2011 Coaching Staff

Head Coach Mark Schmidt

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Head Coach Mark Schmidt

Coach Mark Schmidt is entering his 16th season as Redskin Head Coach. Prior, he served six seasons as Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Lock Haven University. There, he was instrumental in implementing the Run & Shoot offense, which was nationally ranked during his last three seasons. As Recruiting Coordinator, Schmidt was no stranger to the Suburban One Conference, actively recruiting high school players throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware.

Prior to Lock Haven, Schmidt coached under Jerry Berndt at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn the team earned Ivy League Championship honors both seasons he was there. He also was a Tight End Coach under Jerry Claiborne at the University of Kentucky.

Schmidt's first coaching experiences actually came in the Suburban One Conference, when in 1982 and 1983, he coached under the direction of close friend and Norristown Area High School head coach Roger Grove. During those years, Norristown won back-to-back Suburban One Conference Championships.

A Graduate of Lower Moreland High School, Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Ursinus College, where he was an All-Conference linebacker. Schmidt currently resides in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with his wife Maribeth and their daughter Erica, born February 26, 1997 and twins Lindsey and Jack born December 22, 2002.

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Coach Steve Wilmot

Steve Wilmot

Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Line, Strength & Conditioning Coach: This is Steve's 16th year coaching the Redskins. Coach Wilmot grew up in Flourtown, PA and went to Springfield High School (Montco). From there he was an offensive lineman and graduate assistant for five years at Lock Haven University under Coach Mark Schmidt. Steve is a science teacher at the Tawanka Learning Center. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist certified through the NSCA. Coach Wilmot is married and resides in Langhorne with his lovely wife Jen, stepson Shane, son Jason and dog Gunner.

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Coach Jay Weidenbaugh

Jay Weidenbaugh

Co-Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs: Coach Weidenbaugh graduated from Spring-Ford High School. He attended West Chester University and earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education. He also has a M.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of South Carolina. Coach Weidenbaugh has 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. His wife Tina is the seventh grade principal at Springfield Flex school.

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Coach Ray Jones

Ray Jones

Offensive Line Coach: Coach Jones is entering his 13th year coaching at Neshaminy. Coach Jones attended Kutztown University. He has over 22 years of coaching experience. Coach Jones runs his own real estate business and lives in Langhorne with his wife Kelly and three children: Austin, Joscelyne and Mason.

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Coach Neil French

Neil French

Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach: Coach French is entering his 10th season as the Redskins Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach. Coach is a 1994 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education from Villanova University in 1998. He also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Gwynedd Mercy College. This will be Coach Frenchs 13th year as a Social Studies teacher at Maple Point Middle School, where he is the Team Leader of Team 7-2, Student Council advisor, 7th grade Boys Basketball head coach and 8th grade Baseball head coach. Coach also served as Acting Assistant Principal at Poquessing Middle School in the Spring of 2007. Coach French resides in Langhorne with his beautiful wife Jennifer (Neshaminy 94) and daughters Julia (4) and Addison (2).

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Coach Dave Ferrara

 

Dave Ferrera

Outside Linebackers Coach: David is a 1987 graduate of Neshaminy High School. He was a member of the football team for three years and earned the honors of making the Redskin Eleven in his senior year. After high school Coach Ferrara graduated from Bucks County Community College with a 3.9 GPA and a Associates Degree in Educational Psychology. Coach then transferred to Trenton State College (known as The College of New Jersey today) to major in History Education. He graduated in 1993 with a 3.489 GPA. Coach also holds a Masters Degree in Education from Arcadia University. Coach Ferrara teaches Ninth Grade American History at Neshaminy High School. He has been a member of the high school coaching staff since February 2005.

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Coach Tom Coates

 

Tom Coates

Defensive Line Coach: Coach Coates graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia. He attended West Chester University and earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education. He also attended graduate school at Penn State University for Special Education. Coach Coates has 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. His daughter Kellie is a teacher in Coatesville, son Tom Jr. Is Owner/trainer of Transcend Sports Training gym in Newtown, son Joe is attending his 1st year of college and his daughter Alyssa is going into 6th grade.

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Coach Charlie Pirrello

 

Charlie Pirrello

Quarterbacks Coach: This is Coach Pirrello's first year as a coach for the Redskins. After graduating from Pittston High School in Pittston PA, Charlie attended Kings College in Wilkes Barre PA. After graduating from college Coach was a Social Studies teacher, student assistance coordinator and Assistant Athletic Director for North Burlington Regional School District. Coach Pirrello was the head coach at North Burlington High School for 24 years and head coach at Holy Cross High school for 2 years. Coach's record during those 26 years was 168-71-1 including 6 league titles and 3 state titles.

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Coach Aaron Lynch

Aaron Lynch

Defensive Line Coach: Coach Lynch was a former Neshaminy Redskin graduating in June of 2004. After playing a year of football at Lock Haven University Coach Lynch began a collegiate boxing career winning a National title in 2008 for the 195 lb weight class. Coach Lynch is currently pursuing a career in secondary education with a concentration in social studies. This is Coach Lynch's second year of coaching the defensive line positions.

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Coach Jamar Brittingham

 

Jamar Brittingham

Running Backs Coach: Jamar, a 2002 Neshaminy High School graduate, is beginning his first season coaching at Heartbreak Ridge. He was a member of the 2001 State Championship Football team and had 30 touchdowns and 2,575 rushing yards for the season. He continued playing football at Bloomsburg University from 2004-2008 where he was the all-time leading rusher and scorer in school and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) history, ending his career with 5,689 yards rushing yards, 516 points scored and 6,867 all-purpose yards. He holds 27 school and conference records. Jamar currently resides in Levittown, PA.

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Coach Keith Ennis

 

Keith Ennis

Wide Receivers Coach: The 2002 graduate of Neshaminy High School, Keith is in his 1st season as the wide receivers coach. He was a member of the 2001 State Championship team. He is now working at Hyatt Hotels Food and Beverages, where he is an Assistant Director. He currently resides in Levittown, PA.

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Coach Nick DiDonato

 

Nick DiDonato

Offensive Line Coach: Nick is a Neshaminy High School graduate and a three year varsity starter for the Redskins under Coach Mark Schmidt. He was a leader on the 2008 and 2010 S.O.L. championship teams, and was a three year all league player. Nick was recruited by Lebanon Valley College and was geared up to be a Freshman Starter as Center, before a career ending injury. He will be assisting Coach Steve Wilmot with the offensive line/center positions, and in the weight room. He is currently attending the Philadelphia Culinary Arts Institute and resides in Langhorne.

Bryan Schedlinger

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Trainer Brian Schedlinger

JR Douthart

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Assistant Trainer JR Douthart