When Staples High School head football coach Adam Behrends resigned this winter, he took a position far away: on the staff at the University of New Mexico.
Athletic director VJ Sarullo did not look far for his replacement.
Matty Jacowleff — announced as the Wreckers’ new head coach this afternoon — was already on staff.
He’s been an assistant football coach since 2019. He’s also an assistant lacrosse coach — and a special education teacher at the school.
Jacowleff is also a 2015 Staples graduate. He captained the 2014 football squad.
At 27, he is the youngest head football coach in Wrecker history.
Matty Jacowleff (Photo courtesy of Staples Football)
Jacowleff earned a BS degree in business administration from Northeastern University, and an MA in secondary education from Fairfield University.
He joined the Staples football coaching staff right after college. He has served as associate head coach, offensive coordinator, wide receiver and defensive backs coach, and head junior varsity coach.
Sarullo says, “Coach Jacowleff brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and unmatched passion to this new role.
“As a lifelong Wrecker, Coach Matty exhibits great pride for the community, school, program and student-athletes.
“Throughout the interview process, Coach Matty communicated a clear vision for the future of the program, ensuring continued success both on and off the field.”
Coach Matty …Great Great pick!!!
The right and only choice for the job. A leader on the field and respected by all. A wrecker coaching wreckers. Congratulations Matty! 🇺🇸
Having two sons play for Coach Adam and Coach Matty, we couldn’t be more thrilled with this choice – Coach Matty is a great teacher of football and life skills and inspires his players to be their best – he will keep a fantastic culture for boys at Staples and in youth football as well – Go Wreckers!
So deserved! Love Coach Matty and all that he has done for the athletes at Staples. Congratulations!
Don’t know the Coach but he looks like a guy Staples could use a lot more of. I wish him the best.
Nice to see promoting from within..Unlike Parks and Rec.
I’m a bit disappointed. I’d have thought with all the money in Westport, Staples might have gone after Belichick. Short of that though, sounds like a good choice.
Wonderful news. Such an inspiring person and coach. In the short time my son was in the program he had such a great experience and Coach Matty had such a positive impact on him. No better choice. Go Wreckers.