Class 5 District 2. But, on the flip side of that, he also believes we don't need to win games 13-10. Steve Blackmon. Though some were in their 70s, one was 27, another 30. Lafayette County High School. 412 E. Highland Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64505; 816-671-4220; 816-671-4440 . Weve accomplished that.. With what you perceive as non-scholarship players with less talent? Lafayette is a homecoming of sorts for Atchley, he was a teacher and defensive coordinator for the Generals in 2013 on Shaws staff. There seems to be a renewed interest in the program with my connections in recruiting and the guys who are joining the staff. 494.3189. Savoie is a master certified instructor for The Quarterback Academy. LHS- CNP Manager. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Emily Atchley graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and was an assistant coach on the Bulldogs volleyball team. He is married to the former Ashley Erato and has two children (Carson and Colin). In his last of three seasons at Bullitt East, Atchley led the Chargers to an 8-4 record in a district that includes Class 6A monstrosity Male. When you think of Eunice High, you think of Coach Trosclair, said the principal, Mitch Fontenot. He went on to play for McNeese State University from 1995-96 and Arkansas Tech from 1997-99. 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 That's how he's built this staff, to make sure we can be successful in all three phases. Chrysta Narcisse, a South Alabama signee, and fellow guard junior Kira Johnson power the Lions quick pace. title. Have you gotten a chance to bond with him over that? LHS Students Break Football Records; Senator Luetkemeyer visits LHS! So, when he got a positive feeling a month ago about becoming the successor to Frank Tavani as the Fred M. Kirby II 42 head football coach at Lafayette College, Garrett brought out his list. Purdue at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards odds, picks. Four other new Leopard staffers have had previous associations with Garrett. Retired sports columnist Paul Reinhard is a freelance writer. Hinds played at Rowan University and has coached defensive linemen for Wagner, Valdosta State, and Lafayette. Months later, though, a mix-up over blood thinners during the 2015 football season led to a blood clot in his left leg and forced him into intensive care at a hospital in Lafayette, La. For me, a dream come true. Attendance Fax 859-381-4021 Counseling Fax 859-381-4950 Lafayette Fax 859-381-3487 401 Reed Lane. 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. OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR-QUARTERBACKS: Rich Bartel age: 33 last job: offensive coordinator and quarterback specialist, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. years of coaching experience: four. He was one of Louisianas winningest coaches. This page is for our dedicated fans that love and support our Lafayette Generals Football. Check. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. That meeting will take place when they all arrive back later in the month. And it got the ball rolling.. I am a very fundamental-based coach. "The 6-foot-5 and 210-pound athlete was a three-star recruit out of high school, according to 247Sports, and picked up offers from Cincinnati, Nevada, San Jose State and Louisiana (Lafayette). Season Record: (7-4) Special Designation. Under the current plan, the new school would be built slightly behind the current building. It doesnt happen on your time. I had a choice to make whether to potentially die or keep coaching and teaching, Kingsley said in a telephone interview. There are hundreds of thousands of high school coaches across the country in various sports, so even if there are hundreds who have retired, it is a pretty small number, Bruce Howard, a spokesman for the national high school federation, said in an email. Ht. However, if Lafayette wants to rebuild the program, its going to have to start with a culture change. There are great kids that are here, there always have been. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more. Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center, Patriot League WBB Tournament First Round, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, Video Platform Powered By: CBS Sports Digital / cbssports.com, Recruiting Coordinator/Outside Linebackers. The high school and its football team confirm that Eunice still measures up, even as its population and student enrollment continue to shrink and a third of its 9,800 residents live in poverty. 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,. My room, the dog pound, we're going to show up every day and we're going to work our tails off. Staff Directory; Sports Medicine; Facilities; Middle School Athletics; Student Athletes. LaFayette A. Stewart, Jr. was born and raised in the North Augusta, SC. A: He brings a very disciplined mindset. LSN is the Patriot League leader in delivering high-quality programming worldwide via television, radio, streaming video and satellite. Lafayettte football coach Boyd Manne oversees practice on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo. I dont like it, but I like the challenge, Atchley said after his introduction in the schools cafeteria Thursday afternoon. I want to begin by expressing my appreciation for the opportunity to interview, and your recommendation to have me lead your historic football program. Thank you again. 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. (Aileen Devlin/Daily Press/DailyPress.com) Their mutual connection, Louise Gash, a Lafayette teacher whose daughters played for Emily at Dunbar, got credit for the initial nudge toward possibly returning to Lexington. 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. Notice of nondiscriminatory policy: St. Thomas More Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin. Martin is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 2003. Ive been fortunate. Q: What do you like about what coach Walters brings to this program? For additional information, please contact Head Coach Jim Hightower at james.hightower@stmcougars.net . Hes done a phenomenal job. I told him I will always be a walk-on. But the coronavirus shuttered Louisiana schools in March and the state became a hot spot. 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. While at ULL he was named 2nd team All-Conference (21), 3rd team All-Conference (20), All-Conference Honorable mention (19), 2 time Burlsworth Trophy Semi-Finalist, 2 time Remington Award Semi-Finalist, awarded Offensive Player of the Year (21) by teammates and coaches, and a member of the 2021 Sunbelt Conference Championship Team. 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! It was what was going to pull him through., In 2018, Eunice High unexpectedly reached the Class 3A state championship game and prevailed, 59-47, with Trosclairs Wing-T offense, an intricate symphony of misdirection and strategic passing. Shane Vallot, Offensive Line He had not yet met with all the coaches in the same room, although he said he expected to do that sometime this week when everyone is on campus. 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. You cant win a game without talent or good coaching either. Some of the best coaches in the state reached out to us and talked to us about this position. State Runner-Up: 2015, 2018 He had nothing left to prove, but he stayed on for the 2019 season, elevating his career record to 247 victories even as medication left him with muscle cramps so severe at times that his fork fell from his fingers. Dane Adams, Director of Football Operations. You kind of put it on your list as a goal, but it very rarely happens in this profession. In Ohio, the retirement rate more than doubled from July 1 through mid-August, compared to that period a year ago. In spring 2014, he began to experience dizzy spells and fatigue. He went on to play for McNeese State University from 1992-93 and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. When the Eunice city council honored him, his wife went in his place. At least 30 high school and club coaches have died of the coronavirus. He spent seven seasons . 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. Healthy Roster: Connecting Parents & Coaches to Licensed Athletic Trainers IHSAA 2022-23 Physical Exam Form . Were going to fix it. Family: The first meeting that we had, I gave praise to him and I gave praise to coach Walters as well. He returned last fall and will remain on Atchleys new staff. Deputy Athletics Director / Senior Woman Administrator. Football is just extra, commented Lawson about the task of rebuilding. I love that about him. Lafayette High's renovated campus would have a hardened entrance and limited entry elsewhere on campus. It's a passion that began in 1992 when former McCutcheon head. Joe Bustos, 57, who won two Arizona state basketball championships in 23 seasons coaching at North High School in Phoenix, stepped down, expressing frustration with virtual teaching and concern after two Arizona teachers died over the summer of Covid-19, including a 61-year-old high school swimming coach. In five seasons with Lexington Christian, Atchleys record of 48-16 included a 12-1 mark in 2016 derailed only by an eventual state finalist. Contact's Phone: 337-364-5116. Louisianas delayed high school football season is set to begin on Oct. 1. Phone. Not in the weight room. 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. Conard is a former walk-on running back who turned into a defensive back and was awarded a scholarship by former coach Joe Tiller. At least 30 high school and club team coaches have died of coronavirus-related causes, according to a search of online obituaries. I am willing to make whatever sacrifice I need to be here and help you get the program where you want it to be. He has a good pad level, a good feel. You will always be a walk-on and you need to practice that way. 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. Ray was also the 2020 Comeaux High School Co-defensive Coordinator. He asked one of his assistant coaches to remain vigilant in case his temper flared. Theres things last year that people look at the win-loss column, and what I really looked at was all the things that they did to try to be creative with a rash of injuries.. I am so ecstatic to be chosen to help lead the 9th-12th grade students to the next level for 2022-2023. Prior to STM, he coached 10 years at Lafayette High and 12 years at Breaux Bridge High. He did not think he could remain safe when a new school year and a new football season began. The 2022-2023 school year ushers in our transition to a block schedule. Married to the former Stephanie Shally, and has three children (Brittany, Brock, and Allie). 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. Theyll be extremely valuable helping us with the players in a lot of ways they are familiar with their attitudes on and off the field, their ability on the field as well as the inner workings of people on campus and as liaisons with other departments. Its possible for young people to die, Trosclair said. A proven ability to develop a winner with whatever hes given? I really do like seeing the belief that you can win manifest itself in kids.. Trosclair, addressing the football team last year, coached for 25 years at Eunice High. We knew the true hurdle would be getting by Huntington because they were not truly a No. Lawson is a man that lives and breathes Lafayette, and while the word Interim does lie before his name this season, I am confident that it wont affect his performance as a coach. Its big for us as a city.. I had a good living but I wanted to coach and they knew it so when the opportunity came up, I ran to it and did whatever I had to do to make it work. He recalls his oncologist at the M.D. In fact, Marc Nudelberg is expected to be announced Tuesday as special teams and recruiting coordinator, The Morning Call learned Monday. They are able to push the tempo on offense and defense. 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. For five seasons, Trosclair had endured fatigue and other effects of multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer, missing only a single game. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. The Lafayette County School District's Board of Trustees. Savoie is a St. Thomas More alumni from the class of 1995. In early 2015, he underwent a stem cell transplant. Reinhards blog: www.ramblingsfromthebench.blogspot.com. His wife urged him to retire because of the pandemic. Ive been prepared for this for a long time., Asked if he had been going non-stop since being given his early Christmas present, the 51-year-old Danville native, who after a quarter of a century in the game as an assistant or administrator, now has his first head-coaching position, said, Not really. Its going to happen.. 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. During his time at STM he was named 1st team all-state, 2 time all-district, and the recipient of the 2002Fighting Heart Award. Shane Savoie '95, Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks LaFayette Football Roster Print 2022-23 Players (74) Staff (3) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. BUY TICKETS West Lafayette Jr-Sr High School Red Devil Pride. Our School. His journey will be different than others. Lafayette sponsors 23 varsity sports with more than 600 student-athletes. Q: In your short time being here, what's your overall impression of what you have in the running back room? Theyll be a huge help and were happy to have them.. Jared Peck, the Herald-Leaders Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. 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.. under Coach Jim Reynolds, the Crusaders football team became the first team from the . Graduated from South Pasadena High School. He is a 2002 graduate of North Augusta High School, where he was a SCADA North/South Selection in 2001, All-Region, All-State, and All-CSRA selections as a player. Norm Ogilvie, 60, Duke Universitys longtime track and field coach, said in a statement that he felt there needs to be a final meaningful chapter for the remaining years I have on our rapidly changing planet., Mike Fox, 64, retired after 22 years and seven trips to the College World Series as the baseball coach at the University of North Carolina. Contact's Name: Kyle Bourque. Ray is in his second year as a football coach for defensive ends. I couldnt pull the trigger, Trosclair, 64, said in a telephone interview. Now 32, Atchley and his wife, Emily, have four small children whose grandparents, her parents, live in nearby Georgetown. Other studies, including one conducted in 2007 and one in 2008, made similar recommendations. A: I wish that we had more depth, but I think that what's in the room is really talented. Its never good to see your new head football coach step down before a single snap is taken. Athletics Volunteer Coach Application; Counseling; Contact; Home WJCC Schools 2022-10-04T13:57:21-04:00. 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. LSN is the Patriot League leader in delivering high-quality programming worldwide via television, radio, streaming video and satellite. Christy Brock-Johnson. He has studied plays at the dining room table with Trenon, the teams secondary coach. He jokingly replied, They already think Im crazy, so theyll give me a pass.. Now once the ball is snapped, do we have the talent? Its a big loss.. Trosclair has a treatable but incurable blood cancer, leading him to retire. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson shared a special moment with his mother, Tamica Francis, during his commitment ceremony. LAFAYETTE FOOTBALLS HEAD COACHING DEBACLE, Spending Spring Break In Kentucky? The ability to coach under Coach Shaw was invaluable, Atchley said. Student Athletes and Coach Honored ; State DECA; March Points of Pride; February 2022. . About a week after we did the press conference (Conference occurred January 27), Mr. Atchley called me and said there were some things that had been going on personally. Conard got his coaching start at his alma mater as a graduate assistant, coaching cornerbacks and scout team offense. The Elkhart, Indiana native played for Purdue from 1996-99 and . About half of the scholarships for the recruiting class of 2017 had been verbally committed by the time Garrett took over, and while former offensive coordinator Mickey Fein was keeping contacts going with current and possible future Leopards during the transition time, Garrett made the incoming class the No. Arceneaux graduated from Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA. For the 2022-23 football season, Lafayette has named Associate Athletic Director Jon Lawson as the Interim Head Coach. In June, he gave his retirement notice after 40 years of coaching, the last 25 years at Eunice High. Your coaching staff should be more reliable in understanding an individual player's strengths and weaknesses than someone . A new auditorium would have space for a choir and band room. Less than a month after his announced hiring as the new high school football coach at Lafayette, Ethan Atchley said Friday that he was removing his name from consideration for the job.. Still, he has avoided large gatherings. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Lafayette Parish School Board members . Last Game. Corey Arceneaux has coached for St. Thomas More since 1999. So, you have to be ahead of the game. 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. His Bullitt East team produced 38.8 points per game in 2021 nearly doubling its production over the prior year. 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. Lafayette High School. Ive had a lot of people buy in for us. Principal Mrs. Angela Herold, Dean of Students Elementary West Lafayette Elementary School 600 . DEFENSIVE LINE: Ian Dell age: 28 retained from Lafayette staff 2017 will be his sixth at his alma mater. But Lafayette is also a school that has the largest enrollment in the state at around 2,400 students and it has been to two Class 6A state finals in the last decade under Coach Eric Shaw, who stepped down at last seasons end. 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