Elaine Loft, Staff Writer
Jeff Cousineau, head coach of the Derryfield varsity boys’ soccer team for 29 years, was inducted into the NH Interscholastic Athletic Association’s, Class of 2025, Hall of Fame. Cousineau’s past honors include: NH Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year (1993 & 2002), and NSCAA Coach of the Year (New England Region), 2017.
At a ceremony at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH on Sunday, November 16, Cousineau was honored along with Matt Bonner, a Concord High School graduate who plays for the San Antonio Spurs. Other inductees include Harold Sachs, Mike Lee, Rick Ross, and Les Poore.
Cousineau was lauded by his colleagues at the NH Soccer Association, where he is the state director of coaching.
“Big congratulations to our very own Jeff Cousineau on being inducted into the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) Hall of Fame!
Jeff’s dedication and passion for New Hampshire soccer have made a lasting impact — this honour is so well deserved. From mentoring young players, building teams with heart, and creating memories on the field, Jeff’s legacy will inspire the next generation of players in our state.”
