All-Time Roster - Euclid Panthers Football (Euclid, OH) Im so proud that our young men found their voice and learned that their voice mattered.. So it kind of set me back (with football). He spent that year catching up, but then his recruitment really started to blow up right after that., Deanna Jones said she did not mind at all that Dawand gave up football as a sophomore. I was in the building. He cares about everything he does loves his family and his friends.. Mike Kirschner, then the football coach at Ben Davis, brought Jones and 15-20 other freshmen . While at Glenville, Andrews was also the sprints coach for the Tarblooders track team. 711 E 222Nd St Euclid, OH 44123-2092. 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. All rights reserved. Rallings, Robert (Jr.) . He has been a highly respected official at both the state track championship and cross country championship. As a junior, Terenz received an honorable mention from the News Herald and played in the All-Section and All-District tournaments. Alan Fletcher - NCAA Liason - Staff Directory - Euclid City Schools tclemmons@euclidschools.org, 10th Grade Principal 2020: 5-3. He takes over a program that went 0-10 this past fall after qualifying for the Division playoffs the previous six years. (216) 797-7822 Euclid High School 711 East 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 216-797-7800. 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. If you meet him, you will never forget him. Andrews is currently an Intervention Specialist in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. He plans on working with such heralded alumni and building the Euclid program from the younger levels up. 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. Hed do anything for it. You cant tell me thats not a great group of guys. For more information about this year's winners, or to nominate someone for a future award, go to euclidalumni.org/ SH oF. Leagues, For USA Football clinics are focused on making health and safety a fundamental part of the game - without compromising quality of performance. He is also the owner and founder of Speed-n-Skillz Sports Performance and Skills Enhancement. It was one of the most successful seasons we had with what we were dealing with, Rotsky said. He loves football, too. He was already well into his college career at Ohio State when he showed up at a Ben Davis game and sat in the student section to cheer on the Giants. Since he was 2, he called a basketball a ball ball. That was his life. Youngs finger would point to an area above and beyond the chart. That change could include another stop for Rotsky, who confirmed he does not intend to stop coaching but did not want to divulge specific reasons for his resignation. 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. He added, The talent level is there, at Euclid. If I would have played all the time, I probably would have developed into a better offensive lineman with that extra year. Head Coach: Fielding Cloud. Preparations for 2023 News-Herald Senior Bowl underway Coach Andrews was previously the head coach at James Rhodes High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2017. Euclid High School Football; Football All-Time Roster; Euclid Football History. It was his time to shine., NFL Draft profile:Ben Davis grad, Ohio State lineman Dawand Jones. Vernon, had a connection with then-Ohio State offensive coordinator and former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson. Mission Statement. It was in January of his sophomore year at Ben Davis when a coach from a Big Ten program came through to recruit some of the Giants football players, including Reese Taylor, who would go on to lead Ben Davis to a state championship in 2017 and win IndyStar Mr. Football. High School Sports | Desmond's achievements were widely recognized, earning him three All-Lake Erie League 1st Team selections, two Great Lakes Northeast District 1st Team selections and one 2nd Team selection, and an All-Ohio Division I, 3rd Team selection and Special Mention. Full text of "Euclid High School Sports Hall of Fame" - Archive Lytle served on Gibbons staff through 2014 and joined him at Lake Catholic as an assistant before spending the past few years as a receivers coach for St. Edward. Important Links. Andrews also coached at Warren Harding, Warren JFK, and Bedford. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. The Tarblooders go into the history books as the first Cleveland Metropolitan School District football team to win a state title. Sure. Plus, well, it was Ohio State. A lot of things lined up with me being in the building with the kids.. Thats where loyalty begins between coach and player.. 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. If you know Dawand, basketball is his first love, Windham said. Football, For Then next week were going to hit the ground running, he said of offseason workouts. Euclid football: 2021 preview - News-Herald Its really hard. Secondly, do our kids come back? Panthers End Historic Season 10-3 - Euclid Observer Hes always willing to listen and hes just himself. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Coach Andrews was named Senate League Coach of the Year twice during his tenure at Rhodes, once in 2016 and again in 2021. He has the same friends and same personality as ever. Last month, Ginn joined Ideastream Public Media Executive Editor Mike McIntyre in conversation at The City Club of Cleveland. 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. Right off the bat, were going to start a training program for our seventh- and eighth-graders, he said. 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. Coach of the year: Jeff Rotsky, Euclid Second . Junior linebacker Ty Howard missed half the season because of injury, but he and sophomore Ryan Merrill could lead a strong group in that area of the defense. Last December, Coach Ginn and his Glenville High School Tarblooders brought home the championship trophy for Division IV. 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. Euclid High School . 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. I went over for a visit and it was special that they offered me. I love my kids. Lyndhurst, OH 44124 216-691-2000. 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. After graduating from Euclid, Devon went on to be a three-year starting player for Baldwin Wallace's football team. 5044 Mayfield Rd. Andrews runs an annual youth football camp for inner city youth as well as a legends camp with the Cleveland Browns. 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. Desmond is still among the all-time leading scorers (1,129 points) and rebounders in Euclid's rich history. I wanted to be the best I could in one sport. However, when he is in a place where Ohio State feels he can comfortably play a full game, hes going to be very good. 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I felt a brotherhood there., Still, there was a bit of an unknown on how Jones would fare at that level. Why? Upcoming & OnDemand, Insurance This seasons team finished 5-3 during the coronavirus pandemic-altered football season with a 30-20 loss to St. Ignatius in the OHSAA Division I playoffs. 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. Clinics led by USA Football Master Trainers help coaches teach, implement and maintain better and safer techniques to their athletes. Athletic director Ryan Wolfgang confirmed the hire, which is pending school board approval. I never had a guy who came back. Dawand Jones weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches at birth. Above average, but not a necessarily large baby. *Note: Attending these clinics will not fulfill the requirements for a Middle School and High School Heads Up Football Certification. Jeff Rotsky coaches his first game for Euclid on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, against Glenville in Collinwood. After graduating from EKU, Andrews was signed by the Detroit Lions in the NFL and later the Montreal Machine of NFL Europe. Most importantly, however, thank you to the young men in the program. Coach Fletcher is the NCAA liaison for Euclid High School. Football Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. But I would say my footwork from basketball helps me the most. The following year, in the COVID season of 2020, he had a breakthrough game against Michigan State, getting the starting nod due to a COVID outbreak. I dont think theres any question he has the ability and he has the talent to be one of the better tackles in the country, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said of Jones prior to the 2022 season. 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. 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. Roster - Euclid Panthers (Euclid, OH) Varsity Football 23-24 - MaxPreps.com Andrews is currently an intervention specialist in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Junior quarterback Deonte Rucker has looked good at camp, and will rely on Claishon Ivory at receiver for leadership. And when he laughs, well, its almost impossible not to laugh, too. He was going to focus on basketball as a sophomore and into the future. Ryan Merrill will be the voice of the defense. please upgrade or switch to Chrome, Safari, IE 11 or newer (preferably Edge), Football The Jakarta Kids Football Club offers team and private soccer training for kids ages 6-12 years in Jakarta. Euclid High School | Home He was in the box for us, so he was a real asset in calling the games.. But me being competitive, I wanted it now. This was the hardest decision of my life, Rotsky said, but I realized change is evident. Its all in mindset. 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. Robert Andrews has been named the new head football coach at Euclid. He appeared in nine games on special teams and as a backup tackle as a freshman in 2019. Robert Andrews Named Head Football Coach He also is eager to oversee the whole program, something he experienced from 1998 to 2000 as the head coach at Beachwood. In 41 seasons, his teams compiled a record of 268 wins, 107 losses, 17 ties. All rights reserved (About Us). Key Ohio high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders . HS Boys Basketball Summer League Schedule. One scouting report called him a project., Hes going to take a couple years to get ready, Patrick Mayhorn said in a report for an Ohio State recruiting site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Coach Fletcher is the middle child of five siblings born and raised on the east side of Cleveland. He has also partnered with Jarvis Landry for the Cystic Fibrosis Camp in 2018. Ohio high school football Week 6 primer. Daugherty Gymnasium is the home of Panther Basketball. Ginn also discussed his legacy outside of football. Parents, Coach After graduating from EKU, Andrews was signed by the Detroit Lions in the NFL and later the Montreal Machine of NFL Europe. This summer I hope to connect with some of the legends of Euclid for a Legends of Euclid Youth Camp. Were going to build this up.. Rick Lytle to Lead Panther Football Program But I knew he absolutely loved basketball, too.. But that Michigan State game his sophomore year, it showed the work he put in. Development & Training, League Lytle, who previously served as an offensive coordinator under Tom Gibbons and remains a math teacher at the school, is expected to be hired next week and will meet with players and parents Tuesday. About Us; Board of Education; Contact Us; District Map Also emceed by John Telich, the event included a display of Euclid sports memorabilia. Bob was also an outstanding, three-year varsity letter winner in football. Organized by the Euclid Public Schools Alumni Association, the annual event at Tizzano's Party Center recognizes the outstanding achievements of former athletes, coaches and honorary inductees who attended Euclid, Shore, or Central high schools. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclid's football coach. Twitter: @EUCFOOTBALL. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. System, All He basically told him, Son, quit being a dumb butt and play football.. (216) 797-7832 John Telich was also presented with the Charles K. Hill Memorial Service Award, which honors individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the Euclid Public Schools and city of Euclid through service and leadership in the spirit of Chuck Hill. Last December, Coach Ginn and his Glenville . He is still part of two long-standing Euclid Relay records. Andrews then joined Jim Tressel's coaching staff in 1991 at Youngstown State University and won a national championship with the Penguins that same year. He led his team to two 20-3 seasons in his junior and senior years, resulting in Greater Cleveland Conference championships. Theres nothing about him thats not real., Alford, who graduated from Brownsburg and is in the transfer portal as he finishes out the school year at Utah Valley, calls Jones the biggest kid out of the group., He acts the same as he did as a sophomore in high school, Alford said. His previous stops included Cleveland Heights, Maple Heights and St. Peter Chanel in Bedford. Euclid hiring Rick Lytle as new football coach Those games (at Ohio State) were cold. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to members of the Euclid community and families of the football players that he resigned as coach. nplatko@euclidschools.org, 11th Grade Principal Theres never going to be another kid out of Indiana like Dawand, said one of his closest friends, Cam Alford. I texted all of the alumni. 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. & Tools, Adult Flag Athlete Training & Devon's outstanding athletic career at Euclid extended beyond the football field. Jeff Rotsky hired as head football coach at Euclid High School Ive probably talked to a majority of the 32 teams, he said. Jones said he is ready for the next stage. I know theyre not an 0-10 team. Andrews takes over the program for former coach Rick Lytle, who was the Panthers coach for one year. He finds drills for the kids that correlate with the game, said St. Edward coach Tom Lombardo, who attended John Carroll with Lytle, 50. Desmond Motley (EHS Class of 2006) was a rare four-year starter as a Euclid basketball player, 3-year MVP, and two-year captain. EUCLID, OHIO--This memorable season will go down in the record books as one of most successful football seasons for Euclid High School. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. EUCLID, Ohio Former Cleveland Heights football coach Jeff Rotsky will now lead the Euclid High School Panthers. He was always big on sports. That loyalty reached new highs this year, to him, as the coach, his players and their families petitioned Euclids board of education to reinstate fall sports during the pandemic as neighboring schools began August practices. Mac Stephens. Local media also acknowledged Desmond's outstanding high school career. Coming from a basketball state, you put your mind to it that you are an NBA player, he said. Euclid football: 2021 preview Share this: . Im doing a couple of Zoom calls. The "Mitch" is home to our basketball . He has the intelligence, and the strength, to succeed.. To top off a great season, Terenz joined his team in an appearance in Districts, where they narrowly lost to St. Joe's 70-72. Euclid football highlights Solon High School. 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). EUCLID, Ohio Rick Lytle is returning to Euclid as its head football coach. Euclid names Robert Andrews head football coach Sometimes I think hes way too humble. Im very confident in what we can do. All-time football coaching wins. Rated a three-star prospect, he picked Ohio State over Penn State and USC. In a pr 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. 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. In addition, 12 Euclid High School football players were named on the Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Division I football team. Sometimes my size sets me back, he said. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Desmond's high school career extended beyond the court, as a one-year football player and a great ambassador for Euclid High School. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. personalize from $39.49 to $62.99. Education and sports. 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. He had the size and athleticism. High School Sports | Profile of Heights Football Coach Mac Stephens. With over 15 color options, we can match any team color. Lytle, who previously served as an offensive coordinator under Tom Gibbons and remains a math teacher at the school . Principal I was on the phone screaming and hollering. USA Football clinics are focused on making health and safety a fundamental part of the game - without compromising quality of performance. But we did it. 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. The announcement was made by the school on Jan. 13. But you see the Colts players, too, and that was inspiring.. rwalker@euclidschools.org, 12th Grade Principal Robert Andrews will be appointed as the new Head Football Coach at Euclid High School. Xander Blair and Marko Ostryk earned the 2nd place during the GCC tournament hosted by Medina High School. Were going to get a great group of coaches together to get the best out of these young men. Perry football: Euclid grad Bob Gecewich named new coach 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. (216) 797-7821 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. Being out of the school since March, theres still that learning period.. I shouldnt have done that. Rotskys Euclid teams made the playoffs during each of his six years with a combined record of 49-19. This season, you witnessed history. The talent here is very similar to what we had at Glenville. Im trying to teach these kids to be loyal, but not to bricks and mortar. Robert Andrews has been named the new head football coach at Euclid. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Just having a part in basketball, he said. Volume 10, Issue 12, Posted 6:26 PM, 12.02.2019. Im just getting ready to be at the end of the process.. Compiled 25-game unbeaten string from 1962 to 1964. He rotated with David Morris. He was the district meet manager for 13 years at Edgewater Park and at Strongsville for two years. (Ohio State) told me they got their guy for the offensive line in the recruiting class and that guy was me, Jones said. He is also the owner and founder of Speed-n-Skillz Sports Performance and Skills Enhancement. You cant choose that street life. Designed for youth organizations, these clinic options are centered around important health and safety curriculum for your entire youth coaching staff. A junior and member of the Panthers football team, Andre was 17. Coaches - Lake Catholic Cougar Football This year YOU made history!". A stronger program is a safer program. Chris Robinson, a former AAU teammate and one of his closest friends, said Jones is the type to give you the shirt off his back. He can be, in Robinsons estimation, too trusting and friendly at times. Championship, Virtual Engagements: Jason Simmons, who took over as coach at Ben Davis Jones senior year when Kirschner stepped down and went to Mt. There were 70 kids out for the program., Lombardo added, I think it will be a good fit. Oh man, excited is not the word, Andrews said in an energetic tone. After graduation, Tom returned to Euclid, where he taught and coached Track and Cross Country from 1971 until 1995. Desmond's Euclid career as a Power Forward was full of highlights, including being a member of the elite 1,000 point club and a double-double machine while competing against the best competition in Northeast Ohio for Coach Sean O'Toole. After earning his degree in Education, Bob was eager to coach and teach. A rigorous schedule will test the young Panthers all season. Terenz Parker (EHS Class of 1990) was an exceptional Euclid High School basketball player, scoring 643 points in 46 games, averaging 14.0 points per game. Not Jones. Websites, Background Football Coaching Clinics | USA Football The announcement was made by the school on Jan. 13. Planner App, Practice Mentor High School. A 2002 graduate of Euclid, Gecewich will take over the reins of the . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I think hes eager. 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). All they needed to know, if it was 12 or 1 in the morning, if something happened, they had us. In that time, Euclid compiled a 49-19 record and made the Division I playoffs all six years. we've blocked browsers that we don't support. Euclid High School (OH) Varsity Football Hes tremendously talented, and a natural athlete, but a lot of the stuff that he does on film right now just isnt feasible at the next level. Unlike other likely NFL Draft picks, Dawand Jones did not play football as a sophomore in high school. During the 2021 season Coach Andrews coached the first ever All-Ohio player in Rhodes history. Yes. He asked if he could talk to him, Kirschner said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Rotsky also had Ohio Mr. Football winner Bam Childress at Chanel before his run at Ohio State and in the NFL. The Panthers will graduate a big senior class from that team, including five Division I college-bound players: Armond Scott (Kentucky) at receiver, running back and safety Atiba Fitz (Air Force), cornerback Michael Gravely Jr. (Michigan State), safety Cam Smith (Eastern Michigan) and defensive end Alex Reese (Akron). Coach Andrews was previously the head coach at James Rhodes High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2017. Though he was not an immediate star at Ohio State, Jones found his footing. We just have to inspire them and get them coached up.. Andrews was named the Senate Leagues coach of the year twice during his tenure 2016 and 2021. Outpouring of Emotion After Ohio High School Football Player Succumbs 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. Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District