} "This program, its traditions and values, is very important to me. Tennessee Temple University (2015), Jason Evans (Head Coach) It appears the Pittsburg Pirates have found their new head football coach and athletic director. width: 100% !important; Full-time Teacher. His father played on the program's first state championship team in 1969 and Stone was a starting offensive lineman on the 1994 state title team. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2022, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 PITTSBURG, Kan. Pittsburg High School has announced the resignation of head football coach Tom Nickelson Monday morning. Full-time Teacher, Tyler Dawkins (Head Coach) He left SPHS for a short stretch to work on Grant Reynolds' staff as Boyd Buchanan's defensive coordinator during the 2014 and 2015 seasons, helping the Buccaneers to consecutive region titles and earning region assistant of the year recognition as voted on by his coaching peers. Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Retired Educator, Member of Division I, Class A, Region 3, District 6, Hunter Giles (Head Coach) football program to an unlikely sixth Class 1A state championship, eventually took over at Boyd Buchanan instead, Prep roundup: Whitwell girls' dominant season falls just shy of state tournament trip, Jon Mattheiss resigns as Grace Academy basketball coach. Once Rankin decided against taking the vacant South Pittsburg job and eventually took over at Boyd Buchanan instead, the process of narrowing the choices began in earnest. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course AND the TSSAA Online Coaches Training Session prior to May, 15, 2013 are not subject to this requirement. WE, my family and I, are extremely excited and humbly honored to be in this position in such a prestigious program. Paige Hill (Principal) "Having stability at the top has always been a key to our program's success and Wes certainly gives us that. Lattimer, an alumnus of Pittsburg State University, came on to work at PHS in May of last year with 15 years of coaching experience, the high school said in a release. Staff information for the 2022-2023 school year is displayed as it is entered/verified by South Pittsburg High School administration. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. background: !important; PITTSBURG, Kans. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 "Obviously it's an honor because there have been a lot of really good coaches before me so there are big shoes to fill," said Stone, who was also an assistant for two of South Pittsburg's state championship teams and four runner-up finishes in addition to last year's title. Grider, who is also the school's athletic director and assistant principal, will remain in those administrative roles but said he will not return to coaching next season. This is home. 2022 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Division I, Class 1A, Region 3, District 6, Division I, Class A, Region 3, District 6, Division I, Class A, Region 3, District 5. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Stone also guided the varsity baseball program to two state tournament appearances, including a final four finish in 2011 and he was named District Coach of the Year four times in his six seasons as head coach. He also joined Reynolds' Madison Academy staff in 2016, helping the Mustangs to an Alabama Class 4A state runner-up finish before returning to his alma mater the following season. "I understand the tradition here and what the expectations are. It's my goal to continue to help our players succeed on the field, in the classroom and in life.". Full-time Teacher, Member of Division I, Class A, East Section, Tyler Dawkins (Head Coach) According to Matt Stepp, with Dave Campbell's Texas Football, Pittsburg is set to hire Mexia head football coach Triston Abron, pending board approval. Nickelson was 71-36 in 11 seasons as the head coach at Pittsburg High School. Ill continue to teach wherever they want me to teach, but were not going anywhere.. Abron has served as the head coach at Mexia since Feb. 2020. It really is just the burnout factor for me, and the kids deserve better than that, Nickelson adds, I dont feel like I can give it everything Ive got all the time, like I have for the last 11 years. Email: mail_hide("193282", "tdawkins", 0, "ten.sntcm") Mexia ISD hired Abron to take over the Blackcats' football prgram in Feb. 2020. Lattimer is currently the Strength and Conditioning coach at the school but will continue in this role and his new position. Email: mail_hide("193285", "jevans", 0, "ten.sntcm") .fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe { >>> You can find More Local News from KOAM here! BREAKING pending board approval Pittsburg will name Mexia HC Triston Abron as their next HFC/AD #txhsfb @dctf @Texan_Live. Email: mail_hide("193275", "wstonesphs", 0, "moc.liamg") You just hit that point where you get worn out.. Denotes school attended/completed rules meeting in current school year. Email: mail_hide("193271", "hgrider", 0, "ten.sntcm")
Example video title will go here for this video. Office Phone: 423-837-8147 Stone's family ties to the Pirates runs for nearly seven decades. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 It was completely my decision, Nickelson says, Im not being asked to resign or anything like that. Copyright 2022, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Email: mail_hide("193276", "jevans", 0, "ten.sntcm") Ive been here for 21 years at Pittsburg High with 11 years as head coach. Blue Alert canceled out of Kansas City, Mo. Early in his career he coached the junior high basketball program to two appearances in the state tournament semifinals. Full-time Teacher, Matthew Hawkins (Assistant Coach) He knows the kids, the program and the community expectations and all of those factors are huge parts of being successful here. The Dragons finished 6-4 last fall. 1998 - 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Email: mail_hide("193284", "ljackson", 0, "ten.sntcm") Office Phone: 423-837-8147 His brother played linebacker on the 1999 state championship squad and Stone's three older sons all played on teams that either won or played for a title. Email: mail_hide("193277", "mhawkins", 0, "ten.sntcm") Nickelson says he will stay with the school district, despite his time as head coach ending. "I was able to play for the legendary Don Grider and Danny Wilson and then work for Vic Grider, Allen Pratt and Grant Reynolds and I want to thank all of them for helping mold me through my career and put me in position to be ready for this. Colors: Orange, Black. Abron went to Mexia from Paul Pewitt where he led his team to the 3A-Div. Stone was selected over other applicants, including former Lake County state championship winning coach and current Shelbyville High head coach Josh Puckett. - Doug, North Kansas City Officer shot and killed performing traffic stop, Fatal crash claims the life of Carthage teen. - Non-faculty, Wes Stone (Head Coach) "This is not a job I take lightly," Stone said. Henderson County firefighters have been released from the hospital, Officials release identities of 2 killed in Tyler house fire, Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 Evening Weather, CBS19+ WEATHER: July 20, 2022 Evening--Update, Brad Baca steps down as head football coach at Pittsburg, Gladewater native Lovie Smith accepts Houston Texans Defensive Coordinator job. A new Head Football Coach for Pittsburg High School was selected Monday. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Email: mail_hide("193274", "phill", 0, "ten.sntcm") Full-time Teacher, Jason Evans (Assistant Coach) }, Alert Day turns to Alert Week with a dangerous heat wave. Full-time Teacher, Member of Division I, Class A, Region 3, District 5, Leslie Jackson (Head Coach) Email: mail_hide("193279", "jgenter", 0, "ten.sntcm") This will be the first varsity football head coaching job for Stone, who was the team's offensive coordinator last season his second stint in that role and has also served as the Pirates defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator in previous seasons. SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. Three months after helping guide South Pittsburg High School's football program to an unlikely sixth Class 1A state championship, Wes Stone has been officially named head coach at his alma mater. Non-faculty, Jim Thomas (Assistant Coach) Office Phone: 423-837-7561, Heath Grider (Athletic Director) Im not going anywhere, Nickelson says, My kids go to USD 250 and this is our home. Non-Faculty Coaches and Classified Employees must take the NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches" courses prior to coaching. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 PITTSBURG, Texas **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from Feb. 2020. Email: mail_hide("193281", "hgiles", 0, "ten.sntcm") "With what he's done here in the past, not just last season or as a varsity assistant, but also with his success as our baseball coach and in our junior high programs, Wes has a proven track record of producing championship caliber teams.". 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Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Contact Stephen Hargis at [emailprotected] or 423-757-6293. "Wes is a lifelong Pirate who has earned this opportunity," said Heath Grider. Ive been 100% all-in since Ive been here, but its just time for a change.. 18 now indicted for meth conspiracy in southwest Missouri, Tuesday Blog: This is a pretty big heatwave. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. All rights reserved. This is my home and all of my family is here, so there's nowhere I'd rather be. A 1995 SPHS graduate, Stone began his coaching career at his alma mater in 2001, working as both a varsity assistant as well as the middle school head football coach, where he guided that program to four consecutive unbeaten seasons and a 36-game win streak at one point. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. Full-time Teacher, Cody Henegar (Head Coach) This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. UTK (1994), Member of Division I, Class 1A, Region 3, District 6, J.d. "This is a destination job for me. Stone and Heath Grider served as co-head coaches last season when Chris Jones left to return to coach in the Canadian Football League after just one game. II state finals. The players, coaches, community, and Dragon Nation will get OUR best effort day in and day out. Genter (Head Coach) Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Ive got complete support from our administration. The Pittsburg ISD school board is scheduled to make the hire official during a special meeting Thursday at noon. We will continue to be hard-nosed, play fast and physical, just like we've always done.". The best is ahead! says Coach Lattimer when asked about his new role. On March 7th, the USD Board of Education approved Josh Lattimer as the new Head Football Coach at PHS. Email: mail_hide("193280", "chenegar", 0, "gro.hgihgrubsttiphtuos") The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. .fb-background-color { ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Email: mail_hide("193283", "tdawkins", 0, "ten.sntcm")
Follow him on Twitter @StephenHargis, Choose a school from the list to see related news coverage. The coaching search was delayed for several weeks as school administrators awaited a decision from coaching legend Gary Rankin, who had approached them about possibly taking over the program. Office Phone: 423-837-7561 Coach Lattimer will assume his new duties effective July 1. He was also named Dave Campbells Texas Football Coach of the Year in 2019 2019. Non-faculty
