And when you see them practicing, you can’t tell which school they go to. But when they got it in their heads that they’re here for the sport, they’re OK with it. “We weren’t sure how the kids were going to feel about it,” Dobos said.
Furthermore, planning a schedule around events at two schools also took some time. The merger has had its challenges, considering Messalonskee and Waterville enjoy a healthy rivalry. “It’s definitely grown both programs, both Waterville and (Messalonskee), which is really good,” Messalonskee junior Jocelyn Poulliot added. Chad Foye and Heidi Bernier are both amazing.” It’s really about the kids, the sport and giving them the opportunities. Granted, they’re in different classes, so there’s no (games against one another).
“Fall cheering is school pride, school spirit. “They were a little hesitant at first, I think, especially for the fall season,” Dobos continued. Waterville/Messalonskee is the only cheering co-op in the state that features Class A and B schools. We’ll cheer for both (schools), we’ll cheer at all games.” This summer, I sat down with (Waterville Athletic Director Heidi Bernier and Messalonskee Athletic Director Chad Foye) and said, ‘Hey, instead of coaching two struggling programs, we just become one (program) and be stronger together. We managed to come up with a co-op last year. “Coming out of the pandemic, the programs were struggling, I coached both during the fall last year. Dobos was coaching both the Waterville and Messalonskee programs last year.
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