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John Trisciani is on the move again. After accepting the Hollis-Brookline job earlier this off-season, Trisciani accepted the job at Pelham High School last week.

The opportunity to take over one of the top programs in New Hampshire was just too much for Trisciani to pass up. He takes over for Tom Babaian who led Pelham to four straight state championships, while finishing with 141-97 record over two different stints (1996-11 and 2016-23) as the Pythons’ head coach. Babaian stepped down after winning another state title last season.

The opening appealed to Trisciani for several reasons. It is a good program but he will also be working in the school as an in-school suspension coordinator and the incoming athletic director and Trisciani have previously worked together. 

“The school offered me a job as an in-school suspension monitor which I have experience in and really enjoy. I have the keys to the weight room and full access for football. The incoming athletic director is a friend who I coached with in college and am thrilled to work for.”

Trisciani says it was difficult leaving Hollis-Brookline but he wishes the school and the districts all the best.

“It was difficult to leave H-B. I wish Hollis-Brookline the best. Great kids and staff there.”

According to Trisciani, things have moved fast since he took the job last week. He has already met with the team and he is hosting a skills clinic at school on Sunday evening.

“Things have moved fast at Pelham. The entire administration is committed to the program. Their support has been fantastic and I’m very appreciative.” Trisciani continued: “I was introduced to the team a week ago. Players were very attentive and clearly committed to continuing the Pelham tradition of excellence under Coach Babaian and his staff.” 

Trisciani will turn 64 on June 25th but his passion and love for football is unmatched. He has coached football in the Granite State for over 45 years at every level. He was a longtime defensive line coach at Saint Anselm College from 2009-21. In 2022, he coached at Bishop Guertin, where his son, John, Jr., served as head coach. He was an assistant coach at Manchester Central last season.

Now Trisciani takes over one of the best programs in the state and is tasked with keeping it at the top.