Piedmont Unified School District is pleased to announce that John Trotman, Jr. has recently been named the new Piedmont High School Varsity Head Football Coach. @ocvarsity @EDHS_athletics pic.twitter.com/XJIzDFlQ8b. Managers. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. He took over at Piedmont in 2006 and started a dominant run with the Bulldogs. I started coaching Cross Country as well in 2018. In 2017 I became the cheer coach to bring cheer back to PHHS. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Jason grew up a competitive swimmer, competing in everything from summer dual meets to Far Westerns. He was a very principled person. What's impressive is that Coach Mauro led three of those programs to their first playoff victory. Im fine, Cyrus replied. With his body hooked up to tubes and a medical mask on his face, Cyrus picked up a small tablet device and started working. LEAGUE 2-3 4th in League. Blanchard will run the program "until the position is filled," Clemons said. It certainly wasnt easy, Smith said. We had a tremendous off-season. I have been an English teacher at Piedmont Hills since 2016 and I have been coaching baseball at PH since 2017. He takes over a Westbrook team that went 5-5 in 2022. Tremendously dedicated guy, said Gullotti, the retired El Dorado baseball coach and athletic director who started working with Cyrus in the mid-1970s at Valencia High. According to the Kansas City Star, Richlands lost the game shortly after the incident. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. For PHHS football varsity assistant coach - 1987-88, 1990-96, head JV coach - 1989, 1997, head Varsity coach 1998 to, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), School Accountability Report Cards (SARCS). He was a great classroom teacher and he was a great on-the-court teacher, said Carl Sweet, the former athletic director at El Dorado. Brodie Phillips. E-Mail Mrs. Curvin to direct your donation to a specific organization or cause. I figured that day would come for me, but when I left Auburn (from the Super 7) last month, I really wasnt expecting it to happen now. No. They just hit big buckets, Westchester coach Dominic Grimes said of the Lancers. PIEDMONT A little less than two weeks removed from Steve Smith announcing his intention to leave Piedmont for the Westbrook Christian head football coaching/athletic director positions, the Bulldogs are turning to a very familiar face in the interim to lead their football program. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The junior guard sank two foul shots with 16.9 seconds left, capping her 12-point fourth quarter, and then reached behind a dribbler for a late steal, burning time the Comets desperately needed. Required fields are marked *. We didnt want our season to end, said junior post Taliyah McFerson, who scored 13 of her team-high 20 points in the second half. The Piedmont football team will play their 100th season of Friday Night Lights at Witter Field in the spring of 2021 after the Fall season was delayed by Covid. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 8 seed Westchester, Joko drained her fourth 3-pointer to make it 60-59 with 35 seconds left. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. being named head coach, he had spent three years as an assistant with the But from the administration support to the booster support to the loyal assistant coaches and the terrific players -- everyone has been great. Text NEWS1 to 256-646-5300 to receive News Alerts from WEIS Radio! The goal of our comments policy is to help ensure it is a vibrant yet civil space. I enjoy developing athletes in a competitive atmosphere where the main focus is skill development. Im allowed to trim around my ears and eyes, but I cant get a haircut until after this season, said Coach Smith. scurvin@pcsboe.us. While at Piedmont Hills, assistant & head coach for track and field, throwers 1988-2005, 2010-2015. I am currently pursuing a career in physical therapy. Coached JV football at Willow Glen High School from 1981 to 1986 and assistant track and field coach for throwers 1980-1987. Ive learned a lot from him, and Im just ready to carry it on.. competitive football.. Blanchard said hes heard nothing but support from the players, the coaching staff, and the community at-large. A glance at Mauro's head coaching resume, and it appears it's as rich and deep. Jennifer Davidhazy. I hope they do the right thing for the coaching staff, the players and the community. Cyrus guided El Dorados girls to the CIF-SS Division 3 title in 1995 during his first stint coaching at the school. He is survived by his wife, Pam, his three daughters and a recently-born grandson. Piedmont won their second state title in 2015 with a convincing 44-7 win over Bayside Academy in Tuscaloosa. I think this is the best job in the state of Alabama. The Highlanders open the 2019 season at Justin-Siena on August 23. While at Piedmont Hills, assistant & head coach for track and field, throwers 1988-2005, 2010-2015. Tennis itself is a great game and one that is most difficult to master as it is not only a game which tests one's physical boundaries but challenges the mind as well. PF191 PA248 STREAK1W. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Jan. 13Steve Smith, who raised Piedmont High School football to a state Class 3A power, has accepted the head coaching position at Westbrook Christian. But they deserved to hear it from me, and my coaches deserved to hear the news from me.. Westbrook announced it will welcome Smith at 2 p.m. Tuesday. GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) A former employee of Page High School is facing multiple child sex crime charges, according to court records. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Piedmont coach Steve Smith consoles his son Sloan Smith after the loss to St. James the AHSAA Super 7 Class 3A championship at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Girls tennis taking on Foothill. John has extensive coaching experience, including serving as the Varsity Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Piedmont High School for the last three years. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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The visiting Lancers (25-7) came back from an 11-point deficit in the middle of the third quarter and received a go-ahead 3-pointer from Shea Joko with 35 seconds left to advance to the second round. I have to get ready for practice.. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". (Piedmont, SC) football team in its game Recap: Woodmont vs. Walhalla 2022 on Aug 26, 2022. EA Sports Today was first to report the. We have a great coaching staff. Smith won 198 games and five state championships with Piedmont. In 2016, I moved back to California and focused on coaching Girls' Basketball at KIPP: San Jose Collegiate for a couple of years, while helping out here and there with the Girls' Volleyball team. Click the link below. Highlanders. Cassell scored five of her 13 points in the fourth period, including a key 3-pointer early in the frame after a block by Bogan. Please note that comments expressing congratulations or condolences may be published without full names. I have a passion for teaching as well, so coaching was a natural fit for me. The Tazewell County Board of Education has launched an investigation, Fox News reported. Copyright 2020 WBRC. But McFerson scored inside to knot the score at 57-57 with 1:05 left, and following a basket by No. Non-Discrimination Policy, Declaracin Contra la Discriminacin. Dougherty Valley head coach Mike Hansen reacts to a call by a referee while playing De La Salle in the first half of the North Coast Section High School Boys basketball championship open division . Everyone has been willing to buy into the vision we had to make this program recognizable statewide, and weve been able to do that.. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Owen Holbrooks. I look forward to learning, achieving, and growing with all our players throughout each season. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. Thats where my soul is. His teams have won state championships in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021. OVERALL 3-7 0.30 Win %. (https://piedmontexedra.com/2019/08/phs-football-coach-resigns). RELATED VIDEO: 8 Players Suspended After Women's College Basketball Game Turns Into Brawl. I heard that was in February. I have started playing badminton at the beginning of my freshman year at Piedmont and since then I fell in love with the sport. He will retire from public school teaching after the spring semester and replace Drew Noles at Westbrook Christian. Smith informed Piedmont's. On June 12, Piedmont High School's Principal, Dylan Stamey announced, Phil Mauro, the school's new head football coach. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. pic.twitter.com/MDjGUjDq1d, A statement released by the superintendent of the Tazewell County Board of Education, Dr. Chris Stacy, said, "We are aware of the incident at the RHS basketball game and while we do not condone any misconduct from our coaches or spectators at this time we are still investigating the actions of all parties involved. Nathan Studdard. Westchesters Ronyae Jackson, a Cal State L.A. commit, responded with a 3-pointer to give the Comets (29-2) a 54-52 lead. Kiefer has hired Trent Worley as its new head football coach. Ill make that bet with them anytime, said Coach Smith. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Your email address will not be published. Blanchard has been with the Bulldogs for the past 17 years. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, to be honest with you, Trotman said. There are 64 teams . Since Blanchard has been on board the Bulldog football staff, Piedmont has won five Class 3A state championships, two state runners-up (including last season), and 10 region championships. Its an honor and a privilege to be the head football coach Im devastated. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Mauro's head coaching career began in 1982, and his record over that timeis 188-122, which featured 12 postseason appearances with five different schools. The coaching staff has just been overwhelmingly in support, just like the players. Im miserable right now with it because Ive had the same short hair cut for 30 years probably in my life or 35 years, but growing it out and seeing how crazy it looks on me, it was worth it though. high schools. Coach Smith has been growing his hair out after he lost a bet with last year's team. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Mauro received the Ohio Coach of the Year from the Associated Press in 2007. Ive seen it grow from nothing to where its at now. Graduated Willow Glen High School, Class of 1979, lettered in Football and Track. Dan is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, where he worked at The Daily Titan as a news reporter, sports reporter, managing editor and opinion editor. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". coach. Recently, I have been volunteering with Girls' Volleyball team here at PHHS, and am so honored to be the coach for the Boys' JV team. Graduated Willow Glen High School, Class of 1979, lettered in Football and Track. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Subscribe now. Im honored to be the interim coach. Gullollti said Cyrus was surrounded by his family when he died. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. Jamar Burke. @EDHS_athletics @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/kVCRiXkXUf, goldenhawks (@edhsathletics) October 2, 2018, Each athlete touched the chair after introductions. That kind of hurt us down the stretch.. Assistant Coach. (View our full Comments Policy. Ryan Masters. Its been overwhelming to be honest, he said. Born in Castro Valley CA, has been a San Jose resident since 1966. Since the age of seven, tennis has been a part of my life; I played on the Milpitas High School team for four years and had the opportunity to play one season at De Anza College. ), Your email address will not be published. Huge turnout at todays match. Orange Lutheran girls basketball rallies past, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Orange Lutheran girls basketball rallies past Westchester in CIF Southern California Regional playoffs, Boys and girls basketball: Tuesdays scores, updated schedule for CIF SoCal Regional playoffs, Canyons season ends with loss to King/Drew in boys basketball regional playoffs, Video: O.C. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. Steve Smith has stepped down after an ultra-successful 17 years as head coach at Piedmont and will become head coach at Westbrook Christian in Gadsden. I am a competitive, passionate coach who loves developing players into their full potential. But I told my son and the seniors, I would keep it until graduation. I played volleyball from elementary to high school, and through college, I played in intramural sports. Mauro comes from a football-loving state of Ohio with a deep rich history of pigskin from the high school level to the pros. Marvin Ridge 54 Piedmont 7 Final Box Score All Contest Videos Oct 15, 2022 @ 2:14am Stats Updated Piedmont's stats have been entered for the 28-0 loss vs. Sun Valley on 10/7/2022 7:00 PM. Mauro posted a 3-7 record in his first season and 5-5 in year two at Carrollton. But I have to do whats best for me and my family., Trotman added, It was not easy. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. I didnt want our season to end at all because we have a really good sisterhood, Joko said. Hoops Show recaps the CIF-SS finals, previews regional playoffs, Feb. 28, Final Orange County girls basketball Top 25: Mater Dei goes wire-to-wire as No. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! WANT TO MAKE A DONATION TO PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL? Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information. 7 Golden Hawks, who advance play at No. Piedmont beat Mobile Christian to win its fourth state championship in school history last December and Coach Smith kept his word. Download the Piedmont football Awards book here. I enjoy teaching tennis at all levels and if I could, I would teach my dogs as well. Jeremy Reed is heading back to Altus as the high school football coach. You cant let a team just dribble down the floor and pull up uncontested. He also was a graduate assistant at JSU during the 1992 national championship season. Now its state playoffs. I think the players are ready. 2. Steve Smith has stepped down after an ultra-successful 17 years as head coach at Piedmont and will become head coach at Westbrook Christian in Gadsden. He was a lion.. Smith was an honorable mention All-State quarterback at Cherokee County High and played football at Jacksonville State between 1988-1991. Ive had a lot of support from the community not just our community, but a lot coaches around the state and a lot of people I know around the state.. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. . Feb. 16: Altus hires Jeremy Reed. Coach Smith has been growing his hair out after he lost a bet with last years team. 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