CHSCA

Since 1999, the Connecticut and Rhode Island High School Coaches Associations have organized and conducted an interstate all-star football game that showcases some of the finest high school senior athletes in New England. Each November, top coaches are nominated and selected by their respective coaches associations for this prestigious coaching honor. This year, the Connecticut All-Star team will be led by Kevin Jones of Stamford while the Rhode Island team will be led by Tom Centore of Cranston East.
    In January, every high school football program in Connecticut and Rhode Island is invited to nominate seniors for all-star game consideration. Of the hundreds of athletes vying for tryout spots, approximately 200 players are invited to test at “combines” held in their respective states. Ultimately, 50 players are chosen for each team. Practices are held for 10 days leading up to the big game. For the third year in a row, the game will take place at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, home to the University of Connecticut Huskies, on Thursday evening, June 29, 2006 at 7:15 PM. In early spring, the Connecticut All-Star team and their coaches are recognized by Connecticut State Legislators at the Capitol in Hartford.
    As the Governors’ Cup has begun increasing profits from the event, they have been able to make charitable contributions to the community. CHSCA is pleased to announce a significant partnership with the Dave Campo/Darren Woodson National Foundation which raises money to benefit Guakia, Boys & girls Clubs of Hartford and the Lenscrafters Foundation/Give the Gift of Sight program. Proceeds from the 2006 Governors’ Cup will be donated to this foundation to support their mission and dedication to these important community organizations.
    The Connecticut and Rhode Island High School Coaches Associations are proud to announce a partnership with the Dave Campo/ Darren Woodson National Foundation, with Coca-Cola remaining a major sponsor, for the 2006 Governors’ Cup All-Star Football Game. The annual interstate game will showcase 50 of the best Connecticut seniors battling 50 of the best Rhode Island seniors on June 29, 2006 at 7 PM at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. The proceeds from the showcase will benefit the Dave Campo/Darren Woodson National Foundation.

Help Give the Gift of Sight

Coach Dave Campo, former Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys, now Assistant Head Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Darren Woodson, retired All-Pro Strong Safety of the Dallas Cowboys and current ESPN NFL analyst have joined forces with Luxottica Retail “Gift of Sight” on behalf of children. Luxottica Retail “Gift of Sight” program is in its fourth year of partnering with Focus On Kids, Inc. This year they bring a two-week mission to Hartford starting on May 15. Once again children from the City of Hartford’s schools and from the Boys and Girls Clubs will receive free eye exams and glasses. The goal is to bring the “Gift of Sight” to all school children in Hartford.

Charitable contributions from sponsors and supporters enable Focus On Kids, Inc. to grow each year. Entering its sixth year, Focus On Kids, Inc. will continue to raise funds through the 2006 Governors’ Cup at Rentschler Field on Thursday, June 29 and the Dave Campo/Darren Woodson National Invitational on Friday, June 30 at Great River Golf Club in Milford, CT. Beneficiaries include the Boys and girls Clubs of Hartford and Luxottica Retail “Gift of Sight” program.
Focus On Kids, Inc. is proud of its goal to increase cumulative contributions to more than $750,000 in 2006. We can accomplish this with your support. Thank you for helping make a difference in a child’s life.

Please purchase a ticket for only $8 and come to a great day at Rentschler Field, by doing so you will help a deserving child receive the “Gift of Sight”.

Kevin Jones to Coach Connecticut All-Stars

Kevin Jones, head football coach at Stamford High School, has been selected by the CHSCA Football Committee as this year’s All-Star head coach. The game is scheduled against the Rhode Island All-Stars for June 29, 2006 at 7 PM at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
Coach Jones announced some of his staff: Rob Fleeting, Weaver High School; Jim Buonocore, Fitch High School; Sean Marinan, Xavier High School; John Capodice, Berlin High School; Mark Congdon, Bacon Academy; John Ferazzi, Sheehan High School; Tony Bonito, Middletown High School; Harry Bellucci, Hartford Public High School; Bryan Hocter, Stamford High School and Greg Chambers, Fitch High School.

More Information

If you would like to learn more about the Governors’ Cup All-Star Football Game, please contact
John Fontana, CHSCA Executive Director at 860-628-4122.