Coaches Corner
November 2019
Open Dates: Saint John’s Catholic Prep (west of DC/Balt., S of Gettysburg)
November 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Saint John’s Catholic Prep is a small school with a total enrollment of 280. We are located 30 minutes west of Baltimore/DC and about 45 south of Gettysburg, PA. We have +-25 players in our entire program. We need several games for 2020. We are looking for schools with similar enrollment. Contact HFC Daryl Hayes […]
Franklin Football Coach Tom Haynes Announces Retirement
November 17, 2019 | PFN Staff
Franklin head football coach Tom Haynes announced via Facebook his retirement from coaching Sunday.
Coach Openings: West Greene Asst. @wgpioneers @WGAthleticsPA
November 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
The West Greene School District has openings for paid and volunteer Assistant Football Coaches. Successful candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing high school/college football. They must have a proven track record of leadership. Applicant should have knowledge of rules, strategy, teaching progressions and fundamentals. Successful candidates will have knowledge of the rules for football […]
Conversation with Coach – Mike Mischler, Erie Cathedral Prep @PrepRamblers @PrepVilla @cpmisch87
October 30, 2019 | Phil Myers
How did Mike Mischler get to be head coach of Erie Cathedral Prep at the young age of 29? What are his thoughts on recruiting and the general state of high school football? When Coach Mischler talks, it is with intellect and emotion. He comes across as confident, caring, and jovial, but was adamant with […]
Conversation With Coach – Bob Wolfrum, Wyomissing @WyoFootball
October 16, 2019 | Phil Myers
How did a Philadelphia guy like Bob Wolfrum end up at Wyomissing? How did he build a winning tradition there? What are some highlights from his illustrious career? The answers to these questions and other inquiries lie within the exclusive interview I had with this great coach. Wolfrum’s 2019 Spartans are 8-0 and are among […]
Ligonier Valley school board votes to enter WPIAL
October 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Ligonier Valley school board voted unanimously tonight to move all their athletic programs to the WPIAL. For the last five years the Rams have dominated the Heritage in football, and the move could introduce some stiffer competition for Roger Beitel’s squads who have won four straight titles with relative ease. Their last regular season […]
Great PA Teams State College, 1973
October 11, 2019 | Hal Wilson
We are pleased to begin a series, Great PA Teams, by the great Hal Wilson, a long time contributor to PA High School Football. Hal has written many stories in the past for PAFootballNews dating back to our print days. Todays Story is dedicated to Coach Williams. Keep the sidelines bright for us coach. STATE […]
Former State College head coach Jim Williams left a unrivaled legacy in State College
October 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
Special thank you to Centre County Sports historian Harry Breon for much of the content. In his later years, it wasn’t hard to spot coach Jim Williams on the field. You just looked for the whitest head head out there. But back before mother nature took the pigment from his locks, all you had to […]
Conversation With Coach – John Franco, Tyrone
October 1, 2019 | Phil Myers
Conversation With Coach – John Franco, Tyrone Brought to you by: Tyrone football has not been what the faithful fans of the Golden Eagles were used to the past few years. A champion was needed to revitalize the program. From 1994 to 2011 John Franco was the face of Tyrone football leading them to three […]
Open Dates: Penns Valley
September 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
Penns Valley is looking for a week zero (August 28, 2020 and August 27, 2021) and week 5 (October 2, 2020 and October 1, 2021) opponent for football in the next cycle. Penns Valley is a AA football school located just on the other side of Mt. Nittany from Penn State. If you are interested, […]
CONVERSATION WITH COACH – Jim Roth, Southern Columbia
September 11, 2019 | Phil Myers
The Southern Columbia Tigers were in the midst of a 27 game losing streak, 14 of which came during Coach Jim Roth’s first two years there as an assistant coach. Fast forward to today and Coach Roth’s Southern Tigers are one of the most successful teams ever in the state of Pennsylvania. They are currently […]
Conversation with Coach, This week’s edition: Tim Janocko, Clearfield @coachjanocko @clearfieldbison
August 28, 2019 | Phil Myers
Writer’s Note: Hopefully, this will be a series, interviewing many of the top coaches in the state. These articles may not be every week or even every other week, but we plan on having them throughout the year and years to come. I sat down with Tim Janocko, head coach of the Clearfield Bison, before […]
Open Dates: District 2 teams seek opponents, 1 every week
August 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
Because Holy Cross suspended it’s program, the following teams have open dates : 24-Aug 3A Holy Redeemer jpaquilina@holyredeemerhs.org 30-Aug 4A Montrose william.sandly@gmail.com 7-Sep 2A Mid Valley rebard@mvsd.us 14-Sep 2A Northwest Area coachhazlet@hotmail.com 21-Sep 1A Old Forge […]
Curwensville Football Coach Andy Evanko Passes Away From D9Sports.com
June 5, 2019 | Billy Splain
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. – Long-time Curwensville football coach Andy Evanko passed away overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Evanko, who coached the Golden Tide from 2000 through 2018, had been suffering from ALS (Lou Gehring’s diseases). He coaches through the disease even though it took his voice from him communicating with an Ipad. Leading Curwensville to three District […]
Free Football Clinic to be held before Big 33 Game
May 16, 2019 | Billy Splain
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION AND USA FOOTBALL TO HOST FIRST DOWN CLINICS AT BIG 33 CLASSIC INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with USA Football, the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) announced today it will host free First Down Clinics on Monday, May 27 at Landis Field-Dauphin Middle School in Harrisburg, Pa. prior to the kickoff […]
Northwest Area needs 2019 Scrimmage
May 14, 2019 | Billy Splain
Northwest High School (District 2-A, Shickshinny Pa) is looking for a scrimmage for the 2019 season on either Friday August 16th or Saturday August 17th, we are willing to host or will consider travel (we have a new stadium and all-weather surface). We are a single “A” team with a roster of 35-40 players grades […]
Dunmore legendary coach Jack Henzes calls it a career
April 26, 2019 | Billy Splain
In 1971, after spending a four years with Wyoming Area, the Henzes regime at Dunmore began. 444 wins later, that regime has ended. The 83 year old Henzes was a head coach for 52 seasons, and PA high school football will now be without one of the greatest coaches in history. His win total is […]
Coaching Job: West Chester East @WCEastFootball
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
West Chester East High School (ChesMont, District 1) is seeking a qualified football coach for the 9th grade team. This is a paid position. Any interested applicants, please send resume and references to Head Coach Scott Stephen at sstephen@wcasd.net. Candidates can also apply directly to the position at the following link: https://www.wcasd.net/Page/647
Berwick hires Carm De Fransesco as the new Bulldogs head coach
April 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
When Frank Sheptok left Berwick for a college coaching job at Kings it left not one but two voids in the Berwick athletic department. Frank was not only the head coach, he was also the AD. Two weeks ago they filled one of those spots with a Berwick legend, Bo Orlando. Bo spent his high […]
Open Dates: State College 2020/2021
April 15, 2019 | Billy Splain
State College Area High School (6A) has a game 2 open date for the 2020/2021 seasons (8/28/2020 & 8/27/2021). Ideally, looking for a 2 year agreement. Please contact AD Chris Weakland to inquire (cjw11@scasd.org).
Job Opening: Columbia HS
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, is searching for a coach for OL/DL. Interested candidates should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates: Columbia HS 9-11-20 @BudKyle1
March 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Columbia High school, a 2A school located between Lancaster and York, has an opening on 9-11-20. Looking for a 2 year contract. Interested teams should contact coach Kyle budkyle1@gmail.com
Open Dates Armstrong Sept 13
February 23, 2019 | Billy Splain
Armstrong High School (5A) has an open date for the weekend of September 13-14 in 2019. We are a rural district located approximately 45 miles north of Pittsburgh. Our team was 5-5 in 2018 and usually carries a roster of approximately 50 kids. Pleaser contact Coach Fabian with any interest. ffabian@asd.k12.pa.us
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