PSFCA Hall of Fame - Class of 2023
Mike Ricci
u003Cpu003EA 1984 graduate from Susquehanna University, Mike Ricci took a job as an English teacher at Garnet Valley High School in September, 1984. After two years as a volunteer assistant, Mike was named the head football coach, a position he held until his retirement in June of 2022 (in 1990 he coached linebackers at Widener). Mike's steadfast belief that "Football is the least important thing that we do" and the pyramid of principles (outlined with the words Selflessness, Hard Work and Character) he and his staff developed helped transform Garnet Valley from a small 2A team into a small 6A program that is widely recognized as one of the most successful and respected in the state. Over 35 years, he achieved 261 wins (2nd most in Delaware County history and, at the time of his retirement, top 40 all time in the state).u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ESince 2006, GV compiled an overall record of 164-32, a league record of 114-12, won 3 District Championships, 8 Central League Championships, and played for a State Championship. He was named the Philadelphia Inquirer's Southeastern PA Coach of the Year two times, Eastern PA's Big School Coach of the Year, Delaware County's Coach of the Year, District One's Coach of the Year, was the recipient of the National Football Foundation's "Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football" Award, was named the 2021 Delaware County Daily Times "Sports Person of the Year," and was inducted into the Delaware County and Pennsylvania Sports Halls of Fame.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAn outstanding teacher as well, Mike also received the Franklin Mint's "Excellence in Teaching Award." Coach Ricci points out that he has been blessed to work with an inordinate number of incredible assistant coaches, a seemingly endless supply of fantastic, selfless players and families and an unwaveringly supportive school and community. He is especially appreciative of the support and sacrifices made by his parents, Len and Tesss, his wife, Connie, and his children, Jonathan, Matthew, Theresa and Natalie.u003C/pu003E
Mike Ricci
u003Cpu003EA 1984 graduate from Susquehanna University, Mike Ricci took a job as an English teacher at Garnet Valley High School in September, 1984. After two years as a volunteer assistant, Mike was named the head football coach, a position he held until his retirement in June of 2022 (in 1990 he coached linebackers at Widener). Mike's steadfast belief that "Football is the least important thing that we do" and the pyramid of principles (outlined with the words Selflessness, Hard Work and Character) he and his staff developed helped transform Garnet Valley from a small 2A team into a small 6A program that is widely recognized as one of the most successful and respected in the state. Over 35 years, he achieved 261 wins (2nd most in Delaware County history and, at the time of his retirement, top 40 all time in the state).u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003ESince 2006, GV compiled an overall record of 164-32, a league record of 114-12, won 3 District Championships, 8 Central League Championships, and played for a State Championship. He was named the Philadelphia Inquirer's Southeastern PA Coach of the Year two times, Eastern PA's Big School Coach of the Year, Delaware County's Coach of the Year, District One's Coach of the Year, was the recipient of the National Football Foundation's "Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football" Award, was named the 2021 Delaware County Daily Times "Sports Person of the Year," and was inducted into the Delaware County and Pennsylvania Sports Halls of Fame.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EAn outstanding teacher as well, Mike also received the Franklin Mint's "Excellence in Teaching Award." Coach Ricci points out that he has been blessed to work with an inordinate number of incredible assistant coaches, a seemingly endless supply of fantastic, selfless players and families and an unwaveringly supportive school and community. He is especially appreciative of the support and sacrifices made by his parents, Len and Tesss, his wife, Connie, and his children, Jonathan, Matthew, Theresa and Natalie.u003C/pu003E
Jeff Weachter
u003Cpu003EJeff Weachter began his coaching career in 1988 at his alma mater, Warwick High School. In 1993, Jeff was named head coach at Lebanon Catholic High School, where he led them to their first back-to-back winning seasons in 30 years. In 1998, he became head coach at Bishop McDevitt High School, where he amassed at 248-68 record, winning 11 District 3 Titles, 5 State Championship appearances, and a 4A State Championship Title in 2022.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EIn 2022, he was named AP and PA Football News 4A State Coach of the Year, and District 3 Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2013. He was Head Coach on the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl winners, a game which featured numerous players who went on to the NFL. Jeff also served as an assistant coach in the 2014 Big 33 Game, and in the 2012 and 2016 under Amour All America Game.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EJeff was a featured speaker on the topic of the Bishop McDevitt offence, speaking at The University of Notre Dame Coaches clinic, among several other national clinics.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EJeff and his wife Andrea live in Manheim and have 3 children, Marisa, Vanessa, and Braden, and a son-in-law Brodie.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
Jeff Weachter
u003Cpu003EJeff Weachter began his coaching career in 1988 at his alma mater, Warwick High School. In 1993, Jeff was named head coach at Lebanon Catholic High School, where he led them to their first back-to-back winning seasons in 30 years. In 1998, he became head coach at Bishop McDevitt High School, where he amassed at 248-68 record, winning 11 District 3 Titles, 5 State Championship appearances, and a 4A State Championship Title in 2022.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EIn 2022, he was named AP and PA Football News 4A State Coach of the Year, and District 3 Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2013. He was Head Coach on the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl winners, a game which featured numerous players who went on to the NFL. Jeff also served as an assistant coach in the 2014 Big 33 Game, and in the 2012 and 2016 under Amour All America Game.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EJeff was a featured speaker on the topic of the Bishop McDevitt offence, speaking at The University of Notre Dame Coaches clinic, among several other national clinics.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003EJeff and his wife Andrea live in Manheim and have 3 children, Marisa, Vanessa, and Braden, and a son-in-law Brodie.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E
