About Us

who we are

The New Canaan Athletic Foundation (NVAF) is a community run non profit that was founded on May 12th 2016, and is governed by its Board of Directors.

Our Mission

The Mission of the New Canaan Athletic Foundation is to support the experience of all youth and NCHS student athletes with a broad-based community commitment towards facilities and a healthy lifestyle.

our purpose

In April 2019, NCAF formalized an MOU with the Town of New Canaan that lays out the framework for our partnership. Read more here about the history of our athletic facilities and agreed upon working relationship.

our vision

The NCAF is an independent community based fundraising organization that works in partnership with the Town of New Canaan. We believe athletics is a window to the community. We endeavor to support the community’s athletic facilities, broadly defined, in order to enhance the development and enrichment of athletic programs. Maintaining New Canaan’s long history of successful youth and high school sports benefits the community at large, bringing joy to parents and their children and distinction to the Town.

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identify

The NCAF identifies current and future needs across athletic facilities as agreed upon with the Town. Learn More.

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REPAIR AND REPLACE

Turf replacement and field improvements are financially covered by both The NCAF and The Town of New Canaan. Learn More.

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ENHANCE

The NCAF assists the Town of New Canaan with planning, development and construction of repairs and enhancements to facilities. Learn More.

board of directors

James Dunning

James Dunning

Development
Andy Gordon

Andy Gordon

Treasurer
Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy

Vice Chairman
Kimberly Connors

Kimberly Connors

Secretary
Krystie Inman

Krystie Inman

Marketing/PR
Robin Biasotti

Robin Biasotti

Legal
Patrick Russell

Patrick Russell

Development
Mike Benevento

Mike Benevento

Chairman
Jeff Fittipaldi

Jeff Fittipaldi

Development
Brett Nardini

Brett Nardini

Alumni Relations
Spencer Zwick

Spencer Zwick

Development
Lou Garcia

Lou Garcia

Development

Our Staff & Volunteers

John Carozza

John Carozza

Executive Director
 

The Founders

Debbie Volpe

Bob Spangler

Patrick Russell

MB Pickering

Patrick O’Connell

Mike Murphy

Jennifer McCarthy

Denis LaPolice

Steve Kraus

David Koch

Katrina Kaupp

Boyd Harden

Jennifer Essigs

James Dunning

Wendy Cunney

Kimberly Connors

Rob Cioffi

Brian Blair

Mike Benevento

Amy Bennett

Garth Appelt

Seth Alvord

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