Jeff Lea Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Players from Jeff Lea’s first state championship team — and 3 others — were on hand Saturday night, as the winningest coach in Staples soccer history was inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.
Lea — who first coached the junior varsity under Albie Loeffler, then succeeded him in 1978 — earned 5 state crowns and 12 FCIAC titles. He retired in 2002, after compiling a 357-77-42 record.
Lea thanked his many players, coaching colleagues and family, in his remarks. He joins 8 other members of the Hall of Fame class of 2026, including longtime Danbury High coach Gary Donaldson, and University of Connecticut coach Chris Gbandi.
Jeff Lea (center, red tie) with (from left) Dan Woog ’71, Jem Sollinger ’88, Dan Donovan ’82, Jono Sollinger ’86, Neil Brickley ’71, Steve Lichtman ’78, Mike Brown ’83.
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