We want them to honor their season, then well worry about that later.. We dont want to talk about being a family. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Catholic head football coach, Stephen Matthews was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and drug possession Thursday. He served as defensive line coach under then-head coach Steve Matthews. Knoxville Catholic will announce its new football coach in a press conference this afternoon. Coach Mobbs builds programs that personify class and excellence, and his teams compete with relentless energy," school president Dickie Sompayrac said. Before being an assistant coach at Ensworth, he was the special teams coach at Brentwood Academy for a year in 2020. Join the Irish Arts Theatre Co. for this beloved tale perfect for all audiences. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. Assistant Coach (Quarterbacks) cua-football@cua.edu. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Matthews, who has served as the head football . "This was an opportunity to go into what I think is the best private school around. Dean Cokinos, who coached inside linebackers at Ensworth the past two seasons, has been named Knoxville Catholic's head coach. Knoxville Catholic hires Ensworth assistant Dean Cokinos as football coach, After 'exhaustive' search, Oak Ridge football hires state championship coach Derek Rang, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Cokinos most recently was the linebackers coach at Ensworth in Nashville, which finished this past season with a 7-4 record. Phone: 202-319-4749. However, his Tennessee ties run deep. The high school named Korey Mobbs as its next football coach on Wednesday. Korey Mobbs is takes over the Irish program with 16 years of high school coaching experience. Our student-athletes are fortunate to have him as their head coach. Former coach Steve Matthews resigned on April 5 after an arrest on DUI and drug charges. Houston Wisdom (TX): Head coach Jacque Tinsley will not return for a seventh season leading the program and assistant coach Vincente Herrera is the new head coach, Matt Stepp tweets. Mike Gutelius. Longest tenured coach in UT history to be inducted into Greater Knoxville Area Sports Hall of Fame. Eagleton will be in its first season of TSSAA region play this season. We look forward to Coach Cokinos leading the Fighting Irish on and off the field. Matthews . Assistant Coach (Tight Ends) tobiav@cua.edu. Jonathan Rutledge. In eight seasons of varsity football Mobbs helped develop three All-Americans, including the No. He has been married to his wife, Mary, for 16 years. So really, going through spring has been our emphasis, and then as summer approaches, well begin to implement those things. Sompayrac said the program met with the football players parents about the decision. Former coach Steve Matthews resigned on April 5 after an arrest on DUI and drug charges. eight days but says he feels right at home on the practice field. 7 overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft Derrick Brown, as well as 70 college football signees at the Class 6A school. He started his career as an assistant coach for Collins Hill High School in Suwannee, Georgia. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dr. Sedonna Prater, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Knoxville, and Dickie Sompayrac, president of Knoxville Catholic High School, have accepted the resignation of . KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) Knoxville Catholic High School announced the hiring of Dean Cokinos as the new head football coach for the Fighting Irish. Go Irish! Mail@FootballScoop.com or 225.229.3429. But it will be around family. High School Scoop - Thursday March 2, 2023. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. 9. After finding its new football coach in Dean Cokinos, Knoxville Catholic has added a state championship coach to its staff. Twitter. Were excited to welcome Coach Cokinos to Catholic High," said Dickie Sompayrac, President of Knoxville Catholic High School, in a press release. People talk about winning games but I want to establish championship habits, and if we do that, the other things will take care of themselves.. He resigned three days later. His position was not formally announced, but there is no doubt, Ayers will find himself working somewhere across the defensive front. RELATED: Knoxville Catholic head football coach resigns following arrest, RELATED: Tennessee Football closes out spring season with Orange and White game, RELATED: Grainger High School baseball player Eli May fights through adversity, returns to the mound. We want to act like a family, said Mobbs. His overall regular season coaching record is 165-86-1 with an 11-6 post-season record and two Arena Football League championships. pic.twitter.com/9ZLtApgUn6. The Knoxville Catholic Diocesan said school leaders and Bishop Richard F. Stika are aware of the incident involving Matthews. The Vols do not currently have any 2021 targets at Knoxville Catholic, but 2022 do-it-all athlete Tommy Winton projects to be a key target in his cycle, while Kaden Martin, the son of Tee Martin, is a two-sport star for the Irish. By Grant Ramey Jun 13, 2020. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/03/former-tennessee-vol-vfl-robert-ayers-named-defensive-coordinator-at-knoxville-catholic/, Nation's No. In the NFL, Ayers played for Denver (2009-13), the New York Giants (2014-15) and Tampa Bay (2016-17). The offense will be Matthews' coaching domain as the offensive coordinator and he will be judged on it, for the positive and the negative. Severe storms move through East Tennessee. At Lanier, Mobbs has been the head coach since 2014. Some of them are in and out from a spring practice standpoint. Prior to Eagleton, he coached at William Blount for seven seasons. While coaching, he also served as general manager in Atlanta and D.C. and director of football operations in New Orleans. Philip Shadowens confirmed to Knox News that he will be an assistant football at Catholic this upcoming season. Shadowens, who won two state titles at Smyrna, has coached at William Blount and Eagleton while in the Knoxville area. We made the decision two years ago to part ways with Steve, and we think that was the right decision two years ago, yet we also believe in redemption, and I think Steve has taken some real steps to get his life back on track and we certainly believe in second chances, too. He never had a winning season with the Governors, and the team finished 1-9 in 2021. Knoxville Catholic will announce its new football coach in a press conference this afternoon. It just feels great to be back and excited to get to work and hopefully get this program to one be one of the top programs in the state.". He also earned Region 8-AAAAA Coach of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Josh Heupel's 2023 Tennessee football recruiting class has more in-state signees than in recent years, Trevor Duncan: Why I signed with Tennessee football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Since 1999, all sources remain confidential. Former Vol Robert Ayers has been named defensive coordinator at Knoxville Catholic High School. Coach Mobbs builds programs that personify class and excellence, and his teams compete with relentless energy, Dickie Sompayrac, president of Knoxville Catholic High School, said. IN-STATE TENNESSEE SIGNEES:Josh Heupel's 2023 Tennessee football recruiting class has more in-state signees than in recent years, IN HIS OWN WORDS:Trevor Duncan: Why I signed with Tennessee football. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- A new era is underway for Knoxville Catholic football as head coach Korey Mobbs began his first spring practice at the helm. They know that I love them and that I care about them and they handled it like good young men.". Ayers's career at Tennessee saw him total 113 tackles, 31.5 for loss, and 9 sacks. After helping bring his younger teammates along during his nine-year NFL career, Robert Ayers decided coaching was in his future. "The only hard part of taking a job like that was leaving those kids at Eagleton because they had really bought in and worked their tails off," Shadowens said. Catholic has won three state championships in its history and two came under Matthews (2015, 2017). Two-time state championship coach Steve Matthews will be returning to Knoxville Catholic as the football team's offensive coordinator, school president Dickie Sompayrac told Knox News. Knoxville,TN 37923 865.560.0313 Visit our school website Last season they were 3-7. Last season, Shadowens coached his one season at Eagleton College and Career Academy, which opened in August 2021. I think when you take a job you have to understand where youre going and what the culture has been, and maybe some changes that need to happen. Mobbs has coached for 16 years and has a 58-22 record as a head coach. They have three children. As head coach, Mobbs posted a 58-22 record and won two region championships. KADEN MARTIN PICKS MIAMI: Kaden Martin after picking Miami: New Tennessee football staff never contacted me, CATHOLIC COACHING SEARCH: Seven potential candidates to become Knoxville Catholic football coach. Lanier won two regional championships, made the Georgia Sweet 16 three years and made six consecutive playoff appearances under Mobbs. We're off to see the Wizard. "I don't know him real well," Matthews said of Baron. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Kaden Martin after picking Miami: New Tennessee football staff never contacted me, Seven potential candidates to become Knoxville Catholic football coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. who resigned earlier this month after being arrested on drunken driving and drug charges. Coach Mobbs says hes looking forward to developing a relationship beyond football with his players. "Kids will have fun, kids will get better and kids will compete and really I think that's what our expectation is. By Dan McWilliams. "Knoxville Catholic is a special place and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the Fighting Irish football program, Cokinos said in a press release. We obviously talked with a lot of people and met with Steve and sat down with Steve's wife as well and talked with them and talked with his pastor, Sompayrac said. After finding its new football coach in Dean Cokinos, Knoxville Catholic has added a state championship coach to its staff. While still navigating his new role, learning his roster, getting to know his new coaching staff and getting acclimated with his new city, Mobbs said he is excited about the group of guys he is inheriting. , DA: Man convicted of burglary left court and burgled, 3 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Morgan Wallen makes donations for Gibbs HS programs, Rodent droppings found at Knoxville restaurant, LIVE UPDATES: Power outages across East Tennessee, TIMELINE: Lisa Edwards death and fallout, Family says officers had no respect for human life, NOAA weather radio down, where to get alerts, Dillon Brooks Blasts Warriors, Draymond Green in, Chase Elliott to Miss Race After Injuring Leg in, Ex-NBA Player Anthony Morrow Arrested on Kidnapping,, Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old, Report: Cowboys to Franchise Tag Pollard If No Deal, Adam Schefter Pranks Podcasters With Fake Lamar Jackson, Sources: Giants Offer QB Jones Between $35 Mil and, What Each Likely First-Round QB Needs From Their, Damaged water line put out Knoxville restaurant fire, Man dies after tree falls on car in McEwen, PHOTOS: Strong winds knock down trees, powerlines, Strong winds, storms move through East Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Morgan Wallen performs at Knox County school, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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Korey Mobbs was named the Irishs coach at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic High School gymnasium. Philip Shadowens confirmed to Knox News that he will be an assistant . Former coach Steve Matthews was suspended on April 2 after his arrest for drunken driving and drug possession. Mobbs emphasized what he called the three Cs: character, class and commitment. The drug possession charge was dismissed and he pled to a lesser charge of reckless endangerment on the DUI, according to online court documents. Knoxville Catholic High School 9245 Fox Lonas Rd. Mobbs led the Fighting Irish to the Division II-AAA playoffs both seasons at the helm but finished with an 8-12 combined record. "Catholic is a great place. Former Vol Marlon Walls and Powell set for 2022 season. He started his career at Smyrna in 1994, leading the Bulldogs to Class 5A state championships in 2006 and 2007. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Mobbs was recently named the football coach at Jackson County (Georgia). Matthews previously had arrested for DUI in Tennessee. Its a great day to be Irish., Mobbs won a Georgia State Championship as a player in 1997 and said it was tough to leave Lanier due to the relationships that hed established through the game of football but said I look forward to establishing those same relationships here with the faculty, staff and administration at Knoxville Catholic.. Ayers, who played at Tennessee as a linebacker and defensive end between 2004-08, joined the Fighting Irish's coaching staff in 2020. Coaching Experience: 2021-2022 Knoxville Catholic High School Head Coach 2014-2020 Lanier High School Head Coach 2 Region Championships Playoff Appearances 2014-2019 GHSA Sweet Sixteen 2015, 2018, 2019 State Semifinals . ET. Mobbs replaces Matthews, who resigned after eight years last month after he was arrested for DUI and drug possession charges. To learn about our exceptional academic programs, athletics and student life, please visit us and apply! Come explore all the possibilities Knoxville Catholic has to offer! 11 hours ago. Eagleton has not competed in varsity-level TSSAA sports until the 2023-24 school year and Shadowens has only a team for the freshman and sophomore classes. We love supporting multisport athletes, Mobbs said. Knoxville Catholic finished 7-4 during the 2019 campaign and will look for another return to the state playoffs under Head Coach Steve Matthews in 2020. By Ken Lay Knoxville Catholic High School introduced its new football coach last week, ending a three-week search to replace Steve Matthews. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. In the two seasons, Mobbs coached the Irish went 8-12. Knoxville Catholic football adds two-time state champion Philip Shadowens as assistant coach, Knoxville Catholic hires Ensworth assistant Dean Cokinos as football coach, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A month after Korey Mobbs resigned at Knoxville Catholic, the Fighting Irish have found their new football leader. Were excited about those guys that are on that list., Mobbs wanted to stay as consistent as possible during spring football, retaining a lot of the previous coaching staff with the plan to, make a few additions as they move along.. Last season, Shadowens coached his one season at Eagleton College and Career. So thats what weve talked about with the staff, and thats what weve started over the last eight days. A former University of Tennessee football star and NFL player has been promoted in the local high school coaching ranks. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic introduced Korey Mobbs as its new head football coach on Wednesday afternoon. "They were sad but they understood. Newly-hired Catholic head coach Korey Mobbs named Ayers the Fighting Irishs defensive coordinator. Mobbs comes to Catholic from Lanier High School in Sugar Hill, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Our expectation is we'll be competitive but we'll do things the right way, Sompayrac said. Sompayrac said that the expectations for Catholics upcoming season are not centered on wins or losses. He even has a son named Knox in honor of his late father as the two grew up going to games at Neyland Stadium on Saturdays. VFL Troy Fleming added to Knoxville Catholic's staff Teams SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska Ohio St. Penn St.. Catholic finished 7-4 during the 2019 campaign and will look for another return to the state playoffs under Head Coach . Now, Ayers, a product of Marlboro County HS (SC), will return to Knoxville in a new football role. , DA: Man convicted of burglary left court and burgled, 3 reported dead after severe weather in Kentucky, Morgan Wallen makes donations for Gibbs HS programs, Rodent droppings found at Knoxville restaurant, LIVE UPDATES: Power outages across East Tennessee, TIMELINE: Lisa Edwards death and fallout, Family says officers had no respect for human life, NOAA weather radio down, where to get alerts, Dillon Brooks Blasts Warriors, Draymond Green in, Chase Elliott to Miss Race After Injuring Leg in, Ex-NBA Player Anthony Morrow Arrested on Kidnapping,, Spirit Sign Youngest Player in NWSL History, 15-Year-Old, Report: Cowboys to Franchise Tag Pollard If No Deal, Adam Schefter Pranks Podcasters With Fake Lamar Jackson, Sources: Giants Offer QB Jones Between $35 Mil and, What Each Likely First-Round QB Needs From Their, Damaged water line put out Knoxville restaurant fire, Man dies after tree falls on car in McEwen, PHOTOS: Strong winds knock down trees, powerlines, Strong winds, storms move through East Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders, Morgan Wallen performs at Knox County school, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Catholic went 5-5 in 2020 and missed the Division II-AAA playoffs, which was the first time the Irish had missed the playoffs since 2012. After Knoxville Catholic High School introduced Korey Mobbs as its head football coach at a press conference April 28, the new coach said he is looking forward to starting the 2021 season. Cheerleading and Dance Wrestling Basketball Football Volleyball Ice Hockey Show all Sports About School: Knoxville Catholic High School Address: 9245 Fox Lonas Rd Knoxville, TN Mascot: Fighting Irish State Association: Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Associations Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
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