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. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. 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. He considered a move to Merrimack College. He never has been.. It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. During conversation, she told him to apply for the open head football coaching position at CC. Apply & Register TODAY for Spring 2023 Classes at Eastern Florida State College, HOT OFF THE PRESS! 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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. Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net. There was a problem saving your notification. One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Lehmeier takes over a Central Catholic team that was WPIAL 6A runner-up last season with a junior-heavy roster. It is truly a special place with special people. Lehmeier will take over for Terry Totten, who retired. He has been the Mt. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. It has been great to us. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:48am 49-17 (L) Central Catholic vs. West Linn There were priests, brothers and nuns working here. The first boys' school in San Antonio and still one of the largest all-male private secondary schools in the state of Texas, Central Catholic High School remains a prestigious landmark in San Antonio and a symbol throughout South Texas of teaching excellence. He already has the advantage with knowing his players. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. Our football program is for youth ages 7-17 and allows them to play the sport and to gain precious life lessons. Mostly cloudy. Low 23F. He said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! Bob Palko, Bill Cherpak and Phil Bridenbaugh are the only coaches with more titles than Totten. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos salutes the troops after his 200th career win. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538Phone: 337-828-3706Fax: 337-828-2874, Morgan CityReview1014Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380Phone: 985-384-8370Fax: 985-384-4255. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. It was O'Shea's dominant nine-year run at Central Catholic, though, that earned him state wide recognition. . He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. Coach Hidalgo possesses all the characteristics and leadership skills of a great baseball coach, both on and off the field, the school said in its announcement. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. By: Chris Harlan I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. @PCC_FOOTBALL . All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. The students do service for the city. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. This season was different. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. It doesnt matter to him how many championships he wins. More than half of our student body compete on at least one of these teams, an experience that fosters teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, lessons that carry . Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 9:01 AM. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper. In fact the Merrimack Valley has a void. Monitor contact with student . Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". A lineman in high school, he played rugby at URI, before joining the Pentucket staff for two seasons upon graduating. Tournament Game. They will still see my face, he said. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. 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. "That is the principle we used. I have had the pleasure to coach not only good baseball players, but also good men. Anytime we played Central, it was a big game, Lehmeier said. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. That makes the Warriors story unique. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters. Now I get to teach and work with him and not many people get to do that with their dad.. Blanchard will replace Linda Sanders as the schools softball coach. Totten is also a graduate of Central Catholic as a part of the 1976 class. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. 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 In his second season at North Central, a program that hadn't finished above .500 in 12 years, O'Shea led the 2018 Panthers to a 9-3 record and a sectional title before a close loss to eventual Class 6A state champion Warren Central in the regional. He is family. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. Adamopoulos built Central into a Merrimack Valley Conference and state power. He began as a quarterbacks coach and worked primarily with the sophomore and junior varsity teams before being elevated to the varsity staff. "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. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. 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. Thats not what I remember most, said Adamopoulos, referring to the many, big wins. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. Aside from my own parents, the biggest influences in my life have been my football coaches, Lehmeier said. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. Stats Updated Central Catholic's stats have been entered for the 49-17 loss vs. West Linn on 11/18/2022 7:00 PM. I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. In than span the Raiders have compiled a record of 107-28. We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. Lions win 11 in a row to finish season, capture state title under first-year head coach Jon Eagle. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. Go To Coaching Staff. 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.