Watchung Hills Assistant Coach Honored as Coach of the Year

Anthony Rizzolo recognized for contributions across multiple sports

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Anthony Rizzolo, the Assistant Coach for Watchung Hills Regional High School, was named Assistant Coach of the Year at the recent District wrestling championships. Rizzolo is a proud alumnus of the school and has contributed as a coach in football, wrestling, and strength and conditioning, as well as an instructional aide in the special education department.

Why it matters

Rizzolo's recognition highlights the important role that assistant coaches play in developing student-athletes and building successful sports programs at the high school level. His versatility and dedication to the Watchung Hills community over many years is noteworthy.

The details

In addition to his assistant coaching duties, Rizzolo has also served as a Football Coach, Wrestling Coach, ESY Instructional Aide, and Strength and Conditioning Coach for Watchung Hills. He recently joined the school's Special Education Department as an Instructional Aide, bringing valuable experience from his previous role in the Warren Township School District.

  • The District wrestling championships were held on Saturday.

The players

Anthony Rizzolo

The Assistant Coach for Watchung Hills Regional High School, who was named Assistant Coach of the Year at the recent District wrestling championships.

Watchung Hills Regional High School

The high school where Rizzolo is an assistant coach, as well as an alumnus.

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The takeaway

Rizzolo's recognition as Assistant Coach of the Year underscores the vital contributions that assistant coaches make to high school sports programs. His versatility and dedication to the Watchung Hills community over many years is an inspiring example of the positive impact that these unsung heroes can have on student-athletes.