National Football Foundation

Northeast Region
 
There is no higher calling than impacting the life of a young person, and Jay Fallon began paying it forward immediately after college by entering the football coaching ranks, which was followed by a distinguished law enforcement career. He now continues his desire to give back as the president of the NFF Joe Yukica/New Hampshire Chapter.
 
"It is a privilege and honor to be part of the NFF at the scholastic level," said Fallon. "The game of football provides an activity in which anyone can participate. The lessons learned as a football team member… the critical importance of teamwork, developing mental and physical toughness, maintaining focus, concentration and self-discipline, are all traits that are crucial to establish positive outcomes in life. Simply put, hard work plus dedication equals success."
 
Since its inception in 1988, the Joe Yukica/New Hampshire Chapter has been a positive influence for football at all levels of competition. Named for the former Dartmouth/Boston College/New Hampshire head coach, the chapter's annual scholar-athlete dinner in Manchester is a magnificent affair. Attracting more than 300 people, the event recognizes the best football players in the state for academic achievement, community service and playing accomplishments. Other notable citizens and coaches are also honored. Fallon joined the outpost in 2002, taking over the presidency ten years ago, and the chapter has thrived under his leadership.
 
Fallon's love of football began as a two-year letterman at Hudson Catholic High School in New Jersey during the late 1960s. After graduating in 1970, he entered nearby Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, playing on the offensive line for the Aggies while also obtaining a degree in Animal Husbandry. He subsequently earned a Masters degree from Temple University.
 
After graduating from college, he began a coaching career that included an eight-year stint at William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania, before returning to his alma mater for two more years of coaching. After leaving the coaching world, Fallon honed his investigative expertise as a Special Agent of the FBI.
 
After retiring from the FBI after 23 years, Fallon is currently the Executive Director of the New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. He lives in Manchester, New Hampshire, with his wife, Donna. Married for over 46 years, they are the proud parents of daughter, Christine (Vince), sons Dan (Ellen) and the late Jack. Their pride extends to their three grandchildren as well.