2008 Woodie Awards
Men's Golf Tees Up Championship
Matt DeRosa Staff Reporter
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: Sports
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Once again, the men's golf team will play a tough fall schedule in preparation for the spring, which will feature the Northeast Conference Championship.
"This fall schedule will be a good test as we prepare for the spring season and a run at the Northeast Conference Championship," Coach Michael Giaquinto said, adding, "We have good leadership coming back and another talented class that we have signed."
Michael Giaquinto is entering his fifth year at the helm of Pioneer Golf. In the past five years, Giaquinto, Director of Pioneer Golf and Men's Head Coach, has taken this program and has made it the model for all Division One golf programs in the Northeast.
"I stress the discipline necessary to succeed, however I focus on the positives. Building self-esteem is crucial. Focusing on the positives keeps the athletes in a good frame of mind. All the players on our roster have the skills necessary to succeed. Getting them to understand that and encouraging them is the secret to instilling confidence," Giaquinto said.
Giaquinto focusses on high standards both on and off the golf course. He takes the term student-athlete very seriously and realizes that golf is not the only topic of concern for his golfers.
The coach is a devoted golfer and has participated at the local state and national levels as a player. He has taken a an active role in local and national Junior Golf programs over the past ten years and has brought an AJGA tournament to Fairfield County.
"We are optimistic that we have the foundation to be recognized as one of the premier programs in the Northeast," Giaquinto said. "I'm convinced that we are ready to play competitive golf this season.
"Our coach remains very involved, and is always helping us with our game, whether it be on the range and putting green at practice, or re-focusing and building confidence during a tournament round," Kevin Lauretti, a freshmen from Newington, said. "He expects us to work to our potential, and apply talent to our game."
"This fall schedule will be a good test as we prepare for the spring season and a run at the Northeast Conference Championship," Coach Michael Giaquinto said, adding, "We have good leadership coming back and another talented class that we have signed."
Michael Giaquinto is entering his fifth year at the helm of Pioneer Golf. In the past five years, Giaquinto, Director of Pioneer Golf and Men's Head Coach, has taken this program and has made it the model for all Division One golf programs in the Northeast.
"I stress the discipline necessary to succeed, however I focus on the positives. Building self-esteem is crucial. Focusing on the positives keeps the athletes in a good frame of mind. All the players on our roster have the skills necessary to succeed. Getting them to understand that and encouraging them is the secret to instilling confidence," Giaquinto said.
Giaquinto focusses on high standards both on and off the golf course. He takes the term student-athlete very seriously and realizes that golf is not the only topic of concern for his golfers.
The coach is a devoted golfer and has participated at the local state and national levels as a player. He has taken a an active role in local and national Junior Golf programs over the past ten years and has brought an AJGA tournament to Fairfield County.
"We are optimistic that we have the foundation to be recognized as one of the premier programs in the Northeast," Giaquinto said. "I'm convinced that we are ready to play competitive golf this season.
"Our coach remains very involved, and is always helping us with our game, whether it be on the range and putting green at practice, or re-focusing and building confidence during a tournament round," Kevin Lauretti, a freshmen from Newington, said. "He expects us to work to our potential, and apply talent to our game."