I feel like Im protective of him, said Robinson, who graduated from Pike. This memorable season will go down in the record books as one of most successful football seasons for the Panthers. Im just getting ready to be at the end of the process.. He was also a three-year starter and captain for basketball and was named First Team LEL 2008 and was a member of the track team for two years. For long and dedicated service as a teacher and coach at St. Joseph High and VASJ. He coached his teams to six state championships on the track including five consecutive state titles from 2003-2007. Alford, Jones former travel basketball teammate, is referencing Jones combination of size and athleticism when he says those words. See All Posts . He uses his time wisely. All-time football coaching wins. A lot of things lined up with me being in the building with the kids.. In that time, Euclid compiled a 49-19 record and made the Division I playoffs all six years. But we know how much money he is going make in football.. Sometimes change is good and required.. Channel 36 Athletic Videos. Andrews also coached at Warren Harding, Warren JFK and Bedford. His footwork and hand-eye coordination for a player his size and age were elite in high school, perhaps best put on display when he caught a three-quarter court pass at the end of the third quarter in the state championship game against Carmel near the sideline, turned in one motion and made a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer. He replaces Jeff Rotsky, who resigned in November after a six-year run leading the Panthers. An Indiana All-Star and Marion County player of the year, Jones helped lead Ben Davis to the basketball state finals as a senior. For many athletes, maybe partly due to their own schedules, the visits to the high school gym end when they walk out the door for graduation. Mission Statement. Volume 6, Issue 12, Posted 4:50 PM, 12.06.2015. Televising a high school football game to a national audience might have seemed far-fetched to some 25 years ago, but to a then 24-year-old Bob Papa, the idea was exciting. While at Glenville, Andrews was also the sprints coach for the Tarblooders track team. We just have to inspire them and get them coached up.. Tom was a great role model and friend for countless athletes over a 25-year coaching career. Congratulations to our Mustangs Boys Tennis #1 doubles team on their 2nd place finish yesterday at the GCC Tournament. Nothing ever changed him. JC brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to this position, primarily as a high school football coach and most recently serving the district as the middle school football coach. Schools . . Since he was 2, he called a basketball a ball ball. That was his life. He cares about everything he does loves his family and his friends.. At the end of the 6-5 season, Jones turned in his equipment and told Kirschner that he did not plan to play football the following year. This is Division I football were playing. The "Mitch" is home to our basketball . As a junior, Brandon finished second in the 400 at the Indoor State Meet. Rotsky also had Ohio Mr. Football winner Bam Childress at Chanel before his run at Ohio State and in the NFL. Most recently, Stephens served as the defensive line/outside linebacker coach for Euclid High School from 2008 to 2014. Contact, Heart of That love of basketball has never left Jones, even after it became clear football was going to be his ticket to a big-time future in college and potentially beyond. Hes my guy and I want him to be safe. Ryan Merrill will be the voice of the defense. Euclid High School Athletic DirectorPatrick Higleysaid it best, "Thank you to the families and friends of Euclid for supporting the team throughout the year, especially last night in less than desirable conditions. S. . I was on the phone screaming and hollering. Jones did come back and play, though he was not a full-time starter as a junior on a team that went undefeated and won state. With so many options to pick from, it is easy to find the right jacket for every coach no matter what style they desire. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. But I would say my footwork from basketball helps me the most. Devon still holds the title of . Jeff Rotsky coaches his first game for Euclid on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, against Glenville in Collinwood. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports EUCLID, Ohio Rick Lytle is returning to Euclid as its head football coach. He added, The talent level is there, at Euclid. Local media also acknowledged Desmond's outstanding high school career. Jones had those aspirations in basketball, too. Thank you for your time, your commitment and desire to be the very best you could be, on and off the field. I loved it, he said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. JC Commander will serve in the capacity of Assistant Athletic Director and is no stranger to athletics in the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclid's football coach. I went over for a visit and it was special that they offered me. Be loyal to people.. In the middle of that high-profile football recruitment, Jones was enjoying a senior basketball season that saw him average 17.9 points and 9.0 rebounds and shoot 72% from the field as he was named Marion County Player of the Year. Secondly, do our kids come back? Unlike other likely NFL Draft picks, Dawand Jones did not play football as a sophomore in high school. He was kind of behind because he missed his sophomore year, Kirschner said. The announcement was made by the school on Jan. 13. At 6-foot-2, 245 pounds, he won All-GCC and All-Scholastic honors in high school and earned a football scholarship to The Ohio State University, starting a trend of outstanding Euclid gridders heading to . Not Jones. FOOTBALL Varsity Junior Varsity Freshman 8th Grade Green . I always told him, If it doesnt look right, get out of there. And I never had a problem.. The Euclid Public Schools Alumni Association was established in 1991 and continues to connect and engage alumni of the Euclid Schools primarily through communication and activities, including a quarterly newsletter, reunion support, the Sports and Distinguished Achievement Halls of Fame and the Euclid Schools Foundation. BOOSTER CLUB. EUCLID, Ohio Former Cleveland Heights football coach Jeff Rotsky will now lead the Euclid High School Panthers. Im doing a couple of Zoom calls. Glenville High School's varsity football teams head coach Ted Ginn gives a victory speech at the teams state championship rally. & Training, Youth Tackling & Contact He is the founder and executive director of Ginn Academy, the first all-male public high school in the City of Cleveland. But you see the Colts players, too, and that was inspiring.. I wanted to make sure those guys are taken care of, honestly., His former basketball coach, Mark James, called him a big teddy bear., Hes one of those guys as a coach you always wanted to coach, James said. Coach Lytle has been coaching in the Cleveland area for nearly 30 years. Rick Lytle is being hired as Euclid's new football coach, pending board approval in mid-December. The Panthers went 10-3, tied with Solon for the Greater Cleveland Conference championship and advanced to the third round of the Division I, Region 1 playoffs. This was the hardest decision of my life, Rotsky said, but I realized change is evident. we've blocked browsers that we don't support. After graduating from Euclid High School, Tamica attended Central Michigan where she continued her love of being a student athlete pursuing higher education and running track. (216) 797-7825 I should have played two sports and been open-minded., More:Ben Davis big man Zane Doughty staying in-state, commits to Ball State. Though he was not an immediate star at Ohio State, Jones found his footing. He was twice named to the All-News Herald team, once to the All-Sun News team, and selected to the Plain Dealer Best of the Best in 2006. After a successful career as a classroom teacher, he transitioned into a Technology Resource position. Youngs finger would point to an area above and beyond the chart. USA Football provides high school and middle school programs with clinic options that fit within the teams goals and needs. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Andrews is currently an intervention specialist in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Andrews raved of the history at Euclid, including a pair of Ohio Mr. Football award-winners hailing from the school Robert Smith and Tony Fisher. Deanna Jones, never one to hold back her opinion, is happy with how it worked out for her son at Ohio State. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Copyright USA Football, Development Coach of the year: Jeff Rotsky, Euclid Second . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. *Note: Attending these clinics will not fulfill the requirements for a Middle School and High School Heads Up Football Certification. Rotsky has a reputation of building programs around Clevelands inner-ring suburbs into contenders on the field with a long list of players earning college scholarships and future careers. Harvest Christian Academy boasts second to none athletic facilities, which contribute to our winning traditions. Full text of "Euclid High School Sports Hall of Fame" See other formats . He is also the owner and founder of Speed-n-Skillz Sports Performance and Skills Enhancement. He loves football, too. Bob was also an outstanding, three-year varsity letter winner in football. Thats how I would describe him. After graduation, Tom returned to Euclid, where he taught and coached Track and Cross Country from 1971 until 1995. He graduated from Euclid High School in 1971 and still lives in Euclid with his wife Jane. Prior to being the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews was an assistant at Glenville High School, serving as the defensive coordinator for two state championship teams in 2009 and 2013. As the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews led the Rams to their first ever playoff game in 2021, after a 6-2 season. Euclid is coming off a 5-3 season, which ended with a 30-20 loss to St. Ignatius in the second round of the playoffs. . I shouldnt have done that. rwalker@euclidschools.org, 12th Grade Principal Oct. 30, 2018, during his senior season at Ben Davis, Jones was offered by Mississippi State. I know theyre not an 0-10 team. Education and sports. Guests:- Ted Ginn Sr., Coach, Glenville High School, Executive Director, Ginn Academy, Leigh Barr is a producer for Ideastream Public Media's the Sound of Ideas and the Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable., Cleveland celebrates Glenville High School football team's state championship, 'Hearts and souls, not X's and O's': Ted Ginn Sr. leads Glenville football on and off the field. If you meet him, you will never forget him. a Giant, The One Flag Tournaments & Ted Ginn Sr. has been a Cleveland leader for more than 45 years, shaping the lives of Cleveland's youth for generations both on the football field and in the classroom. I judge our program in two ways, Rotsky said. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Claishon Ivory is the lone returning starter on offense. Tom has always been a great ambassador for Euclid and the sport of running. They have new offensive and defensive lines with no varsity experience. After earning his degree in Education, Bob was eager to coach and teach. Aug. 1, 2016 -- Heights head football coach Mac Stephens was recently profiled on the HGR Industrial Surplus blog: Former NFL star scores on and off the field. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He has also partnered with Jarvis Landry for the Cystic Fibrosis Camp in 2018. High School Sports | Desmond Motley (EHS Class of 2006) was a rare four-year starter as a Euclid basketball player, 3-year MVP, and two-year captain. As the lone returner on defense, the junior will be relied on to guide the defense. 2020: 5-3. Euclid comes into the season with a new look. Jones wowed the crowd at the Indiana All-Stars game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, then brought a few laughs from his teammates and coaches with his bicep flexes and raise the roof celebrations after a 46-point win. (Euclid Athletic Department). If you know Dawand, basketball is his first love, Windham said. Evaluation. Of those students he has coached 28 athletes that have earned spots on NFL rosters. Thats how it was said. Upcoming & OnDemand, Insurance He has the same friends and same personality as ever. Andrews is Euclids third coach in as many years, as Jeff Rotsky (now the head coach at VASJ) was Euclids head coach in 2020. Euclid currently is in remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic and will reassess in early January whether to return to in-person classes with a hybrid model. All rights reserved (About Us). Robert Andrews will be appointed as the new Head Football Coach at Euclid High School. Weve been playing them a bunch in the playoffs, so I wouldnt be surprised if that continues., Lytle said he enjoyed he enjoyed his time at St. Edward, but you miss something not being in the building with the kids.. You cant tell me thats not a great group of guys. As the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews led the Rams to their first ever playoff game in 2021, after a 6-2 season. Named after legendary Coach Harold "Doc" Daugherty, the gym has been host to many District Basketball tournaments. Principal I texted all of the alumni. Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. But she still wonders about turning down USC. EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) It was difficult for Jeff Rotsky to contain his emotions as he talked about his former player 18-year-old Herman Taylor, a Euclid High School football player, who died . Robert Andrews has been named the new head football coach at Euclid. Were trying to get to the top. Robert Andrews will be appointed as the new Head Football Coach at Euclid High School. This year YOU made history!". Tom also served as President of Greater Cleveland Track Coaches for seven years. High school football: Area quarterbacks strut their stuff at Nikes Elite 11 Camp Mike Kirschner, then the football coach at Ben Davis, brought Jones and 15-20 other freshmen up to join the varsity at the end of the 2015 season. System, All 2022-23 . Train up your entire coaching staff before season starts and learn what is available for your school or district. He finds drills for the kids that correlate with the game, said St. Edward coach Tom Lombardo, who attended John Carroll with Lytle, 50. His athleticism? Why? But nearly every subsequent visit, pediatrician John T. Young would show Deanna Jones the chart of percentages for height and weight and compare to where her son fit. He was made to be a football player. Grant, Return to Youth For more information about this year's winners, or to nominate someone for a future award, go to euclidalumni.org/ SH oF. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Also emceed by John Telich, the event included a display of Euclid sports memorabilia. Andrews comes to Euclid from Cleveland Rhodes, where he led the Rams to their first playoff game in program history in 2021 following a 6-2 season. Team success is related to personal achievement and our coaches see to it that becoming stronger physically and mentally directly relates to the confidence-building of our athletes. Rotskys Euclid teams made the playoffs during each of his six years with a combined record of 49-19. The trade-off was she didnt want him sitting around doing nothing with your size and frame., He told me, I just dont want to play this year, she said. 5044 Mayfield Rd. NFL Draft Hub: Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis. The biggest question marks for the Panthers will be up front on both sides of the ball. In order to use this site, Spotlight . Im hearing good things about the kids at quarterback, especially having a nice JV season. Then next week were going to hit the ground running, he said of offseason workouts. I think thats why everybodys so happy for him.. Save Page Now. . Contact, Athlete Jones took that momentum into the 2021 season as a full-time starter at right guard, playing a key role on a team that led the nation in total offense (561.5 yards per game) and scoring offense (45.7 points). Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Euclid High School. 711 E 222Nd St Euclid, OH 44123-2092. (216) 797-STOP (7867), An Exceptional School for Extraordinary Learners. With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. Rotsky thanked former superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, who played a role in Rotskys hiring at Euclid, and current superintendent, Christopher Papouras, whom he talked with Sunday evening about his decision. Most importantly, however, thank you to the young men in the program. However, when he is in a place where Ohio State feels he can comfortably play a full game, hes going to be very good. Euclid High School football player Andre Jackson, 17, player #48, died Sunday, two days after sustaining injuries in Friday night's game. Watch this highlight video of the Euclid (OH) football team in its game Solon High School on Oct 14, 2022 . Euclid High School 711 East 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 216-797-7800. Junior receiver Claishon Ivory has a Kentucky offer and is on pace to be a fourth-year starter. He is also the owner and founder of Speed-n-Skillz Sports Performance and Skills Enhancement. That was Jones plan. But we did it. Bob continued on to be a student athlete at John Carroll University, participating in both football and track while earning a degree in Education. After graduating from Euclid, Desmond went on to attend college at John Carroll University where he played football and was again a four-year starter for the Blue Streaks basketball team. I loved the sun, the ocean. Mike Kirschner, then the football coach at Ben Davis, brought Jones and 15-20 other freshmen . Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on Twitter (@mgoul) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Ben Davis edged Pike in the sectional semifinal, upset Lawrence Central in the regional semifinal and took out Center Grove and Mr. Basketball Trayce Jackson-Davis in the semistate before falling to Carmel in the 4A state finals. Copyright 2023 Euclid City School District. Andrews is currently an Intervention Specialist in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Do you kids go to college? High School Sports | Devon's outstanding athletic career at Euclid extended beyond the football field. Though it was not always that way. He is still part of two long-standing Euclid Relay records. Plus, well, it was Ohio State. Coach Andrews was named Senate League Coach of the Year twice during his tenure at Rhodes, once in 2016 and again in 2021. Clinics led by USA Football Master Trainers help coaches teach, implement and maintain better and safer techniques to their athletes. He never turns down a conversation or a photo request. Andrews comes to Euclid from Cleveland Rhodes, where he led the Rams to . A junior and member of the Panthers football team, Andre was 17. He was named First Team G.C.C., News Herald Player of the Week, and played again in the All-Section and All-District Tournaments as well as being a member of the Ohio North-South, Channel 43, and Ohio-Michigan All-Star teams. He was 6 feet tall when he was 12 years old, well on his way to the 6-8, 375-pound frame who filled a large doorway as an offensive tackle selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. I love my kids. Ohio high school football Week 6 primer. (216) 797-7832 Jason Simmons, who took over as coach at Ben Davis Jones senior year when Kirschner stepped down and went to Mt. Guidelines, Levels of Mr. Telich anchors Fox 8 sports on the weeknights and produces a variety of features, in addition to serving as veteran correspondent on many key events. High School Sports | For me and my staff. Last December, Coach Ginn and his Glenville . Designed for youth organizations, these clinic options are centered around important health and safety curriculum for your entire youth coaching staff. Rotsky took the Euclid job after eight seasons at Cleveland Heights, where administrators did not accommodate his request to play football games on Saturdays for two years so he could attend sons games at Mayfield. Ted Ginn Sr. has been a Cleveland leader for more than 45 years, shaping the lives of Clevelands youth for generations both on the football field and in the classroom. Profile of Heights Football Coach Mac Stephens. Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on Twitter (@mgoul) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com). Key Ohio high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders . Louka Babic will wrestle at Case following unique high school career at Kirtland, Gilmour Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis, Ben Davis big man Zane Doughty staying in-state, commits to Ball State, Ben Davis grad, Ohio State lineman Dawand Jones, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Bob Gecewich is coming back to Northeast Ohio to become the fourth head football coach in Perry high school football history. If you prefer to join their ongoing sessions, they have practices at SBM Sports Club Citra, West Jakarta. Euclid football highlights Solon High School. My mom was really high on USC, too.. I believe we can get it done.. Hed do anything for it. Youth coaches can fulfill their Youth Tackle Certification and recertification requirements by attending a USA Football Coach Clinic or taking the online course. He plans on working with such heralded alumni and building the Euclid program from the younger levels up. Andrews runs an annual youth football camp for inner city youth as well as a legends camp with the Cleveland Browns. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Andrews is also involved in programs such as Play it Smart and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.. But I think thats also what draws people to Dawand. Checks, All Resources But both groups have shown promise during camp and at scrimmages. He was in the box for us, so he was a real asset in calling the games.. You cant meet because of COVID, Rotsky said. After graduating from EKU, Andrews was signed by the Detroit Lions in the NFL and later the Montreal Machine of NFL Europe. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here.
Fivem Addon Clothes,
Houses For Rent By Owner Knoxville, Tn,
Computer Generated Real Estate Contracts Must:,
Articles E