Big accomplishment especially at one school
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Patrick Walsh gets win No. 200
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With Next Level bringing in a million year {est} he is doing just fine financially as well
He's a good man
He's a good man
Other head coaches that coached in CCS All time. May have missed a few that retired in other section or state
Unofficial
300+ Randy Blankenship (2023 retired), Aptos (14 years), Clovis West (8), Fallbrook (2), Mira Loma (10 seasons), Nevada Union (7), Granberry TX (1), Capistrano Valley (1), and Madera (8). * More years coaching outside of section.
269-Benny Pierce, Saratoga (1961-1994) — 34 years
256 - Bill Gray, Oceana and Terra Nova in Pacifica - UPDATED by poster Colhenrylives
253-Norm Costa, Holy Cross (1964-1969), Marello Prep (1970-1976), Palma (1977-1999) – 36 Years
239-*Butch Cattolico , Los Gatos (1986-2009) – 24 years
233-Ron Calcagno, St. Francis (1972-1995) – 24 years
232 + - Mike Machado at Valley Christian - season still in progress. -- 26 years (Updated)
218- Al Cementina, Lick (1955-1975), Independence (1976-1988) – 34 years
214-Ed Buller, Oak Grove (1983-1989 and 1995-2008) – 21 years
213 + - Jeff Carnazzo, Palma (2000- current as of 10/28/2024 with season in progress excludes 3 wins changed to forfeits)
207-*Mike Janda, Bellarmine (1984-2009) – 26 years
207-Buzz Williams, San Mateo (1965-1975 and 1978-1996) – 30 years
Lots of other great coaches under 200. e.g., Pete Lovorato, Sacred Heart Prep and The Kings Academy - 160-170 wins estimate; Golden Anderson (2009 to current) , Carmel High CA (my estimate 127+)
Unofficial
300+ Randy Blankenship (2023 retired), Aptos (14 years), Clovis West (8), Fallbrook (2), Mira Loma (10 seasons), Nevada Union (7), Granberry TX (1), Capistrano Valley (1), and Madera (8). * More years coaching outside of section.
269-Benny Pierce, Saratoga (1961-1994) — 34 years
256 - Bill Gray, Oceana and Terra Nova in Pacifica - UPDATED by poster Colhenrylives
253-Norm Costa, Holy Cross (1964-1969), Marello Prep (1970-1976), Palma (1977-1999) – 36 Years
239-*Butch Cattolico , Los Gatos (1986-2009) – 24 years
233-Ron Calcagno, St. Francis (1972-1995) – 24 years
232 + - Mike Machado at Valley Christian - season still in progress. -- 26 years (Updated)
218- Al Cementina, Lick (1955-1975), Independence (1976-1988) – 34 years
214-Ed Buller, Oak Grove (1983-1989 and 1995-2008) – 21 years
213 + - Jeff Carnazzo, Palma (2000- current as of 10/28/2024 with season in progress excludes 3 wins changed to forfeits)
207-*Mike Janda, Bellarmine (1984-2009) – 26 years
207-Buzz Williams, San Mateo (1965-1975 and 1978-1996) – 30 years
Lots of other great coaches under 200. e.g., Pete Lovorato, Sacred Heart Prep and The Kings Academy - 160-170 wins estimate; Golden Anderson (2009 to current) , Carmel High CA (my estimate 127+)
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Let us not forget Bill Gray, the longtime coach at Oceana and Terra Nova in Pacifica. He retired with 256 wins, by far the most in San Mateo County history. By the way, there is speculation that Gray is PAL Booster. Why? Because he is one of the key architects of the CCS playoff ranking system. He moved out of state but he remains up to speed on CCS football matters. But we are speculating here. Buz Williams had 201 wins for those of you keeping score. So Walsh will be No.2 on the SMC list at some point fairly soon.
Was fortunate enough to play for Bill Gray after college for a few years. Mark Fabri, Ed Larios, John Gilmore and other north county coaqching legends. We practiced 2x a week and these guys had detailed scouting reports and game plans. Completley outcoached every team we played and we were quite successful
And don't give short shrift to coaches like Ray DeJong at South City and Pete Matisi at Westmoor (which, like Oceans, has dropped football).
And then there was Joe McGrath at Jefferson. Joe did not win multiple NPL championships like some of his peers. But his mere survival is a story in itself. He was a U.S. Army tanker in Europe during World War II. He was hit by sharpnel during an engagement with the Germans and he nearly perished on the battlefield. His throat and vocal chords were cut. He bled extensively, but his life was saved. When he later coached at the Daly City school, he could barely talk in a normal fashion. Didn't matter. He was alive and coaching. His players understood.
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Don't forget about Jack Burgett at Jeff and Al Steenvorde at Cap, legends
And don't forget Mike Machado at Valley Christian, currently with 232 wins - 26 years including covid year.
He's two-three seasons away from #2 or 3 on the list. I can't believe I forgot him. I had a great experience watching a game with my son sitting next to Mike Singletary who was watching his son play. Very nice man. My son who was 5 or 6 at the time was writing stories on his note pad and Mike got a kick out of disinterest in the game. My son not a football fan (yes that kills me) ended up playing Lacrosse and basketball but the writing and books helped him later with his academics as he is currently in his last year of med school. Have attended quite a few games at the hill top stadium. Great view of the lights of San Jose at night.
Good job dad and mom. As parents you put them on that path. Their success is your success
Here's a complete list of the Winningest CCS Head Coaches at their respective schools in the last 7 Seasons (The HCs listed have been at that one school the entire time. Any schools not listed have had turnover in their HC sometime between 2018-2024):
(**)= Season still going on.
1. Patrick Walsh (Serra) 7-5, 13-2, 5-0, 11-2, 13-1, 12-1, 5-6 (66-17)
2.**Paul Rosa (Wilcox) 14-1, 9-3, 4-1,10-5, 10-2,8-5, 10-2 (65-19)
3.**Mark Krail (Los Gatos) 6-5, 12-2, 5-0,10-1, 8-3,12-3, 10-2 (63-16)
4.**Greg Calcagno (St. Francis) 11-3, 4-7, 3-2, 11-1, 8-4, 7-4, 9-3 (53-24)
5. Steve Zenk (Salinas) 8-4,8-2, 3-1, 8-1, 10-2, 7-4, 8-3 (52-17)
6. Stephen Johnson (Branham) 5-5, 11-2, 2-3, 6-4, 11-2, 9-3, 8-4 (52-23)
7. Mike Gemo (Live Oak) 8-3, 9-2, 4-1, 7-3, 9-3, 9-1, 3-8 (49-21)
8.**Jeff Carnazzo (Palma) 10-2,7-3, 2-2, 7-4, 8-3,8-7, 7-5 (49-26)
9.**Golden Anderson (Carmel) 12-1, 5-5, 1-1, 3-5, 5-5, 10-1, 12-0 (48-18)
10. Mike Machado (Valley Christian) 11-3, 11-2, 3-1, 6-5, 1-9, 6-5, 5-6 (43-31)
11.**John Philipopoulos (Burlingame) 11-2, 5-6, 3-3, 8-3, 5-6, 3-8, 8-4 (43-32)
12. Mike Parodi (Hillsdale) 3-7, 8-4,4-1, 9-3,6-4, 7-4, 5-5 (42-28)
13. John Ausman (St. Francis CCC) 4-6, 7-2, 2-4, 9-4, 9-2, 3-7, 7-3 (41-28)
14. Carlo Maningo (Overfelt) 9-3, 7-4, 1-4, 4-5-1, 9-2, 6-5, 5-6 (41-29-1)
15. Jeff Scheller (San Mateo) 3-7, 8-3,0-6, 8-2,7-4, 6-4, 8-3 (40-29)
16. Kyle Padia (Leigh) 4-6, 6-4, 5-0, 9-2, 3-7, 8-4, 4-6 (39-29)
17. Oscar Caballero (Willow Glen) 7-4, 7-3, 1-4, 1-9, 7-4, 5-4, 10-1 (38-29)
18. Kevin Collins (Lincoln) 8-2, 6-4, 0-5, 6-4, 9-2, 3-7, 3-7 (35-31)
19. Bryan Smith (Hollister) 6-5,4-6,1-2,9-2, 7-6, 3-7, 5-7 (35-35)
20. Mark Kanaapu (Westmont) 1-9, 4-6, 2-2, 6-4, 10-2, 6-4, 5-5 (34-32)
21. Eric Perry (Pioneer) 4-7, 2-8, 3-2,8-3, 8-3, 4-6, 5-5 (34-34)
22. Kyle Cassamas (Stevenson) 4-5, 6-3, 0-0, 4-3, 6-3, 6-3, 7-3 (33-20)
23. Mac Villanueva (King City) 5-5, 6-4, 1-2, 7-2, 5-5, 4-6, 5-5 (33-24)
24. Justin Andrews (Woodside) 3-6, 2-7, 2-3, 3-6, 8-3, 7-5, 7-3 (32-33)
25. Matt Kiesle (Piedmont Hills) 4-7, 3-7, 2-0,5-5, 3-7, 4-5, 9-3 (30-34)
26. Kelly King Sr. (Milpitas) 6-5, 9-6,0-5, 3-8, 2-8, 6-4, 4-6 (30-42)
27. Al Avila (Seaside) 1-9,9-2,0-0,2-8, 7-5,7-4, 1-9 (27-37)
28. Ceaz Agront (Monta Vista) 5-5, 5-5, 1-2, 2-7, 4-6, 3-7, 6-3-1 (26-35-1)
29. Ben Ceralde (North Salinas) 5-5, 0-10, 1-3, 7-4, 0-10, 7-4, 7-4 (27-40)
Here's a list of the HCs whose last season was Fall 2023 (2018-2023):
Randy Blankenship (Aptos) 11-3,5-6,0-0, 8-2, 9-3,2-8 (35-22)
Ceasar Chaidez (Alisal) 5-5, 6-5,2-1, 4-6,3-7, 11-2 (31-26)
Keith Holden (Half Moon Bay) 3-7, 10-1, 3-3, 5-5, 7-4, 3-7 (31-27)
Rob Poulos (Sequoia) 3-7, 5-5, 3-2, 4-6, 10-2, 4-6 (29-28)
Chris Oswald (Cupertino) 4-6, 3-7,2-2, 7-2, 3-7, 7-3 (26-27)
Steve Sell (Aragon) 2-9, 1-9, 2-4, 9-5, 3-7, 8-3 (25-37)
Milo Lewis (Homestead) 1-9, 8-4,2-2, 7-6,4-7,1-9 (23-37)
(**)= Season still going on.
1. Patrick Walsh (Serra) 7-5, 13-2, 5-0, 11-2, 13-1, 12-1, 5-6 (66-17)
2.**Paul Rosa (Wilcox) 14-1, 9-3, 4-1,10-5, 10-2,8-5, 10-2 (65-19)
3.**Mark Krail (Los Gatos) 6-5, 12-2, 5-0,10-1, 8-3,12-3, 10-2 (63-16)
4.**Greg Calcagno (St. Francis) 11-3, 4-7, 3-2, 11-1, 8-4, 7-4, 9-3 (53-24)
5. Steve Zenk (Salinas) 8-4,8-2, 3-1, 8-1, 10-2, 7-4, 8-3 (52-17)
6. Stephen Johnson (Branham) 5-5, 11-2, 2-3, 6-4, 11-2, 9-3, 8-4 (52-23)
7. Mike Gemo (Live Oak) 8-3, 9-2, 4-1, 7-3, 9-3, 9-1, 3-8 (49-21)
8.**Jeff Carnazzo (Palma) 10-2,7-3, 2-2, 7-4, 8-3,8-7, 7-5 (49-26)
9.**Golden Anderson (Carmel) 12-1, 5-5, 1-1, 3-5, 5-5, 10-1, 12-0 (48-18)
10. Mike Machado (Valley Christian) 11-3, 11-2, 3-1, 6-5, 1-9, 6-5, 5-6 (43-31)
11.**John Philipopoulos (Burlingame) 11-2, 5-6, 3-3, 8-3, 5-6, 3-8, 8-4 (43-32)
12. Mike Parodi (Hillsdale) 3-7, 8-4,4-1, 9-3,6-4, 7-4, 5-5 (42-28)
13. John Ausman (St. Francis CCC) 4-6, 7-2, 2-4, 9-4, 9-2, 3-7, 7-3 (41-28)
14. Carlo Maningo (Overfelt) 9-3, 7-4, 1-4, 4-5-1, 9-2, 6-5, 5-6 (41-29-1)
15. Jeff Scheller (San Mateo) 3-7, 8-3,0-6, 8-2,7-4, 6-4, 8-3 (40-29)
16. Kyle Padia (Leigh) 4-6, 6-4, 5-0, 9-2, 3-7, 8-4, 4-6 (39-29)
17. Oscar Caballero (Willow Glen) 7-4, 7-3, 1-4, 1-9, 7-4, 5-4, 10-1 (38-29)
18. Kevin Collins (Lincoln) 8-2, 6-4, 0-5, 6-4, 9-2, 3-7, 3-7 (35-31)
19. Bryan Smith (Hollister) 6-5,4-6,1-2,9-2, 7-6, 3-7, 5-7 (35-35)
20. Mark Kanaapu (Westmont) 1-9, 4-6, 2-2, 6-4, 10-2, 6-4, 5-5 (34-32)
21. Eric Perry (Pioneer) 4-7, 2-8, 3-2,8-3, 8-3, 4-6, 5-5 (34-34)
22. Kyle Cassamas (Stevenson) 4-5, 6-3, 0-0, 4-3, 6-3, 6-3, 7-3 (33-20)
23. Mac Villanueva (King City) 5-5, 6-4, 1-2, 7-2, 5-5, 4-6, 5-5 (33-24)
24. Justin Andrews (Woodside) 3-6, 2-7, 2-3, 3-6, 8-3, 7-5, 7-3 (32-33)
25. Matt Kiesle (Piedmont Hills) 4-7, 3-7, 2-0,5-5, 3-7, 4-5, 9-3 (30-34)
26. Kelly King Sr. (Milpitas) 6-5, 9-6,0-5, 3-8, 2-8, 6-4, 4-6 (30-42)
27. Al Avila (Seaside) 1-9,9-2,0-0,2-8, 7-5,7-4, 1-9 (27-37)
28. Ceaz Agront (Monta Vista) 5-5, 5-5, 1-2, 2-7, 4-6, 3-7, 6-3-1 (26-35-1)
29. Ben Ceralde (North Salinas) 5-5, 0-10, 1-3, 7-4, 0-10, 7-4, 7-4 (27-40)
Here's a list of the HCs whose last season was Fall 2023 (2018-2023):
Randy Blankenship (Aptos) 11-3,5-6,0-0, 8-2, 9-3,2-8 (35-22)
Ceasar Chaidez (Alisal) 5-5, 6-5,2-1, 4-6,3-7, 11-2 (31-26)
Keith Holden (Half Moon Bay) 3-7, 10-1, 3-3, 5-5, 7-4, 3-7 (31-27)
Rob Poulos (Sequoia) 3-7, 5-5, 3-2, 4-6, 10-2, 4-6 (29-28)
Chris Oswald (Cupertino) 4-6, 3-7,2-2, 7-2, 3-7, 7-3 (26-27)
Steve Sell (Aragon) 2-9, 1-9, 2-4, 9-5, 3-7, 8-3 (25-37)
Milo Lewis (Homestead) 1-9, 8-4,2-2, 7-6,4-7,1-9 (23-37)
Covid season really impacted the number of games. Most impressive are Wilcox and Los Gatos both public schools that compete in tough leagues. Zenk at Salinas also has had Cowboys play difficult schedules and in A league.
