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2019 Scheduling with Extra Week

The next football season of 2019-20 presents an extra “1A week” during the qualifying period due to the early date for Labor Day and the late date of Thanksgiving.  This scenario presented itself in 2013 and 2014 as well.  With projected sectional cut-off dates for North & South – Oct. 27, 2019 and Central & West  - Nov. 3, 2019, schools will have an extra week to meet the minimum and maximum number of played games listed in the chart below.
 
Minimum and Maximum Game Limitations (Qualifying Period)
Beginning September 3, 2019 through the projected Sectional Cut-Off dates, teams must schedule and compete in the minimum and maximum number of games below:
 
Section                                                 North/South           Central/West
Minimum # of Games Played                    6                                   7
Maximum # of Games Played                   7                                   8
 
With the maximum season limit of 11 games, which includes 3 weeks of sectional/non-playoff games in the North & South and 2 weeks of sectional/non-playoff games in the Central & West, all schools will have a “bye” week between the first possible game day of Sept. 3 and the cut-off dates listed above.  The table below details the exact weekly dates.

FOOTBALL WEEKLY CALENDAR 2019
Practice Begins 8/16
First Contest Allowed 9/3
Week 1A,  9/6
Week 1, 9/13
Week 2, 9/20
Week 3, 9/27
Week 4, 10/4
Week 5, 10/11
Week 6, 10/18
Week 7, 10/25
Week 8; Sectional Quarterfinals (North & South), 11/1
Week 9; Sectional Semifinals, 11/8
Week 10; Sectional Finals, 11/15
Week 11, State Semifinals, 11/22
Week 12, Thanksgiving, 11/28
Week 13, State Finals, 12/7

Rule Updates

MIAA Board Passes Federation Rules for 2019

8/8/2018 - The MIAA Board of Directors voted during an August 8th meeting that all MIAA sports will follow National Federation rules beginning 2019.   This will effect volleyball, baseball and football.

Our association was not in favor of this change.  We were never asked to present our opinion or given an opportunity prior to debate or research the issue.  A quick review of the National Federation website reveals a summary of the NFHS and NCAA rules differences prepared by an independent third party; George Demetriou. The "2018 Major Football Rules Differences Between NFHS & NCAA" document is below. 
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2018 Massachusetts State Strength & Conditioning
 Clinic 

Date: Saturday June 9, 2018  
Time: 800am – 1200pm  
Location: Morrison Athletic Center The Noble and Greenough School 10 Campus Drive, Dedham Ma. 02026  
Invitees: S&C Coaches, Sports Coaches, Athletic Directors, Athletic Trainers, PE Teachers, anyone who work with athletes  
Cost: This is a free event.  Please fill out the Google form so I know attendance numbers. Please honor your commitment if you register.  
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/rC0B4CMJ9DZxD0pZ2  
Presenters: 
Kevin O’Neill, MS, CSCS, USAW Director of Strength and Conditioning, The Noble and Greenough School NHSSCA Massachusetts State Director “ Self Analysis: My Checklist for a Complete Strength and Conditioning Program”  

Craig Buckley CSCS, USAW Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance, Bryant University “Reducing Concussions by Training the Muscles of the Head and Neck”  

Brian Torres, CSCS, ATC Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Head Athletic Trainer, Tabor Academy “Staying the Course. Training Around Injury Restrictions”  
Chris LeBlanc NPTI-CPT, USAW
Owner, Athletic Based Training and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nipmuc HS “Teaching and Progressing Linear Speed, Lateral Speed, and Change of Direction”  

Contact: Email kevin_oneill@nobles.edu with any questions

Boston Latin School Free Coaches Clinic

5/9/2018 - Coach Ray Butler of Boston Latin School will be hosting a FREE Football Clinic on Tuesday, May 30th from 6-9 pm. It will be located at Boston Latin School, 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115. in the Keefe Library.
 To register, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.
Boston Latin School Free Football Clinic

The 32nd Annual Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association Banquet will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough.  Social hour begins at 4:00 PM, followed by dinner at 5:00 PM.

Please contact Sandy Ruggles (sandyruggles@hotmail.com) or Tom Lopez (lsfootball@aol.com) to reserve tickets ($60 each).  This years honorees include the following:

Inductees to the MHSFCA Hall of Fame
Paul Ingram  - Gloucester High School
John Kyriacopulos - Tyngsboro High School
Neil Labaire - David Prouty High School
John Papas - Buckingham Brown and Nichols
Bill Panos - West Bridgewater High School
Alex Rotsko - Longmeadow High School     
            
Assistant Football Coaches of the Year
Steve Berand -  40 years - Greater Lawrence RHS
Ed Melanson - 33 years - Hamilton Wenham RHS
Robert Roach - 22 years - Naragansett RHS
Wayne Randolph - 22 years - Melrose HS
Chris Moriarty - 21 years - St. John's (S)

Paul Costello Courageous Players
Nick Dumont - North Middlesex RHSTed Harrington - Mansfield HS
Ryan Quinn - Billerica HS
Joe Shannon - Masconomet RHS
Marc Wood - Triton RHS

Media Award
Peter Gobis - Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Distinguished Service Award
Lou Silva - Marshfield High School 

Special Recognition
John DiBiaso - Everett HS             

New England Football Coaches Clinic

New England Patriot Coaches Chad O'Shea & Joe Judge will speak Saturday!! The full schedule is below.  Register at www.newenglandfootball.com
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1/26/2018 - The MHSFCA and the New England Patriots are pleased to announce our annual clinic will be March 9th & 10th at Gillette Stadium.  The clinic features presentations from high school, college and professional coaches, two meals and social event on Friday night. 

Mike Houston, the Head Coach at James Madison University, will be one of our  keynote speakers.  Coach Houston has lead JMU to FCS Championship Game the last two seasons, winning the National Championship in 2016.

Registration is now open and the clinic remains one of the best deals around.  Please click here to visit the registration page and learn more about New England's best clinic. 

Silvio Cella Family Foundation - Grants & Raffle

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2/5/2018 - The Silvio Cella Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping Massachusetts high school, is currently accepting applications for their annual grants to programs in need.  Coaches are encouraged, to complete the application. The deadline is February 15th. The Link to grant information and online application on the website: https://silviocellafoundation.org/grant-information/ 

The foundation is also holding a raffle to win an autographed game jersey signed by New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski.  Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Raffle will be drawn on March 31. Link to the raffle: https://silviocellafoundation.org/rob-gronkowski-hand-signed-game-jersey-charity-raffle/

National Football Foundation - Annual Clinic

2/1/2018 - Boston College will host the annual National Football Foundation Jack Grinold Chapter Football Clinic on March 24th at the Yawkey Athletic Center.  Admission is free but you must register before March 1st to attend.   The clinic will feature 3 hours of lectures followed by a BC spring practice.  

Click for Agenda & registration details 

Eastern Massachusetts Middle School League

1/26/2018 - The Eastern Massachusetts Middle School Football League is looking to add 2-4 more teams for this coming season.  The league is entering its 10th year and has a strong track record.  Please contact Dave Bohane is interested, 781-603-3599 or bohaned@cantonma.org 

MHSFCA 2017 Super 26 All-State Team

OFFENSE
Quarterback
     Steven Bucciaglia               St. John’s (S)                          6’1”     210     Sr.
     Bret Edwards                       Central Catholic                     6’2”     180     Sr.
     Sal Fralick                              Lexington HS                         5’9”     175     Sr.
 
Running Back
     Danny Abraham                  Boston College HS                 6’         205     Sr.
     Isaul Figueroa                       Fitchburg HS                          5’9”     185     Sr.
     Shane Frommer                   King Philip HS                        6’         195     Sr.
 
Receiver
     Jake Bobo                             Belmont Hill School              6’4”     190     Sr.
     Breese Hill                            Nashoba Regional HS           6’         180     Sr.
 
Offensive Line
     Tom Aicardi                          Boston College HS                 6’5”     295     Sr.
     Helber Fagundes                Everett HS                              6’5”     305     Sr.
     Osho Omoyeni                    Central Catholic HS               6’3”     275     Sr.
     Jonathon Pace                    St. Sebastian School              6’5”     260     Sr.
     Patrick Walsh                      Wachusett Regional HS        6’5”     295     Sr.
 
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
     Payton Heidtke                   Andover HS                           6’3”     265     Sr.
     Emil Rossi                             Lynn English HS                    6’4”     260     Sr.
     David Schwartz                   Longmeadow HS                   6’3”     245     Sr.
           
Linebacker
     Hunter Ferreira                    Mansfield HS                          6’2”     205     Sr.
     Joseph Gooley                      Duxbury HS                           6’         190     Sr.
     Sal Lupoli                               Chelmsford HS                      5’11”   200     Sr.
     Bryce Shaw                           Bridgewater-Raynham HS   6’1”     210     Sr.
     Harry Smith                           Old Rochester HS                  6’1”     220     Sr.
           
Defensive Back
      Brian Abraham                      Xaverian Brothers HS           6’4”     190     Sr
      Khalil Blair                              Cathedral HS                          5’9”     185     Sr.
      Elijah Johnson                      East Longmeadow HS           5’11”   190     Sr.
      Jason Maitre                          Everett HS                              5’11”   175     Sr.       
      Ben Quint                              Lexington HS                         5’11”   185     Sr.

2017 State Champions

DIVISION 1
EVERETT 35, Xaverian 10
DIVISION 2
KING PHILIP 10, Lincoln-Sudbury 7
DIVISION 3
ST JOHN'S (S) 35, North Attleboro 33
​DIVISION 4
MELROSE 22, Nashoba 0
DIVISION 5
DENNIS YARMOUTH 37, West Springfield 7
DIVISION 6
MIDDLEBOROURGH 43, Littleton 20
DIVISION 7
MASHPEE 22, Blackstone Valley 16
DIVISION 8
MILLIS 37, Hoosac Valley 0
VOCATIONAL BOWLS
LARGE; ASSABET 28, Shawsheen 20                              
SMALL LYNN TECH 50, Nashoba Tech 22

COMING EVENTS

January

January, 10th, 6:30pm
MHSFCA Executive Meeting
Xaverian Brothers HS
 
January 15th
NOMINATIONS DUE FOR
Assistant Coach of Year
Distinguished Service
Hall of Fame (Jan 1st)
Media Award
Paul Costello Courageous Player
MHSFPI Prospect Information
Youth Coach of The Year

February

February, 13th 6:30pm
MHSFCA Executive Meeting
Xaverian Brothers HS

February 15th 
National Football Foundation
Scholar/Athlete Nominations Due

February, 15th
Adrenaline/Gold Athletics  
Scholarship Application Due

March

March 1st & 2nd
The Big New England Clinic
Newport Marriott

March 3rd, 4:00pm
Super 26 All-State Banquet 
Lantana's in Randolph

March, 14th, 6:30pm 
MHSFCA Executive Meeting
Braintree HS -
Teacher Conference Room

March 8th & 9th
MHSFCA/New England Patriots Coaching Clinic, Gillette Stadium

March TBA, 9am
Shriner All-Star Orientation
Masconomet  Middle/HS
20 Endicott Road, Boxford MA 

March 23th, 7:30am
National Football Foundation Clinic
Boston College 
Yawkey Athletic Center