Football (Boys)

Deerfield continues to have one of the premier prep school football programs in New England. We have a varsity and junior varsity team, totaling approximately 70 players. Both teams play an eight game schedule, and since we are seriously committed to developing a strong program, coaches use identical concepts in all aspects of the game. This allows players to move between teams, if and when the need arises. Deerfield football players work hard on and off the field; they play with dignity whether in victory or defeat; and they strive to uphold the standards necessary to play and succeed as Deerfield student-athletes.
Deerfield teams are led by a strong coaching staff including Michael Silipo, Nicholas Albertson, Charles Davis, and Mark Ott.

Varsity

Junior Varsity

Mike Silipo

A 27-year veteran of New England prep school squash, Mike Silipo teaches history, and coaches squash and football. He has compiled a career record of 227-141 at both Tabor Academy and Deerfield. Since he took over Deerfield’s program in 1997, Mike’s teams have amassed 66 wins and 55 losses. Many of his players have gone on to compete in college at Division I and III programs.

Mike attended Hobart College in Geneva, NY, where he earned all-conference honors in football. He was also a member of Hobart’s baseball team. A talented multi-sport athlete, Mike later went to on the capture the New England Region INSICLO Squash Championship in 1979.

Mike took over Deerfield’s football program from the legendary Jim Smith in 1996. Since then, he has coached the team to a 50-35-0 record, two Class A Super Bowl invitations and a 2002 Super Bowl win.

Send email to Mike Silipo (msilipo@deerfield.edu)