It's been a revolving door of head football coaches at Norwalk High the past four years, but the Bears are ready for a culture shift under veteran head coach Mike Forget.

"The record didn't show last year. This year I feel like the energy is high and our new head coach he's really improving the culture for this team. This year we have everyone excited to come to practice, excited to hit," senior captain Saavas Kodonas said.

Norwalk opens the season September 8 against Wilbur Cross.