Coach Bess is the Varsity Defensive Backs Coach. Copyright 2023 Clarion Herald Publishing, Inc. Stein, is Monicas nephew, hes got football in his blood. On August 1, 2017, Ken helped launch CrescentCitySports.com. Two years ago, we really got blown away. St Charles Catholic head coach Frank Monica accepts the runner-up trophy after the Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Prep Classic football championship game between St Charles Catholic and Riverside Academy at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 02, 2016 in New Orleans, LA. While he was the most surly, serious, hotly competitive person on game day and we knew to stay away from him in pre-game warmups, Monica was the king of the one-liners and best jokes of any coach at any level anywhere. Having accumulated national awards/recognition (National Sports Media Association, National Football. Coach Kolker is the Freshman Head Coach. 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This time, the game is in New Orleans. Coach Wright started his teaching career at Bishop Ready where he was also the freshman basketball coach. Prior to St. Charles he was the Head Coach at Granville High school in 2003-04. He was previously at Whitehall-Yearling HS as a math teacher and basketball/track coach, where he retired from teaching after 29 years. ACT Parent Night: 8th Grade, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM After 24 years of coaching football at St. Charles Catholic High, Frank Monica wanted to retire quietly, without any fanfare, but his friends and admirers thought otherwise. We scored seven points on defense. In addition to his diocesan coaching experience, Coach Chan spent 4 years as a staff instructor with PGC Basketball. 1 junior recruit on Thursday when quarterback Arch Manning and his Newman (New Orleans) Greenies travel to St. Charles Catholic (LaPlace, La. So thats definitely an adjustment, said Stein. Legendary former coach Frank Monica, for whom the field is now named after at Thomas Dupuy Stadium, had his home flooded. Im excited I get to hit people the whole game. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Things no doubt look a little different at St. Charles Catholic these days. I couldnt be prouder to be there coach.. Stein will also continue as the head baseball coach for as long as he feels he can fulfill all of these duties. At St. Charles Catholic, his teams have been in the state semifinals 12 times, in the state championship six times, and won the state championship in 2011. Born and raised in the New Orleans area, CCSE CEO Ken Trahan has been a sports media fixture in the community for nearly four decades. Coach Budzinski is the Varsity Running Backs Coach. While winning is important, what happens on the field goes beyond the final score. We are fortunate to have both.. Both were laser focused on first, being able to have a football season and second, to uphold the excellence that is St. Charles Catholic football. The win improved Monica's record to 267-87, making him the winningest coach in River Parishes football history. Jerry Tackett is in his second-year coaching at St. Charles. So that is an adjustment. The oldest axiom in coaching is to never follow a legend but Stein is poised, qualified and the obvious perfect successor to his mentor. He comes out from time to time, which is awesome. Oh its definitely different. "Coach Monica is always putting everyone else before himself. It was ground zero for the storm. Monica will now have plenty of time to enjoy time with his wife, Nancy, and his 11 grandchildren. REPLAY: InspireNOLA MLK Classic boys basketball tripleheader. Stein will continue as the head baseball coach as well. Anti-aging serums in particular offer many benefits to aging and mature skin. 2022-2023 School Calendar. Stories about Monica, written down in a remembrance book, came from those in many walks of life, and they cover a lot of ground. FCA Members Attend Leadership Summit at LSU, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Last season, starting quarterback and leading rusher Zack Vicknair led the Comets to a 7-3 record. Coach Goryl is proud to be a Saint. We settled down. He also served as the assistant head coach at New Albany High School for 19 years. I am motivated to teach young kids fundamentals while instilling discipline and accountability which ultimately creates ones work ethic, Monica said of the life lessons learned on the field. Anti-aging serums in particular offer many benefits to aging and mature skin. Having been part of an outstanding staff and excellent program gives Stein peace moving forward. While the players are on the field, they do not do battle alone. This will be Coach Breis 25th year as a coach and he is also a special education teacher at St Charles East. The team went 15-0 to win the Class 3A title. A press box measuring eight-feet by 24-feet plus a rooftop camera deck. Please include the headline. Wayne Stein will coach baseball at St. Charles while also handling athletic director and head football coaching duties at the school for as long as he can. Last year, there was more familiarity. An alumnus (Class of 1999), Stein has been at St. Charles Catholic for 17 years, since 2004, serving as defensive coordinator. Through four high school head coaching jobs, Monica won state championships at three of those stops, including Lutcher, Riverside Academy and St. Charles Catholic. Coach Cavello is currently in his 21st year teaching physical education in the Diocese of Columbus at St. Matthias and St. Mary Magdalene Schools. They are so fast, even their cheerleaders run 4.4.. Which was the most impressive football state champion? I plan on doing the same moving forward.. ", Among the athletes he mentored were Millet's sons. Outside of his many wins and accolades, Coach Monicas greatest achievement is the help and support he provided to coaches and athletes in the state of Louisiana," she said. Latest News Voices Videos NOLA Catholic Parenting Podcasts e-Edition, About Us Contact Us Staff Advertising/Media Kit Subscribe, nolacatholic.org ArchbishopAymond Directory. While at Hartley, the Hawks reached the Final Four in 2011 and won two other district championships. He has two grown boys with grandchildren on the way. After graduation, he went on to graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Masters in Education. Wayne Stein, Monicas nephew who has served in outstanding fashion as the defensive coordinator under Monica and as an excellent head baseball coach, will take over the football program in 2021 and also takes over as athletic director for Monica. Coach Wright does have previous basketball coaching experience here at St. Charles, when he was the assistant JV coach for 2 years, from 1990-1992, under Coach Jim Lower. Coach Vitrano takes over the 2022-2023 Girls' Basketball team after the Lady Comets fell in the quarterfinals in 2022. Ty Monica, Franks son, will be the offensive coordinator while Jason Brown takes over as defensive coordinator. This will be Coach Potters 16th year as a coach and he is also a physical education teacher at St Charles East. Brown coached previously at many stops, including as defensive coordinator at East Ascension and Dutchtown. He has a masters degree in education. Mike Ryan begins his 13th year of coaching overall, his third as Head Varsity Coach. Kenny Kuhn, of the Tulane Greenbackers booster club, noted, While we all wish Frank great health and enjoyment in retirement, we cant help but feel sad for the young athletes that will miss out on his wealth of knowledge of the game and his dedication to helping them become the best that they can be on and off the field.. During his time at SC, he was a captain of the 2017 District Champion basketball team, a captain of the football team, and a member of the track and field team. Before that, he had played baseball and football for Reserve High School in Reserve, where he earned at baseball scholarship to Nicholls. I love coaching baseball and it is an honor to continue in that capacity here.. Coach Kramer is proud to be a Saint. The Comets were also runners-up three times and semi-finalists eight times in that span. He led the Comet baseball team to a state championship in 2019. Really, the script, besides the first three minutes of the game when we gave up an 80-yard touchdown on the first play and our offense turned it over and we held them to a field goal and trailed 10-0 was a good one. The Comets have qualified for the state playoffs 17 straight years under the guidance of head coach Frank Monica. He built our program. Coach Schumann is the Varsity Offensive Line Coach. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Things no doubt look a little different at St. Charles Catholic these days. Thats the type of game that we have to play and its the type of game that we can win, Stein said. Plus, he graduated from St. Charles Catholic in 1999. In all, Monica has spent half a century coaching the sport he loves in great fashion. Coordinator) hubbardk@cua.edu Phone: 202-319-6054 LAPLACE All of the adversity the St. Charles Catholic football team faced last year was outside . Coach Monica is my mentor. St. Charles Catholic High School educates our students in a supportive, diverse, Christ-centered environment while inspiring them to excel in faith, academics, extracurricular activities, and service. You have permission to edit this article. Coach Williams resides in Lewis Center with his wife Mary. He was previously a basketball trainer and coach in Des Moines, Iowa before moving back to Columbus this past August. 2023 Crescent City Sports Enterprises LLC | All Rights Reserved | Advertise with CCSEThe material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Crescent City Sports Enterprises. This will be Coach Kramers 13th year as a coach and he is also a phyical education teacher. Tournament Game 2022 LHSAA Football Playoffs (Louisiana) Division III Select St. Charles Catholic 40 Parkview Baptist 21 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Nov 26, 2022 @ 3:25am While the Knights are gifted, the LCA coaching staff does a great job. Youre sitting in one seat in a staff room, now youre sitting in a different seat. The SCC stadium is filled with history that reaches to the highest levels of organized football. New LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson and head men's basketball coach Will Wade should draw coaches from their respective sports. Weve had success for a long time. On the high school front locally, Edna Karr head football coach Brice Brown and first year St. Charles Catholic head football coach Wayne Stein will present to coaches in attendance. Thats who we are. Charles Catholic High has a rich tradition in Friday night football in the River Parishes. He is a former Saints Quarterback and is proud to be a Saint. Dewhirst, Luke ( So.) Legendary coach Frank Monica is no longer roaming the sidelines for the Comets. Hes not afraid to answer the phone, and answer any questions we have, said head coach Wayne Stein. Freshman Mass, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM He later graduated from Miami University with a B.S. Coordinator) drisko@cua.edu Phone: 202-319-5382 Kevin Hubbard Assistant Coach (Def. Maintenance costs for the wooden plank bleacher benches is on-going. His career record is 284 wins and 91 losses. Even fans of the National Football Leagues New Orleans Saints sat in those bleachers, which served as the home of the Saints for eight seasons from 1967 through 1974 and hosted three of the first nine Super Bowls (IV in 1970, VI in 1972 and IX in 1975). Its a little different. Jourdan attended Eastern Illinois University where he played football on scholarship and finished second all-time in interceptions and eleventh all time in tackles. Hopefully, this year, we will give ourselves a chance in the fourth quarter. Monica also served on the coaching staff of Buddy Teevens at Tulane University. Jourdan Wickliffe is in his second-year coaching varsity basketball at St. Charles. The football part has really been unbelievable. LAPLACE, La. A platform that encourages healthy conversation, spiritual support, growth and fellowship, NOLACatholic Parenting Podcast A natural progression of our weekly column in the Clarion Herald and blog. With each kick off, expectations are high and everyone is a member of this team. St. Charles Catholic football coach Frank Monica wasn't sure his team would reach that milestone this year but after Friday night's 14-7 victory over Parkview Baptist, he was pretty. November 2, 2022. . He has since retired from playing and is now fulfilling his new passion for coaching and training. I dont think you really know what you are getting into until you play them. I trust our kids, parents and administration. But at the end of the day somebody does have to be the boss, and make those final decisions. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Former St. Louis Catholic head football coach Charlie Cryer died Tuesday at the age of 59. Purchase and installation costs are $530,000.The new aluminum bleachers will feature: An ADA-approved ramp and 16 wheelchair spaces. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The obstacles placed in the way of St. Charles Catholic in the 2021 season have been plentiful and enormous. Now, after serving the SCC football program for nearly 40 years, the structure will be dismantled one last time and the steel sold as scrap to a recycler to help defray the cost of erecting the new aluminum bleachers. Late Arrival for Students, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The winning will take care of itself, says Stein. All rights reserved. I think hes trying to respect me where he tries to stay away. LAPLACE, La. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Coach Ryan is a graduate of Otterbein University with a degree in Health and Physical Education. Coach Kramer is the Varsity Defensive Coordinator. Lafayette Christian coach Trev Faulk yells instructions to his players during the first half of the Division III state high school football championship against St. Charles Catholic Saturday, Dec . Ken started NewOrleans.com/Sports with Bill Hammack and Don Jones in 2008. Coach Barczak is the Varsity Wide Receivers Coach. Where the rust has not eaten through the metal, paint and sanding can longer cosmetically hide the weakened areas. Louque, Brock Nicholas, Brayden bertucci, brayden ( Jr.) Roccaforte, Brody St. Pierre, Brady ( Jr.) Gabriel, Nathan ( So.) "We are forever thankful for his enthusiastic mentoring, guidance and leadership to the student athletes and coaches of St. Charles Catholic High School. As many as 65 to 70 of our players are not living in their homes. The nation will get its first 2021 look at the country's No. This will be Coach Rubinos 2nd year as a coach and he is also a special education teacher at St Charles East. Coach Burkey enters his first year as assistant JV Coach at St. Charles. Coach Rubino is the Freshman Defensive Coordinator. Monica was inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. He just had high expectations for everybody, and I hope thats something I can continue. There was the challenge of not having a legendary coach running the show anymore. Coach Washington is a Sophomore Assistant Coach. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. On August 1, 2017, Ken helped launch CrescentCitySports.com. Monica developed a love for both baseball and football at Reserve High School, where he was a fine player in both sports. Coach Washington graduated from St Charles East and is proud to be a Saint. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. For somebody whos done it as long as hes done it, and still heavily involved in everything to make it run smoothly. Two teens in custody after breaking into cars in, Reese can tie Fowles double-double record Thursday, Boogie Bs mother claims DA says suspect may not, Man facing several charges after armed robbery, State Rep. 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Monica began his high school coaching career as an assistant coach at Lutcher in 1971 before becoming the head coach of the Bulldogs in 1976. I dont think their coaching staff gets enough credit. Its the only uniform we have a full set of, Stein said. . The Wayne Stein era at St. Charles Catholic is officially underway as the new head football coach is already making changes to help the Comets make a run at their third. We are where we expected to be. "I got on Ayden all night," said St. Charles coach Wayne Stein, a longtime defensive coordinator promoted to head coach after last season. Frank Monica, who won state championships at two different schools in the river parishes, and was known for consistent excellence, has retired as the football coach at St Charles Catholic. The Saint Charles East Fighting Saints are led by Head Coach Nolan Possley and are coached by a tremendous team of coaches at the Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman levels. New Stadium Brochure and Pledge Information, ADDRESS: 100 Dominican Rd. The Comets must win on defense and win in the kicking game to have a shot an the upset. As another tribute, the football field at SCC will be named the Frank Monica Field. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Scientist find, Suspect in Takeoff killing out on $1M bond: records, JPSO: Man and woman shot to death in Westwego home, https://scorestream.com/apiJsCdn/widgets/embed.js, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I am grateful to my faith, family, friends and football. He said it's only right that Monica should surpass him. Id be lying that if didnt tell you that I have mixed emotions. This will be Coach Dundovichs 3rd year as a coach and he is also an English teacher at St Charles East. While at Licking Heights, the Hornets reached a district final twice. This will be Coach Moodys 10th year as a coach and he is also a special education paraprofessional at St Charles East. Monica has always encouraged his athletes to excel both on the field and in the classroom, as well as stressing core values. , LaPlace, LA 70068. Dont buy a teeth whitening gel before reading these reviews. On 11/25, the St. Charles Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Parkview Baptist (Baton Rouge, LA) by a score of 40-21. Back row: Ty Monica, Matt Walters, Ryan Foulon, Casey Monica, Nick Monica, St. Charles Catholic head coach Frank Monica yells from the sidelines during the first half of a football game between St. Charles and De La Salle at Harold "Hoss" Memtsas Stadium in Harvey, La., Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Wayne Stein, Monica's nephew who has served in outstanding fashion as the defensive coordinator under Monica and as an excellent head baseball coach, will take over the football program in 2021 and also takes over as athletic . The Knights have beaten the Comets in the state title game 41-14 in 2019 in Lafayette and 12-7 in 2020 at Natchitoches. LAPLACE Hard work isn't something the St. Charles Catholic basketball team shies away from. St. Charles Catholic has been remarkable on defense, allowing just 3.4 points per game and pitching seven shutouts. I non-select state title, Lutcher wins Div. St Charles East Football Touchdown Club 2022. Coach Barczak is proud to be a Saint. He will truly be missed by all. The coaching staff is focused on building student athletes of high character both on and off the football field. He is joined by Coach Williams who has several years of head coaching and playing experience. Coach Goryl is the Sophomore Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. This will be Coach Teresinskis 28th year as a coach. Stein remembers last years loss to LCA well. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Born and raised in the New Orleans area, CCSE CEO Ken Trahan has been a sports media fixture in the community for nearly four decades. For Zacks sake we think it gives him the opportunity to get recruited. Brown is part of an experienced and reliable coaching staff, something hes glad to have in year one. Thats the only way to beat Lafayette Christian. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "His impact on their lives is truly apparent. They won the schools first state championship in 2011. St. Charles coach Frank Monica gets ready to receive the game ball from his son, Ty, after beating South Lafourche 31-3 on Friday night. He has a MA from The Ohio State University as well. This will be Coach Chans 18th season serving the Diocese through the game of basketball. Both Vitrano and Williams will be joining the returning coach on staff, Coach Remondet, who played for the Comets during her high . It is also the last silent moment for the next two hours. We work with one another. He is a 2010 graduate of St. Charles, where he played basketball and football. He went on to play baseball at Nicholls State. Our kids have handled it so well, Stein said. St. Charles Catholic Principal Courtney Millet praised Monica for his actions both on and off the field. St. Charles Catholic's Frank Monica coaches against University on Nov. 24, 2017, at University High's Gill Stadium in Baton Rouge. The best in Catholic news and inspiration - wherever you are! Stein has been the head baseball coach since 2013. Dominic Cavello is in his 10th year back coaching at St. Charles, his fourth as the Varsity Defensive Coordinator and Post Coach. October 19, 2022. It has taken plenty of courage and an enormous effort and determination to succeed for the Comets to put forth a brilliant season-long performance in a brilliant season. This will be Coach Washingtons 1st year as a football coach and he is also a deans assistant at St Charles East. There are coaches who have dealt with damaged homes as well. 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