National Football Foundation

Tim Feshler says his “greatest passion” that brings him “the most joy” is in serving others, and he has certainly done that through his work with the NFF Doc Boisoneau/Northern Connecticut Chapter and his 30 plus years as a football coach.
 
Feshler played football while attending East Catholic High School in Manchester, Connecticut, and then at Southern Connecticut State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health/physical education & special education from Southern and a master’s in education from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
 
After college, Feshler entered the coaching ranks and boasts 34 years of experience, including 10 years as a head coach during stints at Avon and Xavier High Schools in Connecticut. He was also an assistant coach at American International College and Wesleyan University (CT). Feshler currently serves as a physical education and health teacher at Avon Middle School, an assistant baseball coach at Avon High School and an assistant football coach at Conard High School in West Hartford.
 
Fesher has been involved with the NFF Doc Boisoneau/Northern Connecticut Chapter for more than 20 years, and he has served as the outpost’s president for the last 10 years. The chapter annually honors around 10-15 scholar-athletes at its black-tie banquet alongside local coaches and officials of the year. One of the NFF’s older chapters, the Doc Boisoneau/Northern Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1962.
 
“One of my favorite quotes is from [legendary UCLA basketball coach] John Wooden - ‘You can’t live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never repay you,’” – said Feshler. “My involvement in the NFF and the game of football has reinforced this concept. This game has pushed me farther than I alone would push myself. It has challenged my physical and mental courage. It has shown me what it means to sacrifice. It has taught me the importance of doing my job well. I have learned to put others first, to be part of something bigger than myself. The game of football has allowed me to give without keeping score. To add value to people’s lives. To lead with love, not an agenda. To always find ways to serve others.”
 
Feshler and his wife, Shelly, have been married for 32 years and have two daughters and two huskies. Feshler regularly volunteers at a local shelter and soup kitchen, and he enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking and reading.