News Summary

Bridgeport welcomes Chris Pace as the new head football coach at Masuk High School. Taking over from Steve Christy, Pace aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and discipline. With an impressive coaching record and rich experience, he is poised to lead the football program into a promising future. The community shares excitement for the upcoming season under his leadership.

Bridgeport Welcomes Chris Pace as the New Head Football Coach at Masuk High School

In an exciting turn of events for the football community in Bridgeport, Chris Pace has officially been appointed as the new head football coach at Masuk High School. The school’s Athletic Director, Brian Hourigan, made this announcement through a press release, and the buzz around the community indicates this is a welcome transition for the team and its supporters.

A New Era After a Successful Tenure

Chris Pace is stepping into the spotlight, taking the reins from Steve Christy, who led Masuk to an impressive 2024 CIAC Class MM championship victory against Windsor before announcing his retirement. Christy had an inspiring tenure with the team, leading them to notable successes including semifinal appearances in 2021 and 2022, boasting a combined record of 17 wins and 7 losses over those two years and finishing with 9 wins and 3 losses in the last season. Under Pace’s new leadership, there is plenty of hope for a bright future ahead.

Coaching Journey and Accomplishments

Chris’s coaching journey began back in 2010 when he took the helm of the East Harlem Pride in New York, where he served until 2014. After that, he ventured to Weston High School from 2014 to 2016 and briefly held a position as an assistant coach at Staples High School in 2017. Pace also made his mark at Bullard-Havens Technical High School, where he was head coach from 2018 to 2019. Notably, he spent the past four years leading the ATI football program, achieving a solid record of 30 wins and 13 losses. This impressive performance contributed to Chris’s overall coaching record of 62 wins and 31 losses.

The ATI football program not only excelled under Chris’s guidance, but it also carved its name in history as the first Connecticut Technical Conference (CTC) program to win a CIAC state tournament game in 2023. Furthermore, they clinched their first CTC championship, showcasing Pace’s ability to cultivate talent and lead teams to victory. His influence is not confined to just football, as Chris also coaches the ATI girls’ basketball team since 2019, proving he’s a versatile figure in the local sports scene.

Education and Teaching Role

When it comes to education, Chris leads by example. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, along with a minor in Health from Springfield College. His commitment to learning doesn’t stop there; he holds a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and another Master’s in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. Currently, Chris serves as a Physical Education and Health Teacher at Abbott Tech, bringing his passion for teaching and coaching into the classroom. This unique combination of teaching and coaching experience equips Chris well for his new position at Masuk.

A Culture of Excellence on the Horizon

Looking forward, Pace plans to build a culture centered around hard work, discipline, and excellence in the football program at Masuk High School. With the enthusiastic support from Hourigan and a strong community backing, there’s palpable excitement in the air about what Chris Pace will bring to the team. Whether it’s instilling a winning mentality or developing students into student-athletes both on and off the field, Chris appears poised to make a significant impact.

As Masuk High School embarks on this new chapter, all eyes will be on Chris Pace as he leads this dynamic team forward. The Bridgeport community is ready for an exhilarating journey filled with achievements and potential triumphs in the years to come!

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