Anthony has been competing in and coaching sports most of his life. He believes that, for children, sports are a foundational part of personal development. Anthony's passion is to help his players build self confidence and personal accountability.
Professionally, Anthony is a VP of Sales in enterprise software and owns a consulting practic
Anthony has been competing in and coaching sports most of his life. He believes that, for children, sports are a foundational part of personal development. Anthony's passion is to help his players build self confidence and personal accountability.
Professionally, Anthony is a VP of Sales in enterprise software and owns a consulting practice, LaPia Leadership. To give back, he sits on the board of his alma mater's (Eastern Connecticut State) Career Services Department working with students and alumni.
The LaPia's (Cait and Anthony) share 7 active children (AJ, Cara, Chloe, CJ, Logan, Camryn, and Cadence) and their dogs (Summer and Ocho).
Caitlin loves children and her favorite thing to do is watch her kids compete in sports. She has been on both sides of the field as a soccer and track athlete in her youth and as a coach in Weber/Gannon basketball and Wallingford Soccer. Cait has served as the team supermom in any number of other sports. With the Wolverines, she handles
Caitlin loves children and her favorite thing to do is watch her kids compete in sports. She has been on both sides of the field as a soccer and track athlete in her youth and as a coach in Weber/Gannon basketball and Wallingford Soccer. Cait has served as the team supermom in any number of other sports. With the Wolverines, she handles the budget for the program and helps align the day to day operations from end-to-end.
Caitlin works for the Wallingford BOE. In her spare time, Caitlin enjoys traveling with her husband, Anthony, and their blended family of 7 children (AJ, Cara, Chloe, CJ, Logan, Camryn, and Cadence) , beaches, and Florida Gator football.
Mike has been giving back to the community for many of his 18 years as a Wallingford resident. Through various experiences volunteering with Wallingford lacrosse (2 years), little league (3 years), travel, and rec basketball (3 & 4 years), Mike has developed proven concepts as a coach who loves working with the kids. Mike spent his pla
Mike has been giving back to the community for many of his 18 years as a Wallingford resident. Through various experiences volunteering with Wallingford lacrosse (2 years), little league (3 years), travel, and rec basketball (3 & 4 years), Mike has developed proven concepts as a coach who loves working with the kids. Mike spent his playing days in his hometown of Bridgeport CT and continued to enjoy the game through intramural play at Southern Connecticut State University.
When away from the court, Mike works as a leader in IT who enjoys time with his daughter (Ava), son (Grayson) and their German Shepherd (Zuko).
Patrick has played basketball for most of his life, including here in Wallingford as part of youth, AAU, and Lyman Hall HS programs. He is still active in competitive softball, basketball, and volleyball in his spare time. Pat is a hands on teacher of the game who has a knack for connecting with the kids and helping them exceed their pote
Patrick has played basketball for most of his life, including here in Wallingford as part of youth, AAU, and Lyman Hall HS programs. He is still active in competitive softball, basketball, and volleyball in his spare time. Pat is a hands on teacher of the game who has a knack for connecting with the kids and helping them exceed their potential.
Professionally, Pat is an HCM Consultant with Paylocity. Personally, he lives with his wife Alicia and their two children (daughter Elle, son Teddy) in Wallingford, CT.
John is the head coach on our 6th grade team. He has spent his life as a competitive athlete and coach in football , basketball, and baseball. This is John's second year coaching with the Wolverines as he assisted our 8th grade team last season.
As an athlete, John excelled on the court and the gridiron moving on to play varsity football
John is the head coach on our 6th grade team. He has spent his life as a competitive athlete and coach in football , basketball, and baseball. This is John's second year coaching with the Wolverines as he assisted our 8th grade team last season.
As an athlete, John excelled on the court and the gridiron moving on to play varsity football at Springfield College in his home state of Massachusetts. He loves using the lessons he's learned on to kids who are learning to compete in the athletic arena Through the years John has been a head and assistant coach with numerous programs in Wallingford. We are thrilled to have him in the Wolverines family
When away from the field, John enjoys being with his family. He lives in town with his wife Katie and two growing boys LJ and Cole and the family dog, Phoebe.
Katie has been playing sports for most of her life. Basketball is one of her passions.
She hails from Vernon CT and went to Rockville High School where she played both varsity basketball and soccer. The passion for sports has remained and Katie has been involved with coaching varying levels of youth sports over the last 10 years. .
Kat
Katie has been playing sports for most of her life. Basketball is one of her passions.
She hails from Vernon CT and went to Rockville High School where she played both varsity basketball and soccer. The passion for sports has remained and Katie has been involved with coaching varying levels of youth sports over the last 10 years. .
Katie attended The University of Hartford where she earned a degree in Communications. Professionally, Katie is a Program Manager for APCT in Wallingford, CT.
When away from the field, Katie enjoys being with her family. She lives in town with her husband John and their two boys LJ and Cole and their dog, Phoebe.
Matthew has competed in competitive basketball since he was 6 years old. This is his second year coaching with the program and he has a knack for connecting with our student athletes and helping them become more confident and capable players.
As a player, he has lived a very full basketball journey. Matthew played for the Our Lady of Fati
Matthew has competed in competitive basketball since he was 6 years old. This is his second year coaching with the program and he has a knack for connecting with our student athletes and helping them become more confident and capable players.
As a player, he has lived a very full basketball journey. Matthew played for the Our Lady of Fatima and Ulbrich travel team as well as the CT Hoopstars and CT Defenders AAU programs where he was a national champion his freshman year of high school and won the All-Tournament team award in Nationals. Matthew was also a member of the Moran Mustangs his 7th and 8th grade year where his 2013 team went undefeated and won the banner. He was a 4 year member of the Sheehan basketball team and went on to play Division 3 basketball at Western New England University for one year.
Professionally, Matthew is currently a paraeducator at Moran Middle School while pursuing his Masters in School Counseling with the hopes of becoming a middle school counselor. He currently resides with his parents and three dogs (Jett, Piper, Jax) in Wallingford. We feel very lucky to have Matt with the team!
Tim joined our coaching staff this year with the 4/5th grade girls team.
As a career educator, musician, and athlete, Tim has dedicated himself to helping kids meet their goals. He competed at the highest levels of music as a scholar and leveraged that experience to earn an education at Yale University. In addition to his work in the clas
Tim joined our coaching staff this year with the 4/5th grade girls team.
As a career educator, musician, and athlete, Tim has dedicated himself to helping kids meet their goals. He competed at the highest levels of music as a scholar and leveraged that experience to earn an education at Yale University. In addition to his work in the classroom and with our team, Tim leads music programs for youth with the Wallingford School District.
Off the court, Tim and his wife Jenny, have 3 children (Jack, Joey, and Annie) who all have played or play with the Wolverines program.
We are very excited to have Tim join us and add valuable perspective to our coaching staff.
Jack is a student at Sheehan high school where he is a member of the football team.
Jack also played basketball for much of his elementary and middle school years where he was also a member of the very first Wallingford Wolverines travel team. He also has 2 siblings that have been a part of the program.
One of Jacks goals is to be a coach
Jack is a student at Sheehan high school where he is a member of the football team.
Jack also played basketball for much of his elementary and middle school years where he was also a member of the very first Wallingford Wolverines travel team. He also has 2 siblings that have been a part of the program.
One of Jacks goals is to be a coach someday as well as he enjoys sports and mentoring kids. This season he will be helping us with video, stat keeping, scoreboards, and team events.
We love the initiative he has shown in giving back to the community and we are proud to support his development as a coach.
Cara is a student at Sheehan high school where she is a member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams.
Cara supports the Wolverines and has 4 siblings who have come through the program (3 brothers and 1 sister).
Last season and this year, Cara will be helping out at our scorers table and with game day tasks.
In addition to being a big hel
Cara is a student at Sheehan high school where she is a member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams.
Cara supports the Wolverines and has 4 siblings who have come through the program (3 brothers and 1 sister).
Last season and this year, Cara will be helping out at our scorers table and with game day tasks.
In addition to being a big help with our program, Cara also volunteers with Wallingford Youth Lacrosse clinics and serves as great role model for the young ladies in our program.
Camryn (Cami) is a student who is in her 2nd year volunteering with us.
Cami is a competitive dancer and volleyball player and dancer who loves to support the Wolverines. She does anything from score keeping to concessions based on the needs of the event and is always a HUGE help!
At school Cami enjoys art class and reading books the most
Camryn (Cami) is a student who is in her 2nd year volunteering with us.
Cami is a competitive dancer and volleyball player and dancer who loves to support the Wolverines. She does anything from score keeping to concessions based on the needs of the event and is always a HUGE help!
At school Cami enjoys art class and reading books the most. When her work is done, she loves to spend time with friends and family.
AJ is a student at Sheehan high school where he plays for the football, basketball, and track teams.
AJ was a member of the very first Wallingford Wolverines team and loved his experience. He is one of 4 siblings to come through our program. AJ loves sports and music and hopes to coach someday.
This season, AJ will be helping with game day
AJ is a student at Sheehan high school where he plays for the football, basketball, and track teams.
AJ was a member of the very first Wallingford Wolverines team and loved his experience. He is one of 4 siblings to come through our program. AJ loves sports and music and hopes to coach someday.
This season, AJ will be helping with game day management, scorers table, photography, and video.
He has also volunteered with the Paul Panaroni Flag Football league as well as a coaches helper.
Avery is a student at Cheshire high school where she is a member of the softball team.
Avery has played sports her whole life including soccer, basketball, and softball. She loves to compete and build friendships through athletics.
As a volunteer, Avery has worked as a scorekeeper, set-up and breakdown of events, and event facilitation.
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Avery is a student at Cheshire high school where she is a member of the softball team.
Avery has played sports her whole life including soccer, basketball, and softball. She loves to compete and build friendships through athletics.
As a volunteer, Avery has worked as a scorekeeper, set-up and breakdown of events, and event facilitation.
In the classroom, Avery is a top student and friend to all. When she is not busy with all of the above, Avery loves to spend time with family, friends, and her pups Maverick and Pepper.
Chloe is a student at Sheehan high school where she is a member of the volleyball team.
She supports the Wolverines and has 4 siblings who have come through the program (3 brothers and 1 sister).
Chloe will be helping out at our scorers table and with game day tasks.
In addition to being a big help with our program, Chloe also volunteers
Chloe is a student at Sheehan high school where she is a member of the volleyball team.
She supports the Wolverines and has 4 siblings who have come through the program (3 brothers and 1 sister).
Chloe will be helping out at our scorers table and with game day tasks.
In addition to being a big help with our program, Chloe also volunteers with Wallingford Youth volleyball clinics and serves as great role model for the young ladies in that program ours.
Cassidy is a middle school student who loves volleyball and competitive dance. She has been a friend to the Wolverines program for two seasons.
Cassidy supports events, scorekeeping, and concessions. She also enjoys to watch the games and root on our teams!
When not helping our team, Cassidy enjoys hip-hop dance and volleyball where she ge
Cassidy is a middle school student who loves volleyball and competitive dance. She has been a friend to the Wolverines program for two seasons.
Cassidy supports events, scorekeeping, and concessions. She also enjoys to watch the games and root on our teams!
When not helping our team, Cassidy enjoys hip-hop dance and volleyball where she gets to have fun and compete.
Like her older sister Avery, Cassidy spends her time with family, friends, and any pets she is allowed to have - especially her dogs Maverick and Pepper.
LJ is a student at Sheehan High School. He is a member of the football and basketball teams and is also a Wolverines alum.
LJ is helping with our 7th grade team this season and helping with event and game activities across all teams.
When not working with us, LJ enjoys time with his family and playing hoops with his Dad in their early morning pick-up games.
