Friday nights, Ickes said. Now in his fifth year of coaching for the Cardinals, Coach Mini works closely with the offensive and defensive lineman. Special Teams Coordinator & Inside Linebackers. Coach Randazzo played both sides of the ball in high school at his AAAA alma mater Pocono Mountain East. I think we should be good with that., Thomas on learning from last years mistakes: (We) got to put it behind us at this point because thats last season. Newcomers:Carson Swartz, jr., WR-DB; Tristan Biggs, jr., WR-LB. He was a member of the FCIAC and State Championship Teams in 2006 & 2007. Eight Carlisle players recorded double-digit rushes last season and five return to Ken Millen Stadium this fall, including top rushers in Thomas, Jeremiah Hargrove and Jaqueece Morell. According to head coach Brett Ickes, players like Kareem Lawson and Marquise Miller, who both saw time in the backfield last year, are likely to see a rise in touches this season. On one particular afternoon Carlisles D took down Delone Catholic, 21-0, holding the team to minus-12 rushing yards and 76 total yards. Van Epps resides in Kenyon, Minn., with his wife Sarah and their three children.a. Carlisle's head coach Brett Ickes gives instructions to his team during the first quarter in a Mid-Penn Commonwealth game Friday night against Altoona at Ken Millen Stadium. Played College Football @ Aurora University in Illinois before transferring academically to Florida State University. We obviously see we can play with those bigger teams, so that just starts this summer with working hard every single day in the offseason.. Coach Lane grew up in Stamford, CT and attended Stamford High School where he lettered in both Football and Track & Field. I understand a coach does a lot, but youre only as good as the He is active in many organizations at the state, regional, and national levels and has presented to audiences throughout the country. The Carlisle Area School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Brandon Cook as the high schools head football coach at its meeting Thursday evening. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Before Darien, Coach Zecea coached at Stamford High School from 2010 - 2019 as the Varsity offensive line coach. SCOREBOARD:Check out the final scores from Friday's PIAA and District 3 football games plus links to all of The Sentinel's coverage. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Carlisle takes over for Brandon Walker, who stepped down in December after five . Team chemistry was vital to the successful season the Herd put together that year. Coach Cunningham returns home to his coaching roots for 2021. He is the 18th head coach in the 116-year history of Carleton football and brought with him him 32years of coaching experience, including two previous stops as a head coach. his greatest advantages. He graduated with the class of 1973 and continued playing football for 4 years at Central Connecticut State College with all ECAC honors his senior year blocking punts for touchdowns against Springfield and Southern CT State Colleges. Carlisle football head coach Brett Ickes. Davies graduated from Monmouth University (D-I) in 2017, where he was a backup quarterback and also served as an operations assistant for the Hawks. Jennifer Clements was approved as head field hockey coach, David Rodkey for track and field and Joe Conklin for golf. The Herd compiled a 32-66 record under Ickes and made consecutive trips to the District 3 Class 6A playoffs in 2021 and 2022, falling in the quarterfinals in both appearances. I called up a bunch of the guys and everyones looking forward to sitting down and sharing stories and talking old times, Lee said. Assistant Coach Joel Ginn (Tight Ends) Cook was a member of the Carlisle staff from 2016 to 2018 as the team's defensive coordinator while also coaching the secondary and linebackers. Coach Jackson currently is a Program Coordinator for the Greenwich Flag Football League and has coached within that program since 2010. Coach. After earning his Bachelor Degree in Public Relations, he moved back to Connecticut to pursue a career in coaching and education. You never think youre ever going to get to a day where you say enough's enough that you turn the page in your life. With Louie Shank at quarterback for most of last season, it allowed EZ Thomas to broaden his horizons on both sides of the ball. Oswalt. Carlisle approves Brandon Cook as its new head football coach, Christian Eby - The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa. (TNS). He is supported by his wife Ashley and two daughters, Blakely and Macie. Click for Senior High School Football Roster. complete overhaul by August, made evident through a statement In 2008, UWSP finished the season 9-2 overall and earned the program's first NCAA Championships appearance since 2001. Coach Lucas coached Defensive Backs and Tight Ends for Fairfield Ludlowe in 2015, he was also on the inaugural coaching staff for the Massachusetts Pirates in the National Arena League as a Defensive Backs Coach in 2017 before becoming a Quarterbacks coach at the end of the same season, earning a playoff spot, and proudly seeing his Quarterback, Sean Brackett, win the league's MVP award. Email: bdavies@carleton.edu 623 W Penn St. Carlisle, PA 17013. Theyre one of the top groups, obviously with winning, Ickes said. Coach Vrtiak first began his coaching career at Greenwich High School, but later went on to coach at New Canaan, Eastern Junior High School, and Stamford High School before returning home to GHS. And theres much more he said he will miss. This reunion is special because this team was special. Thomas carried the football in the flex offense to the tune of 519 yards and six touchdowns while also playing vacuum-tight coverage at safety, where he collected 49 tackles (eight for loss), five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. For three of the five seasons he was special teams captain. Carlisle football head coach Brett Ickes prepares his team to take on Central Dauphin in a Mid-Penn Commonwealth game at Ken Millen Stadium. Carlisle High School Football Carlisle Football OVERALL 4-7 0.36 Win % CONFERENCE 1-3 4th in Conference HOME2-3 AWAY2-4 NEUTRAL0-0 PF202 PA295 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video From 2016 to 2018, Coach Lane held the title of Offensive Line Coach as well as the Run Coordinator for the University of Western Connecticut. Chance of rain 70%. He appeared in 41 games across his career making 23 starts and finished with 100 tackles, 28 of them for loss, and seven sacks. A 2008 graduate from Houston County High School in Warner Robins, GA, Coach Prewett was a four-year letterman and graduated from La Grange College. lack of coaching experience. "And that was that was something special that I knew that I received. Oswalt introduced as Carlisle's head football coach. Carlisle High School holds their first day of football and heat acclimation practice on Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022. Lee was part of a defensive staff that finished that year ranked 10th among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams in total defense. As good as we were, there wasnt a lot of hype, we werent all giddy, Whitehead said. Carlisle football head coach Brett Ickes prepares his team to take on Central Dauphin in a Mid-Penn Commonwealth game at Ken Millen Stadium. The good guys, the stars, are going to be good no matter what, Whitehead said. While attending Texas Tech University, he assisted the football team with recruitment activities. He originally got his start in coaching football at sub-varsity level in Stamford from 2003 - 2005. Email Tracy Gruss. The 65 squad totaled six shutouts and outscored its opponents 421-41. Email:tjournell@carleton.edu He played college football at Curry College in 1999 & 2000. Coach Vance earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. The success that Whitehead spoke of doesnt seem to be an exaggeration. In 2018, he put arguably one of the best defenses on the field in CT state history, allowing just 4.2 points per game, giving up only 54 points on the season (13 Games). Coaching Staff; Roster; Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle; Track & Field Booster Club; Team Expectations; Directions to PA High Schools; Archived Results. Coach Hatter spent coached at St. Pius X Catholic High School for eleven years. It would take a team effort to accomplish what the Green and White did that year. Even with adversity this year, they came out and they played, and it was, and it's been just a pleasure to coach these kids. Carlisle approves Brandon Cook as its new head football coach. CCHS spring sports team information is listed below including coaching staff names and email addresses. Graduate of Pope HS and University of Georgia, Coached at Prince Avenue Christian School, Oconee County HS, and Campbell HS. Carlisle Bison Football. Coach:Brett Ickes, sixth season (10th overall), Postseason:Lost to Harrisburg in district first round. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Herd has four of its five big men digging back into the tranches, headlined by Layton Schmick, Thomas Nelson and Charlie Dib. In 1995, he was again promoted to assistant head coach, a position he held for the next eight seasons. In 2014, UW-Stevens Point ranked as high as No. Carlisle football head coach Brett Ickes prepares his team to take on Central Dauphin in a Mid-Penn Commonwealth game at Ken Millen Stadium. You have permission to edit this article. A former Cos Cob Crusher, Coach Taylor played Cardinal Football at GHS and was a member of the 2000 Class LL State Champion Team and 2001 & 2002 State Runners up. Cook, an SU alumnus, was a defensive lineman for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006. And again, if I can't do it 110%, I feel that I'm not doing the kids justice.. Leading Carlisles raw talent last year was its robust offensive line. At the time of his graduation, Brown was the only active NCAA player (across all divisions) to score a touchdown via interception return, fumble return, punt return, and kick return during his career. A Greenwich High Graduate in 1982, Andre played on the 1981 CIAC State Championship team. Valley, has 31 years of experience leading a football team. Coach Lee is from Chadds Ford, PA, where he captained the football, basketball, and lacrosse teams for Unionville High School. A Former Cos Cob Crusher, Frank went on to play football, basketball, and baseball at Greenwich High School. He spent the three previous seasons on the Big Spring sidelines, serving as the Bulldogs defensive coordinator as well as the offensive and defensive line coach. He now teaches Social Studies at Greenwich High School and lives in Cos Cob. Each game had half of the field. FOOTBALL : Head Varsity Coach. Please subscribe to keep reading. Page Last Updated on June 22, 2020. Alicia Cosimo. Carlisle High School football head coach Brett Ickes gives instructions to his team as they hold their first day of football and heat acclimation practice on Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022. Carlisle's head coach Brett Ickes keeps an eye on his team during the first quarter of their game against Carlisle Friday night at John H. Frederick Field, Mechanicsburg. Carlisle High School. I'm not tired of the kids. Demographics [ edit] The demographic breakdown of the 1,526 students enrolled for 2018-19 was: Male - 50.7% Female - 49.3% Native American/Alaskan - 0.2% Asian - 1.7% Black - 7.6% Coach Mediate has received awards for his professional efforts, including being named the Connecticut Physical Education Teacher of the Year for (CAHPERD) the NSCA High School Professional of the year, the NSCA State Director of the Year, Presidents Award recipient and a 2 time NSCA Strength Of America Award for Greenwich High School. Walt was already taken with the idea before the two had talked much, and once he found out it was the 50th anniversary of the team he was completely on board. Assistant HS Track and Field Coach- Throwers. On the way back we were all basically asleep and someone in the back yelled, Theres a fire, Whitehead recalled. So in turn, I wanted to give that back to kids. Brown also garnered three D3football.com All-Region Awards, including recognition at both safety and returner for the 2021 season. In 1986 he was inducted into the Brown University Hall of Fame. Brian Keeney. linebacker and team captain for the Red Raiders, Oswalt feels he The job, Ibelieve, requires me to put forth a lot of time and energy, and I believe you got to do it 110%. So all things considered, the message Oswalt sent Wednesday He also served as a defensive assistant for Pullman (Wash.) High School in 2017. And to change the attitude at Carlisle, Oswalt will take full Carlisle took a major step forward last season on limiting its mistakes, which translated to the 7-4 record. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. And like any other year, bo. While students are involved in our programs, we will assist them in learning valuable lessons through sports to grow not only in the game, but in life. The defense and running game were the Herds strong points, and throughout the season the team averaged 38.3 points while limiting opponents to 3.7 points per contest. Assistant Coach Brian Erickson (Defensive Backs) It has to start Prior to joining the UW-Stevens Point staff, Journell spent four seasons as the head coach at Elmhurst College (Ill.). Colton Fraker, center, runs the ball during the first day of football and heat acclimation practice on Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022 at Carlisle High School. 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Oswalt has pushed so far. NCAA Division III Celebratory Signing Form, Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR) Department website. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Statistics are submitted to MaxPreps by coaches, athletic directors or program personnel. John Augustine came to Carlisle Local Schools as Athletic Director in July 2017. In 2022, he guided an offensive unit that scored a team-record 36.3 points per game, passed for 2,528 yards (the fifth-highest total in team history), and accumulated 1,525 rushing yards (the program's highest total since 2015.) The Herd will graduate 15 seniors this spring, including captains EZ Thomas, Layton Schmick and Charlie Dib. Brett Ickes says he will always bleed green and white. And for the last 26 years, 16 of them as an assistant and 10 as a head coach, Ickes called Ken Millen Stadium his home. Email Mark Hoekstra. now, as I talk to the parents, theyre stuck in the past, wanting Ginn is a health and physical education teacher at Cyber Village Academy in St Paul. Carlisle standout defensive back Richard Rayborn the 2004 He moved on to Franklin Pierce University (D-II) in 2019 and served as the Ravens' offensive coordinator as well as the positional coach for the team's offensive backfield. There was a problem saving your notification. Low near 40F. As a 2000 graduate of UW-River Falls, he also played and coached defensive line for the Falcons. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. the Shippensburg University football program. After high school Coach Joyner went to King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA where he earned his Bachelor Degree and was a four year starter for the football team. didnt feel the need to defend his lack of coaching experience. Carlisle's head coach Brett Ickes leads practice during heat acclimation Monday. 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