Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Lou Marinelli, Head Coach – New Canaan HS (CT)
January 29, 2026
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Lou Marinelli, head coach at New Canaan High School. In this conversation, Coach Marinelli reflects on his long coaching career, how he built a successful program, and the lessons he learned along the way.
Coach Marinelli shares insight into the growth of his program and the values that have guided him throughout decades of coaching. He also talks about what it means when former players return to the program and what it means to win the AFCA Power of Influence Award.
Follow Coach Marinelli and New Canaan Football:
@NewCanaanFB
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Lou Marinelli, Head Coach – New Canaan HS (CT)
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Lou Marinelli, head coach at New Canaan High School. In this conversation, Coach Marinelli reflects on his long coaching career, how he built a successful program, and the lessons he learned along the way.
Coach Marinelli shares insight into the growth of his program and the values that have guided him throughout decades of coaching. He also talks about what it means when former players return to the program and what it means to win the AFCA Power of Influence Award.
Follow Coach Marinelli and New Canaan Football:
@NewCanaanFB
Be sure to follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review. It helps others discover the show and supports the coaching community.
We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment.
Find us here:
https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
