This season was different. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more time with family, grandchildren. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Lehmeier will take over for Terry Totten, who retired. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Palko and Cherpak have eight. If first impressions are as important as people say, Adamopoulos legacy was off and running during his first year as head coach in 1997. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. Perry Traditional Academy. You need to go through and make sure you are putting them at the forefront of everything you are trying to do.". Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. Central now has a void. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. Coach Pyne has been at the helm of Central Catholic since 2003 and has compiled a 173-52 (.782) record overall. He already has the advantage with knowing his players. I coached 38 of my 39 years there with Bob Jowett. Hood Conference. O'Shea will admit that doesn't happen without surrounding himself with hall of fame-caliber assistants whose contributions largely go unnoticed. 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We just started indoor track, which I enjoy. 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. Its a perfect place for me.. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters. Barron Miles. Dec 1, 2022. Feb 23, 2023. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. We had some close, tough losses that year. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. 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. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. 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. "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. Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. Allentown Central Catholic football Tim McGorry is resigning after four seasons and three District 11 titles. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. "And having great players is a key component.". By: Chris Harlan He expected greatness day in and day out and that translated over. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. Central Catholic principal Brother Mike Andrejko added: In addition to his time on the gridiron, we look forward to him joining our Lasallian education system and expect great things as he becomes an addition to the Central Catholic community!. 2022 Football Roster. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. 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. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 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. That was until Merrimack coach Dan Curran basically nixed that idea. Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H9, 920, monte de Liesse 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. Bob Palko, Bill Cherpak and Phil Bridenbaugh are the only coaches with more titles than Totten. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. 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. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. The students do service for the city. 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. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. 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. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. BREVARD COUNTY SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the addition of former Satellite Scorpions coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. They will still see my face, he said. Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos salutes the troops after his 200th career win. O'Shea changed his major and wound up as a math teacher hoping to follow his father's coaching footsteps. Hayden later got Adamopoulos a job as permanent assistant. It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. Some doors slam shut and some doors open up. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. 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. Lehmeier inherits a 2,000-yard passer at Central Catholic in quarterback Payton Wehner, and the team has three pass-catchers with Division I college offers in wideouts Peter Gonzalez and Vernon Settles and tight end Cole Sullivan. Centrals head coach Chuck Adamopoulos congratulates his team after Fridays Division 1 quarterfinal victory over Everett. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. We all respected him and we all played for him.". Coach A, as he has been called for a few decades now, announced his retirement as the schools head coach for football on Tuesday afternoon. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. "I've been on the sidelines since I was 6 years old," O"Shea said. Central is an amazing place.. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. He will continue to serve as a member of the CCHS Faculty. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Mostly cloudy. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland. Everything were going to do is fast.. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! "That is the principle we used. 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. It was weird. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. But I loved that group.". A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. Central Catholic officially named Lehmeier as its new head coach Tuesday morning. His record 204-79 has been unmatched the last two decades. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. 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. 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 . One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. Tournament Game. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Joshua Britton-Bailey was the first recipient of the Earl De La Perralle Scholarship. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. "He's very outgoing, very friendly . "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. Its about the kids. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 6A. Print; Roster Layout: Go; . Also send contact information. This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . I realized that those are hours and hours I can spend with my family and my grandchildren, Savannah and Camden [Olinski].. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . Every place he went, he got better.". Its a blessing to be in this position, and it kind of came at the right time, Grogan said. 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Home Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central Catholic Football Staff. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. "That was the best coaching job in the state," Smith said. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. 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. Not to be out done, the Birch brothers connected on three touchdowns passes with Brett scoring on receptions of 25, 14 and 11 yards. 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. Cherif Nicolas. Had O'Shea's life panned out the way he thought when he enrolled at Franklin College, he'd never have followed the same path as his father Frank, also a hall of fame football coach. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. His career record is 194-69 (.750). Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. All our teams benefit from the experience of our dedicated volunteer coaches, many of whom are Sun Youth alumni themselves. Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. There was a problem saving your notification. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. LAWRENCE -- Chuck Adamopoulos is stepping as the Central Catholic football after 39 years on the job, the last quarter-century as the program's head coach. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance . He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. 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 After two years, Adamopoulos heard about a teaching job (business) at Central Catholic. 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 Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Golf. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. "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. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. Seneca Valley went 13-8 in two seasons with Lehmeier, and senior quarterback Graham Hancox passed for 2,012 yards and 20 touchdowns last fall. 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. 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. "I love this place. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. Hood Conference and plays at the OSAA 6A level. Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. Hes not just a great coach. It has been great to us. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. [Coach Curran] used to run our morning workouts in the summers and when I first got out of college I had some interest in college coaching but he had no spots when I was putting out feelers, said Zach, who also teaches at Central. I passed my trainers test [after graduating from college], said Adamopoulos. WEST LAFAYETTE If Kevin O'Shea got the job he wanted, maybe one of the most dominant runs in the history of Indiana high school football doesn't happen. 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(Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. In four of his six seasons as a coordinator, Lehmeiers offenses had a quarterback pass for more than 2,000 yards. 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. We may run it in the newspaper tomorrow. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. Thomas told his players Tuesday he has resigned as head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic after two seasons. Football Coaching Staff. Like the gig at Pentucket, he went back to school at night nearby Salem State to get his teachers certificate. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. Lyn Bordenet, who taught at McCutcheon with O'Shea's brother Tim and is the sister-in-law of Central Catholic athletic director Tim Bordenet, sat next to O'Shea at an Attica versus Central Catholic basketball game. I love Central Catholic its my home! He cares about all of the people here. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. 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. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. 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. They really care about this place. Grogan is a Patterson High and Northwestern State University graduate. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. 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. 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. Boom. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. So I took it.. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. Adamopoulos could go through so many of his former and current coaches, many of whom are still among his best friends, through so many wins, losses and, most of all, laughs. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. It was the teams second title in a row and fourth in six years under Totten (2020, 19, 16 and 15), joining trophies his teams won in 2013 and 2007. On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. 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. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. 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. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. Rob Benedetto '89, rbenedetto@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Colette Madore, cmadore@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Josselyn Wilson, jwilson@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sears, jsears@centralcatholic.net, Mrs. Jami Hayden, jhayden@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Carlton Cronin, ccronin@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Adam Westaway, awestaway@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mark Dunham, mdunham@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Casey Grange '03, cgrange@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Heather Fusco, hfusco@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Collett, mcollett@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Leal '94, mleal@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Shawn Dumas, sdumas@centralcatholic.net, Mr. James Durkin '00, jdurkin@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, sciccolo@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Matt Sansoucie '06, msansoucie@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Kate Smith, kssmith@centralcatholic.net, Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletic Trainer, A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition, Over 67% of our coaches are CCHS graduates, Over 250 combined years of head coaching experience, Over 100 championships won at the State and Conference levels. - The transition from old to new head coach at Allentown Central Catholic was a quick, and smooth one. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team.