Head Coach: Chris Walkowiak
Assistant Coaches: Mike Falcone, Fred Lesher, Austin Cseh, Mike Pascoe
Team Name: Palmerton
2016 Record: 6-6 – lost in District 11 AA Silver medalist
Key Starters lost: Garrett Perschy, Mike Stasko, Jared Mooney, John Iles, Jarrod Rodgers
Offensive Starters Returning: (3) Sophomore, WR Jordan Nelson 6’2 180 lbs Senior, Center, Kyle Kralik 5’10 190 lbs, Senior slotback, Mike Eckhart 5’11 155 lbs
Defensive Starters Returning: (5) Jordan Nelson Sophomore ILB 6’2 180, Mike Eckhart Senior 5’11 155 Corner, Tanner Burnett Junior 5’10 170 lb OLB, Kyle Kralik Senior 5’10 190 lb D-line, Aaron Stasko Junior 5-9 160 lbs Corner
Key Newcomers: Tekoah Guedes – SR 5’11 195 QB/LB, Andrew Sabo Sophomore 5’11 195 lb DE/RB, Cody Waterhouse Junior 5’10 155 lb DB/WR, Nate Sterner Senior 5’11 170 lb WR/DB
2017 Outlook: Please let us know the keys about your team on offense, defense and special teams. What are your keys to having a successful year?
Offense: We have to spread the ball around to our playmakers and give them opportunities to make the necessary plays for us. Convert in the redone and make explosive plays.
Defense: Communicate efficiently, execute our alignment, assignment and technique. Limit big plays, create turnovers, get off the field on 3rd downs.
Special Team: execute efficiently in the kicking game with our PAT. Also maintain the field position game with our punting and kickoff units while setting up our offense with our return units.