About NWOFCA

Dedicated to improving and promoting the game of football since 1981

Mission Statement

Founded in 1981, the Northwest Ohio Football Coaches Association is a volunteer organization of coaches dedicated to improving and promoting the game of football.

Through their efforts the members of the NWOFCA Advisory Committee will:

1

Provide coaches clinics to give member coaches opportunities to learn and improve their knowledge of the latest football fundamentals and training methods.

2

Promote respect and professional relationships between member coaches, schools, and football programs.

3

Facilitate communication between college coaches and NWOFCA members as they assist their student-athletes with the football recruiting process.

4

Recognize member coaches, administrators, and support personnel for outstanding achievement, citizenship, or long-term contributions to their football program.

5

Award the NWOFCA Scholarship to provide college assistance to a member coach's child or stepchild.

History

NWOFCA Past Presidents

Year Name & School
2024-25 Bob George - Patrick Henry H. S.
2023-24 Mark Myers - Napoleon H. S.
2022-23 Bob George - Patrick Henry H. S.
2021-22 Bob George - Patrich Henry H. S.
2020-21 Clinic Canceled due to Covid 19 Pandemic
2019-20 Todd Petersen - Archbold H. S.
2018-19 Todd Petersen - Archbold H. S.
2017-18 Todd Drusbak - Rossford H. S.
2016-17 Tory Strock - Napoleon H. S.
2015-16 Brian Cooper - Elmwood H. S.
2014-15 Brian Cooper - Elmwood H. S.
2013-14 Todd Drusbak - Rossford H. S.
2012-13 Tory Strock - Napoleon H. S.
2011-12 Bill Inselmann - Patrick Henry H. S.
2010-11 Todd Thieken - Evergreen H. S.
2009-10 Paul Yunker - Evergreen H. S.
2008-09 Allan Gladieux - Archbold H. S.
2007-08 Ken James - Northwood H. S.
2006-07 Tom Santoro - Toledo Central Catholic H. S.
2005-06 Paul Yunker - Bryan H. S.
2004-05 Roger Frank - Perrysburg H. S.
2003-04 Ray Pohlman - Perrysburg H. S.
2002-03 Greg Dempsey - Toledo Central Catholic H. S.
2001-02 Eric Keller - Sylvania Northview H. S.
2000-01 Doug Pearson - St. John's Jesuit H. S.
1999-00 Steve Gilbert - Tiffin Columbian H.S.

Coach of the Year

Year Name
2025 Andy Shafer - Columbus Grove H. S.
2024 Bill Inselmann - Patrick Henry H. S.
2023 Greg Dempsey - Toledo Central Catholic H. S.
Todd Thieken - Whiteford H. S.
2022 John Mershman - Carey H. S.
2020 Ryan Carter - Clyde H. S.
2019 Ben Wilhelm - Edgerton H. S.
Casey Mohler - Liberty Center H. S.
2018 Jason Mensing - Whiteford H. S.
David Dominique - Archbold H. S.
2017 Andy Brungard - Anthony Wayne H. S.
2016 Tyson Harder - Start H. S.
2015 Kenny Krouse - Tinora H. S.
Greg Dempsey - Toledo Central Catholic H. S.
2014 Kevin Kline - Bryan H. S.
2013 Tory Strock - Napoleon H. S.
2012 Mark Ritzler - Findlay H. S.
2011 Brian Miller - Archbold H. S.
2010 Jeff Wood - Bedford H. S.
2009 Jim Mayzes - Sylvania Southview H. S.
2008 John Snoad - Gahanna Lincoln H. S.
2007 Gary Quisno - Oak Harbor H. S.
2006 Bill Inselmann - Patrick Henry H. S.
Greg Dempsey - Toledo Central Catholic H. S.
2005 Steve Gilbert - Tiffin Columbian H. S.
2004 Doug Pearson - St. John's Jesuit H. S.
2003 Cliff Hite - Findlay H. S.
2002 Dick Cromwell - St. Francis DeSales H. S.
2001 Jeff Hood - Van Wert H. S.
2000 Rock Farlow - Perkins H. S.
1999 Rex Lingruen - Liberty Center H. S.
1998 Jerry Buti - Defiance H. S.
1997 Dick Kidwell - Fostoria H. S.
1996 Dave Hansbarger - Swanton H. S.
1995 Bob Bishop - Clyde H. S.
1994 Mark Emans - Wauseon H. S.

Assistant Coach of the Year

Year Name
2025 Todd Petersen - Archbold H. S.
Bob George - Patrick Henry H. S.