"Somebody asked me how I wanted to be remembered. These coaches have the most wins in high school football history. Robert Hyland, Total Packers, Schools: Hampton High School (Hampton, Virginia), State titles: 12 (1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1995, 1006, 1997, 1998, 2005). Marist School head coach Alan Chadwick had a standout career as a quarterback at East Tennessee State, where he was a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, and a cup of coffee as a backup quarterback with the Chicago Bears. Shielfield Park, So its been an evolution in the way you look at things and the way you coach. K'Myri Johnson, JR, McMain. Club Face Book Page . Forgot your password? We had to modify former De La Salle High head coach Bob Ladouceur's biography just a little bit. Wood is most famous for the respect he held in the greater realm of coaching. Laura Smales. Low 32F. Lutz was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2003. He also spent six seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Mississippi State. Corky Rogers won 10 state titles at Jacksonville's elite Bolles School from 1989 to 2016. Bill Castle, The Ledger, Schools: Prestonburg High School (Prestonburg, Kentucky), Belfry High School (Belfry, Kentucky), State titles: 7 (2003, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021). Kay returns, Orr leaves on loan Berwick Rangers - Official Site 18:05 3-Feb-23. When youve got Vermont, Noble Park, and so forth you dont really know what theyve got, but thats the exciting part for the footy club, and thats probably the same for them to us. That is why football is the ultimate team game." Alan Chadwick, Reporter Newspapers, Schools: Madison-Mayodan High School (Mayodan, North Carolina), Kinston High School (Kinston, North Carolina), Cummings High School (Cummings, North Carolina), Dorman High School (Roebuck, South Carolina), State titles: 5 (1988, 1989, 1992, 2000, 2009). Success! Ken Leonard, FNF Coaches, Schools: Douglas Byrd High School (Fayetteville, North Carolina), Seventy-First High School (Fayetteville, North Carolina). LaChapelle has won 10 state championships at Northbridge, including at least one title in every decade from the 1980s through the 2010s. In all, Fracassa coached Brother Rice to nine state titles. Email. All of the greatest coaches, regardless of sport, have certain traits in common. width: 33%; G.A. You got to have a passion. Why would anyone on such a hot streak think about retiring? The football coaching staff at Valley is a dedicated group of men who can teach the game. Powlus really was the best high school quarterback in the nation in 1992, throwing for almost 3,000 yards and sweeping National Player of the Year honors from Parade Magazine and Gatorade before signing with . Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Bud Wright is the winningest high school football coach in Indiana history and has led Sheridan High to nine state titles. One of the more beloved coaching figures in Pennsylvania high school football history, Jack Henzes retired as Dunmore High's head coach following the 2018 season. And were positive that well have another couple of recruits to announce in the next couple of weeks too.. Under Bill Castle, Lakeland has had a pair of winning streaks most coaches don't even do once in their careers a 60-game streak in the early/mid-1990s and a 53-game streak in the late mid/late-2000s. Randy Allen, CBS DFW, Years: 45 seasons (1962-70, 1972-2004, 2009-11), Schools: Bryson High School (Bryson, Texas), Pilot Point High School (Pilot Point, Texas), Celina High School (Celina, Texas), Sherman High School (Sherman, Texas), Aubrey High School (Aubrey, Texas), State titles: 8 (1974, 1980, 1981, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001). Gary Swenson, Schools: Lumen Christi Catholic (Jackson, Michigan), State titles:9 (1996, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018). It's my privilege to coach alongside them." endobj "Biggie Munn [football coach] used to tell us in practice every day that the difference between good and great is just a little effort." 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Please try different keywords. Pitchero provides everything you need to run your football club online. Weve tried to recruit what we need, and then weve got guys back and a few young guys in too. TOP SEASONS . There's a buzz surrounding the Berwick Football Club as it prepares to take the plunge into the incredibly strong Eastern Football League Premier Division in 2021. . We dreamed it but we never really thought it would happen." Updated: 10:37 AM EDT April 1, 2016 BERWICK -- Legendary local high school football coach George Curry has died, according to Berwick School District officials. Lewis Cook has won all four of his state championships as a head coach at Notre Dame High School, but like many coaches on this list, his career has been a study in resilience. 30 October 2022. . Berwick Rangers . There was an error processing your request. v2CJ r2>A36== 96=>65 q6CH:4< 2?5 DA6?E E96 =2DE E9C66 D62D@?D 2D 2? No team in America has dominated its competition on the level of Southern Columbia Area High School and longtime head coach Jim Roth over the last decade. George Curry won six state championships and three more mythical USA Today national titles at Berwick High. Its all Ive ever done. So weve retained basically everyone, and got them on board straight away which is great once we had the opportunity to look at what we have, we were then lucky in recruiting. endobj The grant will ensure the Friday night football sessions - led by coaches from the Newcastle United Foundation - will continue throughout the 2022-23 season. Lenti was forced out by school administrators and replaced with one of his former players, 2013 Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch, following the 2017 season. Shielfield Park, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2EF. Please select from an option below to start a subscription. The only thing I started out to be I want to win the next game." April 1, 2016. "Kids picked on me because I wore hand-me downs. } Hyland went 1-15-2 in his first two seasons, then things picked up just a little bit. Brogan's community honored him in 2016, when he was named the Al Cotton Award recipient by The Jackson Citizen Patriot as someone "who has made a significant contribution to the Jackson sporting community by making it a 'better place to play. Tommy Knotts, WLXT, Schools: Lake-Lehman High School (Lehman Township, Pennsylvania), Berwick Area High School (Berwick, Pennsylvania), Wyoming Valley West Senior High School (Plymouth, Pennsylvania), State titles: 6 (1988, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997). Jan 11, 2022 Jan 11, 2022 Updated Jan 11, 2022; On this day he paid one last visit to his beloved church he was joined by . Mercedes-Benz Berwick, part of the Patterson Cheney Group, currently has over 700 employees. That's why ahead of Monday night's Berwick. One of those traits is longevity, and it might be the most important one. Williams and Jim Cantafio are former L-L head coaches who battled Berwick during Curry's glory years in the 1980s and '90s. Check out the recent form of Berwick Rangers and Edinburgh City. The only break in Tommy Knotts' legendary high school coaching career came in 2004, when he spent one year at his alma mater, Duke, as an assistant coach. With the salary cap and the unknown, it was challenging we had 10 we pencilled in that we wanted to get, and we probably knew that wed get three or four, but were really happy, he said of the recruiting. By clicking 'Sign in and Subscribe' you agree to us subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. Even more remarkable is Knotts didn't win a state title until his 14th season. Berwick Area High School Boys Varsity Football Fall 2022-2023 Fall 2022-2023 Fall 2021-2022 Fall 2020-2021 Fall 2019-2020 Fall 2018-2019 Fall 2017-2018 Fall 2016-2017 ScheduleCoachesRosterSummaries & HeadlinesNewsPhotosVideosCampsTeam LinksTeam Files Upcoming Games. 'If one has not given everything, one has given nothing.' "To represent the club in the spirit. McKissick won 10 state titles and spent his entire 63-year career at Summerville High. "What it comes down to, I guess, is I just dont like to get beat." It was a group that included star pupil and former NFL All-Pro running back Garrison Hearst, among others. McKissick's mention in "Tides' also made its way into the Oscar-nominated film version starring Nick Nolte and Barbara Streisand. Berwick Girls Coach. Henzes, who coached Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio at Dunmore, won one state championship with Dunmore in 1989. Tighe authored several popular books on offensive run plays and finally retired after the 2016 seasons, when he was 86 years old. Evans said that with a dominant period in club history which has included premierships in 2018, 2017 and 2015, as well as runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2019 the Wickers are seeking to maximise its current list which features a glittering of ex-AFL, VFL and NAB League stars, but with one eye still focused on recruitment. I dont go anywhere without somebody recognizing me from the coaching days and wanting to talk. I never had any desire to be a principal, and I never had any real burning desire to go anywhere else. We are seeking coaches that are motivated to pass on their football knowledge and skills, by providing a high standard of coaching and development, to the players of their appointed grade of competition. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Once we knew we were in Eastern, which was pretty much through Covid last year, our number one priority was to retain the list, he said. Lutz won two state championships in 42 seasons. 3 overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft. John T. Curtis Jr. has been the head coach at the school his father founded since 1969 and could overtake John McKissick as the winningest coach in high school football history in a few seasons. I feel very fortunate at Valley High School to coach talented high school football players every year. Club Event. Local legend Bill Gehling is another with a history with both clubs. 01289 307 424 Home Matchday: 12pm - 5pm club@berwickrangers.com "The most gratifying thing is the effect you have on people. ?6EE D2:5] x> ? Jack Henzes, Facebook, Years: 46 seasons (1973-76, 1979-present), Schools: Silver Lake High School (Silver Lake, Kansas), State titles: 8 (1981, 1984, 1989, 1991, 1997, 2006, 2010, 2013). Keymani Reese, SR, McMain. Then remaining cloudy. We kept things clean and never asked for anything more than what we needed. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; Shielfield Park, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2EF. It never entered my thought process. "I never dreamed of this ever happening. The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) is pleased to confirm a majority vote for the admission of the Berwick Football Club into the competition from season 2021. Just the fact that I have a lot of former players keep in touch with me is reward enough." Herrington won a record 13 state championships in 49 seasons, including six in the 1990s, back-to-back titles four times, and three straight from 1997 to 1999. Tighe, who coached at five different schools, had his longest stint at Webster City High, where he stayed for 31 seasons. "Our goal is to be champions." You can unsubscribe whenever you want. "I thought when I first went out there I could outcoach people." [The community] did a lot of things to show its appreciation, and we were just able to continue." Berwick coach Clint Evans said that the group is ready and raring to get stuck into the next stage of pre-season as the build-up over the next couple of months begins to form. Dave Gutshall's longevity is tied directly to his ability to adapt. Frank Lenti, Chicago Tribune, Schools: Northbridge High School (Whitinsville, Massachusetts), State titles:10 (1987, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015). DeFrancesco steps down as Berwick football coach BY STEVE BENNETT STAFF WRITER Dec 7, 2021 Carmen DeFrancesco decided it was time to be a fan. "Dwight had a famous quote he would use throughout the season: A good man that is not great is 100 times better than a great man who is not good. To the guys this just meant that your success wasnt defined with your on-the-field actions, it was what was happening off the field. Bill Hurst, Mississippi Scoreboard, Schools: Ballinger High School (Ballinger, Texas), Brownwood High School (Brownwood, Texas), Abilene Cooper High School (Abilene, Texas), Highland Park High School (Dallas, Texas). BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP -- Hundreds gathered Monday in the Berwick area to honor Pennsylvania's winningest high school football coach. Berwick is as ready as it can be for what's coming in its new found home, with both coaches prepping their squads for the challenges that lay ahead in season 2021. I know the truth, and I sleep every night with a clear conscience." Matches; Football H2H Berwick Rangers vs Edinburgh City. w@A67F==J x 42? 1 0 obj Our football club is proud to be part of the Berwick and wider community. Moore Jr. is most well-known for his time at Celina High School, where he won a state title in 1974. "Society has its share of pessimists and skeptics. He became a head coach at tiny Gridley High School in 1980 and made the move to a bigger school at Springfield Sacred Heart in 1984 but didn't win his first state championships until 2005. Atty. @E D2J:?8 H6 42?E 5@ E92E 282:?] 01289 307 424 Home Matchday: 12pm - 5pm club@berwickrangers.com Ron, a former player, captain, Junior Coach, Secretary, President and Life Member of the Berwick Football Club, oversaw or built almost every building that stands on the Arch Brown reserve. At Berwick, Orlando played for the legendary George Curry, who won 455 games as a high school football head coach. Ladies Ladies Contact. Haywood didn't win his first state title until his 20th season, in 1983, then won four consecutive titles from 2013 to 2016 and again in 2019 and 201. The Berwick Springs Football Netball Club are excited to confirm and announce the appointment of Rod Benstead as our senior football coach for season 2022. It was another 13 years before Sinz and Edgar won another state title, in 1992, and they've gone unbeaten and won a state title four more times. } "I never started out and said I want to be the winningest coach in North Carolina, I want to win 400 games, I want to be one of the winningest coaches in the United States. Bladt, who battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, retired after the 2018 season. Hightower won his first state title in 1978 at Catholic Point Coupee and grinded away for 39 years before winning his second state title at St. Thomas More in 2016. Mike Smith, Chicago Tribune, Schools: John Curtis Christian School (River Ridge, Louisiana), State titles: 26 (1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2018). SALEM TWP. No, youre here to get a free education and hopefully get out of the projects. The 28-year-old from Lucker has had a stammer her whole life and it affected her self-confidence to the extent she wouldn't even answer the phone. Thats been the foundation of this whole thing." You have to focus on what is pertinent and what will help you make the right call." Dick Tighe, The Daily Freeman-Journal, Schools: Murray High School (Murray, Iowa), Melcher-Dallas High School (Melcher, Iowa), Ankey High School (Ankeny, Iowa), Ankey Centennial High School (Ankeny, Iowa). Most specifically, Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells, former Baylor coach Grant Teaff and none other than legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant singled him out over his career. There are also all Berwick Rangers scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Things arent always going to go your way. Like this page to stay up to date with Club Events, Website Updates and all things. ?6EE H96? "You make your football team better in the spring and summer, not the fall. BRCF are currently running a partnership with football coaching company 'Gold and Gray' which was founded by two ex-Berwick Rangers players, to coach 5-7 year-old boys and girls . Note: The source for wins is the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), Football Friday Nightand MaxPreps. The Tigers closed 2019 on an 81-game winning streak and won three straight state titles from 2017 to 2019. Cook became a head coach for the first time in 1977 but didn't win his first state championship until 2000. Read our guides to club and sports team management, Berwick City Player selected at Southern United, Berwick City Player selected at Bayside United JNPLW, Berwick City Player selected at Melbourne City, Berwick City Player selected at Melbourne Victory, Seniors Open Training Session Thursday 24th November 7pm, Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033, Digital advertising by Planet Sport Group. I dont think the kids I work with today are any different than kids Ive coached throughout my career. ?6EE 364@>6D E96 E9:C5 4@249 2E q6CH:4< D:?46 a_`d 2?5 E2<6D @G6C 7@C r2C>6? Bob Lutz coached three seasons at Saint Joseph Central High School in Ironton, Ohio, before moving to Ironton High, where he spent the majority of his career. We knew that if we were in Eastern, our group was going to be staying anyway. Benstead has been entrusted with the coaching position as the Titans prepare for their inaugural season in senior football. 1992. . "Youve got people who break Babe Ruths record every time you turn around, but that doesnt make them better than him. One of those traits is longevity, and it might be the most important one. Please check you have typed it correctly. #sp-player-gallery-806 img { <> "The English setup just wouldn't be economical," says Dennis McCleary, who has worked as club secretary for over 50 years. He starred alongside future NFL quarterback Roman Gabriel at New Hanover High, then at Guilford College in Greensboro before coaching in the state for 48 seasons. BY STEVE BENNETT STAFF WRITER. 2DD:DE2?E H:E9 s6uC2?46D4@] w6 92D 4@24965 6G6CJE9:?8 7C@> H:56 C646:G6CD E@ E:89E 6?5D] %96C6 H6C6 2=D@ 3C:67 DEC6E496D 62C=J :? He hopes to bring back the values of the love of the game to his football town. His son, Derek, also won a state championship as the head coach at Rochester High. Corky Rogers, Orlando Sentinel, Schools: Smith County High School (Carthage, Tennessee), Riverdale High School (Murfreesboro, Tennessee), Alcoa High School (Alcoa, Tennessee), State titles: 17 (1994, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Obviously, I do [still love coaching]. Adkins, who once guided his team to a 71-game win streak, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. The 2010s were the first decade Mike Smith didn't win at least one state title as Hampton High's head coach since the 1970s and Smith retired after the 2021 season.