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A Family Affair - Anthony DeMatteo, Somers High School, New York Class A State Champions

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After being an assistant at Somers High School (NY) under his father since 2008, Anthony DeMatteo took over as new varsity head football coach on May 25. It was something he dreamed of since he was a child.

Coach DeMatteo was part of a state title, three Section 1 crowns, and a regional bowl title during his 12 seasons coaching under his father. He also played at Somers under his father and graduated in 2003.

His father retired after the 2020 season after 22 seasons with Somers and 52 seasons overall. He was Section 1’s winningest coach, finishing with 360 career wins, just four short of the New York State record.

We sat down with Coach Anthony DeMatteo at the NYSHSFCA Clinic and talked about the aspects of the program that helped them to a state title.


Show Notes:

  • Growing up in a football family
  • Aspects of their culture that led to a championship
  • Mentorship programs with players
  • It starts with the youth program
  • Varsity players serving as youth coaches
  • Clinics for youth coaches 
  • Mentorship program within the high school
  • Offseason short focus on throwing the ball
  • Spring installation was passing
  • Teaching the game in the classroom
  • Hitting all learning styles
  • Adding sophistication to the offense
  • Focus in practice
  • Coaching cues
  • Maximizing practice time
  • Using music to pace the practice
  • Winning edge: a family feel
  • Goals after winning a state title



    • NYSHSFCA Clinic Presentations: https://bit.ly/3XPzElb

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