Email: ruffnerb@hasdpa.net. Teams. New Hempfield Area Football Coach Rich Bowen. Keefer, an educator at Hempfield Area, was an assistant on former coach Mike Brown's staff last year. Programs Offered. Hardly ever.. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. In his senior year at Township, Eager caught 81 passes for 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns, breaking several school records. Brown is the recommended candidate to replace Rich Bowen, who resigned after nine seasons. Brown said he faces a busy week as he tries to assemble his staff. 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 834-2590 Fax: (724) 850-2298 . He was the head coach of the freshman team from 2019-2021. If you keep getting redirected to this page, please enable cookies. The Manheim Township High School and F&M grad was an assistant coach for the Black Knights last year. Age groups range from U9 to U19. Hempfield's athletics department announced last November that the head coaching position was open. I'm participating in the Hempfield Area High School Mini-THON 2023 to raise money for . Win the day. If you disable cookies, this site will not work properly. WR, CB Jr. 5' 8" 133 lbs. Family is an important word in Keefers vocabulary. I a lot learned from him and Coach Tragesser. The vote was 7-0, with two members absent. Pleasant coach) Bo Ruffner, Brown said. Hempfield Area School District. Nick Keefer celebrates a win with his players in 2016 while an assistant coach for Hempfield. The opportunity to learn under both Bowen and Keefer was vital for George in his development as a coach. Less than a decade after he was suiting up for Hempfield Area on Friday nights, Ty George will now be patrolling the sidelines in charge of Greensburg Salem football. You are seeing this page to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA") and other California privacy laws. I want the football program to be for the entire community, from ages 6 to 96. Coaching Resources. The Leopards football standout helped BVA capture WPIAL and PIAA gold last fall, Pons plans to graduate from Norwin in December and enroll early, Keefer has been involved with the Hempfield Area football program for 12 years, The new GCC football coach has a vast array of coaching experience, Keefer has been involved with the Spartans football program since 2011, Recruiting Thursday: Belle Vernon's Laux chooses Eastern Michigan, Recruiting Thursday: Norwin's Pons will play at Miami of Ohio, Spartans assistant Keefer chosen to lead Hempfield Area football, Thompson ready to take the reins at Greensburg Central Catholic, Keefer expected to be named next football coach at Hempfield Area. He has also served as a track and field coach at Hempfield Area for the last 10 years. The cool part of the process was being a student teacher with (former Hempfield and Mt. Paul Schofield is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Click here if you wish to opt out and view the full site. He was like a second father to me.. The Official Facebook page of Hempfield Area Spartan Football. Eager has served on coaching staffs at F&M, Manheim Township High School and Hempfield. The Spartans have not won a playoff game since 1997. last year, Hempfield finished 1-4 and had its last two games canceled because of covid-19 interruptions. He was convincing enough to be hired, replacing Rich Bowen, who resigned in February after spending nine seasons as coach. Athletic Department Staff. . Look at our track program, our softball program. Keefer takes over for Brown who resigned after two seasons in January to take the same position at Norwin. 207.148.119.240 Cloudflare Ray ID: 7e41b9745d503f4f After a year at Millersville University, Eager transferred to Franklin & Marshall College, where he was a three-year starter at receiver and kick returner. At 30, he is one of the youngest coaches in the WPIAL. He was the head coach of the freshman team from 2019-2021. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7e41b92309fbd686 213 talking about this. One is old school, committed to stopping the run and appreciative of a good hit over the middle. With Ray, it seemed too good to be true to have him on staff. Zeiber went 52-47 in nine seasons at Hempfield, including a 4-6 overall mark last year. Im excited to get started and get things rolling.. Keefer and his wife, Jenna, were softball assistants on the teams long bench from 2015-18. The people at Hempfield are passionate.. It was my dream, he said. 4345 Route 136 Greensburg, . Brown, Joe Lauricia and Tyler Zimmer are Penn-Trafford alums. George also currently serves as an assistant coach for the Greensburg Salem boys basketball team. Brown, a Penn-Trafford graduate, has been a defensive assistant at Robert Morris and Greensburg Central Catholic. Jenna (Pennesi) was a standout at Latrobe and also played at Robert Morris. Another influence of Keefers is former Spartans softball coach Bob Kalp. Other assistants include Mike Mariotti and Trevor Petrillo, who are from Jeannette. Assistant Coach: Dean Jordan. Dave Mackall is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Welcome to the TribLIVE.com California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) landing page. Tribune-Review. Hempfield Area Spartan Football, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Following his graduation in 2014, he continued his career nearby at Seton Hill University, although he shifted to receiver. He and Jenna have three young daughters, including twins Mila and Ella, and Lena. They knew I had aspirations to be a head coach. . Eager, a social studies teacher at the high school, served as an assistant coach under former coach Ron Zeiber. The father-son combo has reunited after coaching five years together at Latrobe from 2009-14. Bill Beckner Jr. is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Hempfield Area didn't need to go far to find its new football coach. He previously served as a varsity assistant for the Spartans from 2011-2018 including three seasons as an offensive coordinator under former head coach Rich Bowen. Hempfield kids know how to win. You can contact Paul by email at pschofield@triblive.com or via Twitter . Click to reveal He hopes to hire some Hempfield people. Ryan does a great job with our offense. It was a good opportunity at Hempfield, said Ray Reitz, who started out as an assistant at Ellwood City in the late 1980s. 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Football Staff Staff. Hempfield Area High School . My goal, which will be our motto, is, Win today. Either in the weight room, a match test or a game. New Hempfield Area Football Coach Rich Bowen. Start End Years Coach Name Record; 2008: 2011: 4: If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 12 were here. By: Bill Beckner Jr. The opportunity to learn under both Bowen and Keefer was vital for George in his development as a coach. Keefer plans to add his father and brother, Zach, to his staff. "It was my dream," he said. Brown, who begins his second year with the Spartans, who make a significant drop to Class 5A after some ill-favored years in 6A, said two Reitzes are better than one. WSN's Sean Meyers talks with new Hempfield Area football coach Mike Brown. And Greensburg Salem and Hempfield will remain the Week Zero opener, matching the first-year leaders. If you are using Chrome and keep getting redirected to this page, then turn sync off. Following in his father's coaching footsteps has always driven Ryan Reitz, a former lineman who brought an innovative, spread-infused approach to the offense at Jeannette and Hempfield. Were like a family here., Hes like our director of football operations, Mike Brown said. "I was. Because you are viewing this site from a location address that appears to be covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA"), many of the features of TribLIVE.com -- like videos and social media elements -- are disabled. Zeiber went 52-47 in nine seasons at Hempfield, including a 4-6 overall mark last year. Holding a teaching position at Greensburg Salem, though, George jumped to the Golden Lions coaching staff for the 2020 season. Monday, March 13, 2023 | 8:33 PM. Monday, April 19, 2021 | 10:09 PM. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. This is a compilation of Hempfield Area high school football coach history. The expectations shouldnt be different for football.. Cheri Cavanaugh Madi Ferretti Administrative Assistant. Ryan Reitz, 34, left Jeannette two years ago to join Mike Browns staff at Hempfield as the offensive coordinator. Hempfield has a number of coaches with Jeannette and Penn-Trafford ties. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Girls' Soccer; Announcements; Articles; Varsity; Coaching Staff; Hempfield Area School District 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Coach Kalp was always about the little things, Keefer said. Eager was a captain of the 2009 Diplomets, who went 9-2 and won the ECAC Southwest Bowl. 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 834-2590 Fax: (724) 850-2298 . I am all in for the kids, he said. Biography: Teaching at Hempfield Area since 1997. If you're unsure of how to do this, click here for a quick guide. Ty George was a standout football player at Hempfield Area and Seton Hill University. He can be reached at dmackall@tribweb.com or 412-380-5617. 2107. Upload it here. Click to reveal Phone Number: (724) 834-9000 ext. LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. Hempfield has recommended assistant coach and social studies teacher George Eager to fill its vacant high school football coaching position, the athletics department announced Thursday on Twitter. He then earned a teaching degree in health and physical education at IUP and spent the past two seasons as defensive coordinator at Greensburg Central Catholic. If you believe you have been sent to this page by accident, you can delete your TribLIVE.com cookies and proceed to the site. Volunteer to be the statistician Meet the Team He gives me a defensive perspective, Ryan Reitz said. Head Coach: George Eager Assistant Coaches: Edwin Heisey, Jim Vieland, Mark Cheyney, George Eager Sr., Jay Ridinger, John Ridinger, Ralph Heister, RJ Ryan, Robert De La Rosa, Ethan Martin Jr. High Coach: Kevin Boland Jr. High Asst Coaches : Bryan Hynes, Mark Enoch Football Coaching Staff Biographies A Belle Vernon grad who played quarterback and defensive back and went on to a college career at Lock Haven, the high-energy Keefer is a math teacher at Wendover Middle School and also is an assistant coach with the track and field team, so he knows the students. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 2022-2023 Meeting and Hearing Dates. Powered by Edlio. In four seasons with the Griffins, he caught 63 passes for 716 yards and seven touchdowns. (I) just got so much support - different family members and friends and people within the community congratulating me, George stated. If you keep getting redirected to this page, please enable cookies. Ray grew up with my dad (Bill Brown). Your IP: Its nice to be back coaching with him. You can contact Bill by email at bbeckner@triblive.com or via Twitter . Its about them. Zach Keefer is the boys basketball coach at Frazier. Theyve always been willing to help and offer advice, whether its on or off the field, so I cant thank them enough for how much theyve taught me in such a short time, he noted. Welcome to the TribLIVE.com California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) landing page. There are a lot of great people at Hempfield who are passionate about athletics. Hempfield Area Soccer Club (HASC) is a competitive youth soccer league from Hempfield Township near Pittsburgh. 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Hempfield Area Spartans - Official Athletic Website - Greensburg, PA GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 8th Grade - Silver 8th Grade - Blue 7th Grade - Blue 7th Grade - Silver WRESTLING Varsity 7th-9th Grade Varsity Junior Varsity 9th Grade 7th/8th Grade BOYS LACROSSE Varsity Junior Varsity 7th/8th Grade GIRLS LACROSSE Varsity Junior Varsity 7th/8th Grade SOFTBALL Your IP: VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Softball Team of the Week: Montour, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Baseball Player of the Week: Christian Lucarelli of Riverside, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Softball Player of the Week: Ella Casalandra of Union, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Baseball Team of the Week/Year: Riverside, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Baseball Player of the Week: Miguel Hugas of Shaler, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Penn Hills flag football teams learn lessons on road to nationals, Norwin playmaker Jackson Pons prepares for future with new focus on defense, Julian Dugger, Penn Hills teammates shine at Pitt passing camp, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher named 2022-23 TribLive HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year, Bishop Canevin safety Jason Cross, whose recruiting stock soared, commits to West Virginia. He used to carry water into huddles during games at Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh. Coaching Directory. Barry Reeger | Tribune-Review. Brown began his coaching career as a defensive intern at Robert Morris. 5: . 98 likes. Click here if you wish to opt out and view the full site. Were trying to get the kids to get into that mentality and mindset that thats our new standard, thats our new expectation, George said of his goals for the program. Staff Directory . You can contact Bill by email at bbeckner@triblive.com or via Twitter . When Mike Brown interviewed for the Hempfield football coaching position, he told the school board he wasnt the fastest or strongest player. Working with Ryan is nice. Hempfield's athletics department announced last November that the head coaching position was open. After his playing career concluded, George returned to his alma mater, joining Rich Bowen's staff at Hempfield Area. Click here if you wish to opt out and view the full site. Bowen, 57, had a record of 30-55 with four WPIAL playoff trips. He was just a person who played with energy, passion and had a great work ethic. Ray Reitz, 66, the former Jeannette head coach he coached his son there was the Wildcats head coach before spending the past five seasons as an assistant at Greensburg Salem. Hempfield Area High School Athletic Director: Brandon Rapp Phone: (724) 850-2079 Email: rappb@hasdpa.net . The kids have won here. Full Schedule Fri, 8/25 vs Greensburg Salem 7:00 PM Fri, 9/01 @ Connellsville 7:00 PM Fri, 9/08 vs Greater Latrobe 7:00 PM Team Leaders Player Stats have not been entered Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. With Ray and Ryan, they can learn from each other how do you do this or that?. I was lucky (former coach) Roy Hall took me in. Brown is the recommended candidate to replace Rich Bowen, who. His hiring is pending approval from the school board in March, Outdoor street dining returns to Harrisburg for Second Saturdays, ChambersFest 2023 kicks off with a delicious start, Watching strong storms and flooding potential on Sunday, Climate change ratchets up the stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming Earth. Warriors and Jayhawks.. Governed by the constitution and by-laws of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), the WPIAL represents its member schools by promoting academics, the safety of participants, sportsmanship, citizenship, and lifelong values as the foundation of interscholastic athletics. Nick Keefer said he would like to retain the defensive coaches from last year. WSN has learned that Nick Keefer is expected to be named to the position at the school's next board meeting on Monday. He attended Mercyhurst, playing four seasons and starting three as safety. And I can help him look at the offense. Click here if you wish to opt out and view the full site. He previously served as a varsity assistant for the Spartans from 2011-2018 including three seasons as an offensive coordinator under former head coach Rich Bowen. Bill Beckner Jr. is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. They want to win. Parents. Following in his fathers coaching footsteps has always driven Ryan Reitz, a former lineman who brought an innovative, spread-infused approach to the offense at Jeannette and Hempfield. Welcome. Performance & security by Cloudflare. . . He was a great coach to play for. I feel like I was born to do this.. The other is new wave. Its good to push through something.. Hempfield had a 5-0 start last year, its best since 1971, but finished 6-4 after injuries led to a late-season slide. Hempfield has good kids, and they work hard. He was voted in Monday night as football coach at Hempfield, where he has taught and coached since 2011. I wouldnt want to open the season against anybody else, Keefer said. Friday, July 22, 2022 | 3:20 PM. The Leopards football standout helped BVA capture WPIAL and PIAA gold last fall, Pons plans to graduate from Norwin in December and enroll early, Keefer has been involved with the Hempfield Area football program for 12 years, The new GCC football coach has a vast array of coaching experience, Keefer has been involved with the Spartans football program since 2011, Recruiting Thursday: Belle Vernon's Laux chooses Eastern Michigan, Recruiting Thursday: Norwin's Pons will play at Miami of Ohio, Spartans assistant Keefer chosen to lead Hempfield Area football, Thompson ready to take the reins at Greensburg Central Catholic, Keefer expected to be named next football coach at Hempfield Area. As a player, George thrived as a quarterback for the Spartans, serving as the primary signalcaller for three campaigns. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. 1: Mitchell Bitar. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Who knows were Id be otherwise? Ryan Reitz said. Westmoreland Community, students rally around undefeated Hempfield Area as Friday football game nears Jeff Himler | Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 5:01 a.m. One of the hottest tickets in. Keefer, 34, was on staff with former Spartans coaches Greg Meisner, Rich Bowen and Mike Brown, working with multiple positions before becoming offensive coordinator for three years. The first quarterback Keefer coached at Hempfield was Ty George, the new coach at Greensburg Salem. Brown is a 2009 graduate of Penn-Trafford, where he played defensive back/wide receiver/quarterback for Art Tragesser. Powered by Edlio. It meant a lot. Live Stream Events. He replaces Dave Keefer, who stepped down in November after 10 years guiding Greensburg Salem. He caught 210 career passes for 2,572 yards and 25 touchdowns and set a school record for all-purpose yards with 4,133. Football Home; Teams; States; . By: Bill Beckner Jr. Players (52) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? He asks me about coverages, and I ask him about (offensive plays). Football Coaching Staff Football Coaching Staff George Eager Head Coach/ Quarterbacks/ Punt Coordinator Played Wide Receiver 2007-2009 at Franklin & Marshall College Wide Receivers Coach 2010 at Franklin & Marshall College Wide Receiver/ Defensive Backs 2011 Coach at Manheim Township HS Wide Receivers Coach 2012-2013 at Franklin & Marshall College Zoey Angelucci PR. I have been fortunate enough to work under a lot of good head coaches who delegated a lot of things to me, said Keefer, the head freshman coach from 2019-21. He graduated in 2014 with a sports management degree. CLick Here to Regis ter for tryouts for our 2023/24 U9 and U10(birth years 2014/15) Teams 2013 birth year and older players click here to register for the . George, who had served as an assistant coach for the past three campaigns with the Golden Lions, was approved as the head coach on Wednesday.
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