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. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. 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. People may call it perseverance, but there's things you have to go through in this business to be successful. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. Central now has a void. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. Rob Melosky is excited to be back on the sidelines again He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. Central Catholic football coach Terry Totten retires Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Theyve won five titles in that span. 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 The [grounds crew head] came up to me at one point after that and said, Thats when I knew I was at the right place. Thats Chuck Adamopoulos. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. That door opened in a roundabout fashion over the years of 2006-09 that took O'Shea from the lowest points to the highest in a high school coaching career that spans more than three decades. Those kids helped get me through a tough year.. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. Central Catholic names three new coaches | St. Mary Now Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. Low 23F. Both times, Massucci kicked the game-winner in 2-1 victories. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more time with family, grandchildren. . The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. He never has been.. We just started indoor track, which I enjoy. Central Catholic players gather and listen to head coach Chuck Adamopoulos after losing 22-15 to Springfield Central in the Division 1 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. The well-being of athletes is important to us not only on the field, but also in everyday life. Home Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central Catholic Football Staff. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Thomas Jefferson defeated Plum, 20-17, Friday night, and Aliquippa defeated Belle Vernon, 33-25. Hes a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Cranberry, the school noted in its release announcing his hire. In fact the Merrimack Valley has a void. I hired him. Adamopoulos built Central into a Merrimack Valley Conference and state power. I turned 63 the other day and its time to sit back a bit, enjoy my [two] grandchildren, and have my weekends free in the fall, said Adamopoulos. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Im still going to be around. He has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons where he worked with the pitchers and catchers. During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After four years at the helm for Allentown Central Catholic football, head coach Tim McGorry is . His record 204-79 has been unmatched the last two decades. championship in 2002. In four of his six seasons as a coordinator, Lehmeiers offenses had a quarterback pass for more than 2,000 yards. This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. 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. Allentown Central Catholic football standout Lavon Johnson commits to If you attended or played football at Central Catholic and have a memory about Coach Chuck Adamopoulos over his 39 years there, we want to know about it. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance with sports rules and encourage our players to be more active by providing a safe and healthy environment where they feel supported. Behind the scenes, O'Shea was teaching the game to not only CC football players, but also a new generation of up-and-coming coaches. I passed my trainers test [after graduating from college], said Adamopoulos. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Lions win 11 in a row to finish season, capture state title under first-year head coach Jon Eagle. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more Hidalgo graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I was jogging down at the Pentucket track, unemployed, and Steve Hayden, who had just gotten the job as head coach, came by and basically asked if I wanted to coach. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Monitor contact with student . Minton was hired last week as the new football coach at Vandebilt Catholic. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. I look forward to continuing working with John and foresee a strong future for CCHS Raider football.. Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. Central Catholic hires former Seneca Valley, Pine-Richland assistant Central Catholic High School (Portland, OR) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com 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. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. You need to go through and make sure you are putting them at the forefront of everything you are trying to do.". Athletic Hall of Fame - Central Catholic High School Hayden later got Adamopoulos a job as permanent assistant. The Sanders cousins combined for 320 rushing yards in a 55-16 semifinal victory over Shenango. O'Shea went 114-10 over the next nine seasons with the Knights before moving to Indianapolis and taking on the challenge of turning around a moribund North Central program. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. The then-new head of buildings and grounds was at the field that day, watching from afar. @PCC_FOOTBALL . Head Coach. Brown left CC to become head coach at Carroll and in his final season (2016) as Cougars' head coach went 10-1, the lone loss in the sectional to O'Shea's Central Catholic team. Melosky is new Allentown Central Catholic football coach as McGorry He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. university and even professional levels. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. They were a team we had circled every year.. 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. Boom. . There was a problem saving your notification. Central Catholics new football coach wasnt chosen from the schools alumni list, but that doesnt mean Ryan Lehmeier isnt already familiar with the teams tradition. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. The Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. She brings to the table experience on the field as a powerhouse player as well as a unique gift to connect with players as a mentor and now head coach, the school said in its release. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. Aside from my own parents, the biggest influences in my life have been my football coaches, Lehmeier said. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. He expected greatness day in and day out and that translated over. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. I had to meet with the kids at Georgetown and I was a mess. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. "And having great players is a key component.". "It was a lot of fun every Friday night. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. 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He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. 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. Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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"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. Totten is also a graduate of Central Catholic as a part of the 1976 class. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. Id like to think Im always part of the program, too.. 2022 Football Roster. A few flurries or snow showers possible. O'Shea played for Stewart "Red" Faught at Franklin and was an elite quarterback for the Grizzlies. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. "I think the program is in good shape," said Adamopoulos. Kimmey coached the Scorps for five seasons, posting a 36-16 record and culminating with reaching the regional finals in his last season as head coach. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. 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. Taking the Tanners' reins in 1961, Arthur Adamopoulos held on to them for the next 21 years and went 129-60-6 during that span. He leaves as not only one of the schools greatest coaches, but deserves mention among the many Merrimack Valley greats, including Andover Highs Dick Collins and Methuens Larry Klimas. 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. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. That makes the Warriors story unique. Novi Detroit Catholic Central stays in family with football hire "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. Palko and Cherpak have eight. Central is an amazing place.. His career record is 194-69 (.750). Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. By Michaelle Bond We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 6A. The WPIAL Class A championship will be a family affair. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. BREVARD COUNTY SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the addition of former Satellite Scorpions coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. I had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. Athletics - Central Catholic High School They will still see my face, he said. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. Eleven times in the past eight years, Lehmeier coached a team on the opposite sideline from Central Catholic, so he can appreciate the success of the Vikings program. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. Low 23F. Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. Print; Roster Layout: Go; . Go To Coaching Staff. Lately, whenever Andrew Massucci kicks a ball, Peters Township wins. Barron Miles. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. Its too much, said Adamopoulous. I always will.". 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,. By: Chris Harlan Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. By: Chris Harlan RT @CoachLehmeier: About to FINISH the Week! The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. 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. Tournament Game. It doesnt matter to him how many championships he wins. It has been great to us. He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. The longtime football coach is the new man in charge at Allentown Central Catholic.The Vikings athletic department announced Melosky's hiring and the resignation of Tim McGorry simultaneously on . We had some close, tough losses that year. On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. Varsity games usually take place on Fridays with a few exceptions, and Junior Varsity, Junior Varsity II, and Freshman games are usually played on Thursdays. This season was different. After college, he started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Findley, and later was hired as running backs coach at Duquesne under Jerry Schmitt. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. 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. Athletics Staff - Central Catholic High School Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. 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. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. 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. "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. We have five teams that compete regionally. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. "Going out to McCutcheon when we did and having the opportunity to play for coach O'Shea, it was a special four years that I cherished," said Clayton Richard, McCutcheon's quarterback from 1999-02 and the 2002 Indiana Mr. Football winner. We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. While a student at Central, Sextonplayed football, baseball and basketball. Totten retired with a 188-40 career record, six WPIAL titles and two state championships. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. 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). We may run it in the newspaper tomorrow. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Every day after school our young athletes are invited to come do their homework at our facilities and volunteer tutors offer their support to those that need it. Central Catholic officially named Lehmeier as its new head coach Tuesday morning. Montreal, Quebec H4T 1N8, Address: 908 New Hampshire Avenue #100, Washington, DC 20037, United States, Home service for people with reduced mobility. Read More Raiders Commit to Collegiate Athletics This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. Massucci also scored two game-winning goals for the schools boys soccer team in the past week. 'Coach A' born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. In all, he has six years of experience in an assistant coaching role, with other stops at Berwick High School and Beau Chene High School. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November . Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season. Its a blessing to be in this position, and it kind of came at the right time, Grogan said. . Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. It was weird. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. The students do service for the city. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Coach A Retires as Head Coach | Raider News Central Catholic hires Ryan Lehmeier as new football coach Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. He considered a move to Merrimack College. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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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) . Prior to coming to Central Catholic, he coached four seasons at Wilson High School compiling a 21-17 (.552) record and winning a P.I.L. He retires after another Top 10 season. Staff Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central All of the players that came through. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. "I am a lineman and offensive coordinator and I have very limited knowledge of the passing game," Smith said. Its about the kids. Season: This is a fall sport that runs from August to December. It was different than anything I had ever experienced.. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Eleven times in the past eight years, Lehmeier coached a team on the opposite sideline from Central Catholic, so he can appreciate the success of the Vikings' program. Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 He put us in position to do a lot of fun things offensively. Some doors slam shut and some doors open up. He served the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Seneca Valley under Ron Butschle, and previously worked six seasons at Pine-Richland with Eric Kasperowicz, the final four as the Rams offensive coordinator.
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