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Coach Tom Brockett celebrating a state championship with the Ansonia Chargers in 2013.
ANSONIA — Legendary high school football coach Tom Brockett has retired from coaching, Ansonia Public Schools announced April 10.
“On behalf of the entire Ansonia community, I want to express our deepest gratitude for his years of dedication, leadership, and excellence as the head coach of the Ansonia Chargers,” Superintendent Joseph DiBacco wrote in a letter to staff. “His retirement marks the end of an incredible era — one defined by championships, tradition, and most importantly, the positive impact he has had on generations of young men.”
Brockett was an assistant coach with the Chargers from 2000 until 2005. He became head coach in 2006 after Jack Hunt, another Valley football legend, retired.
Brockett’s record with the Chargers was 215 wins and 18 losses. That’s a .922 winning percentage — the best in Connecticut history, according to the school district.
The Chargers won eight state championships with Brockett as coach and 13 Naugatuck Valley League championships.
The Chargers had seven undefeated seasons during his tenure.
“The championships and accolades are a testament to his hard work, strategic mind, and unwavering commitment to excellence,” DiBacco said. “But his legacy goes far beyond wins and titles. Tom has been a mentor, a role model, and a steady presence in the lives of countless student-athletes.”
Click here to read a story on Brockett’s legacy from The Connecticut Post.
Brockett will remain the high school athletic director and dean of students.
