College(s) attended/major? We had a running clock and our kids played their butts off and never quit. The kids have worked their asses off, he said. Napa High head coach Askari Adams talks to Graham Smith (14) and other Grizzlies during their season finale at Sonoma Valley on Nov. 4. He led the team in tackles, recovered 10, Dick Simpson was a two-sport standout for the Indians during his time at Napa High, but truly excelled on the football field. I ran the 800, 400 and 4X400 relay for Varsity Track my sophomore year. Chris is a graduate of Sacramento State with a major in Spanish and has a masters in education from National University. The VVAL is part of the CIF-North Coast Section of Northern California. At various times at Napa High, Bailey was a heavyweight wrestler, a tennis player, a power-hitting baseball catcher and an All-North Bay League two-way, Baseball|Football|Tennis (Boys)|Wrestling (Boys), Ed Barwick, the voice of Napa High School football since 1970, earned three block Ns during his years as a student athlete at Napa High. For the third time in the last three seasons the Napa High football program will have a new coach leading them in the fall. What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? (AP Photo/Jessica Hill). Coaching has given me the opportunity to develop relationships and build connections with my players. As a junior, he was named to, Jim Link had a two sport career at Napa High School. He was the league-leading ground gainer and won All-MEL honors as an offensive, Steve Clerici was an outstanding three-sport star at Napa High. Thompson started at quarterback and on defense for the 1950 Indian football team, and in 1951, Ernie Thormahlen was a three-sport star at Napa High from 1934 to 1937. He was also president of the Student Body. The winningest football coach in the history of Napa High School resigned Wednesday following a disagreement with administrators over how to rebuild the team after an internal hazing. Its the Huskies first home loss to an unranked opponent in nearly 19 years. Shiffrins gold medal streak in slalom includes each world championships she entered, starting in 2013, and the 2014 Olympics. Subscribe today! High School - Track, Wrestling and Football;College - Wrestling, College(s) attended/major? Like his father before him, Franco was, Matt Franco was an outstanding athlete in three sports at Napa High School. Teaching a new sport and creating a team culture. A Co-Captain on the 1964-1965 squad, he had the unique distinction of being named to the All-North Bay, Thomas Sly was an outstanding football player and wrestler while at Napa High. Herlocker began his coaching career at Hiram Johnson High School in 1970. What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? I also love seeing the development of my players. He graduated with a degree in kinesiology in 2000 and tried to play professionally. I was part of a small group that was invited to sing the National Anthem at a Giants game. Now, after a 10-year hiatus, Franco is back in Napa. He was starting end on the 1944, Mel Stein was another three-sport player at Napa High School. As a defensive back, he intercepted three passes in one game., Craig Lundeen was one of two Lundeen brothers inducted into the 1998 class of Hall of Famers. I played soccer my freshman and junior year and basketball all four years, three of which were on Varsity. 2018 LeBron James scores 29 points and hits the go-ahead layup with 34.5 seconds to play, winning his third All-Star Game MVP award while his hand-picked team rallies to win an uncommonly entertaining showcase, beating Team Stephen 148-145. Working with young people and sharing my knowledge and passion for the game with the next generation. UC Santa Barbara: Economics and Environmental Studies;Loyola Law School, Los Angeles: JD. He is a board member of the Napa Valley Marathon/Half Marathon and a career journalist. Athletic Director Darci Ward emailed the following statement to the Register last week after being asked for comment: On, November 16, 2022, Coach Askari Adams stepped down from his position as the Napa High School Varsity Head Football Coach. As a football player, Boybosa played end during his junior and senior campaigns. Prolific Prep dominates SoCal Academy 72-42 in Hoopsgiving Classic NV Sports Follow 4,254 805 I would like to thank Coach Adams for his contributions to the Napa High School Football Program. (born December 13, 2002) is an American football tight end for the Georgia Bulldogs. "For the past five years, Chris has taught Spanish at Folsom High School. I believe it is an honor and a privilege to be a coach of any sport. His brother Craig is also a member. Devoted to shaping student athletes and the game of soccer, Richmond used these passions to motivate and educate students, Pete Rivers came to the Napa Valley in 1950 from Oklahoma, where he was a living legend as a high school and college athlete and a high school coach. Napa Valley Prep Football: Aken rewarded for giving his all on and off field Napa Valley Register 2023-02-21, 23:45. I enjoy watching the Celtics the most though. To give back to the community and provide positive role model for younger generation. Our work in the classroom and on the field is based on putting growth first. That said, hope springs eternal! He played basketball and excelled as a wide receiver in football and as a power hitter and great defensive shortstop in baseball. He was also an outstanding baseball player for Napa High. As a junior, Miller was ineligible to compete for Napa High, so he ran for the Olympic Club in San Francisco, and competed in open meets all, Troy Mott was a three-sport varsity athlete at Napa High as a member of the football, basketball and baseball teams while also competing on the JV track team in his freshman and sophomore years. What do you love most about coaching? Watch ABC7 News at 6 p.m. for more on this developing story. Rather he, At the conclusion of the 1975 Napa High football season Carlos Gonzalez won virtually every honor and award available to a high school lineman. Camaraderie, collaboration, and communication are just as important as skill, talent and power, if not more at times. Theyre definitely headed in an upward direction as a program.. Who is your favorite professional sports team to watch? Niners. I wanted to coach Napa Highs Badminton team specifically because I wanted to give the students opportunities I didnt have when I played for Napa High. What do you love most about coaching? Burns was a back on the 1978 Indian grid team that enjoyed a 6-3-1 season. What sports did you play in High School/College? Boo Lakers! I was pre-mature when I was born. 1994 After numerous Olympic setbacks, American speedskater Dan Jansen breaks his jinx by winning the gold in the 1000-meter race at the Lillehammer Winter Games. What do you love most about coaching? When youre tall and athletic, everybody wants you to play basketball when you get to high school. After a three-month search, Napa High School has hired the next head coach of its football program 2004 NHS alumnus Chris Harris. Why do you coach or brief description of your coaching philosophy? NAPA, Calif. (KTVU) - The Napa High School football season is in jeopardy of being canceled entirely, in part, because of a hazing scandal involving a number of players, according to a. He started for seven Napa varsity teams in addition to playing a year on the sophomore baseball team and being captain of an, Steve Hendrickson was a football player and wrestler at Napa High School. What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? But the Bulldogs quickly found a replacement, one with plenty of experience in the program and in the same position. The Grizzlies were 7-4 overall and 4-2 in the Vine Valley Athletic League in 2019, when Adams ran the defense under then-head coach Richie Wessman. He played on B football, basketball and track teams as a freshman and moved up to the varsity teams as a sophomore. A press release from Athletic Director Darci Ward and Principal Ean Ainsworth that went out Friday morning read, We are excited to announce the hiring of Chris Harris as our new head varsity football coach pending NVUSD Board approval. Me and the administration saw the program going in different directions, he said. A late coaching change threw a curveball to the Nampa High football team. He had a very strong, Aaron Elton was a four-year baseball star at Napa High School. What sports did you play in High School/College? Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. . As a sophomore in, Les Franco was the Most Valuable Player on the 1961 football team, excelling as a linebacker on defense and part-time quarterback on offense. UC Davis - Sociology, Why do you coach or brief description of your coaching philosophy? Fresno State, Enology (major), Chemistry (minor). As a senior Bill earned All North Bay, Scott Ruggiero was a three-sport athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball, but it was on the football and baseball fields that he truly shined. Chris is also the third generation of his family to attend Napa High School. White was a starting guard on the 1964-65 and 1965-66 basketball teams. What sports did you play in High School/College? What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? Luckily for us, the current badminton team are mainly 9th and 10th graders. Tennis (high school/college),Basketball (high school),Softball (high school/college), College(s) attended/major? What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? Askari Adams recently parted ways with the Napa High School football program after serving as defensive coordinator in 2019 and head coach and defensive coordinator the last three. Who is your favorite professional sports team to watch? One San Francisco newspaper singled out Lloyd as one of Northern Californias top defensive high school linemen. gcarpenter@nsd131.org. Derek ran cross country in Oklahoma, where he grew up prior to moving in Napa in 1987. Today the Napa Valley Unified School District announced that former NFL and Division 1 college coach Richie Wessman has been named head coach of Napa High School's football program. Excelling on the football field and the track, Jones earned numerous accolades during his time as an Indian. I dont know if it was a challenge, but we had to get the excitement back in the program, he said. San Francisco Giants. You have permission to edit this article. 1928 At Moritz, Switzerland, Sonja Henie becomes the youngest Olympic figure skating champion. Not much is known about Guistos achievements at Napa High School, but based on his accomplishments, Rich Harbison is truly one of the greatest athletes to ever wear the colors of Napa High. Ever since taking over he says he's been welcomed well. Effective immediately, Napa High School will engage in an extensive recruitment process that includes input from our student-athletes, families, and staff.. Hopefully whoever they bring in, the community will welcome them like they did me. NAPA (CBS SF) -- A civil complaint filed Thursday on behalf of a student who says he was sexually assaulted by his teammates on the Napa High School football team alleges coaches and. Barwick played a year of B basketball, a year of tennis, a year of track,, Baseball|Basketball (Boys)|Football|Tennis (Boys)|Track & Field (Boys), As a high school football player and wrestler, it would be hard to find an athletic resume stronger than that of Ed Blanton. He was also an outstanding linebacker on the 1960 team. A member of the 1988 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I title-winning baseball team, Ruggiero played pitcher,, Ernie Sander was a three-sport athlete at Napa High School for four years, excelling in football, basketball and track. He tried out for the Buffalo Bills and made it to the final cuts before being let go. My rules and expectations are strict. In his junior year, Vesterfelt was a member of the 1957 NBL Co-Champion Napa Indians and earned All-NBL honors as, George White was a three-sport athlete at Napa High who greatly contributed to championship football and baseball teams during his career. What sports did you play in High School/College? (It'safairlinebytheway), What sports did you play in High School/College? I enjoy most seeing our athletes discover their potential, become leaders, and pass along their wisdom to the next generation of our programs. Being able to teach advanced English classes during the school day and then work with some of the very same people-- as athletes-- on the diamond at the highest levels of high school baseball is very much my passion. As a freshman in 1941, Dykes started several games as a pitcher for Napa High School. We want our program to function closely and as a group. Chris and his wife, Vanessa, look forward to their homecoming in Napa, the release continued. McDonald is the first swimming, Basketball (Boys)|Football|Swimming (Boys), Sherman Miller is the greatest runner ever to graduate from Napa High School. He served as head coach for 11 years and held the school's highest winning record. After a season as a reserve guard on the 1956-57 Indian cage team, Pittore finished, Todd Pridy was a football and baseball player at Napa High School. To coach is to pass on that which one loves. Welcome The California School Library Association (CSLA) is proud to present a tutorial on how to develop and offer an Athletes as Readers and Leaders program. St. John's defeated Connecticut 57-56. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, so I'm well acquainted with professional sports-induced misery. Dax Chandler Vice Principal (Grades 10th & 12th) dchandler@nsd131.org. Penn State University - Kinesiology. Napa Valley College, University of Redlands, UC Davis (Majored in English). What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? The Napa High School Athletic Hall of Fame is the fifth, Clint Smith was active on the school coaching scene in Napa from 1957 to 1987 as a baseball coach at Napa College, a football and basketball coach at Ridgeview Junior High School in addition to the Napa High School freshman,. is, watching the player understand and execute it, and be proud of themselves for doing so, is the best thing in the world to see. Just a day after it was reported that Napa (Calif.) football may have to cancel its 2017 season, it appears a fix has been put in place. I started coaching because it was the closest thing I could get to still being in the game, to that competitiveness. Why do you coach/coaching philosophy? Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley said charges would not be filed against Napa High School football coach Gerald Harris in connection with the alleged incidents. To see each individual arrive and watch a team leave is second most satisfying. I look at my team now, and I forget that weve only been coaching them for less than a few months. What I love most is seeing a player find their place on a team, build confidence and develop a love for a game they can continue to play for years to come. Pet peeve: people not clearing the timer on the microwave! Football, basketball, baseball, College(s) attended/major? What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? My plan is to stay here (at Napa High) and continue teaching. Read more on napavalleyregister.com. While Hendrickson received many accolades for his wrestling abilities, which included being ranked by the Sacramento Bee as a junior, being named captain of the Napa team and, John Hendry was an outstanding four-sport performer during his years at Napa High School. (SPSA), ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee), Convenio Escuela-Padres sobre Rendimiento, School Nurses: Student Health & Medical Forms. In1981, Alabamas Paul Bear Bryant becomes the winningest coach in college football history when the Tide beats Auburn 28-17 in the Iron Bo. It hurts not to be able to watch their growth next year. You can cancel at any time. In that time the program has grown to become the largest in the Vine Valley Athletic League. In this Feb. 18, 2010 file photo, Evan Lysacek waves the U.S. flag during the victory ceremony after winning the gold medal in the men's free program figure skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. RELATED: Police investigate alleged assaults involving Napa football team. As a junior, he was chosen the outstanding junior athlete, Joe LeMasters was a two-sport standout for Napa High, leading the Indians on the football field and the baseball diamond. High School- Swimming, Soccer, Water Polo;College- Water Polo, College(s) attended/major? Who is your favorite professional sports team to watch? The release went on to say Harris would be meeting with players Friday afternoon during sixth period and that the coaching staff would hold sign-ups in the small gym during lunch period on Tuesday. As quarterback for the Indians, Yourkin was named a team captain and selected as Coaches Offensive Player of the Year during his senior campaign,. He was a starting wide receiver and defensive cornerback on the 1988 section semi-finalist Indian 11. Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. In his two years at Napa High, Aguilar excelled in football, basketball and baseball. The Napa Valley Register reports that Mott's departure came after what he described as varying philosophies on the program's future. Nampa High School (ID) Varsity Football Nampa Bulldogs Varsity Boys Football Nampa, ID FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Videos News More / Nampa High School Football Nampa Football OVERALL 7-3 0.70 Win % CONFERENCE 6-1 1st in Conference HOME4-2 AWAY3-1 NEUTRAL0-0 PF279 PA268 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team But we had some young kids in some key spots, some of them first-year players, and they were going to get it eventually. Ed Barwick, the voice of Napa High School football since 1970, earned three block N's during his years as a student athlete at Napa High. If we give 100%, we will be our best. I owe so many good things in my life to playing sports as a kid, especially aquatics in high school. This year we had teams at all three levels for the first time (including freshmen for the first time since 2017). He was a starter for one of the best basketball teams in Napa Highs history in 1964 when they won the league championship and lost, Jay Vesterfelt was an outstanding two-sport athlete at Napa High School, starring in both football and track for two years. Exercise and competition are so fundamental to life-long, mental and physical health. The 2,000-acre grounds are home to approximately 535 students from more than 30 states and 13 countries. I am a really big Warriors fan! In essence, it is a worthwhile challenge that I feel is of service to those seeking knowledge. Currently, all. 2001 Dale Earnhardt, the greatest stock car star of his era, is killed in a crash on the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500 as he tries to protect Michael Waltrips victory. As a sophomore, he played JV football, ran track and was the sixth man on the varsity basketball team, though he is best known for his football and basketball abilities., Coffield played four years of football and three years of basketball at Napa High. Napa Valley Prep Football: Napa High hires alumnus Chris Harris as head coach. Baseball, College(s) attended/major? 1932 Sonja Henie wins her sixth straight World Figure Skating title. His wife, Laura, is a pastry chef. Wolves senior quarterback Kaleb Anderson signed Feb. 16 with football newcomer . He also played some junior varsity basketball and baseball, but it was in the sport of football as a defensive linebacker that Wilma excelled. In 1947, Duncan and doubles partner Jack Hosburg won the, As the son of a football coach and college athletic director, it is no surprise that Jerry Dunlap would follow in his dads footsteps, and it was Napa Highs good fortune that landed Dunlap in Napa. Why do you coach or brief description of your coaching philosophy? He also played basketball in his early years at the school, but made his mark as an athlete in the former two sports. Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike, 'HELP US!!' kcondie@nsd131.org. In that time the program has grown to become the largest in the Vine Valley Athletic League. I don't step on the foul line. 2010 Figure skater Evan Lysacek becomes the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal since Brian Boitano in 1988, shocking everyone with an upset of defending champion Evgeni Plushenko. He played during the time Napa was out of league competition and thus was ineligible for All-League honors. American speed skater Dan Jansen of Greenfield, Wis., exults after winning the gold medal in the men?s 1,000 meter speedskating race on Friday, Feb. 18, 1994 at Hamar Olympic Hall in Hamar, Norway. He was named to the All-NBL team in 1951. He was the assistant, Keith Orr was a coach in the Napa system for over 40 years, over 34 of which were at Napa High School. He played three years of football, basketball, baseball and track and was one of the few athletes of that era to earn a Napa High, Jesse Pittore was a three-sport star at Napa High School who went on to a successful college athletic career at the University of California, Berkeley. Brewster, the Buffs' Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, and Logan, voice of the Broncos and coach of the four-time-reigning Class 5A state football champs at Cherry Creek, go back a bit. Derek Moore is in his third season as head coach of the Napa High cross country team. Buckner was a guard and team captain on the 1966 basketball team. What do you love most about coaching? Tennis, Track, College(s) Attended/Major? NAPA- Napa high school football coach Askari Adams and the 2022 Grizzlies are confident they will turn the page on last season's nightmare of a year. His late game catches and runs for touchdowns to win ball games were highlights of the Bruce Tonascia-Russ Schamun era. I have so many vivid and fond memories of my high school athletic competitions and training. As, Tim Scheidecker was another outstanding multi-sport athlete at Napa High who made significant contributions to the football, baseball and track teams in the early 1970s. Why do you coach or a brief description of your coaching philosophy? Quality . Why do you coach or brief description of your coaching philosophy? What I love most about coaching is the relinquishing of control over a situation to another and watching athletes evolve as they gain mastery of technical skills and build mental toughness. As a sophomore, he started in football as a defensive lineman on the North Bay, Dana Schulz was an outstanding two-sport athlete at Napa high School and later at Napa Junior College. It might not happen in two or three years, or four years. He competed for the Napa High School track team in 1957 and 1958, and set the state record for the discus, David Burns starred in football and basketball for Napa High in 1978-79. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta). Art Institute of California, San Francisco - BS in Graphic Design. Basketball has been my passion for 20 years, and I miss playing everyday. 3 seed Monte Vista in the North, Travis Hightower's game-high 34 points led the seventh-seeded Justin-Siena boys basketball team past No. He also served as the head freshman football coach and defensive coordinator at Folsom High. Who is your favorite professional sports team to watch? What sports did you play in High School/College? He lives in Napa with his wife, December, and their two children, Jack and Claire. The school board could vote on Torres as early as Wednesday night. High school: Napa (Napa, California) Career highlights and awards; 2 CFP National Champion (2021, 2022) John . Wessman has committed to the position and is finalizing the last steps of the hiring process. ABC7 News's Wayne Freedman contributed to this story. To see each individual grow out from that team is most satisfying. What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? His career began as a defensive position coach at two NCAA Division II colleges in Pennsylvania. He was named the SEC's Freshman of the Year in 2021 and won the John Mackey Award the following year. His "system" includes being a student first, carrying yourself with integrity around campus, recognizing the importance of community and respecting the game of football. 10 seed Los Gatos, 63-44, in the open, The second-seeded Justin-Siena boys basketball team fell to No. He helped pace the 1959 football team to the first undefeated, untied season in the schools history. What people don't really know about me is I am actually quite an introvert. napavalleyregister.com - ANDY WILCOX awilcox@napanews.com 10d. kburkholder@nsd131.org. 2006 Shani Davis becomes the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal in Winter Olympic history, capturing the mens 1,000-meter speedskating race. I then went on to play four years of basketball at UC Santa Cruz. SF Giants, What is a strange fact that many people do not know about you? Who is your favorite professional sports team to watch? We encourage you to sign up for our mailing list to receive information on the Napa High Athletic Hall of Fame, our events and other updates via email. There's nothing better than seeing a player accomplish something that they didn't believe they could. As a football player, Tallman, Floyd Thomas was a four-year letterman in four sports at Napa High from 1927 to 1931. In high school, Colledge had an incredible record as a four year star in all four major sports football, basketball, baseball and track., As the son of a football coach and college athletic director, it is no surprise that Jerry Dunlap would follow in his dads footsteps, and it was Napa Highs good fortune that landed Dunlap in Napa.