Coaches Corner
November 2020
Coaching Jobs: Pottstown High School is seeking a Defensive Coordinator
November 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pottstown High School is seeking a Defensive Coordinator for the 2021 season. There are NO teaching positions currently available. We are a small 4A team in District 1 (PAC). Candidates should have: Prior high school or college coaching experience Available for all off-season workouts and summer workouts Experience with a multiple 3-4 defense All clearances are required. Previous coordinating experience is […]
Conversation with Coach – Mike Milano, Downingtown West @DWHSAthletics @FootballDwest @TheHistoryDtown
November 5, 2020 | Phil Myers
Note: This interview was conducted in August, 2020 From mailman to head high school football coach is not a normal transition for anyone, but Mike Milano believes that if you want to do something, don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t. And so, his story of how he played 3 sports at Downingtown, joined […]
Conversation with Coach – Carmen DeFrancesco @AreaBerwick @jakelann65 @masonlaubach1
October 16, 2020 | Phil Myers
Note: This interview was conducted in July, 2020 All Pictures via Tom Brooks Photography How does a guy who owned 2 NAPA franchises end up coaching high school football? On top of that how does he land head coaching gigs at Mt. Carmel and Berwick, two of the most storied high school football programs in […]
Conversation with Coach – Larry Wiser, Central Clarion @LarryWiser
September 29, 2020 | Phil Myers
Note: This interview was conducted with Coach Wiser in June. Coach Larry Wiser went to Clarion University, got a teaching degree and after graduating in December of 1972 accepted a teaching position at Clarion High School in January, 1973 and “never left there,” he said. But how he ended up at Clarion University and not […]
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
Gentile Joins Marple Coaching Staff
August 6, 2020 | Charlie DiPasqua
Rich Gentile has been an Upper Darby Royal his entire life. For the first time in his 38-year coaching career, Gentile will be trading in his purple and gold for orange and black. He joins Chris Gicking’s staff and squad at Marple Newtown who went 8-4 a season ago. Gentile had nothing but positive things […]
OPEN DATES: Gateway
July 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
District 7, 5A Gateway (near Pittsburgh) is seeking a week zero, Aug 28-29 opponent. Contact Don Holl at 814-460-9444
Open Dates: New Hope-Solebury @nhs_lionsFB @daddyandmacayla
July 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
New Hope-Solebury, 3A Southeast PA Near philly, Preferably home but will play away. Contact Jim DiTulio at jditulio@nhsd.org.
Voluntary workouts begin again. We followed Hollidaysburg’s return to high school sports (video) @HollidaysburgF
June 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
For the first time since March, voluntary workouts for high school football were held at Hollidaysburg high school. We followed along with Head Coach Homer DeLattre to see what the process of returning to the locker room in this Covid 19 era. If you’d like to know what went into this process contact coach Delattre […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: HS Sports may begin
June 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
***UPDATE*** COVID-19 Guidance for Sports Per PIAA Executive Director Bob Lombardi: School athletic programs should be following the standard PIAA guidelines, as well as the below listed guidelines, as to what you are permitted to do with your team at this time of the year. Pre-K to 12 School Sports Pre-K to 12 (PK-12) school […]
OPEN DATES: DELAWARE VALLEY @dvwarriorfb
June 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley has an opening for the week zero slot, Aug 28 of this year. 6A club in central eastern PA if interested contact Head Coach OlsommerK@dvsd.org
PIAA clarifies statement on when all high school sports can restart
May 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Last Wednesday during the PIAA Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to allow districts to resume their sports programs once the county in which they reside is moved to Governor Wolfs planned “green phase” of the Covid 19 recovery phase. ( https://pafootballnews.com/news/piaa-discusses-what-the-return-to-fall-sports-might-look-like-and-how-we-get-there/) Since then, some confusion has arisen as to when schools would be […]
Open Dates: Week Zero Athens @AthensFootball
May 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Athens Has a Week zero opening. home (preferably) Contact AD JB Sullivan, 607-637-2128, or head coach Jack Young, 607-738-6929
With future of fall sports being questioned, many rumors are flying around. Will they start on time?
May 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
OLSH and Westinghouse played the first game of the season last year at the WesternPA vs Everyone showcase at the Wolvarena on August 24. This year OLSH will face Perry Academy to start the 2020 football season for Pennsylvania, but will that game happen? Spring sports were cancelled all around the country due to […]
Matt Walp named new Archbishop Wood Head Coach; Looks to continue Winning Tradition @WoodFootball @ArchbishopWood
May 6, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
One thing that keeps great programs great is continuity with its coaching staff. Since Steve Devlin took over has head coach of Archbishop Wood in 2007 all the Vikings have done is won. In total the Vikings won five state championships under Devlin. When Devlin stepped down after the 2017 season to move onto […]
Remaily Named Hatboro-Horsham Head Coach
May 6, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
To say Ken Remaily has Hatboro-Horsham pride running through his blood would be an understatement. First, he is a 1996 graduate of the school where he played Tight end, Defensive End and Outside linebacker for coach Dennis Steinly, He also has Defensive Coordinator for the Hatter’s under two different head coaches, Dave Sanderson and Gary […]
Open Dates: Academy Park Week 2 @AParkFootball
April 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Academy Park is currently looking for a game week 2 (9/11 – 9/12). Preferably a Home game Contact jason vosheski vo_9@yahoo.com
Open Dates: Mathews High, Ohio. @StangsFootball0
April 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mathews High School(Vienna, Ohio) has a Scrimmage Open for August 21 or 22. We are located five miles north of Youngstown, Ohio. We are a D-7 program(1A) looking in District 7 and 10. Call Head Coach John Protopapa at (330)503-4776 for more information.
Coaching Jobs: Wissahickon
March 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wissahickon HS (5A, District 1) – is seeking a Defensive Coordinator for the 2020-2021 season. All candidates for Coordinator should have: · Coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level · Be able to attend both off-season and in-season workouts · Prior experience installing a defensive scheme · Must have prior experience and knowledge of running a 40 front defensive system is essential · Must […]
Coaching Jobs: Chichester Defensive Asst @chi_football5
February 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chichester High School (Del-Val, District 1 4A) is seeking a defensive assistant coach for the varsity/JV team. The position we are looking to fill would be responsible for coaching their own position group on the defensive side (specific position is flexible). There is also potential to fill the special teams coordinator role if the successful […]
Coaching Jobs: Baldwin High School seeks Head Football Coach @bw_highlander @BHS1Athletics1
February 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Baldwin-Whitehall School District ANTICIPATED Head Varsity Football Coach Baldwin-Whitehall School District, located in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking candidates for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach to lead our 6A football program. Candidates should have extensive high school coaching experience; collegiate playing/coaching experience is welcomed. Preferred candidates must have prior head coaching […]
Coaching Jobs: Bellefonte Head JR. High Football Coach
January 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Bellefonte Area School District is currently seeking a Head JR. High Football Coach. Responsibilities include the following; development, implementation and monitoring of all Jr. Football programming. Provide supervision for all players, staff, and volunteers. Maintain a working relationship with players, parents, and school personnel. Experience: Minimum of three years coaching experience. Head coaching experience preferred, […]
Coaching Jobs: Philipsburg-Osceola Seeking Asst Coaches @PO_Athletics
January 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Philipsburg-Osceola Area Athletic Department is searching for a head football coach. Please submit all information by January 31st. All information is provided below.
Coaching Academy Clinics 4th Annual Mid Atlantic Football Coaches Clinic 28th & 29th @ Mohegan Sun, Wilkes Barre @AcademyClinics @TheFundingZone
January 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
FEBRUARY 28TH & 29TH Register Here! The Coaching Academy Clinics in conjunction with The Funding Zone is very proud to announce the 4th Annual Mid Atlantic Football Coaches Clinic being held on February 28th & 29th, 2020 at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The clinic is open to all football coaches […]
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