He and his wife Courtney have two sons, Nicholas (2012) and Preston (2016) who were lifers at CSN. Martin is a former Eagles player, a state champion, a Naples graduate, teacher and assistant coach. NW 62 S/Executive Airport W. Estimated $28K - $35.5K a year. Football coaches typically have to have some ego to be successful. Duclona, an All-American Bowl selection, was a key part of a dominant Naples defense that allowed just 10.75 points per game. If you dont meet the standard youre going to work harder and longer, Kramer says, and youre not going to get more compensation because you didnt reach the bar., Trap game: Kramer talks often about the need for radical transparency in coaching and leading others. The Assistant Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator at Naples High School is Chris Bettridge for the past three years. Paul is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. 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. Hes considered what it would take for him to leave what hes built and uproot his family. Prior to becoming the CFO at CSN, coach Selvidio practiced public accounting and consulting for nearly seven years at a large national accounting and consulting firm. ", Naples 3-star running back Isaiah Augustave announces commitment to Arkansas, Why Arkansas? 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. By this time, talk is that this is one of the all-time great Naples teams. ", Why Minnesota? Coach Rich Crosby started coaching at Community School of Naples (CSN) in 2006 as Assistant Football, Baseball and Girls Basketball Coach. You always have to correct inappropriate behavior." After a pair of undefeated seasons and a run to the state semifinals in the early 1980s, the Golden Eagles had just one winning season and zero playoff appearances from 1984-97. Additionally, she was named District Girls Soccer Coach of the Year five times and was CSNs Gulf Coast Insurance Collier County Coach of the Year nominee for 2014 & 2015 School year. More:Bill Kramer resigns: What players, coaches are saying about legendary Naples High coach. He is one of just five coaches in the state ever to reach the 200-win plateau. There was no formal application or interview process. 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. Kramer had been the head coach at American High School in Miami-Dade County, an up-and-comer in the insular world of high school football coaching. 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 He says following Fickell to Madison presents unique opportunities. Hes proud to point out that 90 percent go to college. Everyone knows you wont find anyone who works as hard or loves Naples High as much.. His mother remarried, but his stepfather didnt like me very much, as he says, to put it mildly. The 2018 track season was extremely successful for CSN, with records set in hurdles, sprints, and pole vault. They showed me a great time and had great hospitality. The success of the system is apparent in the numbers. No way; just didnt make sense. The pressure to keep up those winning ways could be a lot to handle, especially for a first-time varsity head coach like Martin. But this year, the school is scheduled to play cross-town rival and fellow regional powerhouse Palmetto Ridge. October 1, 2021. The legacy is in the lives, Kramer said. Chris was also the Head Wrestling Coach at NHS . So Kramer told his assistants: raise the bar. 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. Expectations are always high. Rick Martin has been named thehead coach of Naples two-time state championship football team. Those were not the parameters. Theyve made 19 playoff appearances in the past 21 seasons. 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. There are no health issues. The 2021 Naples Daily All-Area second-teamer. While at Avon, Keith was the Head Lacrosse Coach, worked alongside the Admissions and College Counseling teams, as well as one of the Head Dormitory Masters on campus. It's a new day for mental health, and we will embrace it together on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Centennial Park, Fort Myers. Advance, Join us for our 29th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon! If you are interested in donating or what more information, please click HERE. If becoming head coach is whats best for the program, Im ready to accept the challenge.. Theres so much emotion, excitement and thennothing. Naples became the first Southwest Florida football program to win a state title in 2001. (Naples) set the bar on what we want our program to be, said Barron Collier coach Mark Jackson, who has coached the Cougars for five years and been coaching in Southwest Florida for 10. However, those teams recognize what led Kramer to leave in the first place that the coaching legend has built a powerhouse that is likely to sustain once he is gone. Martin said he doesnt feel pressure because winning is not his goal. This year is different. Naples won 214 games under Kramer, an average of 9.7 victories per season. In addition to coaching baseball at CSN, Chad coached for 10 years at Greater Naples Little Leagueand was president of the League for five years. He didnt know me and he didnt have to do that, Kramer says. Once in Yuma High School (nicknamed the criminals for the fact that classes once had to be held in a prison after the school building burnt down), he got into whatever sports he could get intobasketball, football, track. As soon as he graduated Martin started coaching, and hes been with the Naples program ever since. Coach Selvidio continues to work with the offensive and defensive lines as their respective position coach in addition to his duties as the head football coach. Kramer shouts encouragements. Florida football playoff preview (Round 2). "Kerry was the most important guy on our defense, and everybody that played with him will tell you that," he said. Just like the rest of his processes, getting into a college is years in the making. If things go in cycles, Kramer remembers thinking, am I really all that relevant?. His team didnt quite have their legs under them yet. So, what does provoke him? in Applied Mathematics, and was an All-Conference lacrosse player at Robert Morris University. The Eagles are overmatched. He met a woman his junior year. Kramer said his successor will be one of his assistants there are a number of them who would do well but Modugno didnt say if he would promote from within. Hell let you know the expectations, then help you try to achieve it.. Naples won a state title in 2001, made it to the finals in 2003 and won it again in 2007. But its hard not to believe it coming from Kramer. Take quarterback Kieran DiGiorno, for example. Naples High School's Lady Eagles soccer team matched up against Mariner on Feb. 10 after losing to the team. During his time at Avon, his team won five Founders League titles and one New England Championship. Bill Kramer is celebrated for his wins and championships as Naples High football coach for two decades. Practice the Wednesday before game day doesnt really get going until the PA system starts pumping Top 40 hip-hop (radio edit, of course). Black tape sticks over every game except for the current weeks gamethe physical manifestation of the one-game-at-time mentality. by Gulf Coast Events by Sport Baseball Soccer Basketball Football Cheerleading and Dance Ice Hockey Show all Sports About School: Gulf Coast High School Address: 7878 Shark Way Naples, FL Mascot: Sharks State Association: Florida High School Athletic Association Coach Hernan Nunez has been involved with CSN Tennis since 2007 and begins his first year at CSN Head Boys Tennis Coach. His student-athletes went onto the highest levels of college lacrosse, and some to the professional level. It must run like an intricate machine. Im not burned out. Quarterback Kieran DiGiorno hands off to Carlin Fils-Aime. So, the game is huge. The Eagles start off with a 12-play drive for a score. Aside from the current years sign, only three others remain up. She received a full golf scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University where she studied elementary education. A 2021 All-Area First Teamer, Raphael was the other cog in he Golden Eagle's deadly run game. It was time to put football aside and focus on the next phase of his life. Coach Donahues teams have an overall record of 229-62. Kramer, by far, is the most accomplished coach in the 66 years of the Naples High football program. And they will set an example for others. But they all wanted to do whats best for the program. for colleges now. Additionally, he was named all-district, all-county, and he was Wellingtons most valuable offensive player during his senior season. Martin was a member of Kramers first four-year class of players. 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. Naples MS/HS: Activities Calendar Contact Us About Us Registration School Policies Handbook All after school clubs and activities (i.e. 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. Naples High School competes in District 13 of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The Titans (3-2) start district play Friday against a juggernaut they've never beaten. I dont have another job. The next most successful coach won only 37 in five seasons (by the way, that coach is Roy Terry.) They talked faith and football for hours. Watch this highlight video of the Naples (FL) football team in its game Recap: Naples vs. Braden River 2022 on Nov 11, 2022. He also has coached Middle School and Junior Varsity football at CSN. He came from Avon, Connecticut, where he taught mathematics at Avon Old Farms School (AOF) for nine years. Its as simple as that, Kramer said. Naples won a state title in 2001, made it to the finals in 2003 and won it again in 2007. It was fun because the Golden Eagles were dominant at all three levels varsity, junior varsity and freshman. Our students explore possibilities, acquire skills and test their knowledge. He then targets the schools, marking sure video gets into the right hands. 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. Theres no cynicism, Kramer said. Among her accolades as Coach of the Year in Missouri, she has led and trained several CSN student-athletes to compete at the next level at several NCAA notable colleges such as Belmont, Texas Christian University, Georgia, Babson College, Wake Forest and Florida State among others. Over time, she produced 13 cross country State qualifiers, 3 team State Championships and 5 State individual State qualifiers in Track even though the school did not have a track facility. He left Naples High at the end of 2019 season. What excites me the most is that everybody has a fresh start. ", Backfield duo of Kendrick Raphael and Isaiah Augustave has Golden Eagles soaring. In 2015, Kramer was inducted to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He was going to decline the offer once again. "When I have to go, that's what I'm going to go do and aim for my goals. Coach pulls him aside. "It was a great experience during my visit, so I feel like I fit right into it. Across the state, Naples football program had hit a rough patch, record-wise. Kramer tells his players: Dont get used by football. The Eagles had 21 straight winning seasons and 18 playoff appearances. Coach Ott is co-founder and principal of Falcon Capital Management, an investment management firm. 'They put me on a cruise ship,' said Kramer, who guided the Golden Eagles to state . Coach Bill Kramer was reading his morning paper one day when he stopped on a quote. CSN teams won District Championships in 2009 and 2010. Coach OMalley led the Shoream Wading River High School Wildcat softball team to the Suffolk County, NY Championship game. He was a fullback and letterman on the Seminoles 2002 ACC Championship team and he appeared in the 2003 BCS Sugar Bowl. His areas of specialty include Human Performance, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Injury Prevention. Juliet Collier Sproul Center for Community & Global Impact. Join us for a wonderful morning of socializing, silent auction bidding, a lovely luncheon, a fabulous fashion show, and the testimonies of our current and past residents who can give you a glimpse into the transformative work of Sunlight Home that happens day in and day out. Ida Baker High hires Steven Howard, the Immokalee DC, as new head football coach Dan DeLuca Fort Myers News-Press 0:05 0:36 In its search for a new head football coach, Ida Baker High. St. Paul's seeks applications from candidates who will promote the School's commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty. Really, I'm just ready to play and get on the field. 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. Fils-Aime now plays for the University of Tennessee. You always have to correct inappropriate behavior., If you have employees and you tell them this is the standard and you allow anything less, then you have lied to them. And yet the Golden Eagles also found someone young enough to spend another two decades leading the football team. He started as the freshman offensive line coach in 2002 and has been the freshman head coach the past 13 seasons. Kramer is in the coachs office across from the locker rooms. After that, and many chats with his wife, Sue, he took the job. He mouthed off to some opposing players and ended up getting kicked out. Practices are tightly structured, videotaped and broken down. We strive to give all CSN students a solid foundation in both fine and performing. Essentially, Terry was quoted as saying winning has a lot to do with cycles.. Naples, FL Pub. Naples Coach: Jimmy Nocera (seventh season) Last Year: 22-10, made playoffs (lost to Jesuit in Class 5A State Semifinal) Season Outlook: The Golden Eagles arguably have the best starting. 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. Everyone is really on board with Coach Martin, said Modugno, whos been AD since 1988. He got it in 1987 in part, he says, because he saw how computers were transforming the worldand he wanted to understand this new power. He is Co-Founder of Ultra Tennis Academy and has been the Director of Tennis at several locations and Tennis Professional at The Dunes, Pembrooke Pines, Naples Bath and Tennis Club, Mediterra and Ritz Carlton. For the past 12 yearsMartin has taught history at Naples, and hes also served as the football strength and conditioning coach. Harris-Smith has been a star for Paul VI Catholic High School. Prior to working at Avon, Keith earned his B.S. Theres no other reason for him to resign other than the comfort he has the Golden Eagles can sustain their success without him. 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. He also worried he would not have support, the necessary buy-in from teachers, administrators, parents, and most importantly, players. The first: hopping a bus in Arizona to go enroll in Liberty University in Virginia. Modugno said he is happy that Kramer is walking away on a high note and that the football program is in a good place. Do it right and keep records. The Golden Eagles packed the auditorium Thursday morning to honor Isaiah Augustave (Arkansas), Kendrick Raphael (North Carolina State), Kerry Brown (Minnesota), and Jonas Duclona (Wisconsin), who will all officially sign with their Power 5 programs when the NCAA three-day signing period officially begins on Dec. 21. School: Naples. But he whispers corrections. Additionally, he was Head Coach of the boys and girls cross country team as well as Assistant Coach of the boys JV baseball team. The on-field system is just part of it. Kasye earned a Masters degree in English from Truman State University, where she was a 3-time All-American on the Womens Track team and currently holds the school record in the 400 meter. Hes calm to the extent a man with a million things on his mind can be calm. Its not what type of player you are; its the type of man youd become.. Char has worked at Vineyards Elementary School and St. John the Evangelist Church. Nows our shot to beat Naples, they better think again., News-Press reporters Adam Regan and Dan DeLuca contributed to this report. When Kramer talks about culture, its not just in an athletic sense but also an academic sense. He landed a job as an assistant coach at American. I want our kids to fall in love with the process, focus on the present and try to get better every day. Coach found out. But they got a valuable lesson. The final score is 41-21. : "We just had a good connection, and I liked the vibe," Augustave said. I dont think anybody ought to be sad about this, Modugno said. They showed him responsibility and discipline and gave him the proper attention his father or stepfather didnt. Its a fresh varsity team next fall. Hell continue to be a fulltime physical education teacher. 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. Although. Gary was hired by Lehigh in 1994 as Lee County's first Black head football coach 25 years after the schools were desegregated. 2:08. 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. jump rope, art, music, math, sports, etc. Coach Nunezs philosophy is to build and grow a positive, competitive and organized foundation at CSN while focusing on teamwork, character, and sportsmanship. He went to Kramers annual summer camps when he was younger. : "I just liked the vibe over there," Brown said. When rain would cancel a days work, hed go to high schools to submit applications. Football had been his passion, but it didnt prove to be the savior he thought it could be. guilford high school football coach 27 Feb. guilford high school football coach. 17:49. guilford high school football coach guilford high school football coach. I said to Tony, I dont know why he did that. While playing for Wellington he was named to the Sun Sentinel All-Area team for Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Each year the coaches create a sign: Road to State: One Step at a Time. Each game on the schedule is listed in the form of stairs. Hes very real in everything he does, Kieran says of Kramer. Youre pretty much stuck with the students in your enrollment area. (Kramer) established a culture there, said Immokalee coach Rodelin Anthony, who played against Kramer while with the Indians before coaching against him. Tight is slow, he says. He wont be playing football. Naples wins 42-7. He has developed some of the finest basketball players in SWFL, placed at least one player on the first-team All-Area Team in each of the past 11 years to include several players earning Player of the Year. Add Team Photo At IU, Coach King earned Big Ten Championships and NCAA Division I All-American honors. That didnt change when I walked out the door.. Juno Prodhomm learned that the hard way. The move was made, in part, as a response to teams from metro areas taking home the vast majority of the state championships year after year. Liberty University was a Christian school his grandmother knew in Virginia. Success is difficult to maintain in high school football. St. Patricks Day parades, Easter egg hunts and childrens shows bring all kinds family fun to the Gulf Coast this month. It comes on a sheet that he prints out for studentsbut not before they have to write it down to help them retain it in their memory: Study at least one hour per day, six days a week; dont spend more than 5 minutes on a question you dont understand; make flashcards; always be reading. She lives in Naples, where she remains active in the running community by competing in 5ks and half-marathons. Naval Academy Preparatory School where he was a starting defensive end for the schools football team. Coach lets out a holler, dashes over and drums on his helmet with his palms, more excited than the kid is. After all, under Kramer the Eagles ran roughshod through Collier County opponents. I learned my lesson.. He walked onto the football team as a receiver. After coming to CSN, Coach Kloss assumed the Head Coach role for our Middle School Boys and Girls and transitioned to Assistant Boys Varsity coach. I must have had to do 2,000 up-downs, he says now. Arts >. "I will forever be . The legendary coach stunned Southwest Florida on Thursday when he officially resigned as Naples coach after two state titles and 216 victories. In replacing a legend, the Naples High School football program is turning to someone who was with former head coach Bill Kramer every one of his 22 Hall of Fame seasons at the school.. 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. No scheme or game plan matters without the fundamentals. 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. When Kramer arrived at Naples, the football program had fallen on hard times. This season will see the eight most densely populated counties in metro classes. You cant draft or (legally) recruit players. Its true that he oversees a system in place that has allowed for a methodical analysis of players and teams. She played both college Volleyball and Softball at Lincoln Memorial Universitya NCAA Division II institution in Tennessee. When he arrived at Naples in 1998, Kramer made a five-year commitment, telling athletic director Ernie Modugno he could win a state title in that time. Blocking, tackling and running the footballfundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. And then not. His team produced a State Champion, a SWFL Player of the Year, set 7 new school records, delivered a District Runner-up title and got 4 swimmers selected as All-Area. Naples' stats have been entered for the 35-3 win vs. But 2004 was supposed to be great, too. On 11/18, the Naples varsity football team won their home playoff game against Port Charlotte (FL) by a score of 35-3. Posted at 01:41h . Coach OMalley has been CSNs Middle School Athletic Director for the past year. Hes pitched two interceptions. Kramer has made what he calls two irrational decisions in his life. The Eagles won50-13. But expectations will be high. His drop steps are off, throwing his timing. Long before for the first snap of the first game, Kramer and his coaches picked six players to form a players-only leadership committee. The crown jewel for many gardeners is roses and they were one of Mina Edisons favorite plants! It reminded Kramer, he says, of an important life lesson: We just never know what is going on behind the scenes with the people we encounter each day., They didnt talk about running a better 40-yard dash or who can lift 300 pounds or whos going jump over six feet, Kramer adds, in a recent Zoom interview. It was fun because Kramer has perhaps the most talented coaching staff hes ever had. However, Kramer said theres no pressure because Martin has the exact same support around him that allowed the former coach to be so successful. Coach Beza begins her 4thyear as Head Cross Country Coach and 2ndyear as Co-Head Coach for Track & Field after working as an Assistant for 4 years. Seasonal. Kramer advises standout wide receiver and defensive back Tyler Byrd. If anyone thinks, Yahoo! Hyde, recalls Kramer, would consistently hit whatever mark the coaches set for him in drills. Courtney currently joined the staff of The Club at Olde Cypress, as an Assistant Golf Professional, after spending four years as Assistant Golf Professional, and the events coordinator at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Coach Kloss played 13 years as a professional Soccer player in Germany; in addition, he has owned and managed private soccer schools and trained hundreds of players from ages 5 18. sacramento state gymnastics coaches; Workshop. She holds a National Coaching License and a F.C. The pay was worse, and housing was expensive. He recalls his playing days, suddenly in the rear view: This has been about more than just football. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2022 FHSAA Football State Championships 3 S, Naples football highlights Braden River High School, Naples football highlights Miami Killian Senior High, Naples football highlights Golden Gate High School, Naples football highlights Immokalee High School, Naples football highlights Venice High School, Florida: Longest Runs from Weekend of Nov 18th, 2022. He will lead a boys Varsity tennis squad that have been District Champions for 4 consecutive years. Harris-Smith is the top-ranked player in Virginia and the 32nd-ranked player in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. Coach Selvidio contributed on special teams as he transitioned from linebacker to fullback for the 2001 Seminoles. Browse 56,697 germany north rhine westphalia cologne stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Dont, he cautions, fall trap to the lure of making decisions just to be liked. Martin said it best when describing Brown's value to a loaded Naples squad. Prior to attending Florida State, coach Selvidio graduated from the U.S. Stefania Pifferi. I was talking to some of the most selfless people. Their only loss so far is one early to American Heritage School in Delray, another Florida powerhouse. "I had a very long and strong relationship with them," he said. Naples High football has a new head coach. Kieran will study engineering. Published on: 10/1/2015. They were part of a Naples High Fellowship of Christian Athletes club, and had dropped off a poinsettia and a Merry Christmas card. (Kramer also boasts that more 90% of his players went on to college, served in the military or became first responders.). Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 11:57 AM CST. His success over two decades his 216-51 record ranks No. One of Bill Kramers coaching mentors was Charlie Yanda, a noted Miami-area high school coach. But to understand Naples football, you have to look past just one week or one season. Thats what they do, he says, and they are great at it., Kramer says in the off-season his assistant coaches would flock to football seminars and upon returning would eagerly have new plays at the ready. Keith Lee relocated to Naples during the summer of 2020. 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. This past season, Coach King developed a record-setting Girls Swim team. Under Head Coach Bill Kramer, the Naples High School football team began each season on a players retreat. Kramer is gone. The Eagles are 12-9 against Immokalee under Kramer but have won five straight. The Golden Eagles beat their last two opponents, winning another district title and advancing into the playoffs on a roll. 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