Stamford Football Head Coach Resigns Mid-Game After Incident With Players

Connecticut high school football coach quits mid-game after ‘confrontational exchanges’ with players

Stamford High football coach Donny Panapada resigned at halftime during a loss to Warde following confrontational exchanges with players.

Connecticut Football Coach Denied Reinstatement After Quitting At Halftime Over Confrontation With Players

Connecticut high school football coach Donny Panapada quit at halftime of his team’s most recent contest. He then had second thoughts. Panapada reportedly tried to return as coach the next day. He was denied the opportunity by administration. The school principal sent an email to parents, which cited “exchanges with student athletes” and “poor judgement” […]

Stamford Football Head Coach Resigns Mid-Game After Incident With Players

The coach's actions were "inconsistent with the standards we expect from those entrusted to lead our student athletes," the principal said.

Stamford Football Coach Quits at Halftime After Confrontation With Players

Stamford High School football coach Donny Panapada resigned during an October 23, 2026, game against Fairfield Warde following confrontational exchanges with players, according to the school’s principal. The Connecticut team trailed 30–0 at halftime and went on to lose 42–14. Panapada remained at the venue but did not coach during the second half, according to...