WELCOME friends, family, fans and Alumni of the Kennedy Eagles Football program.  Thank you for taking the time to visit our website.  Please check out what the site has to offer, including the 2009 schedule, roster, player profiles, 2008photo/video highlights and much more!  We hope that you will follow our Eagles through the off season as they prepare to defend their 2008 NVL Copper Division title and return to the 2009 NVL Championship Game.  Thanks for your support. 

Coach Sarlo
Varsity Football Head Coach

In 2005, Coach Sarlo dedicated an award to honor the memory of his close friend Stephen Rockwell.  The Stephen Rockwell Memorial Award, known as the 'ROCK' is given to the player who serves as the 'ROCK' of the Kennedy Football program.  He may not be the best athlete, but he models the foundation of the program, which is TEAM, COMMITMENT and HARD WORK.  He is committed to working hard for the success of the team.  He attends practice every day and leads with his actions.  He makes that same commitment in the classroom as well.  Above all, he is the player who can still crack a smile and make others laugh, even after a tough loss, or a rigorous day of practice. He is passionate not only about football, but about life itself.

Stephen Rockwell had those same passions.  A former football player and 1982 graduate of Kennedy, Steve was killed in 1988 in a motorcycle accident.  He left us way too early, but during his time on this Earth he made everyone in his life smile.  One of his favorite songs was Bobby McFarren's 1988 hit, 'Don't worry, be happy'.  That is exactly how Steve lived his life. No matter what life threw at him, Steve never let anything or anyone bring him down.  He had a contagious smile and he made others laugh along with him.

This year's graduating class of 21 seniors presented a huge challenge for Coach Sarlo to recognize a student/athlete for this honor.  The student/athlete honored with the 2008 Stephen Rockwell Memorial Award is Senior Captain, Ronald Naraine.  

Ronald worked very hard to earn a Leadership Position for the 2008 season. Ronald started ALL 4 years that he played in the program rushing for over 3000 yards as a running back and delivering some of the most physical hits as a defensive back that players, coaches and fans have ever seen.  He achieved this while playing through extreme adversity.  Ronald rarely ever played an entire game due to the level of physical play that he demanded from his body.  Nevertheless, he always walked off the field with that 'contagious' smile on his face.  His career of toughness was displayed in the last Thanksgiving Day game against Crosby as he rushed for a big gain with multiple Crosby defenders on his back!

Ronald graduates this year and it will be tough to replace his football stats and skills, but even tougher to find a young man of his character, honor, respect and courage.  Congratulations to Ronald and his family.  We wish him well in the future.

The 'ROCK' honorees

2008-Ronald Naraine

2007-Steve Anton, Ken Fermin, James McColl
2006-Queshaun Harvin
2005-Nevin Thomas

Attention ALL student/athletes,  INCLUDING any transfer or 9th grade student entering Kennedy during the fall of 2009!

Now that the 09-10 school year has begun, PRESEASON PRACTICE continues every day after school.  ALL those interested should report to the John F. Kennedy High School Boys' Lockerroom immediately after school (1:50 PM) for the workouts that begin on the practice field at 2:15 PM and end at approximately 5 PM.   Worlouts run ALL week, Monday through Friday, at the school.

Student/athletes MUST have a City of Waterbury Sports physical on file with the School Nurse's Office.  And everyone MUST be prepared for indoor AND outdoor workouts! 

Student/athletes should have athletic clothing and a lock to keep their belongings secure.  The coaching staff recommends t-shirts, shorts, windpants, sneakers and cleats.  It is also highly recommended that ALL student/athletes eat a healthy breakfast in the morning and drink plenty of clear fluids before, during and after each workout.

For ALL returning players:  Please check your report cards to determine your academic eligibility for the 2009 season. EVERYONE MUST maintain an overall average of 70% or a 2.0 GPA for the course work in the 4th Marking Period  of the 08-09 school year AND you need to earn 4.0 credits for the 08-09 school year.

Contact Varsity Football Head Coach, Chris Sarlo (ROOM 214) or the Kennedy Guidance Office if you have any questions regarding your status for the 2009 season.

CALLING ALL friends, family, fans and Alumni of Kennedy, Croft and Leavenworth High Schools!  The Kennedy Eagles Football program asks you to consider joining the 2008 Eagles Endzone Club.  Created in 2005, it serves as the booster organization for the Kennedy Football team.  Many from the Kennedy High community have joined and they have offered a tremendous amount of support for our Eagles. 

Those who join the Eagles Endzone Club have their names entered as part of the Honor Roll in our Game Day Program.  Former student/athletes are enrolled in our Alumni association.  Members are also listed on the Sponsors' and Eagles Endzone Club' sections on this website.  They receive a certificate of membership, 2 free passes to any EAGLES home game and the necessary documentation for their tax records. 

Members from the business community have their sponsorship information placed in the Game Day Program as well.  This allows our sponsors to reach out to hundreds from the Naugatuck Valley region who attend our games.  Businesses will also be included on the Sponsors' portion of our website where several thousands have visited since it's creation less than 4 years ago! 

What better way to honor the glory of our past, recognize the players of today and ensure the success of our future!   Spread the word to all family members and to friends who may have played for or attended Kennedy, Croft, or Leavenworth High Schools, and to anyone who is a fan of the great game of football.

Please visit our Donations' portion on this website or feel free to contact Varsity Head Coach, Chris Sarlo at 203.755.2958, or sarlo@att.net.  Any level of contribution will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your consideration. 

Here are some of the links for the photo and video hilites from the 2008 Varsity season.

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Jamboree-High-School-Football-09-06-2008/index2.html

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Kennedy-8-Sacred-Heart-0-Mens-High-School-Football-09-07-2008/

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Crosby-14-Kennedy-0--High-School-Football-09-07-2008/index.html

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Kennedy-50-Sacred-Heart-28-Mens-High-School-Football-10-25-2008/index.html

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Ansonia-42-Kennedy-14-Mens-High-School-Football-11-20-2008/index.html

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Crosby-44-Kennedy-Pregame-and-First-Half-28--High-School-Football-11-27-2008/index.html

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/highschool/football/Crosby-44-Kennedy---Second-Half-and-Postgame-28--High-School-Football-11-27-2008/a416.html