The Big 15: See who from Dunbar, Naples, First Baptist, Lehigh ranked No. The next, hes got some tongue-in-cheek advice gleaned from Road House that hes shouting across the field: Pain dont hurt!. Photographer Joe Calomeni has posted a new gallery 2023 All American Bowl containing 384 photos. While . Coach Crosby has consulted for several high school, college and professional teams throughout his 27-year career. It looked so easy, the assistant coaches, at first, thought Hyde wasnt giving full effort. Kieran will attend Notre Dame. She holds a National Coaching License and a F.C. Coach pulls him aside. by Lely Events by Sport Football Wrestling Cheerleading and Dance Soccer Volleyball Basketball Show all Sports Contact 1100 Golden Eagle Circle Naples, FL 34102 Associations Florida High School Athletic Association Naples High School Naples High School The Florida High School Athletic association announced the new metro and suburban football classifications for the 2022-2023 and 2023-24 school years. The closest is former Barron Collier and Golden Gate coach Dave Tanner (117). I was talking to some of the most selfless people. Then, its on to next season. It was the first of two state titles the team won under Kramer, part of a 20-year tenure that saw the school become one of the top high school football programs in Florida. On this particular day, the players are getting dressed up for homecoming photos. In college, she was named to the All Region team twice, All South Atlantic Conference Team and was named an Athletic Legend for Lincoln Memorial Athletics in 2016. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. The season is suddenly over. Despite job offers from across the country at high schools and colleges, some for a lot more money Kramer has stayed. Football had been his passion, but it didnt prove to be the savior he thought it could be. Dont, he cautions, fall trap to the lure of making decisions just to be liked. He works with players to determine the top five or 10 schools theyd like to play at. It's a new day for mental health, and we will embrace it together on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Centennial Park, Fort Myers. Dollar was defensive coordinator for 21 years before leaving after last season to take a job in his home state of Oklahoma. He is an avid swimmer and swam competitively at Indiana University (IU) under legendary coach Dr. James Councilman. "I will forever be . Tennis Track & Field Mr. Eugene Chung Director of Athletic Operations Ms. Amber O'Malley Associate Athletic Director Head Softball Coach Middle School Athletic Director Ms Charlene Pascute Administrative Assistant to Athletics Practice the Wednesday before game day doesnt really get going until the PA system starts pumping Top 40 hip-hop (radio edit, of course). A A. NAPLES, Fla. - Naples High School's football team announced Rick Martin as the next head . Community School of Naples offers a comprehensive athletic program for students in Middle and Upper School. The coach is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame and the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Three of the rules have a direct resemblance to leading a business: The fastest way for a coach to get fired is mismanagement of money. Martin's football career began when he first played for the Golden Eagles in 1998. Stefania Pifferi. Amber has a degree in early childhood education and Special education; and a Masters in Education. I took over the program here knowing that (Kramer) had the program we have to close the gap on.. Hes devised a study plan, drawn from his days working at Princeton Review. Naples, FL Pub. All coaches say that. This week, Hammer announced via social media that he had accepted the head coaching position at Lely High School in Naples, Fla. On the Friday before homecoming, the team is together. Carlin Fils-Aime slips a tackle. Naples also was state runner-up in 2003. The goal: Get better every day. I've got to go to a school that wants me and prioritizes me. Those were not the parameters. The Eagles are 12-9 against Immokalee under Kramer but have won five straight. Kieran felt they played hard, gave it their all. Hes proud to point out that 90 percent go to college. It reminds Kramer of one of his favorite quotes from legendary University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban, that mediocre people dont like high achievers and high achievers dont like mediocre people., Call an audible: As football playbooks got thicker and ever-more complicated, Kramer says he took a business lesson from Chick-fil-A, the fast-food titan thats long stuck to chicken. Hes long said he uses football as a tool to mold boys into upstanding men who can give back to their families and their communities. His mother remarried, but his stepfather didnt like me very much, as he says, to put it mildly. Naples went 3-7 in 1998. Hed attend church and found comfort there he couldnt at home. Former Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete award winners Lynn Miller of Naples (1995), Ethan Altaratz of Naples (1996), Ingrid Schumacher of Naples (2004), and A.J. He is the second Naples High School coach to receive this honor. I want our kids to fall in love with the process, focus on the present and try to get better every day. It was so much fun that Kramer decided it was time to leave. The next, hes joking, bobbing his head with the beat to the delight of the teenagers. It was in a place where Kramer and his wife didnt really know anyone. Nows our shot to beat Naples, they better think again., News-Press reporters Adam Regan and Dan DeLuca contributed to this report. 5 to 1 for 2022, Introducing the 2021 Naples Daily News All-Area Football Offense Team, "These are some of the best players this school will ever see," said head coach Rick Martin. The 2007 Eagles went 15-0 and won the Class 3A championship, becoming the only Southwest Florida team to ever finish the season undefeated. Coaches track speed and strength of players, noting if theyre getting faster and stronger. Alicia and her family reside in Fort Myers, and she currently teaches for the Collier County Public School system. "Even when I was committed to Iowa, they were still hitting me up and seeing how I was doing. "And I've told every recruiter and anyone that will listen, that guy right there made us special for the last three years.". Jenna Kloss started as Head Girl Soccer Coach Community School of Naples (CSN) in 2012 and began teaching in 2009 as Kindergarten teacher in the Lower School. All of a sudden, he says, working hard in the weight room or in the classroom began to seem much more attractive.. Hes got players on the homecoming court, including star running back Carlin Fils-Aime. To Kramer, the lesson was youre a players will rise to the opportunities you give them. He thought he might be able to transfer to University of Arizona, but admissions took a look at his transcripts and declined. "Kerry was the most important guy on our defense, and everybody that played with him will tell you that," he said. One of his coaching role models was Ken Sparks, who holds the record for most wins in NCAA Division II history. Top NCSA Athletes at Naples High School Vance Landry Baseball - Catcher Class of 2024 Bill Kramer's year-by-year record at Naples, Bill Kramer resigns: What players, coaches are saying about legendary Naples High coach, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Prudhomm went on to play at Middle Tennessee State, graduated and now sells yachts in Miami. As the seconds tick down, a phrase echoes out over the loud speakers that Kramer himself announces each morning to start off the school day. "He deserves to go out on his terms. Hell let you know the expectations, then help you try to achieve it.. I dont think that culture is going to leave at all. She attended Community School of Naples until 8thgrade where she was the captain of the varsity team from 6th 8thgrade. He credits Kramer for helping him improve as the season went on. His team didnt quite have their legs under them yet. After all, under Kramer the Eagles ran roughshod through Collier County opponents. He is one of just five coaches in the state ever to reach the 200-win plateau. I couldnt be more proud for him and for Naples High School., Previously: Bill Kramer resigns as Naples High School football coach after 22 seasons. Its an experienced team thats starting to gel at the right time. So Kramer told his assistants: raise the bar. When he resigned Kramer credited the stable of longtime assistant coaches like Martin he had. One major task for the appointed high schoolers on the retreat: create a theme for the season. Participants will learn the importance of rootstock, identifying problems, best preventative programs for pests, choosing proven performers for South Florida, proper feeding, soil amendments, and pruning techniques. He says he wants good from his players. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida, Jordan opted to apply his passion for math and physics in the educating of others. "It was just the connection to the staff I had already built," he said. They said, You go pick (the coach) and well support that person., Added Kramer: Hes captured the hearts of the coaches and players. He boarded that bus with $30 in his pocket, hoping he could right his future. It was the first of two state titles the team won under Kramer, part of a 20-year tenure that saw the school become one of the top high school football programs in Florida. During his time at Avon, his team won five Founders League titles and one New England Championship. The Naples Daily 2021 All-Area First-Team selection tallied 105 tackles, seven interceptions, and 27 pass breakups in his four-year career at Naples. His success over two decades his 216-51 record ranks No. BVM Sports User Submission. Players shouldnt be on edge. Coach Ott serves as vice president and treasurer of CSNs Board of Trustees and treasurer of the CSN Foundation. : "I just liked the vibe over there," Brown said. Hes calm to the extent a man with a million things on his mind can be calm. One of the reasons for the sustained success is coaching consistency. Its helped that his two top assistant coachesSam Dollar and Paul Horne, both with legitimate head coaching skills in their own righthave been there since day one with Kramer. She is a Certified Athletic Administrator and recently selected to the Board for the FIAA. The pay was worse, and housing was expensive. Kramer is observing, a hoarse shout rising above the beats at certain points. Bill Kramer was the head coach at Naples High School for 20 seasons one of the most successful periods ever for the Golden Eagles, with 216 wins and two state championships. The story was about a letter Kramer received from a Naples resident who said he had an encounter with two Naples High football players. He helped rescue Naples High from the doldrums and did it against teams that featured some of the best high school talent in the nation. You learn more from the sting of a loss than from the bliss of a win, he says afterward. Its the perfect time to hand it off to one of the younger coaches who is ready to grow and develop the program and put their stamp on it to move it forward.. For an object lesson in resiliency, and a life lesson to be grateful and graceful Kramer took teams to Golisano Childrens Hospital in Naples to visit kids with cancer or burn victims. I dont think anybody ought to be sad about this, Modugno said. Kramer, by far, is the most accomplished coach in the 66 years of the Naples High football program. Naples athletic director Ernie Modugno knew he wanted one of those assistants to be the head coach. Augustave, an Under Armour All-American, was one half of the running back tandem that made the Golden Eagles offense one of the area's most prolific. He asks how the center is holding up after hurting his hand (luckily not his snapping hand). He was going to decline the offer once again. By halftime, its 35-0. More:Bill Kramer resigns: What players, coaches are saying about legendary Naples High coach. In addition, the 2016 team had 2 players earn All-State honors, one Player of the Year for SWFL, an MVP of the All-State Football Game, a Winged Foot Award nominee, and 7 players selected to the All-Area Teams. The Titans (3-2) start district play Friday against a juggernaut they've never beaten. Bill Kramer said this year might have been the most fun hes had in his 22 seasons as the Naples High School head football coach. jump rope, art, music, math, sports, etc. No way; just didnt make sense. Coach Kloss and his wife Jenna are deeply passionate about CSN Soccer and understand what it takes to blend academics and athletics in todays society. You always have to correct inappropriate behavior." Greg was the Head Junior Varsity Coach for two years prior to taking the reigns as Head Coach in 2008. Hes head of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Naples High. He has coached beginning swimmers, youth teams, High School teams, College teams and an Olympic medalist. ", The Big 15: See who from Estero, Dunbar, Naples ranked 10 to 6 on our top college recruits list. Coach King is a native of Indiana, and graduated from IU with a Masters degree in Operations Management. He also worried he would not have support, the necessary buy-in from teachers, administrators, parents, and most importantly, players. And yet the Golden Eagles also found someone young enough to spend another two decades leading the football team. This year when he reflected, he decided it was time to go. Avon High School -2009 - 2011. Liberty University was a Christian school his grandmother knew in Virginia. Throughout the year they focus on supporting students' academic efforts and the teachers that provide multiple learning opportunities to their students. He went to Kramers annual summer camps when he was younger. CSN Academics >, At CSN we believe that understanding and participating in the arts is an essential part of a quality education. What are you going to take out? You cant just keep adding to the playbook., Forward pass: Like a too-thick playbook, Kramer sometimes would bristle at phony adversity coaches use to pump up players. He then targets the schools, marking sure video gets into the right hands. Theres not a better man anywhere in Florida, or in the U.S. for that matter, for the Naples High School football job, Kramer said of his former assistant and player Martin. This is as strong as the programs ever been, Kramer said. He wont be playing football. SFCA hires longtime area high school assistant Roy Stabler as next head football coach Dustin B Levy Fort Myers News-Press 0:00 1:43 After a national search, SFCA found their next head. Hes called the players cell, texted. What an unbelievable program he built. Modugno said he is happy that Kramer is walking away on a high note and that the football program is in a good place. Practices are tightly structured, videotaped and broken down. It is a school of roughly 1,600 students that was founded in 1975. Coach Courtney Figueroa grew up in Naples, Florida and is an extremely accomplished golfer. CSN teams won District Championships in 2009 and 2010. Horne, the teams offensive coordinator, has been with Kramer all 22 seasons. When Fickell resigned on Nov. 27 to take the reins at Wisconsin, Duclona reopened his commitment the next day before officially committing to the Badgers on Dec. 12, just three days after his official visit. The legendary coach stunned Southwest Florida on Thursday when he officially resigned as Naples coach after two state titles and 216 victories. Community School of Naples, an independent, PreK-12 college preparatory day school, is driven by our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and shaped by our spirit of community and collaboration. The hype surrounding the homecoming game turned out to be overblown. Typically, theyll get something from Moes, or Buffalo Wild Wings, or a pizza joint, or pasta. Coach would take him aside and go over the small things relentlessly, so he didnt have to think about them, like the three-step drop, so it becomes muscle memory during the game. But they all wanted to do whats best for the program. Theres so much emotion, excitement and thennothing. Ben Hammer, who has . She played both college Volleyball and Softball at Lincoln Memorial Universitya NCAA Division II institution in Tennessee. ", Naples 3-star running back Isaiah Augustave announces commitment to Arkansas, Why Arkansas? He went to the library and read anything he could. It was fun because Kramer has perhaps the most talented coaching staff hes ever had. 0:00 1:08 Bill Kramer said this year might have been the most fun he's had in his 22 seasons as the Naples High School head football coach. But expectations will be high. With a program in place to continue that personal development, Kramer doesnt see Naples getting knocked off as the top team in Southwest Florida anytime soon. Published on: 10/1/2015. This day, Kieran is having difficulty. The others were thrown away. Kramer nearly balked at the Naples gig, he writes in his recent book, Great DayToday: A True Story of Faith, Family and Football, written with Naples Daily News sports columnist Brent Batten. It was fun because Kramer has perhaps the most. He was also named to the Outback Steakhouse South Florida All Star team as a starting guard. They talked faith and football for hours. He is one of two coaches in Collier or Lee counties to win a championship (Immokalee won in 2004) and the only coach with two state titles. Modugno said offensive coordinator Paul Horne, who also came to Naples in 1998, will be back next year, as will defensive co-coordinators Cliff Greer and Mike Sawchuk. Chris was also the Head Wrestling Coach at NHS . Under Head Coach Bill Kramer, the Naples High School football team began each season on a players retreat. degrees in accounting and finance. That means guys are coming in looking for a belt or some other missing piece of clothing. After the discussions with coaches, Modugno and Naples principal Darren Burkett decided Martin was the best fit. Jenna and Thomas own and run a youth soccer league together. Coach Thomas Kloss starts his 1styear as Community School of Naples (CSN) Head Boys Varsity Soccer coach. He remembers the silence that filled the locker room after and the thought that he and his fellow seniors will never put on an Eagle football jersey again. He looked to get out of the house anytime he could. At IU, Coach King earned Big Ten Championships and NCAA Division I All-American honors. Juliet Collier Sproul Center for Community & Global Impact. Theres no other reason for him to resign other than the comfort he has the Golden Eagles can sustain their success without him. He dropped out. The Naples High School Academic Booster Club needs your help. Really, I'm just ready to play and get on the field. Naples cornerback Jonas Duclona smiles while watching highlights during an early signing celebration at Naples High School in Naples on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Martin said he doesnt feel pressure because winning is not his goal. He had started at next to nothing to get there. Within his faith, Kramer tells a story about humility and its impact on his mission to become a servant leader something he pushed for all his coaches and players to strive for. E-Mail. Calvary is seeking Assistant Cheer Coaches with experience in cheer and/or dance at a competitive level in high school, college, or club with at least two years. Dont get caught in its fleeting glory. Remember, true success is becoming a good person. As the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, he helped CSN to 11 straight District Titles, 5 Regional Titles and 2 State Championships! That faith remains paramount in his life today, in his role as area director of the Southwest Florida region for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Felipe Papadopolous of Fort Myers-based construction company Made in Rio transformed a Briarcliff spec house into a forever home with a spectacular outdoor kitchen. A big conference table is in the center. So its there, with him in moments public and private, as it has been since he was a boy trying to find peace in that Baptist church in Arizona. While at Florida State, coach Selvidio played football under legendary coaches Bobby Bowden and Mickey Andrews. Can a coach be enough to break that cycle? Kramer likes that easygoing feeling. CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TODAY: Help support our local journalism. That didnt change when I walked out the door.. Naples High School Football Recruiting Address: 1100 Golden Eagle Circle, Naples, FL 34102 Primary Phone: (239) 377-2200 Find NCSA Football Athletes at Naples High School by Name: Are you Football student-athlete at Naples High School? Kramer calmly roams the sidelines; the largest displays of emotion are the fist bumps he gives the team as they jog off the field. Kramer is gone. Kramer was named head coach at Naples High in 1998. But 2004 was supposed to be great, too. A new season begins, and once again, Kramer gets a chance to prove just how much one coach can impact one team. Coach Klosss coaching credentials include Assistant Varsity Girls Coach and Junior Varsity Girls Head Coach at Barron Collier High School where she fielded District champions three years in a row and a couple Regional contests as well. Additionally, she led the team to a 1stoverseas trip to Rome, Italy to play two games against international opponents. He rose through the ranks in high school. I really truly believe that if we coach for the kids hearts and the kids believe in us and we believe in them, theres no pressure for me, Martin said. School: Naples. And they will set an example for others. Jonas Duclona (Wisconsin). Kieran has come a long way since his first loss. This is a guy who invites a core of players every Monday to eat dinner with his family. They dont let up. In fact, Kramer writes, on the evening those Naples High athletes knocked on his door, he was planning on ending his life., The random visit, and kindness, saved the mans life, he wrote to the coach in the letter. Coach Chad N. Ott starts his 17thyear (10thas Head Coach) coaching varsity baseball at Community School of Naples. Duclona, an All-American Bowl selection, was a key part of a dominant Naples defense that allowed just 10.75 points per game. By this time, talk is that this is one of the all-time great Naples teams. The Village School of Naples 9 months . Bill Kramer is celebrated for his wins and championships as Naples High football coach for two decades. She teaches in the English Department in the Upper School and is also the Co-Head Coach for CSNs Track & Field team. Kramer is in the coachs office across from the locker rooms. Coach Ott is co-founder and principal of Falcon Capital Management, an investment management firm. The irrational decision turned out to be one of the best he ever made. Relax and have fun. One particular night, he and a friend attended a girls volleyball match against rival Palmetto Ridge. Every student, every day, will benefit from the commitment and partnership of our collective capacity. Coach Donahue started his coaching at Community School of Naples (CSN) in 2006. Its not about who you have, its about the culture you establish. Theyre still going to be a great football team.. Kramer is one of only two local coaches with a championship (John Weber led Immokalee to a title in 2004) and the only one with two. And then not. Kramer gives him a high five after hes looked him over, then helps roll up his sleeves, showing the University of Tennessee gel bands around his wrists, Carlins school of choice. His drop steps are off, throwing his timing. He and his wife Courtney have two sons, Nicholas (2012) and Preston (2016) who were lifers at CSN. He made money by driving a heavy roller over asphalt in Fort Lauderdale. Prokop-Ervin of Naples (2011) were at the banquet. Kramer, 56, decided the Golden Eagles football team was in good enough hands to withstand his departure. GAINESVILLE After an hour and 40 minutes of discussion and a 9-7 vote, the Florida High School Athletic Association passed a proposal to split the state's football member schools into . The program is graduating 20 seniors this year. In high school, she was the South Florida Women's High School Player of the Year from 2003-2007. He was a fullback and letterman on the Seminoles 2002 ACC Championship team and he appeared in the 2003 BCS Sugar Bowl. tyler florence sunglasses; bailey and southside morning show; recent cases solved by fingerprints 2021; marriott m club requirements