CIAC Glory Days

CIAC Glory Days

The CIAC Glory Days podcast immerses listeners into the world of high school athletics. Explore the purpose and impact of interscholastic athletics on student-athletes as administrators, coaches, players, officials, parents, and State Athletic Association staff take listeners on a journey from tryouts to championships.

Episodes

September 8, 2025 24 mins

On this episode of the CIAC Glory Days Podcast, host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Killingly Football, the reigning CIAC Class SS State Champions! Head Coach Chad Neal and standout players Quinn Sumner and Ryan Webster share their championship journey, team culture, and their goals for the season. Don’t miss this inside look at one of CIAC’s football powerhouse programs!

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CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Masuk Softball, a Connecticut softball powerhouse! Tune in as Head Coach Leigh Barone and Division I commits Julia Bacoulis and Sofia Lieto share the secrets behind Masuk’s incredible six-year CIAC State Championship streak. Hear about the mindset, culture, and work ethic that continues to fuel their dynasty — and stick around for a rapid Q&A with Masuk’s champions! 🥎🏆

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CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Fairfield Prep Lacrosse, one of the top high school lacrosse programs in the country! Featuring two Division I commits, Finbar Malloy and Luke Shannehan, this episode dives into the team's unmatched chemistry, winning culture, and their driving force: the #BeTheBest mentality led by Head Coach Graham Niemi.

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CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Bloomfield Girls Indoor Track, a CT track powerhouse! 🏆🎙️

Tune in as Head Coach Anne Burrows and Captains Kiylah Williams and Jahniya Barclay share their keys to success, and talk about the mindset and dedication required to reach their level of success. Plus, stick around for a rapid Q&A with Bloomfield’s champions! 🥇

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CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle sits down with Notre Dame West Haven, the Division I Boys Ice Hockey State Champions! 🏆🎙️ 

Join Head Coach Larry Vieira and Senior Captains Dylan Bankowski and Lukacs Delmonico as they reflect on unforgettable moments, discuss their championship mindset, and reveal what it truly takes to reach the top. 🏒🥇

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CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle sits down with Notre Dame West Haven’s Division I Basketball State Champions Abdou Toure, Landon Krygier, and Head Coach Jason Shea! Tune in to hear what fuels the incredible success of these two players and what finally clicked to earn Notre Dame its first-ever Boys Basketball State Championship title. 🏀🏆  

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Legendary Head Coach Babby Nuhn, along with Senior Captain Lily Ardito and Sam Ferraro share their inspiring journey to becoming CIAC Champions for three years in a row! Hear about the values that have fueled Coach Nuhn’s historic career, the games they’re eagerly anticipating this season, their insights on teamwork, how to balance education and athletics, and their strategies heading into this fall season.

Plus, enjoy a fun and fas...

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In our latest episode, host Jada Mirabelle sits down with the CIAC back-to-back Class SS Football State Champions, Joel Barlow High School! 🎙️🏆

Hear all about their unforgettable season and the journey to becoming back-to-back state champions. Hear exclusive stories, what drove them to success, hear their insights on hard work and leadership, the games they’re eagerly anticipating this season, and their thoughts on off-season trai...

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Join Host Jada Mirabelle on the latest episode of the Glory Days Podcast as she welcomes the Captains and Coach of Bacon Academy's 2023 Class M Girls Soccer State Championship team! ⚽️

Head Coach Matt Rafala, along with Senior Captains Elizabeth Glover (Goaltender), Veronica Smith (Center Back), and Audrey Palmer (Striker), share their incredible journey to becoming CIAC Girls Soccer State Champions for the first time...

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Get ready to gain valuable insights into the world of high school basketball on the CIAC Glory Days podcast. We're talking shot clock implementation and the art of managing emotions in the heat of the game. Together with Gary Franklin, Chair of the CIAC Boys Basketball Committee, and Catrina Hawley-Stewart, head girls basketball coach, we’re discussing everything from coaching strategies to the impact of emotions on player per...

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Host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Gregg Simon (CIAC Associate Executive Director), Dave Schulz (FCIAC Commissioner and CIAC Boys Basketball Tournament Director), and Dan Scavone (CIAC Assistant Director and Directors CIAC Officials Association) to discuss rules changes for the upcoming season, and how the formula works to determine divisional placements for boys basketball.


Rule changes for the 2023-2024 season include the addit...

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Ever wondered how rules and bylaws in high school sports are changed? Join us on a fascinating journey as we unravel the process, focusing on a proposal to change the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) out-of-season coaching bylaw. We have the privilege of hosting Fred Balsamo, the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors' Executive Director, and Amanda Forcucci, an educator and head girl's basket...

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In our latest episode, you'll hear from the inspiring Kevin Fredericks, head football coach of Maloney High School, who has been instrumental in shaping his program's success both on and off the field. His philosophy? To build a winning team, you have to do a lot more than focus on the game. Kevin's commitment to education, weight training, and fostering meaningful relationships between students and coaches has not o...

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