Advance, Join us for our 29th annual Fashion Show and Luncheon! Nows our shot to beat Naples, they better think again., News-Press reporters Adam Regan and Dan DeLuca contributed to this report. Only five starters will return. Naples athletic director Ernie Modugno knew he wanted one of those assistants to be the head coach. Seven Naples players commit to play football in college on national signing day. 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. Coach Bill Kramer was reading his morning paper one day when he stopped on a quote. Greg was the Head Junior Varsity Coach for two years prior to taking the reigns as Head Coach in 2008. So, the game is huge. In 2015, Kramer was inducted to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida, Jordan opted to apply his passion for math and physics in the educating of others. Calvary Christian Academy 4.1. Its team bonding. Of all the victories and championships, Kramer is most proud of the lives hes touched. I dont think that culture is going to leave at all. When he boarded that bus, he was at a low point in his life. The irrational decision turned out to be one of the best he ever made. Augustave says his time at Naples has helped prepare him for the jump to the SEC. I've got to go to a school that wants me and prioritizes me. Kramer had turned down the job at Naples several times. All rights reserved. Under Kramer, Naples became the first Southwest Florida team to win state. Naples MS/HS: Activities Calendar Contact Us About Us Registration School Policies Handbook All after school clubs and activities (i.e. It was time to put football aside and focus on the next phase of his life. Sparks, who, like Kramer, was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and upfront about his faith, coached the Carson-Newman University football team in Jefferson City, Tennessee from 1980 to 2016. Florida football playoff preview (Round 2). In the seven years before first joining CSN in 2017, he served as the sole high school math teacher at Everglades City School, teaching across all levels of secondary mathematics. There are no health issues. Its important to find out who you are and own it, Kramer would tell his players. Im very, very happy for Bill. The hype surrounding the homecoming game turned out to be overblown. The Eagles made the playoffs in 1999 for the first time in 17 years. From 1998-2019, Kramer went 216-51 at Naples, leading the team to two state championships, eight regional titles and 17 district crowns. 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. The homecoming game is a big deal no matter what. Typically, theyll get something from Moes, or Buffalo Wild Wings, or a pizza joint, or pasta. Kramer was the head of a successful program at the nations second-largest school. Rick Martin has been named thehead coach of Naples two-time state championship football team. Prior to attending prep-school, coach Selvidio graduated from Wellington High school in West Palm Beach Florida. Hes been very good to me personally and professionally. 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. Coach is amiable with his players, motioning or calling them in as they pass by the glass windows on the office. Tonys response was very humbling. Aside from the current years sign, only three others remain up. October 1, 2021. Alicia and her family reside in Fort Myers, and she currently teaches for the Collier County Public School system. Its not live hand grenades. His father had abandoned the family when he was a baby. The Golden Eagles beat their last two opponents, winning another district title and advancing into the playoffs on a roll. 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. 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. Naples High School's Lady Eagles soccer team matched up against Mariner on Feb. 10 after losing to the team. Coach John King has been associated with Community School of Naples (CSN) athletics since 2011, where he served as Assistant Swim Coach. That had nothing to do with you.. Modugno said he wants to meet with the Naples coaching staff before deciding the next step in finding a new head coach. 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.. Coach Paul Selvidio started coaching at Community School of Naples (CSN) in 2013 and begins his 5thyear as the schools head football coach; and his 7thyear as the schools Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 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. Its not what type of player you are; its the type of man youd become.. 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's a big move for me, I'm just going to get used to it and do what I have to do. He is an avid swimmer and swam competitively at Indiana University (IU) under legendary coach Dr. James Councilman. Ben Hammer has resigned his teaching and football coaching position at Rock Island High School in favor of a position at Lely High School in Naples, Fla. 03 Mar 2023 01:55:02 He has coached beginning swimmers, youth teams, High School teams, College teams and an Olympic medalist. Kramer was named head coach at Naples High in 1998. 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. 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. Kids then go to a study room or a video game room. One of Kramers favorite shirts? And yet the Golden Eagles also found someone young enough to spend another two decades leading the football team. : Raphael committed to Iowa in June, but after the Hawkeyes got off to a lackluster start, Raphael de-committed late in September. 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. Naples also was state runner-up in 2003. Add Team Photo She took a 3-win team and led them to a record 14-4 season within one year. It's a whole new coaching staff and everybody starts in the same place, and I'm going early so I get a chance to compete with them. 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. T. Perez-Benitoa Assistant Coach Jason Gore Assistant Coach Joe Lorenzo Assistant Coach B. Plamondon Statistician M. Stevenson Statistician Top Performers All Top Performers Florida High School Athletic Association Total Tackles RANK TOT 13 Jean Tanelus Sr. LB 144 PAT Kicking Made RANK MADE 15 Harvey Sarajian Sr. K, P 55 Kickoff Yards RANK YDS While . "My main goal is for me to get playing time, and I feel like if I go to Arkansas I'm guaranteed to have playing time.". During his time at Avon, his team won five Founders League titles and one New England Championship. When Kramer talks about culture, its not just in an athletic sense but also an academic sense. One of the reasons for the sustained success is coaching consistency. 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. Sunlight, Join us as we enter our first-ever NAMI Southwest Florida 5K- Mind On The Run. Kramer has a touch of wistfulness in his voice when he says his quarterback could have gone to an Ivy League school and scored a spot on a roster. He works with players to determine the top five or 10 schools theyd like to play at. He grew up for the most part in Arizona. They were part of a Naples High Fellowship of Christian Athletes club, and had dropped off a poinsettia and a Merry Christmas card. Kramer, by far, is the most accomplished coach in the 66 years of the Naples High football program. Now 28 years since Gary became a trailblazer, nearly half of Lee. During the games, hes subdued: never too high, never too low. Hes called the players cell, texted. Naval Academy Preparatory School where he was a starting defensive end for the schools football team. 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. Kramer has made what he calls two irrational decisions in his life. Despite job offers from across the country at high schools and colleges, some for a lot more money Kramer has stayed. She played both college Volleyball and Softball at Lincoln Memorial Universitya NCAA Division II institution in Tennessee. Back then, to compare it to a business, the Naples High football team, was, at best, a firm mired in a major sales slump with few prospects for a quick turnaround. Barcelona training coaching license; and has played Division 1 and womens professional soccer in addition to womens lacrosse on the Pennsylvania State and Regional Team Level. He was named FACA 3A Coach of the Year for 2016 and FACA 5A Coach of the Year for 2017 and 2019. Charlotte High coach BinkyWaldrop, who has been with the Tarpons as a player, assistant coach and head coach for more than four decades, said the program Kramer was able to build is a testament to his smarts. E-Mail. 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. Chad is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a graduate of The George Washington University. The next, hes got some tongue-in-cheek advice gleaned from Road House that hes shouting across the field: Pain dont hurt!. St. Patricks Day parades, Easter egg hunts and childrens shows bring all kinds family fun to the Gulf Coast this month. 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. (Kramer also boasts that more 90% of his players went on to college, served in the military or became first responders.). The Eagles are overmatched. With 234all-time wins, including 18 at American,Kramer is third all-time among Southwest Floridacoaches behind Fort Myers High's Sam Siranni Sr. (244) and Clewistons Al Morrell (253). 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. Kramer, 56, decided the Golden Eagles football team was in good enough hands to withstand his departure. (Martin) is still part of the best coaching staff in Florida, Kramer said. Naples has never lost to Golden Gate (15-0), Gulf Coast (22-0) or Palmetto Ridge (15-0). Kramer is in the coachs office across from the locker rooms. To Kramer, the lesson was youre a players will rise to the opportunities you give them. It was always about a commitment to being excellent., In 2001, the six Naples High Golden Eagles chose Begin With the End in Mind as their team theme. Naples High School football coach Bill Kramer received VIP treatment at Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 in Jacksonville. The Eagles start off with a 12-play drive for a score. Kramer told Dungy how Sparks took a then-young Kramer in 30 years ago, let him stay in his house for a few nights. Theres so much emotion, excitement and thennothing. (When its all said and done, 15 football players will have signed on to continue playing at the next level.) His drop steps are off, throwing his timing. Martin's football career began when he first played for the Golden Eagles in 1998. Coach Selvidio is married to his wife, Brooke, and has threechildren, Makayla '30, Peter '33, and Elizabeth '34. Naples welcomed North Miami to Staver Field in May. It was fun because Kramer has perhaps the most. ", Why Minnesota? While playing for Wellington he was named to the Sun Sentinel All-Area team for Broward and Palm Beach Counties. "Over here we're conditioned well, we're fast, we're strong, so the transition will be good.". 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. If you want to win, he tells his team, you have to play at that level. That didnt change when I walked out the door.. Kramer isnt leaving the school altogether. Hed attend church and found comfort there he couldnt at home. 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. The FACA 3S Offensive Player of the Year put up big numbers for an offense that scored 35.6 points per game and finished his high school career with 3,766 yards on 352 carries with 52 touchdowns, 23 of which came in his senior campaign. Im not burned out. Modugno, whos been the Naples athletic director for 31 years, said he was grateful for the time the football coach spent at the school. His areas of specialty include Human Performance, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Injury Prevention. I was talking to some of the most selfless people. Coach Crosby brings 20 years of coaching and athletic conditioning experience to CSN and was a long-time Assistant Girls Basketball Coach under Legendary Head Coach Mitch Woods. He is the second Naples High School coach to receive this honor. Cologne Business School Campus. In 2001, he was named captain of Naples High Schools' team, which won its first state championship that year. Black tape sticks over every game except for the current weeks gamethe physical manifestation of the one-game-at-time mentality. The Kramer family with daughters Courtney, Cassie, Katie and Kellie. Naples running back Kendrick Raphael announces verbal commitment to Kirk Ferentz, Iowa. 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. A similar-style offense and defense is run at all levels, so by the time that player has the fortune of putting on the varsity jersey, hes already familiar with the schemes. 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. Coach MacIntyre has 9 years of coaching experience including College, High School and Private Clubs. You cant draft or (legally) recruit players. The 2021 Naples Daily All-Area second-teamer. (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. This is a guy who got another graduate degree (this one in counseling) so he could help his disadvantaged students. After the discussions with coaches, Modugno and Naples principal Darren Burkett decided Martin was the best fit. By his second semester, he had a scholarship. Liberty University was a Christian school his grandmother knew in Virginia. For many years, Kramer kept a list he called Yandas Seven Cardinal Rules for coaches hanging in his office. "I feel like Naples prepared me in a lot of ways," he said. Naples, FL Pub. Naples High football has a new head coach. 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. 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. Im just glad weve had him as long weve had., Bill Kramer has had a tremendous influence on a lot of young people, impact on the school community and impact on the AD youre talking to, Modugno said. All is quiet. St. Patricks Day activities, Broadway shows and fundraising galas bring the festivities all month long. 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 Modugno spent the past weeks talking with Naples coaches about who was interested in the position and who they thought would be good at the job. He went to Arizona Western University to play football but got hurt in training camp. 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. Robb Mackett, a board member and head of the Greater Naples Officials Association, called this year's group of candidates "impressive." "When you look at the rsums of these athletes . You always have to correct inappropriate behavior." She attended Youngstown State University and Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Hes very real in everything he does, Kieran says of Kramer. One major task for the appointed high schoolers on the retreat: create a theme for the season. 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. Kramer hung onto the signs from 01, 03, 07. He says his time as a Golden Eagle has helped him prepare for BIG 10 competition. 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.