Melissa Rotante Sportini – Sound North Youth Director

Melissa Rotante is a Norwalk native and Brien McMahon High School alumni. She was a four year starter at Stony Brook University under Head Coach, Joe Spallina. Melissa was a 2x Captain and 2x First Team All-Conference defender for the Seawolves, in addition to America East All-Academic honoree & All-Tournament Team.

Current Joel Barlow Head Varsity Coach. Assistant Coach 2016-2022, CIAC Assistant Coach of the Year She has helped lead the Falcons to three SWC Championship Titles and a Runner-up performance in the Class M State Championship. 2027 FCIAC Assistant Coach of the Year. Melissa specializes in zone defense and has helped the Falcons become one of the best defensive programs in the state.