It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. Every place he went, he got better.". Joshua Britton-Bailey was the first recipient of the Earl De La Perralle Scholarship. Adamopoulos said one of the toughest aspects of his job as head coach the last several years was watching film every Saturday and Sunday, for many hours. Minton was hired last week as the new football coach at Vandebilt Catholic. In the region, former Crown Point football coach Brad Smith took notice of what Faught had built offensively with O'Shea behind center. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Home Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central Catholic Football Staff. Season: This is a fall sport that runs from August to December. We had some close, tough losses that year. Grogan is a Patterson High and Northwestern State University graduate. You have permission to edit this article. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. His Central Catholic team finished 9-3 (4-1 in the MVC large schools) and made it to the state semifinals, falling to St. John's Prep, which meets Springfield Central on Saturday. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. By Michaelle Bond During conversation, she told him to apply for the open head football coaching position at CC. Hood Conference and plays at the OSAA 6A level. They will still see my face, he said. Ryan Lehmeier Head Coach; Ron Fuchs Special Teams; Regis Visconti Jr. Head Athletic Trainer; Gregory N Thomas Equipment Coordinator; Dr. William Hahn Support Staff; Patrick Halferty Game Day Announcer He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. Central Catholic officially named Lehmeier as its new head coach Tuesday morning. We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. Golf. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. Central is an amazing place.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. I remember the people most. "He taught me what it was to be a coach and the dedication you have to make to your school, your community and most importantly your guys. I fell in love with the tradition that was here and camaraderie in the school. My time at CC has been special not only for me, but for my family as well, Jensen said. "He's very outgoing, very friendly . There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. Athletics. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. It was my first year as president, said Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. Crown Point won two sectionals and a regional title before O'Shea became the head coach at Delta from 1993-98. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. He spent a year-and-a-half majoring in accounting. Adamopoulos is among the most decorated football coaches in recent Merrimack Valley history, compiling a record of 204-79, with 13 MVC titles, five Super Bowl appearances and three state title wins. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. O'Shea changed his major and wound up as a math teacher hoping to follow his father's coaching footsteps. Only three football coaches have won more WPIAL titles than Central Catholics Terry Totten, but he hasnt spent any time contemplating his place in league history. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. I have had the pleasure to coach not only good baseball players, but also good men. Theyve won five titles in that span. Hes a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Cranberry, the school noted in its release announcing his hire. Players and parents want to be a part of a program that gets players scholarship offer as weve already done with Pittsburgh, Penn State, and Texas A&M, and that gets championships. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. Raider Athletics represents a proud tradition of excellence that enriches the Central Catholic experience for both participants and spectators. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Perhaps, O'Shea isn't standing on stage at the PurdueMemorial Union ballroom, next to current Winamac and former Carroll and Northwestern coach John Hendryx as the newest inductees into the Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Totten retired with a 188-40 career record, six WPIAL titles and two state championships. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Im humbled beyond belief to be able to represent this great school and all of the graduates and alumni who have played there and coached there, said Lehmeier, a former assistant at Seneca Valley and Pine-Richland, who was hired Tuesday as Central Catholics coach. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. On June 12, O'Shea's 30-year head coaching career was highlighted with family members, former assistant coaches and ex-players in attendance at the National Football Foundation Joe Tiller Chapter banquet. Dec 1, 2022. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them. A few flurries or snow showers possible. In his time at Central Catholic, Coach Pyne has been fortunate enough to have coached eleven All-Americans: Kevin Frahm 07 (Offense / Defense Game), Myles Wade 07 (U.S. Army Game), Brennan Scarlett 11 (U.S. Army Game), Alex Balducci 12 (U.S. Army Game), Connor Humphreys 14 (U.S. Army Game), Blake Brandel 15 (Semper Fi Game) and TJ Salu 15 (Polynesian All-American Game), Brady Breeze 16 (USA Football International Bowl), LaMar Winston 16 (USA Football International Bowl), Malakai Salu (Polynesian All-American Game), Riley Williams 23 (UnderArmour All-American Bowl) . By: Chris Harlan championship in 2002. In three years as head coach, Sanders compiled a 55-22 mark with two quarterfinal appearances. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Central Catholic's new football coach wasn't chosen from the school's alumni list, but that doesn't mean Ryan Lehmeier isn't already familiar with the team's tradition. The WPIAL Class A championship will be a family affair. LAWRENCE -- Chuck Adamopoulos is stepping as the Central Catholic football after 39 years on the job, the last quarter-century as the programs head coach. He retires after another Top 10 season. Among Dontaes three touchdowns was a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jonte. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. 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I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. Its my job to uphold that tradition.. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. Hood Conference Coach of the Year 6 times, Oregonian State Coach of the Year twice and OACA Coach of the year four times. Massucci also scored two game-winning goals for the schools boys soccer team in the past week. He already has the advantage with knowing his players. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. We are excited to have him lead our baseball program that has a strong tradition of excellence, and we look forward to having it continue as a powerhouse program. Hood Conference. He produced winning seasons in each of his last 11 years on the job (16 all told), including a pair of unbeaten clubs in 1969 (9-0-0) and 1976 (9-0-1). You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Justin Cessante, who captained CC to back-to-back state championships in 1997-98, was introduced Wednesday at its Novi campus as the Shamrocks' next head coach before a gathering of players,. The students do service for the city. Thank God I didnt take that job. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. They were a team we had circled every year.. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. Mostly cloudy. When he finally had one, he said I told you if I had an opening on my staff I would think of you for it but, one, the pay stinks; and two, I think you being able to coach with your dad is the coolest thing in the world. Samuel Gendreau. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. This is going to be a tough loss.. In fact the Merrimack Valley has a void. The then-new head of buildings and grounds was at the field that day, watching from afar. He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. 0. The Sanders cousins combined for 320 rushing yards in a 55-16 semifinal victory over Shenango. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. Dec 31, 2022 Blessed to be named 1st Team All State Inside Linebacker @PCC_FOOTBALL @PaFootballNews I look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. BREVARD COUNTY SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the addition of former Satellite Scorpions coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. That makes the Warriors story unique. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. You have to be there ready when the door opens.". For our organization, academic success is as important as athletic success. Over the past two days, Ive talked to a lot of people who hold this school and this football program in the most high regard, Lehmeier said. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. Boom. And he makes it a point to go see them play in college and you can see how proud he is of them while he watches. Among the best of the best part of Adamopoulos time at Central was the fact all four of his children Cate (Olinski), Zach, Molly and Brian graduated from Central. You need to go through and make sure you are putting them at the forefront of everything you are trying to do.". My mission is to make MCC Football attractive again. Zach has learned not only a lot about coaching with his dad, but also about treating people. Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. The Rams have advanced to the state quarter-finals in 04, 07, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 2021, the state semi-finals in 2011, 13, 14, 16, 19 & 2021, and have appeared in the State Championship game in 2013, 14, 16, 19 & 2021. The relationships that have been built will last a lifetime. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. He is family. Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Elizabeth Forward is headed to the WPIAL finals for the first time in school history. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. I had to meet with the kids at Georgetown and I was a mess. It has been great to us. The two powerhouse programs avoided semifinal upsets to keep their streaks alive. This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. The first boys' school in San Antonio and still one of the largest all-male private secondary schools in the state of Texas, Central Catholic High School remains a prestigious landmark in San Antonio and a symbol throughout South Texas of teaching excellence. Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. And I wasnt even a Catholic, he added. Tim McGorry resigns from Central Catholic head coaching position. When we started the wrestling program at Central he was my assistant. 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 6A. Check Out Some Great Areas to Explore On and Off Road on a Can-Am Maverick from Route 1 Motorsports, HOT OFF THE PRESS! CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Adamopoulos built Central into a Merrimack Valley Conference and state power. Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh was in sixth grade the last time the Jaguars didnt reach the WPIAL finals. "You don't get up here without a heck of a lot of help," said O'Shea, who is 239-100 entering his 30th season and sixth at North Central. Im beyond excited to see what this year has in store as the head coach of the Central Catholic High School softball team, Blanchard said. "I think the program is in good shape," said Adamopoulos. Print; Roster Layout: Go; . Those kids helped get me through a tough year.. Football Coaching Staff. Central Catholic High School announced three new hires Monday as it will enter the 2021-22 school year with new football, baseball and softball coaches. . Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 He has some big shoes to fill as he follows CCHS Hall of Fame coach and legend Chuck Adamopoulos, but I am confident that John will succeed and further strengthen our storied football program. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. So I took it.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. We have a great group of girls who are willing to put in the work to become successful, both on and off of the field. January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper. In addition to this training, they also attend workshops and clinics that teach them about safe practices and behaviors to adopt, while raising awareness about injury prevention. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. They really care about this place. And I did. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . The junior made three game-winning kicks in the past week including a go-ahead extra point with 4.7 seconds left in Friday nights 20-19 victory over Gateway in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. Totten is also a graduate of Central Catholic as a part of the 1976 class. After 26 memorable seasons, and 204 wins, Chuck Adamopoulos retires as Central Catholic football coach; Legendary Central Catholic High School Head Varsity Football Coach Chuck Adamopoulos Retiring from Coaching. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. He cares about all of the people here. I always will.". Coach Hidalgo possesses all the characteristics and leadership skills of a great baseball coach, both on and off the field, the school said in its announcement. It was weird. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. "He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. He saw and heard football coach Chuck Adamopoulos call his team over, announcing he was cutting practice short so the entire team could get to the school play. The Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. Central Catholic football coach Tim McGorry has called Johnson one of the best players in Vikings history, and one of the best kids he has ever been around. He continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Ottawa, playing with the Gee-Gees team and has just graduated. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. We all respected him and we all played for him.". You have permission to edit this article. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. 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Hood Conference Coach of the Year, 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year, 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Assistant Coach, 2016 USA Football International Bowl Assistant Coach, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 Oregon 6A/5A All-Star Game Assistant Coach (Les Schwab Bowl), 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022 Oregon 6A/5A All-Star Game Head Coach (Les Schwab Bowl), 2004 NW Arkansas Coaches Clinic (Fayetteville, Arkansas), 2008, 2011, 2014 Nike Coach of the Year (Portland, Oregon), 2012 University of Oregon Coaches Clinic (Eugene, Oregon), 2014 Brigham Young University Coaches Clinic (Provo, Utah), 2014, 2015 Northwest Sports Clinic (Seattle, Washington), 2015 University of Washington Coaches Clinic (Seattle, Washington), 2016 and 2018 All-Sports Clinic (Seattle, Washington). "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. "I thought I knew a lot being the head coach of a program and I go back and work with him and he has taught me so much more," Brown said. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. I have some great kids, some kids that want to work, some kids that want to get better, so its going to be an exciting transition for myself and the kids, Grogan said. He said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. 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The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. The Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. Everything were going to do is fast.. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. He never has been.. Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Mr. 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. In addition to a stint in the Arena Football League, he worked as an assistant at Patterson High as well as Natchitoches Central High School. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. On 11/12, the Central Catholic varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Bishop Lynch (Dallas, TX) by a score of 41-21. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November after 26 seasons and more than 200 wins at the Lawrence school, most of them highly successful ones. Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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A few flurries or snow showers possible. In addition to this training, they also attend workshops and clinics that teach them about safe practices and behaviors to adopt, while raising awareness about injury prevention. He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. "I talked to Red Faught, the coach at Franklin, and Kevin leads the nation in passing. People may call it perseverance, but there's things you have to go through in this business to be successful. Perry Traditional Academy. During that time, he worked at Bishop Dullaghan football camps, rooming with college football players from various schools and found his passion for teaching the game. His record 204-79 has been unmatched the last two decades. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. 11:49 AM. By Michaelle Bond She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. @PCC_FOOTBALL . Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. Low 23F. A lot of people see what he does on the field but what he does for his players off it is incredible, said Zach. . Im still going to be around. Barron Miles. Ryan Lehmeier was announced as the new Central Catholic football coach on Jan. 24, 2023. Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. I coached 38 of my 39 years there with Bob Jowett. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. Melbourne Central Catholic Head Football Coach Nate Hooks said the following when speaking with Space Coast Daily Sports Editor Juan Rodriguez: Pumped up doesnt even do justice to expressing the addition of Coach Kimmey to the staff. This season was different. All of the players that came through. The well-being of our athletes is our top priority and for that reason we encourage the use of adequate sports equipment for every game level and which respects the Federations regulations. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. Maybe he doesn't end up at North Central leading one of the more improbable program turnarounds in recent years. Like the gig at Pentucket, he went back to school at night nearby Salem State to get his teachers certificate. Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos salutes the troops after his 200th career win. During the 2020 season, the Eagles finished 2-4 and missed the playoffs during a shortened season that was made even shorter after the Eagles had one game canceled due to a hurricane and another because of COVID-19 protocol. More than half of our student body compete on at least one of these teams, an experience that fosters teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, lessons that carry .