His career record is 194-69 (.750). 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. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. I look forward to continuing working with John and foresee a strong future for CCHS Raider football.. This is a tough one.. Those kids helped get me through a tough year.. 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. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. "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. We are at Camp Marist in the summer and I get pulled from practice to take a call from my wife (Beth). For our organization, academic success is as important as athletic success. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Theyve won five titles in that span. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters. 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. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. A lineman in high school, he played rugby at URI, before joining the Pentucket staff for two seasons upon graduating. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. Maybe when its over, someday Ill think about that, he said Friday night, while crediting his assistant coaches and players for the teams success. It wouldve been fun, in some ways, but nowhere near the fun I had.. 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!. 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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. We all respected him and we all played for him.". 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. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. 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. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. Grogan is a Patterson High and Northwestern State University graduate. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. This is going to be a tough loss.. Monitor contact with student . 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. It is truly a special place with special people. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. After two years, Adamopoulos heard about a teaching job (business) at Central Catholic. He continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Ottawa, playing with the Gee-Gees team and has just graduated. By Michaelle Bond The then-new head of buildings and grounds was at the field that day, watching from afar. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. I have had the pleasure to coach not only good baseball players, but also good men. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. Then, the two reunited when O'Shea accepted the North Central job and hired Brown as associate head coach. 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. Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. 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. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. The WPIAL Class A championship will be a family affair. 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 look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. The midget team has won the QMFL Championship in; 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2018. Lehmeier takes over a Central Catholic team that was WPIAL 6A runner-up last season with a junior-heavy roster. We had some close, tough losses that year. At the 2004 New Englands in New Haven, Central Catholic star Joe Fendone of Salem is congratulated by assistant coach Chuck Adamopoulos and head coach Dennis King. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. Montreal, Quebec H4T 1N8, Address: 908 New Hampshire Avenue #100, Washington, DC 20037, United States, Home service for people with reduced mobility. Its about the kids. The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. 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. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net. Thomas told his players Tuesday he has resigned as head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic after two seasons. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. During his most recent run at Central Catholic, Minton compiled a 44-30 mark, with one semifinal appearance and two quarterfinal appearances. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. 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. 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. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Hood Conference. Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. 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. Dec 1, 2022. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. I hired him. "That is the principle we used. 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. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. championship in 2002. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. 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. That makes the Warriors story unique. By: Chris Harlan 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. It was my first year as president, said Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan. "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . Ryan Lehmeier was announced as the new Central Catholic football coach on Jan. 24, 2023. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. 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 Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten watches his team before a game against NA on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. "He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. 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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. He cares about all of the people here. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. The students do service for the city. Blanchard served as assistant softball coach this past season. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. Our football program is for youth ages 7-17 and allows them to play the sport and to gain precious life lessons. Nobody represents Central Catholic and its mission, more than Chuck Adamopoulos, said President Sullivan. 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. 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. He is family. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. Tournament Game. Totten retired with a 188-40 career record, six WPIAL titles and two state championships. After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. Low 23F. Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. 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 Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. I had a blend of so many great coaches that I worked with at Central, said Adamopoulos. He applied at for a teaching position at Central Catholic, then an assistant coach position on the football team, and pretty much knew early on that it was home.. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. 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The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. 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. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . No. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. Cherpak could add a ninth next weekend when Thomas Jefferson faces Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class 4A final. Zach has learned not only a lot about coaching with his dad, but also about treating people. 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. They really care about this place. Its tough to leave a great place like CC with many close friends, but this was too good of an opportunity to pass up for me, Minton told KWBJ-TV 22 last week. 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 had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. Many of our former Hornets were able to pursue their dreams at the college, "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. Hood Conference Coach of the Year 6 times, Oregonian State Coach of the Year twice and OACA Coach of the year four times. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Its a perfect place for me.. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. Lehmeier will take over for Terry Totten, who retired. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. Tim McGorry resigns from Central Catholic head coaching position. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. Low 23F. 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 Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. Mostly cloudy. Both times, Massucci kicked the game-winner in 2-1 victories. "I talked to Red Faught, the coach at Franklin, and Kevin leads the nation in passing. Raider Athletics represents a proud tradition of excellence that enriches the Central Catholic experience for both participants and spectators. 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. Central Catholic represents a standard of academic and athletic excellence, which will continue to be upheld by me, the assistant coaches and by the players, Hidalgo said. The Raiders fell to St. John's Prep, 21-0. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. O'Shea changed his major and wound up as a math teacher hoping to follow his father's coaching footsteps. Lehmeier proved himself as a successful play-caller as an offensive coordinator, but said his focus as a head coach will be wider in scope. 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. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. This season was different. Some doors slam shut and some doors open up. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:48am 49-17 (L) Central Catholic vs. West Linn 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). By Michaelle Bond He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. 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. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 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 I did. "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. 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