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Proud father & husband, Needham 🚀 Football HC, RFATE: Respect - Family - Accountability - Toughness - Effort

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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Football life lessons: Embrace discomfort. Listen before you speak. Accept what you don’t know. Acknowledge where change must occur. Improve every day. Stand with your brothers. Convert rage into positive action. Love each other.
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We’re a public high school. We don’t pick and choose who comes, but if we did, we would choose these guys. Absolutely love these boys. Our dudes are tough, they love each other, and they play with all our effort for four quarters. You did Needham proud. On to Wellesley.
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Thank you to @Pete_Lembo of @GamecockFB for stopping by Needham High to talk about Rockets past and present.
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
What Coach Johan and Coach Duffy have done for this program can never be overstated. We have 11 former 🚀🏈 athletes on our coaching staff. Once a Rocket, Always a Rocket! Thank you, coaches.
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Coach Hines 🇺🇸
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If done correctly, your coaching will outlive you, and your impact will live on in those you’re blessed to coach for generations to come!
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
So proud of the entire 🚀🏈 program tonight. We faced a lot of adversity against a tough Walpole football team, but the boys kept fighting and secured the win: 21-19 Tremendous grit, effort, and determination. Way to finish strong! L.E.O.
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Not the ending these boys deserved, but the Rockets battled from 14 down and played like warriors. Brought it to OT against a tough @Raider_FB team. So proud of our young men, especially our seniors. Way to play your best in your last game and represent the town. #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
One of the most amazing runs in the history of Needham 🚀 sports... and it isn't over. What a win for these young men. What a moment for this program, school, and town. So proud of these guys. #EAT
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
1 year
Boys Basketball Final: #5 Needham 60 #9 North Andover 43 Rockets advance to their first state final in school history!
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Winter sports start today! To guys who "lift year-round" for football - love your passion, not your process. Be a multi-sport athlete. Track gets you faster, wrestling teaches leverage, hockey/basketball teach you to find open space... Sports help you become a better athlete.
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
We believe in RFATE: respect, family, accountability, toughness, and effort. It's not a slogan to print on a t-shirt. It's not a poster on a wall. It's a STANDARD of living. Our boys held themselves and called each other up to that standard every day. 🚀🏈💪
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
🚀🏈 defense has given up two touchdowns over three games this season. Our boys swarm and tackle with the best of them. Great leadership, effort, and toughness. @JakeReiser1400 @awill_2025 @Ben_Schreiber11 @Willmcd91 @JKajunski Lay it down! #Swarm
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
So proud of the effort last night against Westford Academy. It was a great night for the 🚀🏈 program. Boys played tough and competed every play. #EAT #LEO
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
One of the best ever to carry the rock at Needham High and the greatest runner after contact that I’ve ever coached. Tate left a legacy that will last long after he heads to Trinity. Thank you for 4 great years!
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Kevin J. Stone
5 months
Needham star running back Tate Hoffmeister finishes the day with 235 yards & 3 TD’s. Here, he speaks with the media after the game @newftbj @GlobeSchools @NHSRockets @NeedhamFootball @CoachKopcso @HSFBamerica
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
His son, Tony, coached a heck of a game tonight as the Needham DC. The Rocket defense limited a talented Xaverian offense to 20 points.
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Danny Ventura
6 months
Wish my good friend Dave DiCicco would have been around to see this. He would have loved this Rockets team.
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
What an awesome fit! A great college football program like Trinity with such strong academics and one of the best student-athletes we've had at NHS. So proud of you, Tate. Congratulations!
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Tate Hoffmeister
6 months
I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to the admissions process at Trinity College. I want to thank the Trinity Coaches for giving me this amazing opportunity, also my coaches, family and friends for supporting me the whole way. #rollbants @CoachKopcso @CoachDevanney
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
This honor belongs to my amazing staff and the outstanding group of high character young men who make this program special. Thank you to legend Andre Tippett and the Patriots for honoring Needham High and supporting our program and all those around the state.
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Andre Tippett
8 months
NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL’S DOUG KOPSCO NAMED NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS COACH OF THE WEEK Following a 14-13 victory over Lincoln-Sudbury, the Needham Rocket’s head coach Doug Kopsco has been named this week’s New England Patriots High School COW. @BostonHeraldHS @nweitzer7 @NeedhamFootball
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
JR RB @HoffmeisterTate had himself a career night vs Newton North in Needham’s 22-6 win. 27 carries for 191 yds 2TDs and two 2 pt conversions @BostonHeraldHS @kstone06 @newftbj @nweitzer7 @NeedhamChannel @AdamKurkjian
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Grilling with the family, listening to “The Boys of Fall”, and hoping for good news for the NHSF seniors.
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Not the result we wanted vs a tough Milton team, but I couldn't be prouder of the 2021 class and the rest of the boys on Senior Night. Thank you for building up and forever changing our program. 🚀🏈 #Foundation #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
Great team win tonight over a well-coached and high character Newton North team. Senior RB Tate Hoffmeister had 202 yards on 15 carries for 4 TDs in one half of play. @BostonHeraldHS @newftbj @NHSRockets @GlobeSchools
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Thanksgiving Day Game 10 am at Wellesley High. The oldest public high school football rivalry in the country is back on this year! Can't wait for the chance to compete against another athletic, tough, and well-coached @Raider_FB team. Let's go!
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Congratulations to @NeedhamHoops1 on the amazing win! Phenomenal team effort.
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TNC Sports
1 year
Needham wins!!! 43-41 Rockets moving on to the State Final 4!! @BostonHeraldHS @GlobeSchools
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Two of our hardest workers with seven years of Varsity contributions between them. Best of luck at Assumption and Army next year!
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
4 years
Congrats to Rocket Seniors Tyler Reid and Odahri Hibberts who signed their NLI to play football next year at Assumption and Army!
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Please spread the message: The crew of exceptional people dedicated to maintaining the fields and the rest of the park can't do it alone. Everyone has to do their part. Help us keep our parks clean! #Sweepthesheds
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
3 years
The Football Team & Athletic Dept combed Memorial park to remove broken glass so it is safe to play on. Vandalism at the park has become a problem & we ask everyone to do their part to keep our parks clean. @NeedhamPandR @NeedhamDPW @NPS_Supt @tamatha_bibbo @HighRockSchool
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Ryan, you played your best in the biggest game. Way to lead, make huge plays, and represent your program, school and town. Unbelievable performance. You set a great example for our young guys. Way to finish strong! 4ever🚀
@RyHannigan21
Ryan Hannigan
2 years
I am elated with the team’s Thanksgiving finale, and although we ultimately lost in an OT thriller, it was our best play of the year on both sides of the ball. I am also satisfied with my performance, hauling in 190 yds and 2 TDs on 9 touches.
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
Thank you for the coverage!
@AdamKurkjian
Adam Kurkjian
6 months
In Thursday night's D1 quarterfinal, Needham used power football to get past Methuen, and earn a trip to the Final Four. The Rockets were impressive from start to finish. @newftbj @kstone06
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Doug Kopcso
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Plays everything on O: QB, RB, FB, WR. Switched to MIKE for the playoffs with only 3 days to prep. Helped get the W. One of our best leaders on and off the field as a junior. Impeccable character and attitude. Love this dude!
@awill_2025
Aidan Williams ‘25
6 months
Thank you @BCFootball for the amazing visit yesterday! Loved coming to campus and watching the team play!!! @CoachTBC @KGerensteinBC @_CoachBR @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Congratulations to our 2021 Bay State Conference All-Stars!
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
Thank you for the amazing coverage, as always. Love these dudes! This senior class was special. Left a legacy.
@kstone06
Kevin J. Stone
5 months
Needham head coach Doug Kopcso speaks with the media following the Rockets’ 1st win over Wellesley on Thanksgiving since 2018 @newftbj @GlobeSchools @HSFBamerica @NHSRockets @NeedhamFootball @CoachKopcso
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
These dudes epitomize teamwork. No hype, no divas, no plays off. 5 guys working as one to elevate an entire program. Mission accomplished. Swing the Hammer! 🚀🏈💪
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Great effort and leadership at Triple S. Training hard and safe. Start fast, finish strong!
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
Congratulations to ⁦ @KyleGilman8 ⁩ on his signing day! A true triple threat (kicking, tackling, dancing), great teammate and a hard worker. We’ll all be pulling for him ⁦at Stonehill.
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Congratulations to @StephenHauschka on a tremendous career! What an amazing representative of @NHSRockets , @NdhmRcktsSoccer , and the entire Rocket Family.
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Doug Kopcso
1 month
There are about 27,000 high school football players in MA. @HoffmeisterTate is one of the Top 26. A tremendous honor for one of the greatest NHS Rockets of all time. Can't wait to see what he and three of his fellow All-State recipients do at @TrinCollFB this Fall. 🚀🏈💪
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
One of the most influential people in the history of Needham sports and one of the reasons a lot of us got into coaching.
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Danny Ventura
3 years
A true legend, on and off the field. As good a person as you'll find....
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
Love these kids. The program endures a tough loss Friday night on the road. JV turns around the next morning and travels all the way back to Weymouth to bring home the program's first "W" of the season. Resilience reaps respect.
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Congratulations to Fall 2 Bay State Herget All-Stars: 1st Team - @FullbrookThomas , @schutkow1 , and @AdrianRufo11 2nd Team - Ben Leslie!
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Doug Kopcso
11 months
Rocket family and extended football community, Gabe Quezada, a beloved wrestler & LB/RB at NHS, has endured multiple surgeries as he recovers from a brain tumor. Gabe's courage & tenacity endure, but he needs our help. Please support Gabe and his family.
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
🚀🏈 showed tremendous grit for one of the wildest wins of the last decade. So proud of the boys. Way to represent RFATE. Start fast, finish strong!
@joshdarwin
Josh Darwin
2 years
@NHSRockets @NeedhamFootball @CoachKopcso Needham beats Durfee in last second Thriller 28-27
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Thank you to @Coach_Joel_Lamb and @HarvardFootball for stopping by Needham High to discuss our 🚀 student-athletes.
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Doug Kopcso
3 months
Thank you to @CoachMLiv of @UMassFootball for coming by to talk about our student-athletes at Needham High. 🚀🏈💪
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
Stepped in and stepped up when called to do so due to injury. Didn't make excuses. Didn't hesitate. Didn't blink. Started the rest of the way and helped lead us to the greatest record in school history. #Moxie
@GriffCarr1
Griffin Carr
5 months
Proud of what this team has accomplished! Finishing with a 10-2 record and a Mass D1 final final 4 appearance. Excited for next year! Full season Junior year QB highlights. @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball @M2_QBacademy
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Huge thank you to ⁦ @KevinBruce40 ⁩ for coming by to talk about accountability and what it means to be a 🚀. Great representative of ⁦ @PrincetonFTBL ⁩ and ⁦ @NHSRockets ⁩. #Accountability #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
9 months
Congratulations to our 🚀 of the Week: Mason Hark Matt Ferriera Will Cassidy All In! All Out!
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
Never satisfied with a loss, but couldn't be prouder of the mettle, toughness, and selflessness of the players last night. All heart.
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
5 years
Final Score: Newton North 20 Needham 7 After falling behind early, the undermanned Rockets showed a lot of fight the rest of the way.
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Great effort from the boys today vs Braintree! So fulfilling to see our guys back out on the field having fun and playing ball. Very proud of everything they've done to get here. Start Fast, Finish Strong! 🚀🏈 #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
The boys may have come up short, but they did the program, school, and town proud. Tremendous effort today.
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Mike Riley 🎙️
2 years
Go @NHSRockets !! 🏈 🚀
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
One opposing coach this year called him "the best running back in the state." Can bang between the tackles and break the big runs. Great returner and receiver who pass protects as well as any back we've had at NHS. Can make a huge impact at the next level.
@Tyreid513
Tyler Reid
5 years
Senior Mid Season Highlights are out!
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Congratulations to one of the hardest workers I've had the fortune of coaching. Well done, Ryan! Just getting started.
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Ryan Hannigan
2 years
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
So proud of the effort. Congratulations to all the players and thank you to everyone who has supported us this season. Go Rockets!
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
5 years
Rockets hold on for their first win of the season. 14-6 over Braintree!
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
On the bus to take on Braintree. So excited for both teams’ athletes to finally get back out on the gridiron. Start fast, finish strong! 🚀🏈
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Phenomenal accomplishment. @DavePowellJr runs one of the most consistent and dominant hs sports programs in the state. Hats off to all the tremendous @NeedhamVB212 student-athletes and coaches who helped elevate this team to a state championship… again. #212
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
Outstanding run from one of the best programs in the state. Did Needham proud.
@NeedhamGirlsVB
NeedhamGirlsVball
6 months
Lost tonight in the state semis to a strong NN team but SO proud of this team for an incredible season and final four appearance. Thank you to our seniors! Your leadership and poise carried us through. You truly #beatyesterday every day as players and people. Forever grateful 💙
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Doug Kopcso
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One of the best student-athletes I've had the privilege to coach. Aidan can rush, cover, shed, and violently tackle on D. On O, plays everywhere and ignites the team. Last dude off the bus because he makes sure we sweep the shed. Born to lead. #Eat
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Aidan Williams ‘25
5 months
❗️Junior Year Highlights❗️ OLB/QB/RB True C/O 2025 10-2 record and Mass D1 Final Four Defense: 58 total tackles 9 TFL, 8 sacks, 3 FF 21 QB pressures, 2 PBUs Offense: 64 rushes, 500 yds, 7.8 YPC 6 Rec, 61 yds 6 TDs @CoachKopcso
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Could not be prouder of the effort against a playoff caliber opponent under the lights. 🚀🏈 23-20 win over Quincy Down four of our best players and 14 points at the half, we had our greatest team win of the season. #Rocketpride #AllInAllOut #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Another awesome Team BBQ to kick off the 2022 season. Thank you to the ⁦ @TheVillageClub1 ⁩ and the Touchdown Club for putting on this great event. 🚀🏈 Let’s make sure we do our part, get out there, and sell those raffle tickets! #StartFast #FinishStrong
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
Thank you for the coverage. The boys played hard and played together all four quarters against a tough Weymouth team. Good team win. Start fast - finish strong!
@m_doherty23
Matt Doherty
6 months
@GlobeSchools FINAL: Needham 33, Weymouth 7 Rockets pile up 319 rushing yards and cruise to the Bay State win. Tate Hoffmeister (134 yards, TD) and Aidan Williams (103 yards, 2 TDS) led the way. Needham D was great after allowing a TD on third play of the game. @GlobeSchools
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Couldn’t be prouder of these guys. Did what no other Needham basketball team has done. Great group of high character, talented, team-first players and a tremendous staff. Congratulations on an amazing season. #RocketPride #Family
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Needham Boys Hoops
1 year
Boys Hoop Div 1 Championship FINAL Worcester North - 73 Needham - 64 What a run it was! @NHSRockets @worcesterpublic @BostonHeraldHS @mattyfeld612 @keith_pearson @GlobeSchools @GlobeLars
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Doug Kopcso
4 months
Congratulations to @HoffmeisterTate on this huge achievement! Way to leave a legacy! 🚀🏈💪
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Danny Ventura
4 months
MHSFCA announces its All-State football team
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Doug Kopcso
10 months
Triple S 🔥🔥🔥 Nearly 30 🚀 and great leadership on Day 1. All In - All Out! Start Fast - Finish Strong!
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Congratulations to the class of '22 graduating today from Needham High School. The challenges they have endured together have forged them into the exceptional young men they've become. Can't wait to see what comes next for these 🚀4life. #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Triple S was outstanding today. Great ‘23 and ‘24 leadership. ‘25 🚀 had the highest numbers in nearly a decade. Building it together brick by brick. #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
Missing these guys ready. This was a special 🚀 🏈 team. #grateful #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Great energy and effort Day 1 from Grades 9-12. 🚀🏈 is Back! #RFATE Start fast, finish strong!
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
3 years
Great to be back at it today with the start of Fall Sports
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Congratulations @NeedhamGirlsVB . A tremendous accomplishment for a program filled with high-character, talented, and determined athletes and coaches. Way to represent 🚀 sports and NHS! #Final4
@TNC_Sports
TNC Sports
2 years
A celebration in Concord-Carlisle as @NeedhamGirlsVB wins in 5 sets to advance to the D1 Final 4 #theneedhamchannel #needhamrockets @NHSRockets
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
1.) Congrats to the NHS Football 2020 Leadership Council! Juniors: Tommy Fullbrook, Pat Toolan, Andrew Barnett, Griffen Hession, Will McDonald, Steve MacKenzie, Ben Leslie, Sam Chutkow...
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Very proud of the effort and energy from the NHSF Rockets yesterday. Great team win! Way to start fast and finish strong! #RFATE 🚀🏈
@TNC_Sports
TNC Sports
3 years
Check out all 6 touchdowns scored by the Rockets in tonight's victory over Brookline @NHSRockets
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Doug Kopcso
4 months
I appreciate it. This award is an acknowledgment of the best Needham staff I've been a part of in my 20 years here. Our coaches are dedicated, loyal, diligent, and passionate about the sport and our players. I am so fortunate and honored to represent them. 🚀🏈💪
@NHSGirlsRugby
Needham Girls Rugby
4 months
Congrats @CoachKopcso ! So deserved!! Great year for Needham Football with you at the helm!
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
Stepped up at TE and DE during our record breaking season. A 6-6 powerful athlete with a frame he can fill out, Will is a very intriguing college prospect. He’s also an outstanding volleyball player and an even better person. 🚀🏈&🏐💪
@Willmcd91
Will McDonald 6’6 235lbs 2025
5 months
Proud of what this team put together this year, looking forward to the next! Here are my full junior year highlights attached below. @CoachKopcso #EAT
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
A big reason why we are where we are. High character, non-stop motor, quick athlete with the ability to make plays underneath, burn it deep, or block like a 200 lber. Jase does it all.
@HanniganJase
Jase Hannigan
6 months
Finished our regular season Friday w/a win putting us at 7-1! I couldnt have asked for a better regular season for my senior year. Proud of what the team has accomplished this Fall. Thankful to my coaches & teammates! Excited to see what we do in the playoffs! @CoachKopcso #LEO
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
To all those who served, including our 4ever Rockets, the incomparable Roy T. Johan, and my grandfather, George P. Crisman, thank you for your service and for setting the example of self-sacrifice and honor that we can all follow.
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
Awesome game! So proud of the team and so many of my former students flying up and down the court and playing great D in a well-fought comeback. So happy to watch and cheer with the football team. Couldn't have been a more electric atmosphere. #EAT
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
6 months
Unified Basketball Senior Day v Walpole! Thank you to Patti Doherty from @SpOlympicsMA for presenting us with the Unified Champions Schools Banner for 2022-23!
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Doug Kopcso
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Thank you for having me on. You guys do so much for New England football, especially for our high school programs. I appreciate everything you do for our kids and to promote the sport. Always great talking ball with a fellow coach.
@newftbj
New England Football Journal ® 🏈
10 months
The Coaches Chat: Presented By The League: Doug Kopcso, Needham High School
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Doug Kopcso
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High energy dude who was one of the best we played against all year. Good on tape, but even more impressive in person. College coaches need to take a look at this kid.
@PRZ_CoachSilva
Coach Silva: Prep Redzone New England.
5 months
🔥🏈FREE PUBLIC READ: SPOTLIGHT🔥 ⭐️⭐️: 2025 DL/Edge Micah Amedee: My Spotlight interviews are dedicated and designed to attract a college coach's attention and provide additional recruiting exposure to a specific recruit.. FREE READ>
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Doug Kopcso
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So very proud of these seniors. The leadership they've provided us will resonate for years to come. Thank you for helping us to build this the right way. Most wins in a season in school history. Most wins in the playoffs in school history. Left a legacy.
@kstone06
Kevin J. Stone
5 months
Great tradition here each Thanksgiving as seniors walk through tunnel of teammates pregame @newftbj @GlobeSchools @NHSRockets @NeedhamFootball @wellesleysports @Raider_FB @HSFBamerica
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Doug Kopcso
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Tonight’s Rising 9th Grade Fair put on by ⁦ @NHSRockets ⁩ was awesome. Excited about our future 🚀🏈 players. Great mix of rising 9th graders and upperclassmen student-athletes who want to play under the lights next season. All In! All Out! #RFATE
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Doug Kopcso
2 months
Mr. Moxie Griff stepped in when our starter went down and became QB1 for the rest of his junior season. How did he handle the pressure? Led us to a Final Four appearance and the best record in school history.
@GriffCarr1
Griffin Carr
2 months
Junior Year QB Highlights Ended the season with a 10-2 record and a Division 1 final four appearance. @CoachKopcso @NeedhamFootball
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Doug Kopcso
3 months
We appreciate @CoachRG18 stopping by Needham High to talk to our '25 athletes. @HCrossFB has a great culture and some great coaches. 🚀🏈💪
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Grateful for all the work folks have done to try to give our seniors a season. Class of '21, this is your opportunity. Mask up. Stay apart so we can be together. Doesn't matter where or when. We'll be ready. #LayItDown
@WalpoleAD
Walpole High Athletics
4 years
The MIAA passed this this morning. More discussing is happening. I will continue to update. These are start dates, ex. Sept 18 is for practice not games. Please note this is still a fluid situation and these dates can be moved based on the situation, district, and league.
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Thank you to Stonehill football for coming out and talking about our Needham Rockets. Great program about to make the leap and make some noise in D1! @Coach_KJones
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Outstanding coaching, phenomenal players, and exceptional trust and grit. Congratulations on the perfect season @NeedhamVB212 !
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
3 years
Congrats to your State Champion Boys Volleyball team who capped off a perfect season (22-0) without dropping a set! (66-0) ⁦ @NeedhamVB212
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Doug Kopcso
5 months
Best jump ball receiver I've coached. Spencer has the body control and hands to beat anyone when the ball's in the air. Resilient competitor makes one-handed, circus sideline catches and mosses dudes multiple times a day every single practice. Throw it up and he'll go get it.
@Spencer_22chap
Spencer
5 months
I had a amazing senior year. So proud of my teammates and coaches. We made a final four appearance and had the most regular season wins in school history. I had a amazing four years here @NeedhamFootball @CoachKopcso . Here are my senior year highlights.
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Congratulations to our powerhouse girls volleyball team! Way to surpass last year's great season. Rockets, soar over to South to support them this Wednesday.
@NHSRockets
Needham HS Athletics
4 years
Girls Volleyball State Semi-Final is Set. Rockets will play Central/East Champ, Boston Latin Wednesday 11/13 4:00PM Newton South HS
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Doug Kopcso
1 year
One of the best backs in the state. Part of a great Needham 🚀🏈 family. Tremendous young man of character. #EAT
@HoffmeisterTate
Tate Hoffmeister
1 year
Had a great time at Yale this past weekend. Thanks to @StevenVashel for the invite and @CoachRenoYale for the informative talk about the team’s Culture. Another thanks to the rest of the coaching staff at Yale for putting on a great Jr. Day. #GoBulldogs
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Doug Kopcso
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Heck of a career from Jase. What a class act! Like Ryan before him, he's going to continue to ball out in college. He blocks like a big man and is so hard to defend in the slot. Thank you to the entire Hannigan clan. You've left an indelible mark on Needham Football!
@Coach_Hannigan
Dina Hannigan
5 months
End of an era! Finished up his high school career with an awesome win! What a great game! I am one proud mom and I can’t wait to see what field he ends up on for the next chapter. Very thankful today and every day. 🚀
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
Someone's going to get a great one. Want a RB who's tough in pass pro, has tons of yards after contact, and can break one vs 8 or even 9 in the box? You're looking for Tate Hoffmeister. One of the best RBs in 🚀🏈 history.
@HoffmeisterTate
Tate Hoffmeister
7 months
First 3 game highlight tape. 410yds on 51 carries and 7 TD’s. Looking forward to the rest of the season with a strong team of guys! @CoachKopcso #LEO Link to full highlights:
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
DE/TE @Willmcd91 and LB/TE @Ben_Schreiber11 are two of our best 🚀🏈 players. Versatile, tough, and athletic, these two guys make game-changing plays each week.
@Willmcd91
Will McDonald 6’6 235lbs 2025
6 months
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Be disgusted, not discouraged. Reject lies and false narratives. Listen to those who have different opinions and backgrounds. Use your voice, not violence. Be the change you want to see. Love each other.
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Edgar played his best ball in the last two games of his 🚀 career. Was lights out on both sides of the ball. Made ridiculous tackles in open space vs Durfee and highlight reel catches vs Wellesley. Edgar showed true toughness this season: resilience & precision under pressure.
@Eggy_1220
Edgar Vásquez
2 years
Yesterday I played my last high school football game . Even though it did not end how we wanted .I am so proud for all the work my teammates put in. Thank you @CoachKopcso and @NeedhamFootball ! I am so ready for my next chapter !
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Doug Kopcso
4 months
Alex, thank you for honoring so many deserving high school football players, especially the talented players in the Bay State conference. Huge congratulations to @HoffmeisterTate for yet another award and honor. This one is particularly special. 🚀🏈💪
@AlexAgrellaRB
Alex Agrella
4 months
WE ARE LIVE! 2023 RB AWARD SHOW
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
Stream the big 🚀🏈game vs Wellesley on
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
Couldn't be prouder of the way the boys fought all four quarters. Start fast! Finish strong!
@BostonHeraldHS
Danny Ventura
8 months
Needham High football coach Doug Kopsco honored as NE Patriots HS Coach of the Week. @NHSRockets
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Amazing Spirit Night with the 4ever voice of the Rockets ⁦ @Sarge985 ⁩ and three outstanding Needham captains: Mike Vespa, Peter Madsen, and Mark Riley. Thank you to our MC, guest speakers, ⁦ @TheVillageClub1 ⁩, and the TD Club of Needham. Great time with 🚀🏈&📣.
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Doug Kopcso
3 years
One of the best comebacks in the history of The Game from one of the best teams ever at Needham High.
@BostonGlobe
The Boston Globe
3 years
The top 10 Thanksgiving high school football games of the past decade
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Doug Kopcso
6 months
Only in his second year of football, @dantevarano17 ‘24 is a heck of a kicker and punter. Nails all FGs no matter the distance (44 yarder this year) or situation, automatic on extra points, and great power & directional kicking on both kickoffs and punts. Dude can do it all!
@AdamKurkjian
Adam Kurkjian
6 months
Dante Varano with a 30-yard FG and we are tied at 10 with 30 seconds left in the half.
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Doug Kopcso
9 months
Thank you for the awesome coverage as always. Good luck this season covering all the local hs, college, and professional football teams!
@kstone06
Kevin J. Stone
9 months
Needham head coach @CoachKopcso talks about the Bay State camp & expectations for his team this season @newftbj @AdamKurkjian @NHSRockets @NeedhamFootball
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Doug Kopcso
2 years
Game Day! Needham Rockets travel to Wrentham to play #9 King Philip. Blast off @ 7 pm! #Hammerdown
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Doug Kopcso
7 months
Thank you for the coverage. Our 🚀 honored our seniors on Senior Night with a great offensive showing and a good team win. Start fast - finish strong!
@TNC_Sports
TNC Sports
7 months
Needham dominated in their 42-21 win tonight over the Braintree Wamps, with 6 TD's on the night! Here are the first half scoring plays, stay tuned for full game highlights on Monday @NeedhamFootball
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Doug Kopcso
4 years
Congratulations to 2019 captain, Bay State Herget All-Star, RB/LB/DB/athlete @Tyreid513 ! Future Greyhound - Eternal Rocket.
@Tyreid513
Tyler Reid
4 years
Assumption Football ‘24!!
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Doug Kopcso
5 years
Wish we could have won it for our seniors, but our Rockets rallied against a well-coached, talented Milton team and battled until the end. Great leadership and resilience on Senior Night.
@flano0
Mike Flanagan
5 years
Nearly a stunner in Needham tonight. Rockets came from 28-7 down to tie the game late. Chase Vaughn drove the Wildcats down the field for the game-winning field goal with 2 seconds left. 31-28 final @NHSRockets @Milton_Wildcats @MassVarsity @BostonHeraldHS
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