Minton was hired last week as the new football coach at Vandebilt Catholic. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. In than span the Raiders have compiled a record of 107-28. Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. While growing up on a horse farm his dad, Arthur, was a legendary coach at Peabody High, and his brother, Uncle Charlie, ran it by sending horses to tracks all over the country he later realized the city was also to his liking. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. There were priests, brothers and nuns working here. 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 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 . Football. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. 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On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. As an alumnus of Central Catholic and its football program, John has been a dedicated and passionate coach whose success has been shown on and off the field. Hes a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Cranberry, the school noted in its release announcing his hire. Golf. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. Boom. 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. After two years, Adamopoulos heard about a teaching job (business) at Central Catholic. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. He said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. Mostly cloudy. 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 Palko and Cherpak have eight. It is truly a special place with special people. "And having great players is a key component.". Lebanon. 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) . That was until Merrimack coach Dan Curran basically nixed that idea. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. 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. They will still see my face, he said. Go To Coaching Staff. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. 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. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. "I love this place. The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. "Having him as a head coach, but also seconding as my quarterback coach, I got to know him more personally," said Avery Denhart, a 2017 Central Catholic graduate who quarterbacked the Knights from 2014-16, including the 2015 Class A state championship. I love Central Catholic its my home! Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. Hayden later got Adamopoulos a job as permanent assistant. I had a blend of so many great coaches that I worked with at Central, said Adamopoulos. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. You have to be there ready when the door opens.". That team finished 3-7. The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. 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. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. "That is the principle we used. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. Its my job to uphold that tradition.. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. "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. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. Coach Mike Collodi and his players will face defending champion Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A final. Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. Im still going to be around. Anytime we played Central, it was a big game, Lehmeier said. Maybe when its over, someday Ill think about that, he said Friday night, while crediting his assistant coaches and players for the teams success. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. 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. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . Its too much, said Adamopoulous. I coached 38 of my 39 years there with Bob Jowett. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. "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. Full Bio. Lehmeier takes over a Central Catholic team that was WPIAL 6A runner-up last season with a junior-heavy roster. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. 11:49 AM. Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net. Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Cherif Nicolas. The then-new head of buildings and grounds was at the field that day, watching from afar. Schedule/League: Central Catholic plays in the Mt. 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. 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. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. A lineman in high school, he played rugby at URI, before joining the Pentucket staff for two seasons upon graduating. He will continue to serve as a member of the CCHS Faculty. This past years squad was upset in the regional round of the playoffs 2-1 in a best-of-three series against Central Private. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. He considered a move to Merrimack College. This season was different. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. 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.