Athletic Teams Schedule Roster Coaches Football District Championships: 1988, 90, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 State Championships: 2016, 2019, 2020 State Runner-Up: 2015, 2018 State Semi Finalists: 1991, 93, 2001, 04, 05, 06, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 From 2019:An 'old' idea to rebuild Lafayette High School is taking shape again with grassroots effort. Faulk, who informed the school's administration Monday, told his players of his decision during a team meeting. If we can really buy into that, how we approach it every day and maximize the mental, emotional and physical parts of the game, we're going to be just fine. Obviously when you balance that out offensive, defense and special teams, you can impact a game in a multitude of ways. Name Yr. Pos. 2022-2023 School System Operations Plan Submission School & Office Hours + Enrollment Enroll Now Enrollment Process Enrollment FAQs When I saw him doing that, with all those tubes he had going, I knew that coaching wasnt just work, she said. For the past decade, LaFayette has worked as an Educator, Athletic Administrator, and football Coach in Greenville County, SC; Richmond County, GA; and Aiken County, SC. 2022-23 Football Coaching Staff. Ryan Frederick, Secondary/Defensive Backs This latest group of student-athletes, mostly on the offensive side of the ball, joins a group of 21 future Leopards who made it official during the early signing period in December and on National Signing Day on Feb. 1. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. Lafayette is a homecoming of sorts for Atchley, he was a teacher and defensive coordinator for the Generals in 2013 on Shaw's staff. Lafayette High hires former All-American player Cedric Figaro as new football coach 1 of 4 Cedric Figaro, pictured here coaching the Acadiana defensive line during a practice on Wednesday,. I was ready to get outside of the business world. I love coaching and teaching, but at the end of the day youve got to look out for yourself.. Some coaches who walked away said the pandemic had led them into deep introspection about their safety and their lifes direction. Everybody looks up to him. 11/5 vs Lafayette (Wildwood) Varsity: Loss 46 - 60. 262 talking about this. Football is just extra, commented Lawson about the task of rebuilding. LAFAYETTE FOOTBALLS HEAD COACHING DEBACLE, Spending Spring Break In Kentucky? It's a passion that began in 1992 when former McCutcheon head. Prior to STM, he coached 10 years at Lafayette High and 12 years at Breaux Bridge High. STM escaped ASH 44-35, while Huntington battled but Lafayette survived 51-41 . Coaching Staff Bill Marshall: Head Football Coach . Its never good to see your new head football coach step down before a single snap is taken. Kentucky locks up its SEC Tournament seed. But he has epilepsy and a circulatory condition that leaves him predisposed to strokes. He spent two seasons on staff at LCA before getting the Lafayette assistant role. The above ground building construction, which is what Centanni said would be a more traditional sense of construction, is expected to start in summer 2023. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The West Lafayette Athletics Department is excited to announce Aaron Wood as the head coach of the West Lafayette High School Baseball program. I think that if I can get him to slow down just a hair and really see things a little more clear, a little more crisply, he is going to take a jump. Shane Vallot, Offensive Line First season as head coach was in 1986. The father of one of Trosclairs former players died of Covid-19. Still, Trosclair coached every game in the 2014 football season. And strangely enough, the challenge of turning around a program thats had some hard times, was one of them. Parents also said they felt it had been their responsibility to raise funds to keep the fields in shape in the first place and felt their work was being bulldozed over. Less than a month after being announced as the next Lafayette head football coach, Ethan Atchley has stepped down from the role, citing personal reasons. Thats the scary thing.. So, you have to be ahead of the game. The coronavirus, he told the school, made him realize it is time for me to be a full-time husband, father and grandfather and do other things with my life.. And while fatigue and muscle spasms persist, acupuncture has helped relieve the burning feeling in his feet. It's a mindset that you have to have. Surely theyll grant that for Coach.. Prior to STM, he was the head football and baseball coach of Catholic High Pointe Coupee leading their football program to a state championship in 1978 and the baseball team to a state championship in 1986. I stand by what I said during our initial meeting, regarding my feelings for Lafayette High School and the people that make up your community. Fixer is a bad word. Trosclair, center, celebrates winning the state championship in 2018 as his son Trenon stands behind him. Its big for us as a city.. White Catholic High School in Thibodeaux, LA. Volunteer Roster last updated on Jan 24, 2023 @ 6:56pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster Eventually would get his undergraduate degree from the University of California Davis and a Masters degree from Louisiana State University. For me, a dream come true. Varsity. Doug McFadden (defensive backs), Ian Dell (defensive line) and Luke Chiarolanzio (tight ends) will be important resources for Garrett and the other incoming coaches, Garrett said. Its not as far gone as people make it out to be. Lafayette Parish School Board members Justin Centanni and Hannah Smith Mason presented the plan to parents, teachers and students during a town hall in the school's auditorium Tuesday night. The Elkhart, Indiana native played for Purdue from 1996-99 and compiled 118 career tackles and four interceptions. A Tuition-Free Public Charter School Serving Grades 7 - 12 + School Information About Us Careers Charter Schools USA Faculty & Staff Governance Principal's Message Ready to Achieve! I had a choice to make whether to potentially die or keep coaching and teaching, Kingsley said in a telephone interview. He recruited me in high school and things didn't work out. There would be 800 parking spots, including student parking on Marie Antoinette Street. With the prospect of having to expeditiously put together a staff of at least 10 assistant coaches, he knew there would be no time to waste if, in fact, he became the Leopards 28th head coach which he did, officially, on Dec. 21. Andre Vige, now the interim coach, is to his right, with a raised thumb. With back-to-back wins apiece in the bracket, the Lions and Cougars meet again at the University Center at Southeastern Louisiana Thursday night at 6:15 p.m., setting up a rematch of a regular-season showdown that Lafayette won going away, 64-27. A proven ability to develop a winner with whatever hes given? He is married to the former Holly Block, and has three children (Tristan, Wyatt, and Ella). When his youngest son, Trenon, 26, got married in June, Trosclair sat in an isolated section of the church, then left through a side door and skipped the reception. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Collaborative Teacher 9-12. Klock also was a former Defensive Coordinator at East Jefferson High School. . Prior to joining the Ragin' Cajuns staff, he spent three seasons at Lafayette's Ascension Episcopal School, where he led the Blue Gators to an 11-2 record and the Division IV state semifinals in 2015. The school would have multiple elevators, Crozier told a parent who asked about students with physical limitations. STM escaped ASH 44-35, while Huntington battled but Lafayette survived 51-41. Coach Windmiller enters his 20th year on the Charger staff and 25th year overall. . 3 St. Thomas More, setting up an all-Lafayette city clash. He did not think he could remain safe when a new school year and a new football season began. Garrett says the list has been ongoing for 15 years. It doesnt happen on your time. 5 Purdue outlast Wisconsin 63-61, Purdue basketball, seeking energy, finds it in Brandon Newman. More so than in previous years, we are hearing about coaching staff retirees, said Jennifer Mann, a data technician with the Clell Wade Coaches Directory, a well-regarded national networking tool for coaches that tracks collegiate, high school and junior high school sports. Jim Hightower, Head Coach We are on to a lot of guys we feel good about. He got his first head coaching job a year later at LCA at the age of 24. Christy Brock-Johnson. While at ULL he was an Academic All-Sunbelt Conference Play (01-05),3 year letterman, andgraduated Magna Cum Laude. He jokingly replied, They already think Im crazy, so theyll give me a pass.. Survey says:Lafayette High to be rebuilt on existing site, which is what most people want. Q: What do you like about what coach Walters brings to this program? There has been sobering validation of Trosclairs decision. his last of three seasons at Bullitt East, Support my work with a digital subscription, Locked in Douglass routs Madison Central on the way to boys 11th Region finals. My doctors thought it was in my best interest not to coach, Trosclair said. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Theyre all in and excited and we have two more weeks of recruiting and two more recruiting weekends. Back home on the Cajun prairie, he rode in a convertible during the towns victory parade, holding the championship trophy. I think we do. Troy Hairston II was the MAC's co-defensive player of the year for a 2020 season that saw him register 5.5 sacks and 12 TFLs. Atchley envisions a high-scoring offense that takes advantage of the personnel on hand to help keep todays players engaged and put a competitive team on the field. I like helping my teammates and helping them grow. Just knowing what is here and whats been here, the continuity, its something where this place can easily be turned around fairly quickly, Atchley said. His cancer was in remission but his immune system was compromised. Interest hasnt slowed down. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. You kind of have to have guys like that on the team. He joins usfrom North Vermilion where he coached cross country, track, and football. LHS Students Break Football Records; Senator Luetkemeyer visits LHS! At the parent meeting, the [main] things I expressed were that we are going to be more disciplined, we are going to be a hard working team, were going to have a lot of integrity- we are going to lead the school and this community based on how we act, Lawson described. The highest-profile members of the staff are offensive coordinator-quarterbacks coach Rich Bartel and defensive coordinator-linebackers coach Luke Thompson. Raymond Martin '03, Defensive Ends The first meeting that we had, I gave praise to him and I gave praise to coach Walters as well. Your school is full of amazing students, teachers, and leaders, and I know this decision will not change the relationships I forged with your school community years ago as a brand new teacher. His quarterback in 2015 started the final three games of the 2016 as a true freshman at Mississippi; and his QB from 2016 is now at Texas A&M, where he hopes to win the starting job as a true freshman in the fall. Dedicated practice fields for football and soccerand band practice fieldwould be added. Turns out both Lafayette coach Tarunye Kanonu and Cougars coach Stephen Strojny were right in their initial worry. LAFAYETTE Administration Staff Directory Staff Directory Info! The 2000 WL graduate coached for 13 years in the West Lafayette baseball program serving as JV head coach, varsity assistant, and hitting coach. Among the familiar faces is Lafayette offensive coordinator Alex Matthews, who was the play-caller for both of Lafayettes state finalists teams before leaving to earn his teaching degree. His left foot swelled to three times its normal size. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson shared a special moment with his mother, Tamica Francis, during his commitment ceremony. And when he was sidelined that one Friday night after a blood clot required surgery, he phoned his players from his hospital bed to wish them luck. He takes Revlimid, a maintenance medication, three weeks of every four. I cannot wait to meet and work with the faculty, staff, and parents. Full-Time. While young athletes are considered less vulnerable to Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, aging coaches are at higher risk of infection and having a severe response. A: It really started with coach (Leroy) Keyes. Nearly 2 years of exploration, decision making, and planning have gone into the process that ultimately became what we believe to be the best decision for our Commodores as we continue our journey at LHS. He spent six weeks in Houston for the treatment and recovery. Though some were in their 70s, one was 27, another 30. Anderson, who wrote in a letter that he was at particular risk of infection during the pandemic and that she advised him not to return to work., Irma Trosclair said, He needed his doctor to tell him he absolutely had no other option. Lawson, who has been involved with coaching a number of Lafayette sports over nearly the last 20 years, met with families on March 2, and spoke with the Lafayette Times on March 4. More:5 questions with Purdue football defensive coordinator Kevin Kane, More:5 questions with Purdue football associate head coach Cory Patterson. Parent pick up and drop off would still be on Congress Street. I know that feeling and there's nothing like that, being able to call your parents, call your loved ones and tell them (you're on scholarship). He earned his undergraduate degree from Arkansas Tech University in 2000 and a masters degree from Felician University. Tyrone Tracy, I recruited him in high school. I always thought he was a running back. SPECIAL TEAMS AND RECRUITING COORDINATOR: Marc Nudelberg age: 29 last job: special teams coordinator-running backs coach at University of Nevada years of coaching experience: seven Did you know he started out as an equipment manager during his undergraduate days at Florida State. We had to contact all the commits to tell them they had a spot and that theyre going to be part of the 2017 class, and we had to re-identify the prospects that were going to go after to fill out the class. Garrett said. Shane is 2017 graduate of Comeaux High School and a 2021 graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Heres when (and who) the Cats will play. Not in the weight room. This year is going to be epic! mbobinski@purdue.edu. The athletic director of an area high school also retired with multiple myeloma. An 'old' idea to rebuild Lafayette High School is taking shape again with grassroots effort, Lafayette High to be rebuilt on existing site, which is what most people want, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. More:5 questions with Purdue football linebackers coach Joe Dineen, More:5 questions with Purdue football offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. 765-463-4153 x4153: . I said Ill give you a little bit of time, because I dont want you half in; I need you all the way in. He said it would take a little bit of time but would give me an answer quick [A week later] he said Mr. Conard is a former walk-on running back who turned into a defensive back and was awarded a scholarship by former coach Joe Tiller. I told him I will always be a walk-on. Ellis went 12-18 in three seasons with the Ramblers. LaFayette High School announced this past Wednesday morning that Andy Scott had been named as the school's new head football coach. Lafayette will likely come out in a press defensively, something its used to its advantage all season. He asked one of his assistant coaches to remain vigilant in case his temper flared. Eric Crozier, the principal architect in charge with ACSW, also answered specific design questions. During his time at North Vermilion he was a wide receivers coach for 2 years and also coached them into a two time district championship in cross country and track. 2022-2023 11-Man Football Coaching Roster Share Page: Head Coach(es) Steve Cook: Assistant Coach(es) Keith Alberti: Varsity Assistant Coach Quenton Bainbridge: Varsity Assistant Coach . Lafayette High School. West Lafayette Football Coach History Mascot Red Devils Team Varsity 2022 Colors Scarlet, Gray, White Coach Shane Fry Address 1105 N Grant St, West Lafayette, IN47906 Overall 6-0 Conference 3-0 State (IN) Rank 28 This is a compilation of West Lafayette high school football coach history. In spring 2014, he began to experience dizzy spells and fatigue. As if the process of interviewing and vetting candidates for his coaching staff, setting up his office in the Bourger Varsity Football House and juggling the schedule to spend some time with his family in Richmond, Va., wasnt enough, Garrett also had to be concerned about football players. The production we get from (senior) A.C. (Froehlich) is a little bit better. Since 2001, Guzzo has been the Head Golf Professional at Raleigh Golf Association and continues in that capacity. But a number of states have reported an uptick in teacher retirements, even if it is uncertain how many are related to the coronavirus. When the LHSAA released the basketball brackets, many around the state penciled in a Select Division I semifinal showdown between No. The Lafayette High School Executive Committee reports to the Lafayette Parish Schools System Board Building Committee. (Aileen Devlin/Daily Press/DailyPress.com) He began coaching high school golf in 2004 at Cardinal Gibbons High School, and since then, his teams have won 12 conference championships, 7 regional titles, and captured the 2008 2A N.C.H.S.A.A. Thank you again. Now 32, Atchley and his wife, Emily, have four small children whose grandparents, her parents, live in nearby Georgetown. All have recovered. There's things I can help him with that will help him grow immediately. 9th and 10th Grade History Teacher. While at Teurlings he was named as a 2002 LSWA Football 3A all-state offensive MVP, 1st team all-Acadiana player, and a 1st team 3A all-district player. Three surgeries were required, causing him to miss his only game in 25 seasons. The list is a compilation of names of potential assistant football coaches, broken down into all the position groups offensive and defensive coordinator, defensive backs, quarterbacks, linebackers, etc. Outdoor gathering spaces would include a courtyard, plazasand student pavilion. Were all bad football coaches when you have a rash of injuries like I witnessed looking at their film from last year.. Im just afraid; I dont want to be playing Russian roulette, Bustos said in an interview. He went on to play for Arkansas Tech from 1996-2000. Injuries played a major role in Lafayettes struggles last season. The coaching veteran will be introduced at a press conference today at 4 p.m. in Pfenning Alumni Center. Obviously (Devin) Mockobee has tremendous upside. Savoie is a master certified instructor for The Quarterback Academy. Contact Ashley White at adwhite@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @AshleyyDi. As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest. Wt. Click a name below to view more information. Jacob enters into his first year with STM as an assistant football coach and head cross country coach. Lafayette Athletics, as a partner in the mission of the College, provides an incredibly effective learning experience for student-athletes through competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Lafayette High will be rebuilt on its current Congress Street property after stakeholders overwhelmingly responded that was what they wanted. They are able to push the tempo on offense and defense. A call from Lafayette girls basketball coach Allison Denton followed. 7 seed, Kanonu said. Job Description: Catholic High School New Iberia, in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, is now accepting applications for the position of ATHLETIC DIRECTOR and HEAD FOOTBALL COACH for the 2023-2024 school year. I am coming to snatch people's souls everyday. Jefferson Blanks. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Purdue at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards odds, picks. Its hard to walk away.. Part of what I want to do is to make sure these individuals are the best versions of themselves, so my expectations for each one of these young men has something to do with how their life is going to lead long term. He is married to the former Ashley Erato and has two children (Carson and Colin). Class 5 District 2. Hes going to have great impact and he will teach the quarterbacks at a level that is incomparable at the FCS level, even major college. The mission of Valparaiso High School is to challenge all students to achieve grade-level mastery as defined by district and state standards. 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The views reflected in the aforementioned content do not necessarily reflect the views of Lafayette High School's administration, staff, or student body as an entire entity. All rights reserved. But, on the flip side of that, he also believes we don't need to win games 13-10. Other days he felt 100. State Runner-Up: 2015, 2018 Notice of nondiscriminatory policy: St. Thomas More Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin. Looking at it, its great to have two Lafayette teams in the semifinals at the top 28. And then even Dylan Downing, with him, I'm like, walk in the building every day like you're the man. The first kicker for me was Mrs. Gash, who saw me at a wedding and she told me that I needed to come home, Atchley said. Atchley is a Cleveland native who graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2011 with a marketing degree, but also a burning desire to coach football. Buses would enter and exit from Foreman Drive. PLAYERS TO WATCHHigh school girls basketball players to watch in LHSAA playoffs from Acadiana, PLAYERS TO WATCH16 Acadiana high school boys basketball players to watch during LHSAA playoffs, SIGNING DAY RECAPHere are the Acadiana area players and where they will play college football. I love that about the kid. Lafayette Athletics, as a partner in the mission of the College, provides an incredibly effective learning experience for student-athletes through competitive NCAA Division I athletics. LaFayette received a football scholarship to attend Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, where he was a part of several South Atlantic Conference Championship Teams. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. Three members of Tavanis Lafayette coaching staff have been retained by Garrett. Lafayette High Schools wish list for a new head football coach probably looked a lot like Ethan Atchley. For the 2022-23 football season, Lafayette has named Associate Athletic Director Jon Lawson as the Interim Head Coach. DEFENSIVE BACKS: Doug McFadden age: 41 retained from Lafayette staff years of coaching experience, 20, with 2017 being his ninth with the Leopards. STM may look to Froehlich plenty, and Lafayettes bigs staying out of foul trouble will be key as well. 412 E. Highland Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64505; 816-671-4220; 816-671-4440 . Many schools can't afford to hire a full-time coach, so having your teaching degree is a way to get involved with coaching while still maintaining a job. I think hes very much at peace with it.. Strother is the co-owner and co-inventor of Great Catch and Scientific Sports Solutions. Dusty joins STM as a football coach for defensive backs and an assistant softball coach. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Slowing the game down and having patience on the offensive end will be paramount for STM. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. In fact, Marc Nudelberg is expected to be announced Tuesday as special teams and recruiting coordinator, The Morning Call learned Monday. He didnt elaborate on a lot of the details, but he was having second thoughts about taking our position, detailed Jacobs during the interview. Season Record: (7-4) Special Designation. He spent the summer playing golf, taking 6 a.m. walks around the Eunice High track and lifting weights at the school when no one was around. The Elkhart, Indiana native played for Purdue from 1996-99 and . That was one of the first things we talked about. He went on to play for McNeese State University from 1995-96 and Arkansas Tech from 1997-99. Becoming a high school football coach is a great way to start. At Lafayette, Atchley takes over a team that hasnt won more than three games a year over the past five seasons and went 2-9 last fall. A 1990 study recommended the school be replaced or extensive repairs be made, referring to it as a "hodge podge of buildings that are run down" almost 30 years ago. Where the top wind speed were recorded, 2023 Girls Sweet 16: View the bracket for Kentuckys high school basketball state tourney. Coach Windmiller works with the catchers and hitters on both the varsity and reserve and leads the Chargers as the Mental Performance Coach. You have to be on top of everything. WIDE RECEIVERS: Gunnard Twyner age: 43 last job: wide receivers coach at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College years of coaching experience: seven. Disclaimer: This article was edited on March 12, 2022, for accuracy. Did you know at VMI, Sammis coached alongside Mike Saint Germaine, a Lafayette grad. After high school Dusty went on to play football at Southern Arkansas University, McNeese State, and Jones County Junior College. I dont like it, but I like the challenge, Atchley said after his introduction in the schools cafeteria Thursday afternoon. When the Eunice city council honored him, his wife went in his place. Im excited for the opportunity I have right now.