WCSOA Awards & History
2025 Award Winners:
Paul Bordeau Award
Toby Denman
Head Coach Nonnewaug High School Boys
Service Awards
30 Years - Giuseppe Sacchetti
30 Years - Hector Santiago
35 Years - Harold Devaney
45 Years - Gregg Hunt
45 Years - James Matranga
50 Years - Terry Schanbacher
55 Years - Andrew Mozelak
Robert Sterling Award
Joel Barlow - Boys Soccer
Ted Alex Award
Joel Barlow - Girls Soccer
Art Hamm Award
Lewis Mills - Boys Soccer
Andy Pitonak Award
Terryville - Girls Soccer
Scholarship Award
Carter Prazeres
Sarah Justo
Referee of the Year
Brad Fidler
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 20 YEARS
2024 - Jim Isaacson, Phil Marcoux
2023 - Matt Andrulis-Mette, Gary Watts
2019 - Dana Jewett
2018 - Mario Calabrese, Pat Pelosi
2017 - Davor Psorn, Teclo Palladino, Carlo Palladino, Lee Lewis, John Hester
2015 - Hector Santiago, Gary Aurio, Joe Sacchetti
2013 - Mario Calabrese, Ken Langschultz, Mike Verrico
2012 - Angelo Napolitano, Lucianao Governale
2011 - Val Moutinho, Doug Mariano
2010 - Jim Smith
2009 - Rick Carpino
2008 - Joe Christiano, Guy Gavitt, Joe Prata, Jack Santos
2006 - Charlie Carollo, Joe Gargano
2005 - Scott Temple
2004 - Joe Bandurski, Mark Scozzafava, Dick Tucker
2003 - Bob Meyers
2001 - Andy Gargano, Mark Paris
2000 - Gregg Hunt, Jim Matranga, Andy Savo, Harry Shaker
1999 - Ralph Lawson
1998 - Brenden Juggler
1997 - Phil Fiore
1996 - Charles Cohen, Richard Kulmann, Phil Monteleone, Alan Schoenbach
1995 - Terry Schanbacher, Ted Zaloski
1994 - Paul Block, Joe DelBuono, Elmer Deschaine
1992 - Tony Curulla, Dave Fray
1991 - Robinson Leech, George Szigeti
1990 - Andy Mozelak
1988 - Roger Ackerman, Charlie Brown, Jack Comporski, John Morris
1987 - Art Hamm
1985 - Joe Fioccola, Tony Gorman, Bill O'Donnell, Guido Tino
1981 - John Hayes, Don Roland
1980 - John Maloney
1979 - Ted Alex
1976 - Paul Bourdeau, Andy Pitonak
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 30 YEARS
2025 - Giuseppe Sacchetti, Hector Santiago
2024 - Mario Melaragno, Reggie DaSilva
2023 - Mario Calabrese
2018 - Guy Gavitt, Jacvk Santos
2016 - Joe Gargano
2011 - Andy Gargano
2010 - Gregg Hunt, Jim Matranga, Andy Savo, Harry Shaker
2009 - Ralph Lawson
2008 - Brenden Juggler
2006 - Phil Monteleone, Alan Schoenbach
2005 - Terry Schanbacher, Ted Zaloski
2004 - Paul Block, Joe DelBuono, Elmer Deschaine
2002 - Tony Curulla
2001 - Robinson Leech, George Szigeti
2000 - Andy Mozelak
1998 - Charlie Brown
1997 - Art Hamm
1996 - Joe Fioccola, Tony Gorman, Bill O'Donnell, Guido Tino
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 35 YEARS
2025 - Harold Devaney
2023 - Guy Gavitt
2016 - Andy Gargano
2015 - Gregg Hunt, Jim Matranga, Andy Savo
2013 - Brenden Juggler
2011 - Phil Monteleone
2010 - Terry Schanbacher
2009 - Paul Block, Joe DelBuono, Elmer Deschaine
2007 - Tony Curulla
2006 - Robinson Leech, George Szigeti
2005 - Andy Mozelak
2003 - Charlie Brown
2002 - Art Hamm
2000 - Tony Gorman, Bill O'Donnell
1999 - Joseph Fioccola
1998 - Guido Tino
1992 - John Hayes
1990 - Paul Bourdeau, Andy Pitonak
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 40 YEARS
2018 - Brenden Juggler
2016 - Al Schoenbach, Phil Monteleone
2014 - Joe DelBuono, Elmer Deschaine, Paul Block
2011 - Robinson Leech
2010 - Andy Mozelak
2008 - Charlie Brown
2007 - Art Hamm
2005 - Tony Gorman, Bill O'Donnell
2004 - Joseph Fioccola
1996 - Michael Moffo, Andy Pitonak
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 45 YEARS
2025 - James Matranga, Gregg Hunt
2019 - Joe DelBuono, Elmer Deschaine, Paul Block
2015 - Andy Mozelak
2012 - Art Hamm
2010 - Tony Gorman
2009 - Joseph Fioccola
W.C.S.O.A. Service Awards - 50 & 55 YEARS
50 YEARS
2025 - Terry Schanbacher
2024 - Elmer Deschaine, Joe Del Buono
2017 - Art Hamm
2015 - Tony Gorman
2014 - Joseph Fioccola
55 YEARS
2025 - Andrew Mozelak
2019 - Joe Fioccola
W.C.S.O.A. Referee of the Year
2025 - Brad Fidler
2024 - John Murphy
2023 - Kurt Miller
2019 - Angelo Napolitano
2018 - Davor Psorn
2017 - Jim Matranga
2016 - Gregg Hunt
2015 - Phil Monteleone
2014 - Terry Schanbacher
2013 - Art Hamm
2012 - Tony Gorman
2011 - Andy Mozelak
Sportsmanship Award Boys - ART HAMM
2025 - Lewis Mills Boys Soccer, Ben Kulas
2024 - Saint Paul Falcons Boys Soccer
2023 - Shepaug HS Boys Soccer Team
2019 - WCA, Dave Sylvester
2018 - Woodland, Tony Moutinho
2017 - Sacred Heart, Gianni Perugini
2016 - New Milford, Greg Lacava
2015 - Weston, Gustavo Reaes
2014 - Oxford, Charlie Egavari
2013 - Nonnewaug, Toby Denman
2012 - Shepaug, Jim Stinson
2011 - South Kent, Owen Finberg
2010 - Pomperaug H.S., Joe Mancini
2009 - Masuk H.S., Brian Humpel
Sportsmanship Award Girls - TED ALEX AWARD
1986 - Canterbury School, Linda Miller
1987 - New Milford H.S., Bob Vanderzee
1988 - Wolcott H.S., Andy Gargano
1989 - Hotchkiss School, Geoff Marchant
1990 - Brookfield H.S., Robert Zaccaro
1991 - Masuk H.S., David Strong
1992 - Sacred Heart H.S., George Chubba
1993 - Terryville H.S., John Goyette
1994 -Wolcott H.S., Andy Gargano
1995 - St. Paul H.S., W. Lewandoski
1996: Wooster School, Tom Hackett
1997 - Weston H.S., Jill Spring
1998 - Taft School, Andrew Bogardus
1999 - Joel Barlow H.S., Ray Flanigan
2000 - Bethel H.S., Robb Banyai
2001 - Nonnewaug H.S., Bruce Neville
2002 - Canterbury School, Julio Omano
2003 - Housatonic H.S, Bruce Adams
2004 - Northwestern H.S., Fred Williams
2005 - Kent School, Jesse Klingebeil
2006 - Brookfield H.S., Mark Jewett
2007 - Northwestern H.S., Fred Williams
2008 - Chase Collegiate, Amber Vendetti
2009 - Terryville H.S., Mark Fowler
2010 - Kent School, Jesse Klingebeil
2011 - Westover, Lee-Ann Lovelace
2012 - Hotchkiss, Christy Cooper
2013 - Gilbert, Nicole Hoxie
2014 - Newtown, Mark Kenney
2015 - Oxford, Alicia Salvatore
2016 - Ridgefield, Iain Golding
2017 - Litchfield, Marissa Quesnel
2018 - Weston, Gustavo Reaes
2019 - Plainville, Leszek Wrona
2023 - Thomaston, Jenn Ewart
2024 - Brookfield, Barry O'Reilly
2025 - Joel Barlow Girls Soccer, Ben Weiss
Sportsmanship Award Girls - ROBERT STIRLING AWARD
1986 - Joel Barlow H.S., Jim Dolan
1987 - Wolcott H.S., John Maloney
1988 - Weston H.S., Ed Dehm
1989 - Terryville H.S., Phil Lyga
1990 - Wilton H.S., James Cook
1991 - Wamogo Reg. H.S., Terry Schanbacher
1992 - Forman School, Scott McCarty
1993 - Bethel H.S., Ray Flanigan
1994 - Joel Barlow, Jim Dolan
1995 - Northwestern Reg. H.S., Fred Williams
1996 - Crosby H.S., Joe Macary
1997 - Holy Cross H.S., Jim McDonald
1998 - Thomaston H.S., Jim Duncan
1999 - Shepaug Valley H.S., Art Crabtree
2000 - Millbrook School, Rick McWilliams
2001 - Northwestern Reg. H.S., Deborah Kellogg
2002 - Wooster School, Shane MacElhiney
2003 - Ridgefield H.S., Al Dinis
2004 - Abbott Tech, Andy Ipkovich
2005 - Taft School, Will Orben
2006 - Torrington Christian Academy, Bruce Inpyn
2007 - Wolcott Tech, Paul Bazzano
2008 - Kent School, Tim Booth
2009 - Chase Collegiate, Kent Schwoerke
2010 - Forman School, Scott McCarty
2011 - Kaynor Tech, Bill Barbarito
2012 - Kent, Tim Booth
2013 - Wilby, Antonio Ursino
2014 - Ridgefield, Phil Bergen
2015 - Hotchkiss, Jay Thornhill
2016 - Wilton, Jim Lewicki
2017 - New Fairfield, Ted D'Elia
2018 - Newtown, Charley Amblo
2019 - Ridgefield, Phil Bergen
2023 - Abbot Tech, Adrian Solis
2024 - The Gilbert School
2025 - Joel Barlow Boys Soccer, Paul Winstanley
Sportsmanship Award Boys - ANDY PITONAK AWARD
2002 - Housatonic Reg. H.S., Bruce Adams
2003 - Torrington H.S., Glen Aeschliman
2004 - Lewis Mills H.S., Dennis Fowler
2005 - Joel Barlow H.S., Tom Cable
2006 - Lewis Mills H.S., Dennis Fowler
2007 - Kent School, Jesse Klingebel
2008 - Oxford H.S., Jennifer Stango
2009 - Weston H.S., Joanna Hallic
2010 - Pomperaug H.S., Doug Brocksmith
2011 - Wilton H.S., Megan Rodriguez
2012 - Watertown, Lisa Mariano
2013 - New Milford, Greg LaCava
2014 - Canterbury, Shawna Altdorf
2015 - Millbrook, Gordon MacKenzie
2016 - Naugatuck, Lisa Mariano
2017 - New Fairfield, Adam Cannale
2018 - Lewis Mills, Jared Sheikh
2019 - Wooster, Cristiano Pereira
2023 - St. Paul, Flavio Pereira
2024 - Canterbury School, Amy Franklin
2025 - Terryville Girls Soccer, Maggie Bossi
N.E.I.S.O.A. Honorary Life Members
1979 - Paul Bourdeau
1976 - Robert Stirling
N.I.S.O.A. Honorary Life Members
1979 - Paul Bourdeau
C.S.O.A. Hall of Fame
1979 - Paul Bourdeau
Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame
2000 - Paul Bourdeau
C.S.O.A. Honorary Life Members
1991 - Paul Bourdeau
1983 - Ted Alex
1978 - Robert Stirling
1976 - Anthony Roberts
N.I.S.O.A. Annual Honor Award
1979 - Paul Bourdeau
National Soccer Hall of Fame
1995 - Paul Bourdeau
Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association Outstanding Official
2005: Tony Gorman: Girls
2002: Mark Scozzafava: Girls
1998: Phil Monteleone: Boys
1996: Elmer Deschaine: Boys
1995: Guido Tino: Girls
1993: Mark Maloney: Girls
1992: Tony Gorman: Boys
1991: Charlie Brown: Girls
1987: Bill O'Donnell: Boys
1985: Art Hamm: Boys
1977: Paul Bourdeau: Boys
W.C.S.O.A. Life Members
2023 - Jim Matranga
2018 - Phil Monteleone
2015 - Ralph Lawson
2013 - Terry Schanbacher
2009 - Joe DelBuono
2008 - Robinson Leech, George Szigeti
2006 - Charlie Brown, Joe Fioccola, Tony Gorman, Art Hamm, Andy Mozelak, Bill O'Donnell
2003 - Guido Tino
1998 - Andy Pitonak
1993 - John Hayes
1991 - Paul Bourdeau
1988 - Don Roland
1986 - John Maloney
1979 - Ted Alex, Robert Stirling
1973 - Jim Liakos
1972 - Alan Thomas
Pre-1972: Henry Carrington, Delmar Knox, Anthony Roberts, Norman Fagerquist, John Rogan, Edwin Rosenberg, William Williams
W.C.S.O.A. Past Presidents
1956: Paul Bourdeau
1957: Norman Fagerquist
1958: Delmar Knox
1959: Anthony Roberts
1960: Jim Liakos
1961: Herb Wilber
1962: Andy Pitonak
1963: Dave Maitland
1964: Pete Avery
1965: Don Borgnine
1966: John Maloney
1967-68: Ted Alex
1969-70: Mike Moffo
1971-72: Don Roland
1973-74: Robert Stirling
1975-76: Bill O'Donnell
1977-78: Art Hamm
1979-80: Tony Gorman
1981-82: Charlie Brown
1983-84: Vic Plourde
1985-86: Andy Mozelak
1987-88: Dave Fray
1989-90: Ted Zaloski
1991-92: Guido Tino
1993-94: Phil Monteleone
1995-96: Harry Shaker
1997-98: Gregg Hunt
199-2000: Terry Schanbacher
2001-02: Mark Scozzafava
2003-04: Andy Gargano
2005-06: Guy Gavitt
2007-08: Al Schoenbach
2009-10: Angelo Napolitano
2011-12: Ed Bebyn
2013-14: Andy Savo
2015-16: Joe DelBuono
2017-18: Gary Watts
2019-20: Jim Matranga
2021-23 - John Murphy
2023-24 - Brad Fidler
2024-25 - Mike Milne
W.C.S.O.A. Past Commissioners
1956-62 - Paul Bourdeau, Anthony Roberts
1963 - John Rogan
1964-65 - Paul Bordeau
1966-71 - Alan Thomas
1972-83 - Ted Alex
1984-Present - Joe DelBuono
W.C.S.O.A. Interpreters
1956-78 - Paul Bourdeau
1979-84 - John Maloney
1984-2022 - Art Hamm
2023-Present - Mike Evans
President's Award
1992: Harry Shaker and Bob Meyers, clinicians
Pomperaug H.S., Donations to the Joe Shanahan Memorial Scholarship
W.C.S.O.A. Secretary/Treasurers
SECRETARY/TREASURERS
1956-62 - John Rogan
1963 - Herb Wilber
1964-65 - Alan Thomas
1966-69 - William Williams
1970-72 - Al Soney
1973-74 - John Maloney
SECRETARIES
1975-78 - Joe Fiocccola
1979-84 - Dave Werkhoven
1985-96 - Brendan Jugler
1997-99 - Jim Matranga
1999-2010 - Ralph Lawson
TREASURERS
1975-78 - George Szigeti
1979-84 - Art Crabtree
1985-90 - Gregg Hunt
1991-99 - Mark Paris
2000-02 - Phil Monteleone
2020-Present - Kurt Miller
Past Sportsmanship Awards
W.C.S.O.A. SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (BOYS)
1983: Hotchkiss School, Dave Coughlin
1984: Newtown H.S., Larry Ashmore
1985: Masuk H.S., John Giampalo
1997: Abbott Tech H.S., Peter Castolino
Joel Barlow H.S., Jim Dolan
Shepaug Valley H.S., Art Crabtree
1998: Naugatuck H.S., Art Nunes
New Milford H.S., Rick Taylor
1999: South Kent School, Matt Evans
2000: Litchfield H.S., Dana Jewett
Masuk H.S., Brian Humpal
Torrington H.S., Mike Fritch
2001: Joel Barlow, Jim Dolan
Torrington H.S., Mike Fritch
2002: Wolcott Tech H.S., Dave LaBoy
Joel Barlow H.S., Jim Dolan
Naugatuck H.S., Art Nunes
2003: Joel Barlow H.S., Jim Dolan
Shepaug Valley H.S., Art Crabtree
Woodland Reg. H.S., Tony Moutinho
2004: St. Margaret's-McTernan, Karl Schwoerke
Lewis Mills H.S., George Smith
Wooster School, Shane MacElhiney
2005: Masuk H.S., Brian Humpal
Abbott Tech, Andy Ipkovich
2006: Terryville H.S., Jeff Foulds
Ridgefield H.S., Phil Bergen
Kaynor Tech, Bill Barbarito
2007: Brookfield H.S., Jared Sheikh
Holy Cross H.S., Ryan McDonald
South Kent School, Owen Finberg
2008: Naugatuck H.S., Art Nunes
Ridgefield H.S., Phil Bergen
Pomperaug H.S., Joe Mancini
Northwestern Reg. H.S., Andy Campbell
2009: Wamogo Reg. H.S., Mike Wilson
W.C.S.O.A. SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (GIRLS)
1984: Newtown H.S., Bob Sveds
1985: Housatonic Reg. H.S., Dick Greco
1997: Canterbury School, Brian Rice
Litchfield H.S., Cindy Ferrarotti
Wolcott H.S., Andy Gargano
1999: Torrington H.S., John Duffy
2000: Holy Cross H.S., Mark Poulin
Northwestern H.S., Fred Williams
Wooster School, Tom Hackett
2001: Woodland Reg. H.S., Loren Wright
New Milford H.S., Joseph Debroske
Wooster School, Tom Hackett
2002: Joel Barlow H.S., Tom Cable
Naugatuck H.S.
2003: Bethel H.S., Robb Benyai
Gunnery School, Alisa Croft
2004: Nonnewaug H.S., Bruce Neville
Hotchkiss School, Christy Cooper
2005: Torrington H.S., Glen Aeschliman
2006: Forman School, Eric Ahner
Watertown H.S., Tony Mucciaro
2007: Masuk H.S., Elanor Brianard
Sacred Heart H.S., Chris Murphy
2008: Ridgefield H.S., Robb Benyai
Litchfield H.S., Brian Mongeau
Torrington H.S., Glen Aeschliman
2009: Gunnery School, Alisa Croft