Conemaugh Township, Forest Hills, Johnstown

[Crimson's Ghost]

3 pretty big coaching openings heading into the offseason. 

[dadw/2sons]

What happened to Sam at Township? Was it his decision or did something else happen?

[Crimson's Ghost]

Not sure, I had heard he was leaving after last season but stuck it out one more year. So it sounds like it was in the works for over a year now.

[knowitall]

Sam’s retirement was reported in Wednesday’s Tribune Democrat



The last sentence of the article hints that although he will no longer be a head coach he is open to the returning as an assistant.

[dadw/2sons]

Did he retire from teaching or just the football job?

[Crimson's Ghost]

Just football, he'll still be teaching and coaching baseball.


Sam also predicted a co-op for Township football and many other local schools within the next 10 years. 

[sasquatch260]

Sam also predicted a co-op for Township football and many other local schools within the next 10 years. 

Not sure what this is... can you explain the "co-op"?

[deepcreek]

Simply an agreement where schools come together for one sport.  Example, Berlin co-op with Rockwood with football.  Not sure if any Rockwood kids actually go over to play, but this is why Berlin is AA.

[12HankQB]

Just football, he'll still be teaching and coaching baseball.


Sam also predicted a co-op for Township football and many other local schools within the next 10 years. 

Sad to see such a long ride come to an end, but this will be a well earned break. Sam still remains my favorite coach that I never played for. Class act and a very nice guy that will always say hello. Good luck Sam!

[Crimson's Ghost]

Shade/Shanksville is another co-op. They play under the Shade name, but there are kids from both schools on the team. 

He is predicting that it will be more common in the coming years and I do believe he’s right.