1 ranking, 2015 12-0, FCIAC Champion, Class LL Champion, NHR No. DJFL 2022 Coaches Darien High School has a talented and seasoned coaching staff. Trifone had stepped down following the 2019 season, after leading the Wave to seven state finals appearances and three championships, with Forget, the defensive coordinator, taking over. About Us. Hosted by Sabrina Tavernise. Andy Grant, who has spent more than a decade in Dariens high school and youth league football programs, has been hired as the head coach of the Blue Wave football team. Comments Mike Forget, left, who was named the interim coach of the Darien football program last February, is now the head coach of the Blue. DARIEN, Conn. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone has been suspended for another two weeks after more evidence came to light about an incident in which he struck one of his players on the helmet, according to the Darien Times. But given my where I am in my life and professional career, it is the right time to close this chapter after 41 years, and open a new one. Hes done a great job for nine years with us including this past year, when there was obviously a lot of adversity, Manfredonia said. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone in the huddle with the Darien Junior Football League's third grade team during the 2010 season. DARIEN, CT - A former Darien High School football coach was granted diversionary programs for his criminal case where he was charged with DUI and assault on a police officer in October 2013. "By this point, other officers had arrived on the scene to assist McSally, a somewhat short woman about to take a large, apparently intoxicated man into custody. He played college football at Northeastern University and attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts. 1 Rankings). A former head coach at Ludlowe and an assistant at Westhill and Masuk, Forget joined Trifones Darien program as the defensive coordinator in 2012. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone coaches the Darien Junior Football League's eighth-grade team during the 2015 season. After meeting with Trifone, school administration determined he had been in violation of both FERPA and board policies. The Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the hottest teams in the country on the recruiting trail in 2023. [12] They have two children together, a son and daughter. She previously covered education for the Stamford Advocate. As she approached the vehicle, the Garnett''s left hand was outside the window, tapping on the outside of the car.When McSally spoke with Garnett, she could see his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his speech was slurred and he smelled of alcohol. At the emergency department, Garnett was argumentative and uncooperative with staff. The Darien High School varsity girls swim and dive team, led by coach Marj Trifone, and the varsity football team, led by coach Rob Trifone, came out in full force for the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. 6 . Head coach Rob Trifone watches as his team does drills during Darien High School football practice at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015. Darien took the state title defeating Greenwich, 31-22. He is currently a board member for both the Fairfield County Football League and the Darien Youth Football League. Our kids were excellent, Forget said. I have been here seven years and for seven years I have been to the state football championship luncheon six times. Darien athletic director Chris Manfredonia said there were a lot of strong candidates for the job, and Grant stood out from the crowd. FCIAC Championship football game bewtween New Canaan High School and Darien High School at Stamford High School's Boyle Stadium, Stamford, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Stamford elevators had 1,000+ problems in 5 years: From system malfunctions to people trapped, Pod of dolphins spotted swimming in CT's Long Island Sound, video shows, UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers practicing on court as Huskies start summer session, Stamford girls, boys lacrosse teams make history with CIAC tournament wins. Manfredonia said judging from the feedback and emails, they received, players and parents were very supportive of Forget. Darien defeated Brien McMahon 47-0 in their first game at the school under the lights. Update, Nov. 1,10:57 p.m.:Christian Garnett, a member of the Darien High School football team coaching staff, has been put on administrative leave following his arrest Thursday on charges including driving while under the influence, assault on a police officer.Timothy Canty, acting superintendent of Darien Public Schools, announced the action late Friday with this statement emailed at 6:36 p.m.:"The Darien Public Schools have learned that Mr. Christian Garnett, varsity football assistant coach, was arrested by the Norwalk Police for driving while intoxicated and other offenses. Since he took over as head coach in 2007, Trifones Blue Wave has compiled a 129-26 record with four FCIAC and three state championships. He was savagely beaten and we intend on finding out who was responsible for this assault and why it was permitted to take place. by Paul Desmarais/ Staff Photo: SPORTS. I look forward to getting through these COVID times where we can have a real season and get back to real football.. Darien defeated Greenwich, 51-28. The dedication to the craft is really something special at Darien, Grant said. View All. Because if paltry pay, your designation as a parental punching bag and spineless superiors aren't enough, consider the ongoing case of Darien football coach Rob Trifone, who's in the middle of a. I dont think people understand how hard it is to build a program up to that level. Home of the Blue Wave. Darien defeated St. Joseph 42-10. has been a Darien High School football coach. Update 10:57 p.m., Friday: Christian Garnett, a member of the Darien High School football team coaching staff, has been put on administrative leave following his arrest Thursday on charges . [6], In his first season at the helm, the Wolfpack compiled a record of 39 and failed to win an ACC game. Through 2022, his Wolfpack teams have had eight seasons with winning records out of ten seasons and have been invited to eight bowl games. Darien head football coach Rob Trifone during the football game against St. Joseph Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the St. Joseph campus in Trumbull, Conn. In 2022, the team went 6-4 and missed the playoffs. "In the back of Garnett's vehicle, police found a bag with two syringe needles in it, a grinder and pipes of a kind used for drugs and a container with what appeared to be marijuana residue in it. In 2021, the Blue Wave went 12-1 overall en route to a CIAC Class LL championship. Rob Trifone, who has led the Darien football program for the past 13 years, informed his team Friday he is stepping down as head coach. Lifelong Connecticut resident, thinks Roseland Apizza in Derby is the best in the state. Together, we went to seven state championships, won three, and steadily progressed into one of the most competitive football programs in the State of Connecticut. Darien High School football coach suspended from teaching duties. Watch this highlight video of the McIntosh County Academy (Darien, GA) football team in its game Recap: McIntosh County Academy vs. Emanuel County Institute 2022 on Oct 21, 2022. She asked him where he was coming from, and he replied, "I just told you: Rondonolia Park." Theyre like sons to me, and they literally treat me like a dad. In Grant, Manfredonia said, Darien has someone who is familiar with the players, program and school, which will help moving forward. Trifone met with Cion and DHS Principal Ellen Dunn May 17 to discuss concerns his emails violated FERPA and additional board policies. Forget said the response from the kids has been overwhelming., When I was interviewing for the position the other day, they referenced the fact that many parents, players and alumni had come out of the woodwork to write emails in support of my becoming the full-time head coach, so that was overwhelming and Im humbled by the opportunity to lead this program.. Grant, the New Hartford, New York native is rooted in Fairfield County football having played college football under head coach Paul Gorham for the Sacred Heart Pioneers. New Canaan scored 24 unanswered points to tie the game and force an overtime. Darien Junior Football League DJFL MISSION STATEMENT: The overall objective of the DJFL program is to provide a positive introductory and developmental experience in the sport of football for all its participants. DARIEN It is "pathetic" the school board won't release a video that shows Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone 's allegedly slapping a helmeted player in the head, according to a member of the Representative Town Meeting. 45 Rob Trifone, who has led the Darien football program for the past 13 years, informed his team Friday he is stepping down as head coach. DARIEN, CT The Darien High School Athletic Department announced that Andy Grant has been named as the Blue Wave's new head football coach. I really loved coaching for Rob and coaching with Mike, Grant said. "Accordingly, the district has placed Mr. Garnett on administrative leave without prejudice pending investigation of this matter. 2013 is the fifth season for Daryl Daleen at the University of New Haven and his first as Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. Co-hosts the "High and Tight" baseball podcast. He replaces Mike Forget, who resigned in December after two years as the head coach. Trifone, who will also be stepping down from his teaching position at DHS at the end of the school year, has had four sons go through the football program: Stepson Kevin Joy of the Class of 2007, twins Bobby and Christian of the Class of 2016, and Mark, a senior who will graduate in the spring. Staples High School head football coach Marce Petroccio, left, with Darien High School head football Coach Rob Trifone during FCIAC Football Media Night at Zody's 19th Hole Restaurant in Stamford, Conn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. Were really excited for him and the football team., Were going to work as hard as we possibly can for the next six months getting ready for the start of the season, physically, emotionally and socially, Grant said. Trashmore' site on cusp of green transformation, Ridgefield now mandates affordable housing in certain developments. "[9] He played his first game of the season in Super Bowl XXIX against the Chargers on their special team. Well just have to wait and see. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, Survey: Parents, staff say school board hard to engage, US Postal Service opens new Darien location, Darien artists will be featured in Rowayton and other news, Darien's beaches are open for the summer what to know, New York woman was lookout for Darien home burglary, police say, Darien Memorial Day: Remembering those who served, Darien names Milford ed official to assistant superintendent job, In Photos: Darien's annual Memorial Day parade marches on, Darien WWII vet John Geoghegan remembered as a 'humble' hero, Vietnam vet Bruce Kinloch to be Darien Memorial Day grand marshal, Bridgeport's former 'Mt. Hes experienced working with our high school team, youth teams, and knowledgeable about Xs and Os, but more importantly, he really showed a care and concern for the overall well being for all the football players in our program.". But I do know one thing for sure: I will never forget this chapter, and I will forever cherish the opportunity of being your coach. They defeated Greenwich, 26-16, and Southington, 21-12, in the first two rounds of the CIAC Class LL tournament before losing the final to Newtown 13-7 on a touchdown pass as time expired. At left, Rob Trifone, Darien High School football coach smiles as he runs onto the field after winning the FCIAC Championship football game over New Canaan High School Stamford High School's Boyle Stadium, Stamford, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. [3] Before enrolling at Northeastern University, Jordan worked with his uncle for three summers cleaning all the Venetian blinds, which he said helped him get "a close feeling for the school and the people in it. *252 wins ranks No. Join Eagle Hill School for an Open House! More Videos; Oct 22, 2022 @ 7:55pm. Your email address will not be published. I have had the privilege of teaching amazing young men and women in the classroom, and coaching tremendously talented and dedicated young men on the football field, he said in his resignation letter sent to Hearst Connecticut Media. BREAKING: Andy Grant Named New Darien Head Football Coach - Neirad On Friday, the Darien High School athletic office announced the hiring of Andy Grant as the next head football coach at Darien High School. Mike Forget, who was named the interim coach of the Darien football program last February, is now the head coach of the Blue Wave, athletic director Chris Manfredonia confirmed on Thursday. A union representative accompanied Trifone to the meeting, but the Darien resident later sought his own representation in the matter. That is a testament to Rob and the program he has built here. Darien continues to hold down the No. Garnett's blood sugar level was checked at the hospital, and he was fine.Garnett was charged with assault on a police officer, interfering with an officer, driving while under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia. Photo Courtesy of Darien Football team [7] Prior to re-signing, he kept in shape by skating with former members of the San Jose Sharks for he had played pickup hockey until the 10th grade after basketball practice. Trifone will be introduced and honored at halftime of the UConn Huskies' football game against Illinois at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Rentschler Field. May 23, 2023 Darien football coach eager to get started, but not intimidated by pressure to win View All Field Status Darien High School Updated: 05/19/23 10:51AM Stadium Stadium East Center Oval Upper Oval View All Social FACEBOOK Our Sponsors Varsity & Junior Varsity Coaches Pictured above are Coach Dave Brennan, Coach Christian Dobbs, Coach Mike Money, Coach Rich Pittera, Coach Mike Forget, Coach Rob Kinsley, Coach Andy Grant, Coach Anthony Giamo & Coach Gene Cellini. Doeren was linebackers coach with the Kansas Jayhawks from 2002 to 2005 before becoming linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator of the Wisconsin Badgers. He allegedly acknowledged the emails did enclose personally identifiable student information. Mikes been a coach with us for many years, Manfredonia said. At left, Darien head football coach Rob Trifone during the high school football game between Darien High School and Staples High School at Darien, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Disparate impact has been noted in other places that have used them, and needs to be watched closely in Connecticut. 1 ranking, 2014 12-1, FCIAC Champion, Class L runner-up, 2010 11-2, FCIAC Champion, Class L semifinals, 2008 11-2, FCIAC runner-up, Class MM runners-up. Later he became a graduate assistant with the USC Trojans before being named secondary coach of the Montana Grizzlies, where he was a member of the 2001 national championship team. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone, Fatal Crash: 20-Year-Old Driver Strikes Utility Pole On CT Roadway, ID Released For 23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Train In CT, 26-Year-Old Killed In I-95 Crash In Stamford. 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Darien football names Andy Grant as new head coach, National Signing Day 2022-2023: Connecticuts signing list. 2017 12-1, Class LL champions, NHR No. Its kind of out of our hands, Forget said. DARIEN, CT The Darien High School Athletic Department announced that Andy Grant has been named as the Blue Wave's new head football coach. Grant was also a teacher at the Hindley School in Darien and had many of the current Wave players in his fourth-grade class. He was released overnight on $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear Nov. 8 in state Superior Court in Norwalk.At one point at Norwalk Hospital, as he was arguing with staff, he said, "All this and I haven't even had that much to drink.". 27 of 59 28 of 59 Darien head football coach Rob Trifone during the football game against Fairfield Warde at Fairfield Warde High School on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Darien took the championship Turkey Bowl title over New Canaan by a score of 28-21. Mar 13 Excited for our Unified Sports team as they travel up to Ludlowe this afternoon for their season basketball tournament! Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator. Doeren did not coach the Huskies in the Orange Bowl, which NIU lost to Florida State, as he had already accepted the head coaching position at NC State. Jordan was born on December 4, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts. And of course, none of this would have been possible without the absolute, most incredibly dedicated young men any coach could ever have the opportunity to work with. Marinelli, who joined the Rams in 1981, was 11-11 through 22 meetings, but New Canaan's 11-game win streak in the 2000s opened up that gap. Darien coach Rob Trifone on the sidelines against St. Joseph in a FCIAC football game in Darien, Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The later dates had been chosen after a request from Trifone to minimize the impact on the students in his science courses. This year's Blue Wave varsity team features several players from that team. From Manfredonias perspective, having Forget at the helm of a program hes been involved with for nearly a decade, is a comfortable feeling. Darien Pride Announces Upcoming Celebration, Darien Selectmen To Consider Policy For Flood-Related investments, Darien Home Built In 1864 Listed For Sale, New Canaan Artisans at the Ice Cream Social, Open Auditions for BEAUTIFUL, The Carole King Musical. Original article, 12:08 p.m.: Christian Garnett of Stamford, who has been a Darien High School football coach and a lacrosse coach in Darien, was charged by Norwalk police just after midnight . Braden is a senior at Darien High School entering his first full year writing for Neirad. On Friday, the Darien High School athletic office announced the hiring of Andy Grant as the next head football coach at Darien High School. Darien head coach Rob Trifone embraces his son, Robby Trifone, celebrating their victory over the Shelton Gaels, 39-7, for the Class LL state football championship in 2015.. Darien coach Rob Trifone. According to a memorandum from the districts Director of Human Resources, Marjorie Cion, Trifone also violated board policies that prevent district employees from using the districts computer system to send personally-identifiable student information to third parties and ignored the directives of school administration. Trifone was inducted into the FCIAC Hall of Fame in 2014, and has also been named Coach of the Year 16 times, including two times by the National Football Foundation, one by the CT High School Coaches Association and four times by the FCIAC. Darien High School Football. 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And while the wins and success were wonderful by-products of our collective hard work and dedication, they pale in comparison to the experience of being a part of the development of young boys into young men who have, and will continue, to go on to become great parents, professionals, neighbors, and friends. Darien kicks off the 2023 campaign at Vanacore Field against the defending Class MM champion North Haven in week 1 on September 8th-9th. Darien failed to qualify for the state tournament for the first time since 2012 with the 6-4 season this past fall, but under new coach Andy Grant the 2023 Darien Blue Wave Football team will look to return to the promise land. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL Draft. DHS head coach - Rob Trifone - Darien High School vs New Canaan HS in the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl football game in New Canaan, Conn. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. She was most recently the city hall reporter for the Norwalk Hour. He was redshirted as a freshman in 1983, but was in the starting lineup by the fourth game of 1984. The initial 10-day suspension from teaching duties was leveled against the science teacher for allegedly disclosing identifiable student information that violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Darien resident Jay Hardison. I have great respect and admiration for Rob.. Mike Forget, the defensive coordinator of the Darien football team for the past eight seasons, has been named the Blue Wave's new head coach for the 2020 season. DARIEN, CT The Darien High School football team will hold its annual car wash on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DHS. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not thank my family and especially my wife Marj, who was not only tolerant of the thousands of hours high school coaching requires, but as a fellow coach, shared so many important coaching philosophies that have been an integral part of how we have run our entire program as a family. Barthold, who penned the book "12 - The story of the 2015 Darien High School football team" two years ago, will be releasing an updated version with "12: The Trifone Edition" as a tribute following the coach's retirement from Darien. Championships. Darien's Andy Grant is the new football coach. According to one police report, McSally's and Garnett's legs were entangled at one point on the ground as three officers piled on Garnett, trying to get him under control.McSally yelled for an officer to taser Garnett and two different officers did so, each not knowing the other one was doing the same thing. Darien coach Rob Trifone (left) and Defensive Coordinator Mike Forget pose at practice on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at Darien High School in Darien, Conn. Dariens football captains for the 2019 season with head coach Rob Trifone after the team raised more then $28,000 to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. [4][5], On December 1, 2012, athletic director Debbie Yow announced that Doeren would be the new head coach of the Wolfpack. 2022 Varsity Roster; 2022 Varsity Schedule; Coaches; Archive. Grant will be the third new head coach for Blue Wave Football in the past five years. Mike Forget, left, who was named the interim coach of the Darien football program last February, is now the head coach of the Blue Wave, athletic director Chris Manfredonia confirmed on Thursday. David William Doeren (born December 3, 1971) is an American football coach who is currently the head football coach at North Carolina State University, a position he has held since the 2013 season. The head coach position opened up last December when Mike Forget resigned after two years at the helm. We just felt hes earned it, so were happy to have him (as coach). Like my own son, Ive been able to see them go from being 8-year-olds to middle school, kind of awkward, to being freshmen and the low men on the totem pole, and now to young men. They also posted a decisive 357 win against archrival North Carolina. It was Darien's first Turkey Day win since the 2001. Doeren previously served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 2011 to 2012 and has . 1 ranking for three straight seasons from 2015 to 2017. Statistician. The district initially announced Trifone would be suspended for two weeks, then extended his punishment for another two weeks before his initial suspension was up. Since he took over as head coach in 2007,. "Coach Grant impressed the interview committee with not only a strong knowledge of the game of football, but, more importantly, a deep regard for the well-being of each member of the football program," said the DHS Athletic Department in a tweet on Friday. Darien High, the defending FCIAC and Class LL state champions in football, is 5-0 so far this season. We talked about it and the rest is history.. Elsewhere in the vehicle were devices used by a diabetic. 54. Back in October, Trifone was also suspended from coaching for four weeks after he slapped a player on the side of his helmet during an Oct. 1 game against Norwich Free Academy. Doeren's first coaching job was as wide receivers and defensive line coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee, Kansas. This years senior class was a special one for Trifone, who coached many of the players since they joined the Darien Junior Football Leagues third-grade teams. When Garnett was handcuffed, he was taken by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital in order for the taser darts to be removed. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone was recently suspended for 10 days without pay from his role as a science teacher. 12 of 15 13 of 15 Darien football coach Rob Trifone during the 2017 Turkey Bowl high school football game between Darien High School and New Canaan High School at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Darien came out on top, 28-24. FCIAC Championship football game bewtween New Canaan High School and Darien High School at Stamford High School's Boyle Stadium, Stamford, Conn., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Doeren's salary per year was raised to $420,000 in 2012 and he was under contract at NIU until 2017. Stamford Ethos Greek Festival takes place this weekend. Darien coach Rob Trifone is shadowed on the sidelines as players signal the plays during the first half of an FCIAC football game against Stamford Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Darien, Connecticut. Were really going to put forth every bit of effort that we can to put ourselves in the best position to win.. On behalf of the superintendent, Cion upheld the 10-day suspension without pay and informed Trifone about it in a memo dated May 30. The next guy has big shoes to fill, for sure. Thats unheard of. The Darien football team, including coach Rob Trifone, center, celebrate winning Friday's FCIAC football championship game at Trumbull High School on November 19, 2010. June 2, 2023. Rob Trifone retiring as Darien football coach, Letter: Coach Rob Trifone thanks the Darien community as he announces his retirement in June, As good as it gets: Trifone has special connection with this years Darien football team. Andy just kind of rose to the top, Manfredonia said. Dave Stewart March 3, 2023 Updated: March 3, 2023 3:45 p.m. Darien's Andy Grant is the new football coach. Trifone has coached that group of players for the past 10 seasons, and many are seniors on his 2019 Blue Wave varsity team. It depends on who you ask", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dave_Doeren&oldid=1157171885, Northern Illinois Huskies football coaches, Sportspeople from the Kansas City metropolitan area, Articles with dead external links from January 2023, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 May 2023, at 20:33. Trifone has coached that group of players for the past 10 seasons, and many are seniors on his 2019 Blue Wave varsity team. There is a debate about whether to pull 'Founders Day' movie filmed in CT town with 50 local extras, Haar: One young woman's struggle in the CT housing crisis, Family of CT girl who vanished hopes to break the case open, Abi Olajuwon's journey to become CT Sun assistant coach. Grant played football for Sacred Heart University in the mid-2000s and earned his Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and a Masters of Arts in teaching from the school. I have been fortunate to also have the support of amazingly dedicated parents, very committed administrators, and the best coaching staff any head coach could ever ask for. Gregg Scully were all at the scene at some points.McSally walked up to Garnett to put his hands behind his back in order to handcuff him when he stiffened his body, turned and looked like he was about to take a swing at an officer.At this point, Garnett swung his arms at officers, refused verbal commands and, at at least one point, kicked McSally in the leg. Head Coach. "[4], At Northeastern, Jordan majored in speech communication[2] and was "one of the premier defensive linemen in Huskies history." His final Blue Wave team went 11-2 this season, reaching the state championship game for the sixth time in seven years. When you can see that kind of evolution in the young men that youve coached, its a wonderful thing.. [8] In January 1995, Jordan was signed by San Francisco as a special teams player and backup linebacker to replace Anthony Peterson on injured reserve. (Police estimated Garnett is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds.) Freshman Team Coaches To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Trifone has been with the Darien football program for 15 years, joining as an assistant coach in 2005 and then taking over as head coach in 2007. Trifone could not immediately be reached for further comment Friday. He currently serves as the director of sales and marketing for VOGO NA. 2 Darien tips No. After the memo was issued the first half of the suspension May 15 to May 19 had already been served by Trifone with the remaining days set for June 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Forget has since moved in the FCIAC to the head coaching position with the Norwalk High School Bears. On May 17, the school district suspended Trifone without pay for 10 days, although it was later reduced when the Darien teacher agreed to a deduction from next year's salary instead. Matthew Brown / For Hearst Connecticut Media, Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media, Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media, Anthony E. Parelli / Hearst Connecticut Media, David G. 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Grant also has coached in the DJFL youth program and most recently coached the 8th-grade DJFL team to an undefeated county championship. Darien High School head football coach Rob Trifone during the Class L high school football semi-final betweeen Darien High School and Naugatuck High School at Darien, Conn., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Forget was Dariens defensive coordinator for eight years before taking over for former coach Rob Trifone, who had led Darien to three state titles and four FCIAC championships in 13 years. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. After nearly a decade of coaching Blue Wave football, Andy Grant will finally get his chance to lead the Wave in 2023. Darien coach Rob Trifone follow the action in an FCIAC football game against Westhill at Westhill High School's J. Walter Kennedy Stadium on Sept. 28, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. Darien Head Coach Rob Trifone celebrates with his team following a 36-23 drubbing of New Canaan. Letter: Coach Rob Trifone thanks the Darien community as he announces his retirement in June, After 13 years, 3 state championships, Dariens Rob Trifone stepping down as head coach, As good as it gets: Trifone has special connection with this years Darien football team. Original music by Dan Powell , Sophia . Darien defeated Shelton 39-7 in the CIAC Class LL Championship football game in New Britain in 2015. Here's what to know. Garlic mustard a non-native invasive plant has crowded the North American landscape for over a century. The team is scheduled to play at Danbury High on Friday, Oct. 21, then play at home against Wilton on Saturday, Oct. 29. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Last year, Darien was 6-4 and missed the state tournament for the first time since 2012. Grant replaces Mike Forget, who stepped down in December after two seasons at the helm. On May 17, the school district suspended Trifone without pay for 10 days, although it was later reduced when the Darien teacher agreed to a deduction from next years salary instead. The May suspension was the third punishment level against the longtime coach during the 2016-17 school year. The Darien weight room hasnt opened up yet, so coaches are sending emails with workouts to do at home, and some kids have gone to private businesses to do the workouts. He has also been a member of the Los Angeles Raiders. [1] He attended Stoughton High School, where he lettered in track and football,[2] captained the football team, and was selected All Hockomock League as both a junior and senior. In lieu of serving the final five days of unpaid suspension, Trifone agreed to a dock in pay, the equivalent of five days salary. Darien high football coach Rob Trifone against Trumbull High, Friday, October 4, 2019 at Trumbull High School. Forget is taking over for Rob Trifone, who stepped down in January after 13 years with the Wave. I hope I can emulate them in some ways and also bring my own style to the program and hopefully continue our success.. 203-932-7458. Its as good as it gets, and I mean that, Trifone said of this years group. I have had the privilege over the last thirteen years of teaching amazing young men and women in the classroom, and coaching tremendously talented and dedicated young men on the football field. She previously worked at the Boston Globe as part of its co-op program. I am leaving behind close to 100 talented student athletes on the roster in grades 10-12; with their continue hard work and dedication, I know that the Darien Football program will continue to flourish in the years to come. 2021 Team; DJFL; 2022 Varsity Roster Darien coach Rob Trifone follows the action in the first half against Greenwich in a CIAC Class LL Football Quarterfinals at Darien High School in Darien, Conn. on Dec. 4, 2019. When told by a doctor that he would be sedated if he continued bothering other patients by his yelling, he yelled at a male nurse, "You must be a real Tommy Tough Nuts, huh? Girls Lacrosse, Girls Tennis and Boys Volleyball FCIAC Champions, Mike Forget Steps Down After 2 Seasons With Darien Football, The Modern Twist on an Ice Cream Cone: Van Leeuwen Review, New Track Facility Coming to Darien High School, South African Runners Come to Darien High School. Photo Courtesy of Darien Football team Andy Grant, who has spent more than a decade in Darien's high school and youth league football programs, has been hired as the head coach of the Blue Wave football team. Trifone will be introduced and honored at halftime . Ridgefield coach Kevin Callahan and Darien coach Rob Trifone talk gridiron during the FCIAC Football Media Day at the Colony Grill in Norwalk, Connecticut on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. [2] He was released by the Steelers before their first game of the season and was signed shortly thereafter by the Raiders. Lou Marinell, right, shakes hands with Rob Trifone. New Canaan won the game 27-0, beating an undefeated Darien team that was without starting quarterback Jack Joyce and star defensive back Brian Minicus, both of whom were . I will be at the University of Nebraska football camp tomorrow @HuskerFBNation @Adam_DiMichele @Coach_Satt @davidbrown2nd @CoachCarter_19 @drogers041 @drogers2006 @TheQBTech @Footwork_King2 A total of $3,006.15 will be withheld, spread out over 22 pay periods next school year. Head Coach Rob Trifone during varsity football practice at Darien High School on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Erin Kayata was formerly a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Columnist John Breunig flips through CT's back pages at a century of local efforts to prevent youth from reading certainbooks. Forget said theyre hopeful theyll be able to do more moving forward, possibly with spring and summer football. "Garnett proceded to fail two field sobriety tests. Trifone has retired from coaching football at Darien. 1 spot with all 12 first-place votes. After three days with the Raiders he was released for he "did not know their system. The kids put forward the time in the weight room and at 7-on-7s. Scott Ericson is a high school sports writer with GameTimeCT, focusing on boys soccer, girls basketball, baseball and football. Forget had been a part of the Blue Wave football program since 2012. Nearby Football Teams. Braden can be found at the athletic facilities on the DHS campus Record Store Day is on April 22: What Is It? Darien won 39-7. [2] He is a native of Shawnee, Kansas and attended Drake University, where he played on the football team.[3]. Dave Stewart, Sean Patrick Bowley and Susan Shultz contributed to this report. Home; 2022 Teams. Although they had faced uncertainty and eventually had their independent season cut to just four games, Forget said the Blue Wave players handled the adversity well. 2021 Team; DJFL; Main Content He is retiring from teaching and coaching, Darien athletic director Chris Manfredonia said. Trifone, however, filed a grievance against the superintendent and the school board, alleging they lacked just cause to suspend him. [8] Doeren accomplished all this with the third youngest team in the nation.[9]. Trifone has coached that group of players for the past 10 seasons, and many are seniors on his 2019 Blue Wave varsity team. He served as the defensive coordinator for eight seasons. During the struggle to put Garnett in handcuffs, several police officers piled up on him on the ground as he struggled, and he was tasered twice, police said.Norwalk police gave this account (an accusation not proven in court) of the matter:At about 12:41 a.m. McSally was driving a patrol car westbound on Connecticut Avenue when she saw a vehicle coming in the opposite direction, swerving into different lanes and accompanied by a loud noise, apparently from the fact that one of the rear tires was missing and the rim was in contact with the pavement.McSally turned her patrol car around and followed the vehicle with lights and siren on. Edited by Lisa Chow. No. Over the last 13 years, I was able to watch each of my five kids grow, mature, and graduate from the best school system in the country, while also coaching each of my four boys on the field of play. Jeff Jacobs: Darien football coach eager to start, not intimidated by pressure to win Jeff Jacobs May 23, 2023 Darien's Andy Grant is the new football coach. Rob Trifone, Darien's head football coach for the past 12 seasons, has been selected for induction into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Hall of Fame. As coach, I had the honor of working with an incredible group of coaches and parents, and talented and dedicated student-athletes to achieve amazing success. We met with him and told him yesterday and sent an email out today to the team and the parents., It feels great and I was humbled by their decision to remove the interim tag, Forget said. The vehicle pulled over in the area of 121 Connecticut Ave., not far from the Norwalk Fire Department headquarters building.Before the cars stopped, McSally saw that the driver, Garnett, appeared to be turning around a bit, putting something in the back seat. ddaleen@newhaven.edu. Trifone did not return calls seeking comment as of press time, nor did the school districts attorney, Thomas Mooney. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. However, you can't win every battle. On November 30, 2012, the Huskies won a second consecutive MAC Championship and become the first MAC team to earn a BCS bid with a trip to the 2013 Orange Bowl. Darien football coach Rob Trifone works with his players during a team practice at Darien High School in Darein, Connecticut on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. He objected to being photographed and tried to kick the camera out of the hands of an officer.Handcuffed to a bed, he put a foot on the floor and tried to move the bed. Erin got her start as a Hearst fellow covering Darien and New Canaan. Darien's first game is this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Stamford High School. DARIEN, Conn. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone has been suspended for another two weeks after more evidence came to light about an incident in which he struck one of his players on the helmet, according to the Darien Times. Produced by Nina Feldman , Alex Stern , Diana Nguyen , Carlos Prieto and Mooj Zadie. Darien took the championship Turkey Bowl title over New Canaan by a score of 28-21. Darien Rob Trifone hugs his son Christian Trifone. Rob Trifone, Darien's head football coach for the past 12 seasons, has been selected for induction into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Hall of Fame. Weekly sports editor, Hearst Connecticut Media. Darien Football OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1st in League HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- 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 Share team highlights with fans & media 20-0 Score of New Canaan's victory in the 2019 Turkey Bowl. Forget was head coach from 2020 to 2022, compiling an 18-5 record, which included a 12-1 mark and a state championship in 2021. Both sides agreed to settle the matter in a manner that did not adversely affect the curricular and extra-curricular programming for students of Darien High School, according to documents released to the Darien News. Darien football coach Rob Trifone works with his players during a team practice at Darien High School on Sept. 6, 2017. Darien High School football coach Rob Trifone works with the Darien Junior Football League's third-grade team during the 2010 season. 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