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Longtime Simsbury HS Coach Announces Retirement
He was the head coach of Simsbury High School's football team for 10 years, with the 2024 season being his last.
SIMSBURY, CT — Simsbury High School recently bid adieu to the school's football coach the past decade and an athletic coach for 22 years following the announcement of his retirement.
According to the school's athletic director, SHS Football Coach Dave Masters announced earlier this year he is stepping down, making the 2024 season his last.
The SHS Trojans had a difficult past season, going 2-8, but the program has enjoyed success under Masters, reaching the 2019 state semifinals in its division after a 10-1 regular season.
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Last month, SHS Athletic Director Jeff Pinney penned a letter to the community notifying folks about Masters' decision.
He paid homage to Masters' service to the program:
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"I would like to take a moment to express heartfelt gratitude to Coach Masters for his incredible 22 years of service to Simsbury as a coach. Throughout his many roles—coaching baseball, track, and football—Coach Masters consistently prioritized the well-being and development of our students. His unwavering integrity and commitment to putting kids first have left an indelible mark on our community.
"Coach Masters has not only taught the fundamentals of sports but also modeled the values of family, character, and teamwork. His dedication to helping young people grow into outstanding individuals through athletics has become a cornerstone of Simsbury High School's athletic culture. He set a shining example of what a positive, supportive environment—fueled by devoted coaches and families—should be.
"On behalf of the Simsbury community, I want to thank Coach Masters, his wife Julie, and their children, Jackson and Ellie, for their sacrifices and steadfast support, which made his extraordinary commitment possible.
"Please join me in congratulating Coach Masters on his well-earned retirement from coaching football after 32 remarkable years in Connecticut. We wish him all the best as he embarks on this next chapter of his life.
"Coach Masters, you will be deeply missed, and your legacy will continue to inspire us all."
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