Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. 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. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. [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. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. Athletics. "It was a lot of fun every Friday night. But I loved that group.". The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. 11:49 AM. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H9, 920, monte de Liesse During that time, he worked at Bishop Dullaghan football camps, rooming with college football players from various schools and found his passion for teaching the game. O'Shea played for Stewart "Red" Faught at Franklin and was an elite quarterback for the Grizzlies. He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. 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. I have some great kids, some kids that want to work, some kids that want to get better, so its going to be an exciting transition for myself and the kids, Grogan said. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. Coach Mike Collodi and his players will face defending champion Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A final. O'Shea will admit that doesn't happen without surrounding himself with hall of fame-caliber assistants whose contributions largely go unnoticed. 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. 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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. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. They will still see my face, he said. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. By Michaelle Bond 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. 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). Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. 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. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Nobody represents Central Catholic and its mission, more than Chuck Adamopoulos, said President Sullivan. Its about the kids. 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. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. Hes a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church in Cranberry, the school noted in its release announcing his hire. Go To Coaching Staff. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 9:01 AM. Theyve won five titles in that span. There was a problem saving your notification. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. 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. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. Crown Point won two sectionals and a regional title before O'Shea became the head coach at Delta from 1993-98. "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. 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. By: Chris Harlan After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. 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. There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. "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. "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 had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. Hood Conference. I love the school and I love where we are in the city. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. 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 also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. Totten is also a graduate of Central Catholic as a part of the 1976 class. "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. Also send contact information. And I wasnt even a Catholic, he added. Lions win 11 in a row to finish season, capture state title under first-year head coach Jon Eagle. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. 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. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. Coach Pyne has been at the helm of Central Catholic since 2003 and has compiled a 173-52 (.782) record overall. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. Cherpak could add a ninth next weekend when Thomas Jefferson faces Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class 4A final. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. 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. Then, the two reunited when O'Shea accepted the North Central job and hired Brown as associate head coach. "I've been on the sidelines since I was 6 years old," O"Shea said. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. 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 I could not be more excited to continue my stay at Central Catholic and serve as the head coach. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. Head Coach. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. 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 sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. Centrals head coach Chuck Adamopoulos congratulates his team after Fridays Division 1 quarterfinal victory over Everett. We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. 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. Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . This past years squad was upset in the regional round of the playoffs 2-1 in a best-of-three series against Central Private. He is family. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. I had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. Totten retired with a 188-40 career record, six WPIAL titles and two state championships. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. 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. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten watches his team before a game against NA on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School. 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. Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. 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. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. 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. ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After four years at the helm for Allentown Central Catholic football, head coach Tim McGorry is . The Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. The two powerhouse programs avoided semifinal upsets to keep their streaks alive. Montreal, Quebec H4T 1N8, Address: 908 New Hampshire Avenue #100, Washington, DC 20037, United States, Home service for people with reduced mobility. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more time with family, grandchildren. A lot of people see what he does on the field but what he does for his players off it is incredible, said Zach. "I am a lineman and offensive coordinator and I have very limited knowledge of the passing game," Smith said. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. In three years as head coach, Sanders compiled a 55-22 mark with two quarterfinal appearances. Thats not what I remember most, said Adamopoulos, referring to the many, big wins. During conversation, she told him to apply for the open head football coaching position at CC. 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. Home Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central Catholic Football Staff. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. 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. Bob Palko, Bill Cherpak and Phil Bridenbaugh are the only coaches with more titles than Totten. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. All of the players that came through. We may run it in the newspaper tomorrow. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance . Our three teams with the youngest players (Atom, Mosquito and Peewee) play in the Montreal Regional Football League (MRFL) while our two teams with the oldest players (Bantam and Midget) compete in the Quebec Bantam Football League (QBFL) and the Quebec Midget Football League (QMFL). Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Allentown Central Catholic football Tim McGorry is resigning after four seasons and three District 11 titles. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. university and even professional levels. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. In fact the Merrimack Valley has a void. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. 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. Tim McGorry resigns from Central Catholic head coaching position. Feb 23, 2023. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! Central now has a void. That was until Merrimack coach Dan Curran basically nixed that idea. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters. Low 23F. At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. Now I get to teach and work with him and not many people get to do that with their dad.. 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.. Its my job to uphold that tradition.. @PCC_FOOTBALL . 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. Im still going to be around. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. So I took it.. "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. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. It was my first year as president, said Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan. Its too much, said Adamopoulous. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Central is an amazing place.. After two years, Adamopoulos heard about a teaching job (business) at Central Catholic. Paul Farnham was there for two Super Bowls with me; one of my all-time favorites I could go through so many guys, so many players Id be here all day.. championship in 2002. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. During his most recent run at Central Catholic, Minton compiled a 44-30 mark, with one semifinal appearance and two quarterfinal appearances. It was O'Shea's dominant nine-year run at Central Catholic, though, that earned him state wide recognition. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November . Boom. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Print; Roster Layout: Go; . I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. 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. 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. 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. I passed my trainers test [after graduating from college], said Adamopoulos. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. Its a blessing to be in this position, and it kind of came at the right time, Grogan said. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. The Raiders fell to St. John's Prep, 21-0. No. 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!. He has been the Mt. All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. 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. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. "I love this place. Adamopoulos said one of the toughest aspects of his job as head coach the last several years was watching film every Saturday and Sunday, for many hours. Barron Miles. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo This is a tough one.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper.