Boys Varsity Football - The Frederick Gunn School

Team Overview

Football has had a long-standing and rich tradition here at The Frederick Gunn School, as students at our school have been playing this great sport since the mid-1850’s when Mr. Gunn – our founder – was running the school and organizing games throughout the fall and winter seasons. Mr. Gunn believed that athletics played a significant role in a student’s personal development. He felt, as I do, that physical fitness, leadership, character, and integrity are the essential attributes towards which all Frederick Gunn School student-athletes should aspire.

Today, Gunn does an outstanding job preparing its student-athletes for success beyond The Frederick Gunn School experience. They graduate from here possessing the necessary skills to succeed both academically and athletically at colleges and universities at every level.

In early October 2015, The Frederick Gunn School and Millbrook School announced plans to start an eight-player football initiative among New England preparatory schools. The goal of the initiative is to provide a viable, long-term alternative to the game in its traditional form. Since the initial announcement, more than nine other schools have joined our league.

Meet the Coaches

Benjamin Kang

Assistant Coach

As the the Dean of Belonging and Inclusion at The Frederick Gunn School, Benjamin Kang plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment within the school community. Ben is a teacher, advisor, coach, house parent, and directs all of the school’s efforts aimed at promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion. A graduate of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware, Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Haverford College, where he also played Men’s Lacrosse for two seasons. He holds a master’s in teacher leadership from Mount Holyoke College, where his capstone project centered around supporting and retaining teachers of color in independent schools. Prior to joining Gunn in 2024, Ben was a member of the math faculty at St. Andrew's, and served as Asian Student Union Affinity Faculty Leader, East Asian Affinity Faculty Leader, an advisor, Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, 9th Grade Dorm Head, International House Faculty Leader, and 10th Grade Co-Academic Dean. Prior to rejoining St. Andrew’s, Ben taught math at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, where he served as a dorm head, student advisor, and coach. He taught seventh and eighth grade math at Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia, where he was also a member of the DEI Committee, a Korean language instructor, and an AAPI Affinity Group leader.
Zach Mihaly

Head Coach

Zach joined The Frederick Gunn School in 2021 as Director of Campus Safety and Assistant Coach for Varsity Football. A Connecticut native, he is a graduate of Seymour High School and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, where he also played football. Prior to joining Gunn, Zach served as Director of Campus Safety at Albertus Magnus College and Head Coach for baseball and football at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School. From 2017-2019, he was the Head Football Coach at Nonnewaug High School. In his spare time, Zach likes to read, work out, hunt, and fish. He lives off campus with his fiancée, Lauren, son, Cooper, and two dogs, Jayden and Mick.
Sean Milano

Assistant Coach

Sean Milano joined the Mathematics Department faculty in 2022, which marked his 14th year of teaching at boarding schools. In addition to teaching Calculus, Algebra II, and Geometry at Gunn, he is Assistant Coach for Coed Ultimate Frisbee. A Connecticut native, Sean graduated from Guilford High School and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College, where he played football and was a three-year starter at strong safety. Prior to joining Gunn, he worked at Canterbury School in New Milford for 11 years, teaching math and coaching football and baseball. He enjoys spending free time with his family, eating pizza, working out, and running. Sean lives on campus with his wife, Amy, their daughters, Tate and Tessa, and son, Rhys, along with their goldendoodle, Barley, and Oscar the cat.