Oh no, my friends, Linked Up does not take the summer off. Instead we have a jam-packed edition with some great high school sports stories (and a few with a tangential relations to high school sports). One note, this time of year there are many outlets naming various sports MVPs from there areas, and in general we try to not include those in Linked Up because there would be too many of them other than to provide a little geographic diversity. So dig in and enjoy the holiday weekend.
- From the Washington Post: Must read, though not specifically about high school sports. Many great pieces written this week on the passing of legendary coach Pat Summit, but this one is applicable to all athletes and coaches. Incredible advice and insight into the impact a coach can have.
- From the Hartford Courant: A season-in-review from the Courant on the spring season. Also check out similar work on the winter and fall.
- From the New London Day: The story behind the success of a trio of New London graduates.
- From WFSB.com: The story of Jason Coachie DeCarolis, a fixture in Bristol high school sports.
- From the Toronto Sun: Unrealistic expectations from parents are raising the pressure on youth sports.
- From USA Today: Similarly, a deeper look at how hard it is to become a professional athlete.
- From the New Canaan Advertiser: Former New Canaan student athletes have found a way to use their experiences to benefit younger athletes.
- From the Bristol Press: The pitcher who helped St. Paul to a baseball title got some national acclaim.
- From the Middletown Press: Speaking of national acclaim, Middletown’s Deb Petruzzello was recognized as a national coach of the year.
- From the Greenwich Time: Her senior season was a microcosm of the stellar career of Greenwich’s Catherine McEvoy.
- From GameTimeCT: Erin Bellucci starred on the field, and in the pregame at the Super 100 All-Star Football Classic.
- From the Norwalk Hour: A deeper look at the challenges with the Connecticut boys lacrosse postseason.
- From the Meriden Record Journal: It was another award and moving moment for Platt’s Gaby Vazquez.
- From TheRudenReport.com: Natalie Spruck turned disappointment into opportunity with the New Canaan and now TCU football teams.
- From the Norwich Bulletin: The Super 100 All-Star Football Classic gives athletes one final taste of high school sports.
- From the Stamford Advocate: Some worthy selections, including high school legends, are included in the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Class.
- From the Waterbury Republican American: Longtime Waterbury coach Win Cheske was remembered fondly.
- From the Valley Independent Sentinel: Two softball teams worked together to raise more than $4,000 for charity.
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