Mark Ottusch

Athletic Director/K-12 Health and Physical Education Coordinator for the New Fairfield Public Schools

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

Leadership doesn’t end when the season does.

The offseason is where habits are built, standards are set, and growth continues.

It’s showing up when no one is watching.
Holding yourself and others accountable.
Preparing before the next season begins.

How are you leading during the offseason?

#StudentLeadership #playperformcompetetogether #EducationBasedAthletics

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

Some "Walk-off Wonderful" moments Tuesday in the state baseball semifinals for SWC schools Bethel and New Fairfield. @BethelSports @NFHSRebels #ctbase

@NFHSNetwork had the livestreams and will do the same for this weekend's state championship games.

Adam Plager on the Bethel call - "And that's the ballgame! A walk off hit from Thomas Martin wins it in the bottom of the 7th!" @playbyplager

Glenn Conticello on the New Fairfield call - "The Rebels, for the first time in 32 years, will play for a state title!" @grc62

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

3 years ago Ryan Fitzpatrick was a CIAC athlete at New Fairfield High School (check out the Cross Country Senior Day video). Today Ryan is attending the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) and was just named National Wheelchair Basketball Association Player of the Year! @NFHSRebels (📷 h/t @UofIllinois )

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

@chris_parker222 Thanks for sharing. Here are a couple that I use.
"Discuss a challenge that you have faced as a coach and how it has helped you grow."

"Who is your coaching mentor and what characteristics make them a good coach?"

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

@ChipSalvestrini @DanburyBaseball @FCIACCommish @ciacsports @GametimeCT Congratulations to Coach Ratchford on a well deserved retirement from his coaching duties. As someone who had the privilege of coaching in his program, I can attest to his commitment to not only his student-athletes but the Danbury community as a whole!

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

Each week our football team visits our elementary school to read to classes. The joy on the kids faces is priceless but the visits are even better for the teachers to see their former students! @ciacathletics #actclassyct #agentsofchange
https://t.co/xLyLCvrq5v

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

Congratulations to my former elementary student and DHS student-athlete Luke Shliger on his selection in the 2023 MLB Draft! It has been a pleasure to watch you on this journey! Go get 'em!

[Maryland Baseball @TerpsBaseball]

The Bob➡️The Bay⚾

Our captain is headed to the San Francisco Giants!!

📝https://t.co/V2UrjOEjOe | #DirtyTerps

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

@azariah_bowden The future has bright things in store for you!

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

@BHSBobcatSports @ciacsports @swc_sports Congratulations on your retirement, Coach Reiff! Coach Reiff was a great role model for me, and I will always appreciate his willingness to help support me as a young coach. Enjoy the next chapter!

[Greg Schwarz @NFRebelPower]

LETS GOOO!!!
Big Doug’s Big Word of the day “Committed”
Great to keep one of CT’s finest in state
Very proud of you big man, best football is ahead of you!!

[Greg Schwarz @NFRebelPower]

In advance of a successful 50th season- I’m shedding light on the guys out of the spotlight- Our Coaches
Wk 1
GOAT 🐐Ed Merrit true teacher of all things Rebel Football💙❤️
Or
“the big dude who looks angry rocking the varsity jacket on our sidelines” pay respect when you see him

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

It's "Where's Waldo?" CIAC style! Sunday's the day for our 39th Annual CIAC Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet. Here are the 346 scholar-athletes who will be in attendance and submitted photos. Can you find your school's honorees? #ScAth22

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

An important message from @NFHS_Org CEO Dr. Karissa Niehoff. https://t.co/xXKmcQ0APW

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

285 - Shelton's Matt Weiner @sheltongaelsAD

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

138 - Danbury's Kai O'dell @ChipSalvestrini @HattersWrestle

[CIAC Sports @ciacsports]

106 - New Fairfield's Joe Mahoney @NFSports @NFHSRebels

[Maryland Baseball @TerpsBaseball]

Shlig steps in and WE ARE BACK! #DirtyTerps

[NF Athletics @NFSports]

The NFHS Athletic Department is pleased to announce Greg Schwarz (@NFRebelPower ) has been named as our new Varsity Football Head Coach. Please see the announcements below for details. @GameTimeCT @AldamWill @NFHSRebels @RebelsNf

[Mark Ottusch @markott20]

@azariah_bowden Anyone who knows you, knows that giving up is never an option! Your work ethic will have you back out there ready to compete even stronger than before! 💪💪💪