Coach McGillicuddy

Director of Upper School Athletics & Head Football Coach at Brunswick School | 2022 NEPSAC Champions | 2024 NPFC Champions

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

Yesterday’s NSD was more than a celebration — it was a historic milestone for ‘Wick Football, shattering all previous placement records!

14 of our athletes are heading to play college football—9 committed D1, & 6 of whom signed their NLI yesterday during early signing period

[Will Connell @will_connell_4]

What a season! Our team went 18-3 and went home with the prep nationals trophy! Along the way I was blessed to be picked up by @LafayetteMLAX in mid April and kept the momentum going throughout the rest of the season. I earned prep nationals MVP. I also earned All NE West 1. Above all that, God gifted us with the first Brunswick prep natty trophy since 2022 and I couldn’t be more grateful. I would like to thank Coach Bruce and Gilly and the rest of the Wick staff for helping us all season, along with our amazing athletic director @Coach_Wayne55. Thank you Brunswick lacrosse for the last 4 years and for a final season I will never forget. Forever a Bruin. 🤎💛

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

📈🔥This kid absolutely turned heads at our Showcase in May and did it again last night at BC.

One of the most polished route runners in the Northeast. Explosive in and out of his breaks, creates separation with ease, and has another gear once the ball is in the air. Need to clean up the 40 start a bit, but put on the tape and you’ll see it, this kid FLIES.

The best part? He’s only scratching the surface of what he’s capable of.

[Alex McCormack 2028 WR @_AlexMcCormack]

Thank you to @CoachDailey_A6O and the entire Boston College staff for the hospitality last night.

Had a great time competing at camp, learning from the coaches, and building relationships with the staff. Grateful for the opportunity and all the valuable feedback! @julianrowecohen @Coach_JDiBiaso @Coach_Wayne55 @CoachHallenbeck @Coach_SSStan

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

Another route runner that’s an absolute burner coming through the Brunswick pipeline!!

4.56 💨 is no joke!!!!

Matt continues to put in the work, and the results are starting to show. What excites me even more is how much room he still has to grow.

Expecting big things ahead for this young man.

Appreciate my guy @KashifMoore and the entire Penn State staff for the hospitality and time spent with Matt. #GoWick

[Matt Keating c/o '29 @mattkeating2009]

Had an amazing time at Penn State Football camp hope to be back on campus soon. Clocked in a 4.56 40
Yard dash. Loved meeting receivers coach @CoachJackson00 and @KashifMoore @Coach_Wayne55

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

A HUGE congrats to our ‘27 QB @ben_rolapp for earning a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ranking by @247Sports‼️

Ben is everything you hope for in a quarterback and a leader. His work ethic is unmatched, his consistency never wavers, and he attacks every day with purpose.

[M2 QB Academy @M2_QBacademy]

@Coach_Wayne55 Totally agree with this! Great stuff, happy for you @ben_rolapp @Coach_Wayne55

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

Couldn't be more proud of Ben on earning this offer from Boston College!

One thing I've learned from coaching for a while now and I always say this: everyone's recruiting journey is different! And this is a perfect example of that!

Ben never worried about what anyone else was doing. He kept his head down, worked, led, improved, and showed up every day. He trusted the process when others would have gotten frustrated. He never compared his timeline to someone else's.

This offer is a reminder to every recruit out there: don't compare your journey to anyone else's. Keep working. Keep developing. Keep betting on yourself.

Your time will come if you stay the course.

Congratulations, Ben. Well deserved. 🦅

[Ben Rolapp @ben_rolapp]

After a great conversation with Bill O’Brien I have received an offer from @BCFootball!

@Wick_Football_ @Coach_Wayne55
@Coach_SSStan @CoachHallenbeck

[Alex Agrella @AlexAgrellaRB]

Camp season is one of the best opportunities to get evaluated by college coaches.

It can also be a reality check.

Before investing time, energy, and money, make sure you're attending camps where there's genuine interest and a realistic fit.

Not every camp is worth the trip.

[Ben Rolapp @ben_rolapp]

After a great conversation with Bill O’Brien I have received an offer from @BCFootball!

@Wick_Football_ @Coach_Wayne55
@Coach_SSStan @CoachHallenbeck

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

👀 @tylergeorgs @wjanis3

[Slater Dixon @slaterdixon28]

After a great conversation with @CoachDanCurran, I’m blessed to receive an offer from @HCrossFB!

@CoachRobbat @CoachJ_Mont @CoachSchell_ @Coach_Wayne55 @Coach_SSStan @CoachHallenbeck @Wick_Football_

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

Thank you to Coach O’Brien and the entire Boston College Football staff for the outstanding hospitality tonight. Our guys had a great experience competing and learning from a great staff!

[Slater Dixon @slaterdixon28]

After a great conversation with @CoachDanCurran, I’m blessed to receive an offer from @HCrossFB!

@CoachRobbat @CoachJ_Mont @CoachSchell_ @Coach_Wayne55 @Coach_SSStan @CoachHallenbeck @Wick_Football_

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

🏕️ Camp season heats up this week!

📍 BYU – James Smith ‘30
📍 Boston College – James Lindsay ’27, Oliver Sims ’28, Alex McCormack ’28, Cal Tompkins ’28, Ryder Swenson ’28, Slater Dixon ’28
📍 Penn State – Matt Keating ’29
📍 Georgia – James Smith ’30
📍 UMass – James Lindsay ’27, Cal Tompkins ’28
📍 M2 Passing Academy – James Smith ’30, Ben Brown ’28

Keep stacking days, competing, and representing Brunswick the right way.

[Cal Tompkins '28 @caltompkins_]

I had a great time competing at @Marist_Fball Exposure Camp. I appreciate all of the tremendous coaching that I received and to be able to demonstrate my skills in a competitive environment. @Wick_Football_ @Coach_Wayne55 @CoachHallenbeck @Coach_SSStan

[Rutgers Scarlet Knights | The Knight Report @RutgersOn3]

.@CoachNoonanRU more days until the 2026 Rutgers Football season kicks off⏳

👉 https://t.co/W9aWogcKMV

[Keith Grabowski 🏈 Coach and Coordinator Network @CoachKGrabowski]

Culture gets built before kickoff.

Not in October.
Not in the playoffs.
In the summer.

Coach Jeff Bailey on developing tough teams.
Demand hard work early

Build mental toughness daily
Prepare bodies and minds before the season starts

Players may not love it in June.
They'll appreciate it in November.

[Coach McGillicuddy @Coach_Wayne55]

⛺️ Camp season starts tomorrow!

A handful of Brunswick Football players are hitting the road to Poughkeepsie for @Marist_Fball, while another heads to Storrs to compete at @UConnFootball.

🔴 Marist
'27s: @CraginJames, @Jadenhodges15
'28s: @caltompkins_, @Kovanni_M71, @GatesCorgan28

🔵 UConn
'28: @slaterdixon28

Looking forward to seeing these guys compete, earn respect, & continue to build relationship w/ coaches!

[NLF @natlaxfed]

⭐️ shines bright

@WestCoastStarz’s Sawyer Bligh is the No. 1 player in the NLF’s first class of 2028 rankings! The do-it-all A/M was lights-out this spring in helping Brunswick (Conn.) to a Prep Nationals title.

Where will the NorCal native end up this fall?

[Andrew Gally @Andrew_Gally]

Looking forward to a great summer of training and competing!

@Wick_Football_
@Coach_Wayne55
@CoachHallenbeck
@Coach_SSStan

[Jarrett Guerrera @JarrettGuerrera]

UConn will be hosting an in-state quarterback in Ben Rolapp this weekend for his Official Visit.

Rolapp has been busy, picking up offers from Delaware, Toledo, Miami (OH), and Richmond this month.

[Kovanni Mckiernan @Kovanni_M71]

Here’s my camp schedule for the summer . Can’t wait to get after it and compete! @Wick_Football_ @Coach_SSStan @CoachHallenbeck @Coach_Wayne55