWC championships in three appearances under Drury’s watch. Drury, a Bristol resident, retired as a full-time teacher last year.
From my perspective, Chuck Drury is one of the most respected coaches in Connecticut high school sports — not just football. A class act, through and through. His 2004 Class MM state championship team, led by Mike Kielt, went 13-0 and crushed heavy favorite Branford 30- 7 to help validate his program and the rest of SWC beyond Masuk.
We’ll miss him down here in Southwestern Connecticut.
Meanwhile, Mike Drury, 28, was named head coach at Southington on Wednesday. He was introduced in a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Here’s the introductory video of Mike Drury from Southington Citizen reporter Michael Guerrera on his Knight Time Southington sports blog.
Class act is an understatement- kids loved him…emotional goodbye to the team this afternoon.
42-0 #masukfootball
Any thoughts by anyone on who will be the next Pomperaug Coach ?
Chuck’s a quality, class guy is was beloved by family, colleagues, players, friends, and competitors. There is not a better man or a better heart in high school football, and being able to finish up coaching alongside his son is a dream come true. Congratulations Chuck! Congratulations Southington. Best wishes!
comment from “2″ make you understand why folks hate masuk.. have some class Masuk!
Coach Drury was inspirational and a great coach!
Typical Masuk garbage!! Have some class I didnt see you posting that crap two years ago when Pomp stomped you and then you went out and choked against Newtown to miss the playoffs completely.
Let Coach Drury have his moment in the sun,the man is an outstanding individual who does alot for every kid who has come through his program. I speak for all of your former players and associates,Good Luck Coach we all wish you the very best.
I guess the man finally had enough beatings from Masuk over the years, Pomp has been and always will be scared to step on the field against Masuk….get some.