Resignation Filed: Berlin High Athletic Director

Berlin High School athletic director Dan Scavone plans to resign at the end of the school because of unspecified health reasons, it was announced Tuesday.

Scavone told The Courant, “I’m turning 54 and have some health issues that stress does not coincide with. The job has evolved into a very stressful position in the administrative world. I want to focus on my health and my family.” He reportedly gave his resignation to Berlin Superintendent of Schools David Erwin on Monday.

Scavone’s resignation comes on the heels of a turmoiled season for the school’s football program that was sanctioned by the CIAC Board of Control in November for recruiting violations. The team was forced to forfeit seven victories and was placed on probation for one year. The school also was fined $1,000 for having each of four ineligible players on the team.

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Football coach John Capodice was fired as head varsity football coach and as the boys freshman basketball coach in early December for his role in the recruiting incident.

For more details, The Courant story can be found here.