Coaches Corner
January 2025
Carroll chooses Honick as new Head Coach
January 13, 2025 | Mike Livingston
RADNOR — The Archbishop Carroll Football team has found their man. The Patriots have elected to hire Stephen Honick ‘17 as the ninth head coach in school history and fourth since the retiring of legendary head man Dan Bielli back in 2010. Honick, statistically one of the best quarterbacks in program history, played for the […]
Warwick coaching position available
December 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are seeking a Varsity Assistant Coach to join our program. Experience coaching Special Teams is preferred, but not necessary. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Bob Locker at blocker@warwicksd.org, and Earl Hazel at ehazel@warwicksd.org
(VIDEO) Troy Trojan Head Football Coach Jim Smith
November 25, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Interview) We sat down with Troy Trojan Head Football Coach Jim Smith to discuss the 2024 season, the playoffs and the deep run they are making to try to become the 2024 AA Pennsylvania State Champions (Click The Link Below For The Full Video Interview)
VIDEO – Towanda Black Knight Athletic Director Jack Young
November 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state who have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. In this installment of Classic Coaches and Local […]
(VIDEO) Williamsport Head Coach Mike Pearson
November 5, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News caught up with Williamsport Millionaire Head Coach Mike Pearson to get a rundown of their season, his amazing coaching journey and a look forward as they prepare to play Wilkes-Barre Friday night for a District title. (Click the link below to see the interview.)
Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice Interview
November 2, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PaFootballNews Caught up with Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice to get a rundown of the season so far and a look going forward as they prepare to play at Line Mountain Saturday night 11-2-2024. (Click the link below to see the interview.)
Towanda Head Coach Jamie Wecker Interview
October 31, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PaFootballNews Caught up with Towanda’s Head Coach Jamie Wecker to get a rundown of the season so far and a look going forward as they prepare to play Bloomsburg at home Friday night 11-1-2024. (Click the link below to see the interview.)
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 5 of a six-part series)
October 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. If you have any interest in becoming a referee, please go to […]
Classic Coaches and Local Legends
October 3, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state that have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. […]
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 4 of a six-part series)
October 1, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 3 of a six-part series)
September 24, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
PIAA sanctions girls flag football
September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Today the PIAA, on a third and final reading, declared high school girls’ flag football an officially sanctioned sport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We at PFN are happy to hear this news and wish all those participating well in their new endeavor.
2024 Big 33 & East/West Specialist competition
September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
2024 PSFCA Big 33/East-West Specialist Contest Sunday December 22, 2024 Spooky Nook Sports Center – in the Dome Registration Opens at 7:30 AM Contest begins at 8:00 AM ALL HEAD COACHES MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE PSFCA FOR THEIR SPECIALIST TO COMPETE. To register, email Mike Farr or John Zima Mike Farr: farrmj@icloud.com John Zima: kickit@.jt@gmail.com […]
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 2 of a six-part series)
September 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
Conversation with Coach – Max Shoemaker, Chestnut Ridge
September 16, 2024 | Phil Myers
Max Shoemaker was head coach at Bedford, his alma mater, for 13 years. He never wanted to leave, but through certain circumstances he was forced to give up coaching at Bedford. Why? A few years later he’s lured away by Chestnut Ridge for the same position he had at Bedford, plus Ridge wants him to […]
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 1 of a six-part series)
September 11, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
Conversation with Coach – Joe Headen, Susquehanna Township
September 9, 2024 | Phil Myers
Joe Headen has been the Susquehanna Township Indians’ head football coach since 2003 and has chalked up 124 victories. He is well-known in the central part of Pennsylvania for his willingness to help kids and his love of the game of football. But he is famous for giving one of the most inspirational pre-game high […]
Conversation with Coach – Andy Mills, Defensive Coordinator, Southern Columbia
September 3, 2024 | Phil Myers
(NOTE: Last Friday Coach Mills probably became the first defensive coordinator to be a part of 500 wins and the 500th was a shutout!) You know about Jim Roth, Southern Columbia’s head coach, who is not only Pennsylvania’s winningest football coach of all-time, but is among the winningest coaches in America. But did you know […]
Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley
August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers
Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons. Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice. But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]
VIDEO: South Williamsport Mounties Head Coach Chris Eiswerth Season Preview
August 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with South Williamsport Head Coach Chris Eiswerth for a season preview as he readies his Mounties for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the videos below to watch the full two part interview…
VIDEO: Wyalusing Rams Head Coach Rich Rogers Season Preview
August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with Wyalusing Head Coach Rich Rogers for a season preview as he readies his Rams for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the video below to watch the full interview…
VIDEO: Canton Warriors Head Coach Tyler Sechrist Season Preview
August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with Canton Head Coach Tyler Sechrist for a season preview as he readies his Warriors for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the videos below to watch the full two part interviews…
VIDEO: Towanda Black Knights Head Coach Jamie Wecker Season Preview
August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with Towanda Head Coach Jamie Wecker for a season preview as he readies his Black Knights for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the videos below to watch the full two part interviews…
VIDEO: Troy Trojans Head Coach Jimmy Smith Season Preview
August 15, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with Troy Head Coach Jimmy Smith as he readies his Trojan squad for the 2024 District 4 season. Click on the videos below to watch this two part interview…
Long time Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett has passed away
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Allderdice school and sports community is mourning the loss of long time coach and Athletic Director Jerry Haslett. Haslett won 3 City League titles with the Dragons, his first coming in 2017. Jerry, who passed away Wednesday, was 59 years old. Our hearts and prayers are with the Dragon community.
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