Dartmouth High School Coach Steve Gaspar’s Death Leaves Dartmouth Community Mourning a Beloved Coach and Mentor

From a Hall of Fame player to a celebrated coach.

September 5, 2026

This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on September 5, 2026

The Dartmouth community is mourning the loss of longtime coach Steve Gaspar, whose death has left former players, colleagues, and friends reflecting on his extraordinary contributions to high school basketball.

Doug Davenport, a close friend, shared the news on Facebook, writing,

Davenport recalled memories of Gaspar’s decades-long coaching career at Dartmouth High School and celebrated the honor Gaspar recently received.

Gaspar 42 years to Dartmouth High basketball, serving in various coaching roles and leading the boys’ varsity team for 28 seasons.

Under his leadership, the program recorded 324 wins before his retirement in 2013.

His achievements earned him a place in the Dartmouth High Athletic Hall of Fame both as a player in 1993 and as a coach in 2018.

The school cemented his legacy by naming its basketball court in his honor during a heartfelt ceremony held between a girls’ and boys’ doubleheader against rival New Bedford High.

At the event, Gaspar expressed gratitude to those who played for him:

Former players and community members have echoed those sentiments since his passing.

Former Dartmouth coach Mike Grandfield, who graduated in 2010, said,

On social media, tributes poured in from those who knew him personally.

Charlie Clark shared how he got to know Gaspar through family, calling him “an amazing man.”

Diane Alves remembered him fondly, writing, “Yes, he was awesome, I remember.”

Jane Souza Hulstrunk added, “He was a really nice guy.”

Gaspar’s influence stretched far beyond the basketball court. He built a program grounded in teamwork, discipline, and respect, while also nurturing a family-like culture that left a lasting mark on generations of players.

With Steve Gaspar’s death, Dartmouth loses not just a successful coach but also a mentor, leader, and friend whose legacy will continue to inspire.

His name on the Dartmouth basketball court stands as a permanent reminder of a life dedicated to the game and the community he loved.

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