We've been blessed to have really good pieces in all those aspects.". While many high school coaches receive varsity coaching positions early in their careers, some must develop and hone their skills during extended periods of apprenticeship before varsity opportunity knocks. "It wasnt very easy," Mewes said of choosing between the two sports. The linebacker was responsible for 45 solo and 69 total tackles. "Both sports have built me into the young man I am today but when it came down to making the decision, the idea of playing football felt right. That's what it's about right there.". JHS-The BJA. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. "That was my goal when I got the job seven years ago was to have as many coaches from other sports as I could on the roster," Nelson said. Jamestown finished 2-3 in the truncated spring season as participation numbers increased to more than 50 and the team fielded its most competitive defense in years. "I know Bill Nelson and I know the kind of program that he is building and has built and it's not just by mistake that Jamestown won a state championship," DelaBarre said. The Official 2022 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. It was more than 20 years ago when Andy DelaBarre walked in on Bill Nelson giving a strength and conditioning spiel in the North Dakota State University weight room. He accounted for two of the team's 21 sacks and was the only member of the team to pick up a safety. Nelson said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. DelaBarre gave enormous credit to the Loboes' scout team and spoke of the team's high football IQ, "Particularly in 9-man football, it's been a lot of eastern schools winning state titles," DelaBarre said. Cavalier was undefeated in the 9-man standings up until the Dakota Bowl matchup. Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul. Nelson said the Jays also benefit from having coaches of different sports, like Stockert, on staff. 701-952-4001, 1509 Tenth Street NE "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. "I still remember him wearing his Minot Ryan letterman jacket when I was demonstrating in the weight room," Nelson, the current Jamestown High School football coach said. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. Between coaching the college and high school levels, Shawn Frank has racked up more than 25 years on a sideline. The Eagles' boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. A few years later, the third-born, Marcus, went on to play football at the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). "When I was a little kid growing up, there was a group of UJ football players that lived next door to me and they would always play football with me in the yard," Mewes said. He said the opportunity to coach and work full-time in the building at Smithfield was too good to pass up. Four years ago, through a donation from the football program, Nelson organized what is now known as the Jim "Christ" mas Project a program that gives gifts to underprivileged children in the Jamestown area during the holiday season. "Very rarely do we come across a situation that someone hasn't encountered. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. Email. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. We see that you have javascript disabled. "I hand out all the jerseys for games and I get to have a personal 1-on-1 interaction with every single boy that is dressing on Friday night. The revolving door that is the Jamestown High football head coaching job continues to spin. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Phone: 701-252-1950 | Fax: 701-251-2011 | Copyright 2017 Jamestown Public Schools. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for. Fax 701-952-2734, 615 Sixth Avenue SE Jamestown High School Football Coach. "It's all about helping others," Nelson said. The records from eight years ago, boast undefeated records for the young Loboes. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. There is no one man on this team, it's been a team effort throughout.". Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. The Jays' coaching staff is by committee and while Nelson might give the interviews and pregame talks, the head coach said there is great value in having multiple people with different coaching backgrounds on his staff. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "We're a pretty tight-knit squad," DelaBarre said. "I am so proud of everyone and thank you all for stepping up.". S. Gussner Elem. The Eagles boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 701-952-4003 "We were still doing it during playoffs and there were so many people coming up and wishing us luck," he said. Smiths other tie to the area is that he is a second cousin to Hampton High coach Mike Smith, whose 497 wins are second nationally among high school coaches. That makes my life a lot easier. The defense also got a sack of Saints' quarterback Nick Schumacher that resulted in the Jays, once again, gunning for a team goal. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. Frank, a former college football coach, has been coaching the Blue Jays' defense for five years and is well-known by his fellow coaches and his players for his no-nonsense, straight-edge coaching mentality. Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. The mission of the Jamestown High School Athletic Department is to provide opportunities for all students to participate in sports and activity programs that build character, integrity, and leadership, while simultaneously teaching good sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork. He plays football with an edge. ", Nelson also spoke of the importance of having a wealth of experience on the sidelines that has the ability to coach up every single position. "We all know that this doesn't happen every year," Nelson said. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. The team was named the Class A West Region champion both in 2021 and 2022 and has earned a home-field advantage during the playoffs. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Success was defined by what they did as a team not as an individual. Jamestown High School 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001 JHS-The BJA 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891 James Valley CTC 910 Twelfth Avenue NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-8841 Fax 701-252-3646 Transition Program 1312 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4200 Head . "It's come with a lot of work and effort to creating that culture. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Nelson said in addition to getting back on track quickly after a misstep, having an experienced staff helps curb emotions and challenges of high-stress games like the upcoming Dakota Bowl, since most have been coaching for years before a number of Blue Jays were even born. 910 Twelfth . "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Ive asked each kid who steps in the weight room to promise theyll be gentlemen first, students next and football players last, and that all are accountable for their actions. "They are more than just football players. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. 701-252-8841 Many hands make light work.". In December of 2021, they doubled the numbers, giving out 500 gifts. Ive been interested in the Williamsburg area and the Bay Rivers District is probably the best in the state in our division, so Im excited to be coaching this caliber of competition and to lead this team.. "He's grown up with sports watching his older siblings compete and been a part of their victories and their defeats and I think he's learned from each one of them how to get ready for a game or how to prepare yourself for a season," Marty said of Payton. "When this group was in seventh and eighth grade, they weren't an overly huge class, but they were always successful. His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular . In his last eight years as the head coach for the Jamestown High School football team, Nelson has worked hard to develop not only standout athletes but young men who are productive and community minded. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot. We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". "We, collectively as a group, have a lot of experience," JHS head football coach Bill Nelson said. The Loboes aren't the only ones with the team-first, nose-to-the-grindstone mentality, 58.4 miles north, Nelson has been preaching brotherhood and team success to the Blue Jays for the last seven years. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. When they were freshmen, they lost two games and those were to Century and to Minot and those were really close games that came down to the last minute of the game.". The Jamestown High School football team traveled to Valley City on Oct. 7 Jamestown High School assistant coach, Marty Hochhalter, looks on during the JHS football team's tilt against Valley City on Oct. 7, 2022. Football Shack: 701-252-5548. "It's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". The coaching veteran heads up the Blue Jay offensive line. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. Jamestown High School (ND) Varsity Football Jamestown Bluejays Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, ND 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings News More / Jamestown High School Football Jamestown Football OVERALL 10-2 0.83 Win % DISTRICT 3-0 1st A West HOME7-0 AWAY2-2 NEUTRAL1-0 PF442 PA202 STREAK5W Contribute to the Team They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". The team's most dominant win came in week No. Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. We have been able to generate a little bit more success and you just hope that the younger kids who have had a taste of success want a little bit more of it. He later assisted on the staffs of George Welsh and Al Groh at Virginia, teaming with current William & Mary coach Mike London to coach the Cavaliers defensive tackles. The head coach credited the success to the team's work ethic -- watching film, training in and out of season, and trusting the coaching staff's game plan every single game. Courtesy photo, Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. "Its great to have him around at practice but the best part is to break down film at home with him," Payton said of Marty. Ryan Turnage has been named the new coach at Lee-Davis. 4th Row (left to right) Louis Kjellberg, Isaac Duven, Josh Robertson, Eric Chea, Xander Netolicky, Asher Williams, Sara Sletto, Damien Cross, Caden Michaelson, Sam Mayhair, Ray Vasquez, Isaac Webster. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. Character Coach: Arrick Davis. Jamestown Athletics Mission Statement; Athletics + Activities. Hochhalter suffered a broken clavicle back in week No. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. Jamestown, ND 58401 The pair of coaches said training different muscle groups and working with other teams, in the winter and spring seasons make their kids stronger every single fall. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. "I honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. DelaBarre said he thinks the selfless, team-first mentality started back in elementary school and early middle school. The coach-player relationship goes beyond the out-of-season sports or the classroom. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. Jamestown, ND 58401 "Any job can suck if you are negative about it but if you can find the positive that's good stuff," Nelson said. VALLEY CITY, N.D. When Payton wasn't watching or playing with his siblings, he was watching Marty and his mom, Jan. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. "I've had a couple of jobs go on where I couldn't be there but other coaches stepped up. "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". league team that played in Aberdeen back together to watch the game on Friday. That's one of the huge positives of having an experienced staff," Nelson said. Fax 701-252-8580 If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. LLM's offense, led by senior quarterback Corban Potts, put up 609 points on the year. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The Jamestown Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. Head . There's a reason. 2nd Row (left to right) Payton Hochhalter, Preston Gall, Jackson Walters, Aiden Heinle, Andrew Walz, Kellen Lange, Aden Braun, Sam Schlepuetz, Colton Mewes, Tuyikeze Faustin, Ethan Gall, Kristen Spanier, Grady Joseph. DelaBarre, the head coach for the LaMoure/Litchville Marion football team, helped lead the Loboes to their first state title since 1991 with a 42-14 defeat of Cavalier. "When they were eighth graders, I think they lost one game. The key is consistency, he said. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Jamestown, ND 58401 He's the only football coach in Jamestown. Even when Nelson has to pass on a job due to prior obligations, he still seeks the opportunity to help people out, calling upon his contacts at the University of North Dakota or North Dakota State University to provide those in North Dakota a little extra muscle and energy. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. Assistant Coach: Cordell O'Brien. Youve got to be tough mentally. The Jays have become known across the state as a community-minded team, helping those in the Buffalo City with whatever they possibly could need. Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. After Roaldson finished congratulating the team on its season, he turned the event over to Blue Jay head coach Bill Nelson who went on to introduce each member of the 2022 Blue Jay team. Wt. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. It takes all of us to be successful on a play.". Im passionate, excited and motivated, and Jamestown High School is what gets me out of bed in the morning, said Lambin, who is employed as a teachers aide at the school. "After the first couple of series we kind of felt each other out and we made some adjustments on offense and defense and some guys made some plays to really turn the momentum of that football game in our favor. "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". Jamestown Public Schools The Red Raiders Football Home Program Philosophy Our Championship Tradition JHS Football Weekly Schedule February Calendar 2022 Game Schedules The Red Raiders Varsity Team Captains JHS Junior Varsity Football JHS Freshmen Football Football Coaching Staff Future Red Raiders Camp Future Red Raiders Red Raiders in the NFL Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. The ball bounced once and Thomas Allmer grabbed it and went streaking down the sideline. Hometown Previous School . Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. Date Time Event Opponent Location Score Game Summary W/L; 227317: 08/11/22: 05:30 PM: Scrimmage They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. Nelson and the Jays went 10-2 and 4-0 in the Class A 11-man standings en route to their first outright state championship since 1937. Wt. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Nelson handles the team's inside linebackers and partners with Frank and Schwanz on special teams. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 701-252-0468 701-251-1891, 910 Twelfth Avenue NE "That's pretty cool stuff. Donate to Jamestown Football; Jamestown High School Football Coaching Staff. 2020 Football Roster. I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. "I think that's been important.". Ht. 4 but was able to come back for all three playoff games. "The JHS football players showed up with a great attitude and were ready to do all the heavy lifting for us," Skunberg said. The Blue Jays have provided the muscle required to move to multiple people in the community, including JHS head girls basketball coach Andy Skunberg. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. The current offensive line coach began his more than 30-year career up at Carrington. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student and/or employees race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or other status protected by law. Joe Sanfilippo retired from the high school football coaching ranks in 1982, but when one thinks about the top coaches his name is always brought up for his accomplishments. 701-251-2102 Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. Aden Braun, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall, Hochhalter, Mewes, Walters, Tyson Jorissen and Bo Nelson were congratulated for earning all-WDA honors while Jack Van Berkom and Nate Walz were applauded for earning honorable mentions. The line has allowed Payton time to pass for more than 1,300 yards this season. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". That's why you coach. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Its the greatest team sport on the planet. But Brown was employed only as a coach at Jamestown. LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. "Colton is a competitor in everything he does," UJ head football coach Brian Mistro said. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. Smith, a former Virginia Tech player and University of Virginia assistant coach with head coaching experience at three state high schools, was announced this week as the seventh head coach at Jamestown in the past 10 years. Wally Huckno arrived in Jamestown in 1962, and spent 20 years . In the Class A state championship game, the Jays had produced 485 yards of total offense of 71 plays while Fargo North only managed 340 yards on 45 plays run. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Jamestown, KY Posted: March 02, 2023 Full-Time Assistant RCHS Coach: Football (defensive coordinator) Previous experience coaching football. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. 2022 JHS Varsity Football Regular Season Roster, CONTACT INFORMATION: 197 Martin Road Jamestown, NY 14701 (PHONE) 716-483-4350 (FAX) 716-483-4421 Site Map. He's pushing his kids to be the best that they can be and that is the same for us.". Courtesy photo (Courtesy photo). Phone. Then weve got to coach them up and give them the skills to be confident in themselves and each other, and be knowledgeable and physical enough to compete on Friday nights. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. Everyone was excited for me to continue playing football and thought it was a great fit.". "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". List Grid # Name Cl. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. Since he first started coaching Marty has gone on to coach track and field, baseball and for a brief stint junior high basketball. Jamestown, ND 58401 Pos. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801.
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