2023-2024 CHSCA Officers
Scott Aresco
President
Maloney (Meriden) HS
Bill Vanderrest
First Vice President
Coventry High School
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Amanda Forcucci
Second Vice President
Hamden High School
2023-2024 CHSCA Sports Committees
President:
Scott Aresco – Maloney
1st Vice President:
Bill Vanderrest – Coventry
2nd Vice President:
Amanda Forcucci – Hamden
Interim Executive Director:
Len Corto
Events Coordinator:
Chris Cassin
Treasurer/CFO
Joseph Monroe
Secretary/Membership Coordinator:
Beth Sarnacki
CHSCA All-Academic
Deb Petruzello
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EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Brian Adkins – SCC
Terri Zemnicki – CCC
Kelly Maher – Shoreline
Jim Buonocore – ECC
Jake Jarvis – SCC
Maureen Perkins – CCC
Chris Lindwall - FCIAC
Rob Murray - FCIAC
Greg Hunt – Berkshire
Joe Madaffari – ​Retired
Sal Follo – Retired/SCC
Jennifer Garzone - CTC
Barbara Hedden - SCC
Mike Fritch - NVL
Mike Martorelli - CCC
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COMMITTEES:
Executive Budget/Finance:
Larry McHugh (Chair)
Robert Cecchini
Amanda Forcucci
Sal Follo
Joe Madaffari
Deb Petruzzello
Jake Jarvis
Joe Canzanella - Ex-Officio
Len Corto - Treasurer (non voting)
Legislative:
Larry McHugh (Chair)
Adam Salina – Lobbyist
Scholarship:
Deb Petruzzello - Chairperson
Robert Cecchini
Beth Sarnacki
Len Corto
Joe Monroe
Public Relations & Media:
James Thomson (NFP Consultant)
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Constitution / By-Laws:
Mike Fritch – Torrington
Bill Vanderrest – Coventry
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CT Coach Magazine:
Bob Cecchini
Matt Mattarelli - Editor
Tom Murray
Randy Brochu
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Seasonal Limitations:
Tom Murray – Retired
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Hall of Fame:
Larry McHugh (Founder)
Babby Nuhn (Chair)
Len Corto (Interim Executive Director)
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League Representatives
Jim Buonocore (ECC)
Mark Dunn (NCCC)
Paula Fitzgerald (Shoreline)
Joe Madaffari (FCIAC)
Paul Mengold (SCC)
Joe Monroe (NVL)
Sue Murphy (CTC)
Dave Strong (SWC)
Greg Hunt – Berkshire
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At Large Representatives
Cyndie Adamski
Cookie Bromage
Jiggs Cecchini
Barbara Hedden
Ken Kezer
Jim Penders
Deb Petruzello
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NHSACA Coach of the Year:
Beth Sarnacki - Chair
Joe Monroe - Vice Chair
Len Corto
Robert Cecchini
Current President, First and Second Vice President
GIRLS SPORTS:
Basketball
*Shaun Russell – East Hampton
Cross Country
*Travis Gale – Wilbur Cross
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Dance
Megan Butler - East Haven
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Field Hockey
*Jenna Tucchio – Stonington
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Golf
TBD
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Gymnastics
*Hal Rettstadt – Pomperaug, Southbury
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Ice Hockey
*Sal Follo – Foran, Milford Ret.
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Lacrosse
*Lori Connelly – North Branford
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Soccer
*Ed Dzielak – Granby HS
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Softball
*Kristine Drust – Cheshire HS
*Scott Aresco – Maloney
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Swimming
*Scott Butler – Branford
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Tennis
*John Reisert – Fairfield-Ludlowe
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Track
*Barbara Hedden – Cheshire
Volleyball
*Rich Heitz – Southington
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Cheerleading
*Joann Tatarzycki – Danbury
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BOYS SPORTS:
Baseball
*Jack McFarland – Staples
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Basketball
Erik McKay - SMSA, Hartford
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Cross Country
*Tim O’Donnell – Canton
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Football
*Tom Dyer – Hamden
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Boys Golf
*Chuck Claffey – William Hall, West Hartford
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Ice Hockey
*Sal Follo – Foran, Milford Ret.
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Lacrosse
*Brian Adkins – Foran
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Soccer
*Bill Phelps – Canton
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Swimming
*Suzanne Hoyt – Glastonbury
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Tennis
*Jim Solomon – William Hall, West Hartford
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Track – Indoor
*Rich Kosta – Fitch, Groton
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Track – Outdoor
*Peter Corbett – Ellington
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Volleyball
*Juliette Givens – Farmington
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Wrestling
*Dave Esposito – Foran
*Denotes committee chair
**Executive Director or designee serves as voting member on all committees