Newington football has an 83-year-old secret weapon in Dick Vida: ‘The old man’s on board’

Newington football has an 83-year-old secret weapon in Dick Vida: ‘The old man’s on board’

NEWINGTON – Dick Vida will be 84 years old in a few weeks. He’s still out on the field, rain or shine, in freezing or sweltering weather, every day, coaching football at Newington. “Since I’ve been here, he has never missed a practice, a meeting, nothing,” said Newington’s John Acquavita, in his third season as head coach. “Raining, it’s freezing – he’s here every day. “His presence alone … the kids are like, ‘Well, Coach Vida’s going out in the…