FOOTBALL

INTEGRITY & CHARACTER
– OUR FOUNDATION –

The Putnam Science Academy football program will emphasizes on overall player growth and development while providing significant opportunities for college exposure throughout the year.

Each student-athlete has a support system to assist them inclusive of a head coach, position coach, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainers, teachers, college advisors, and more to aid in their player development.

Putnam Science Academy’s Football program is committed to excellence on and off the football field. Our student-athletes will see positive direction and change in all aspects of their lives from academics, athletics, and just being overall great young men.

Integrity and Character ~ That’s the foundation that our program will be built on.

Head Coach
PSA Football Helmet

Mook Zimmerman

(804) 495-9360

mzimmerman@putnamscience.org

Coach Mook “Hollywood” Zimmerman brings an impressive championship pedigree and extensive football experience to Putnam Science Academy as Head Coach. A native of Waterbury, CT, and Sacred Heart alum, Coach Mook played seven years of professional football across North and South America. His coaching journey began at Sacred Heart Catholic as Defensive Coordinator before taking on the role of Head Coach for an independent Pro Indoor team in 2016, achieving an undefeated season. In 2017, he led the Richmond Roughriders to back-to-back championships and earned Arena Pro Football Coach of the Year honors in 2017 and 2019. Most recently, he served as Defensive Line and Linebackers Coach for the Massachusetts Pirates in 2023. Beyond professional achievements, Coach Mook has a proven track record of youth development, guiding the Waterbury Patriots 11U team to their first State and Regional Championship in 2022, finishing 6th nationally. His passion for the game and winning culture makes him an invaluable leader for Putnam Science Academy football.

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2024 - 2025 Team Roster

  • #6 Lucas Theriaque – LB/DB 6’3 205lbs Woodstock, CT

  • #8 Anthony Phillipo – WR 6’1 190lbs  Millsberry, MA

  • #11 Benjamin Roden – QB 6’4 210lbs Nannawauge, CT

  • #99 Arron McDaniel – DL/OL 6’1 305lbs Colorado Springs, CO

  • #13 Fazal Khan – LB 6’3 205lbs Hartford, CT

  • #2 Xavier Valentine – DB 5’10 165lbs Nova, VA

  • #79 Alexis Ruiz Ortiz – OL 6’5 330lbs Killingly, CT

  • #24 Edward Turay – DL/LB 6’2 225lbs Providence, RI

  • #15 Josiah Joyner – RB 6’0 210lbs Syracuse, NY

  • >#7 Johnny Patrick – LB 5’9 190lbs Richmond, VA

  • #21 Miles Bryan – DB 5’9 165lbs Kingston, NY

  • #3 Jaysaun Coggins – WR 6’5 205lbs Boston, MA

  • #10 Antwonne Blue – DB 5’9 190lbs Hartford, CT

  • #10 Antwonne Blue – DB 5’9 190lbs Hartford, CT

  • #1 Ronald Florian-Moreta – WR 6’1 195lbs Waterbury, CT

  • #55 Keenon Bell – OL/DL 6’0 240lbs Richmond, VA

  • #4 Dylan Gray – DB 5’10 170lbs Waterbury, CT

  • 9 Jaiden Blue – WR 6’0 155lbs Lumberton, NC

  • #18 Israel Mansaray – DL 6’2 210lbs Haverhill, MA

  • #19 Joshua Burks – LB 5’10 180lbs Athens, AL

  • #0 Daryl Asante –  LB/DL 6’1 210lbs Rocky Hill, CT

  • 22 Nayjean Holley – RB 5’7 190lbs Webster, MA

  • #88 George Paye – DL 6’0 275lbs Worecester, MA

  • #16 Talon Amado – DB 5’8 165lbs Norwich, CT

  • #14 Kook Mabor – WR 6’6 205lbs Rochester, MN

  • 90 Alanda Moore – OL/DL 6’1 300lbs Athens, AL

  • >#52 Jaheim Robertson – OL 6’3 310lbs Providence, RI

2024-25 schedule

2024 SCHEDULE

PSA vs Anna Maria L  20-16

PPSA vs CT State W  40-6

PPSA vs Navy L 57- 0

PPSA vs CAPP Academy W 49- 14

PPSA vs Nichols College W  70-14

PPSA vs Western Conn State W 49-7

PPSA vs Fork Union 11/17

PPSA VS St. Thomas More 11/23