Ansonia High School (Conn.) for the second straight year are searching for a head football coach.
On Wednesday, Ansonia’s football program announced via social media that John Mihalko has stepped down as the head coach. The post added that Mihalko will remain with the staff as the team’s offensive line coach.
“This past season I had the opportunity to be the head coach of Ansonia High School Football. This opportunity has been both a privilege and honor. Being the head coach, however, comes with responsibilities and sacrifices that need to be made in order for the team to succeed.,” Mihalko said in the statement. “It is only after experiencing these necessities that I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer be the head coach at Ansonia High School.”
Ansonia’s football program that has been in transition with longtime head coach Tom Brockett retiring following the 2024 season, capping one of the greatest tenures for any high school lead man. Brockett, who coached the program from 2006-2024, left Ansonia with the best winning percentage of all-time for coaches that have coached a minimum of 200 games at .922 and compiled an overall record of 215-18.
In Mihalko’s one season at the helm of Ansonia, he guided the Chargers to a 8-4 record and reaching the CIAC Class S state semifinals, falling to runner-up Northwest Catholic, 21-0.
The Chargers finished as the state’s No. 53 ranked team, according to the final Connecticut 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings.
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Ansonia High School, home of the Chargers, is a spirited public school located in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley. Known for its strong tradition in academics and athletics—especially football—AHS emphasizes community pride and student achievement. With a dedicated faculty and a supportive learning environment, Ansonia High prepares students for college, careers, and lifelong success.
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