Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. 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. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. In addition to this training, they also attend workshops and clinics that teach them about safe practices and behaviors to adopt, while raising awareness about injury prevention. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. @PCC_FOOTBALL . Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them. 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. When we started the wrestling program at Central he was my assistant. Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo 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. Apply & Register TODAY for Spring 2023 Classes at Eastern Florida State College, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. 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.. Over the past two days, Ive talked to a lot of people who hold this school and this football program in the most high regard, Lehmeier said. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. Schedule/League: Central Catholic plays in the Mt. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. Varsity games usually take place on Fridays with a few exceptions, and Junior Varsity, Junior Varsity II, and Freshman games are usually played on Thursdays. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. . Go To Coaching Staff. 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. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. During his tenure (through 2021), the Rams are 116-13 (.899) in the Mt. We may run it in the newspaper tomorrow. The two powerhouse programs avoided semifinal upsets to keep their streaks alive. It wouldve been fun, in some ways, but nowhere near the fun I had.. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. All of the players that came through. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. [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. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. Grogan is a Patterson High and Northwestern State University graduate. This past years squad was upset in the regional round of the playoffs 2-1 in a best-of-three series against Central Private. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. "That is the principle we used. Children who want to be part of our sports teams must do well in school. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. "I think the program is in good shape," said Adamopoulos. Its about the kids. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. I fell in love with the tradition that was here and camaraderie in the school. 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. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. By Michaelle Bond The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. "He is a Central Catholic guy through and through," defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. You have permission to edit this article. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Barron Miles. At the 2004 New Englands in New Haven, Central Catholic star Joe Fendone of Salem is congratulated by assistant coach Chuck Adamopoulos and head coach Dennis King. 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!. January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. 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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. There were priests, brothers and nuns working here. The well-being of athletes is important to us not only on the field, but also in everyday life. In three years as head coach, Sanders compiled a 55-22 mark with two quarterfinal appearances. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. That makes the Warriors story unique. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. Blanchard served as assistant softball coach this past season. On 11/12, the Central Catholic varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Bishop Lynch (Dallas, TX) by a score of 41-21. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 9:01 AM. RT @CoachLehmeier: About to FINISH the Week! I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. Central now has a void. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Boom. One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. Montreal, Quebec H4T 1N8, Address: 908 New Hampshire Avenue #100, Washington, DC 20037, United States, Home service for people with reduced mobility. Hayden later got Adamopoulos a job as permanent assistant. He retires after another Top 10 season. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. You need to go through and make sure you are putting them at the forefront of everything you are trying to do.". Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. Tournament Game. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. February 13, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, WATCH! Many of our former Hornets were able to pursue their dreams at the college, In 1999, McCutcheon hired him. Blanchard will replace Linda Sanders as the schools softball coach. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. People may call it perseverance, but there's things you have to go through in this business to be successful. Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. 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Adamopoulos could go through so many of his former and current coaches, many of whom are still among his best friends, through so many wins, losses and, most of all, laughs. This is going to be a tough loss.. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. "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. Im still going to be around. Like the gig at Pentucket, he went back to school at night nearby Salem State to get his teachers certificate. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. During the 2020 season, the Eagles finished 2-4 and missed the playoffs during a shortened season that was made even shorter after the Eagles had one game canceled due to a hurricane and another because of COVID-19 protocol. Golf. In four of his six seasons as a coordinator, Lehmeiers offenses had a quarterback pass for more than 2,000 yards. Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Athletics. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. Among the best of the best part of Adamopoulos time at Central was the fact all four of his children Cate (Olinski), Zach, Molly and Brian graduated from Central. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Zach has learned not only a lot about coaching with his dad, but also about treating people. . Thomas Jefferson defeated Plum, 20-17, Friday night, and Aliquippa defeated Belle Vernon, 33-25. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. Low 23F. The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. Our football program is for youth ages 7-17 and allows them to play the sport and to gain precious life lessons. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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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. Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. During conversation, she told him to apply for the open head football coaching position at CC. 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. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. I look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. Mostly cloudy. 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. For our organization, academic success is as important as athletic success. 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. It was different than anything I had ever experienced.. Anytime we played Central, it was a big game, Lehmeier said. Low 23F. Seneca Valley went 13-8 in two seasons with Lehmeier, and senior quarterback Graham Hancox passed for 2,012 yards and 20 touchdowns last fall. Perry Traditional Academy. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. 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. It is truly a special place with special people. 2022 Football Roster. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. Everything were going to do is fast.. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". Lehmeier inherits a 2,000-yard passer at Central Catholic in quarterback Payton Wehner, and the team has three pass-catchers with Division I college offers in wideouts Peter Gonzalez and Vernon Settles and tight end Cole Sullivan. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. I could not be more excited to continue my stay at Central Catholic and serve as the head coach. "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. The Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. LAWRENCE -- Chuck Adamopoulos is stepping as the Central Catholic football after 39 years on the job, the last quarter-century as the program's head coach. 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. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. Dec 1, 2022. Melbourne Central Catholic Head Football Coach Nate Hooks said the following when speaking with Space Coast Daily Sports Editor Juan Rodriguez: Pumped up doesnt even do justice to expressing the addition of Coach Kimmey to the staff. It was weird. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. Read More Raiders Commit to Collegiate Athletics "It was a lot of fun every Friday night. Those kids helped get me through a tough year.. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. 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 . . When he finally had one, he said I told you if I had an opening on my staff I would think of you for it but, one, the pay stinks; and two, I think you being able to coach with your dad is the coolest thing in the world.