PSFCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026
 

PSFCA Hall of Fame - Class of 2026

Mark Evans

Mark Evans

Mark Evans is a 1985 graduate of Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and has built a distinguished career as both an educator and football coach. Following high school, he attended Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he played football and earned Most Improved Player honors as a freshman and All-Conference recognition as a sophomore offensive tackle. His success at the junior college level led to Division I recruitment from several prominent programs, including Arizona, Miami, and Pitt, before ultimately choosing the University of Miami. While at Miami, Evans was a member of two National Championship teams in 1987 and 1989 and was coached by legendary leaders Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/Education before beginning his coaching and counseling journey at Shippensburg University as a graduate assistant football coach, where he also earned a Master's Degree in Education/Secondary School Counseling. During this time, he worked at Scotland School for Veterans Children and was offered an opportunity to continue his playing career professionally in Italy with the Bergamo Lions.

Evans began his professional career at his alma mater, Cedar Crest High School, as a school counselor while also serving as the offensive line coach at Lebanon Valley College. He later became Head Football Coach and school counselor at ELCO High School, where he led the program for 14 years, capturing a section championship in 2000 - the school’s first since 1979 - and guiding teams to multiple District 3 playoff appearances. In 2012, Evans was named Head Coach at Manheim Township High School, where his teams have achieved sustained success, including undefeated regular seasons, five Section Championships in nine years, 13 District Playoff appearances, a District 3-6A Title in 2017, and deep PIAA playoff runs. He has been named LL Section Coach Of the Year X times and was named the District 3 - 6A Coach of the Year in 2017.

A dedicated leader beyond the field, Evans has served the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association for more than 25 years, including as past president, and has also served the LL QB Club as president. His 28-year head coaching record stands at 194–115. Mark has been married to his wife Jennifer for 33 years, and they are the proud parents of three children, Tucker, Tanner, and Taylor.

 

Mark Evans

Mark Evans
 
 

Mark Evans is a 1985 graduate of Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and has built a distinguished career as both an educator and football coach. Following high school, he attended Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he played football and earned Most Improved Player honors as a freshman and All-Conference recognition as a sophomore offensive tackle. His success at the junior college level led to Division I recruitment from several prominent programs, including Arizona, Miami, and Pitt, before ultimately choosing the University of Miami. While at Miami, Evans was a member of two National Championship teams in 1987 and 1989 and was coached by legendary leaders Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History/Education before beginning his coaching and counseling journey at Shippensburg University as a graduate assistant football coach, where he also earned a Master's Degree in Education/Secondary School Counseling. During this time, he worked at Scotland School for Veterans Children and was offered an opportunity to continue his playing career professionally in Italy with the Bergamo Lions.

Evans began his professional career at his alma mater, Cedar Crest High School, as a school counselor while also serving as the offensive line coach at Lebanon Valley College. He later became Head Football Coach and school counselor at ELCO High School, where he led the program for 14 years, capturing a section championship in 2000 - the school’s first since 1979 - and guiding teams to multiple District 3 playoff appearances. In 2012, Evans was named Head Coach at Manheim Township High School, where his teams have achieved sustained success, including undefeated regular seasons, five Section Championships in nine years, 13 District Playoff appearances, a District 3-6A Title in 2017, and deep PIAA playoff runs. He has been named LL Section Coach Of the Year X times and was named the District 3 - 6A Coach of the Year in 2017.

A dedicated leader beyond the field, Evans has served the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association for more than 25 years, including as past president, and has also served the LL QB Club as president. His 28-year head coaching record stands at 194–115. Mark has been married to his wife Jennifer for 33 years, and they are the proud parents of three children, Tucker, Tanner, and Taylor.

Tom Gravish

Tom Gravish

Tom Gravish graduated from Bald Eagle Area HS where he lettered in Football, Baseball and Basketball. He played Football at Bald Eagle Area under PSFCA Hall of Fame Coach, J. Gawen Stoker. Tom served as a Team Captain and played in the 1st Mid-State Football Classic. Additionally, Tom played Baseball at BEA under Hall of Fame Coach, Alex Murnyack. After graduation, he attended West Virginia University on a Baseball Scholarship and graduated with a BS Degree in Secondary Education / Social Studies. He also earned a Master’s Degree from Wilkes University. Tom served as an Assistant Football and Baseball Coach at BEA. He has coached HS Football for 36 years and served as Head Football Coach for 30 seasons, winning 189 games.

Coach G is currently the Head Football Coach at Jersey Shore HS where he will begin his 15th season in 2026. The Bulldogs have won 123 games, 7 District 4 Championships, reached the PIAA AAAA Final Four three consecutive seasons (2019, 2020, 2021) & reached the 2020 PIAA AAAA State Championship Game. The Bulldogs achieved 5 Undefeated Regular Seasons in 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. Jersey Shore had a 42-game unbeaten streak from 2019-2024. Coach Gravish has earned District 4 Coach of the Year Honors in 2019 & 2020. Tom was named 2020 PA Sportswriters' AAAA & PA Football News Coach of the Year. Additionally, he was awarded Eastern PA Football News AAAA Coach of the Year in 2020 & 2021.

Coach Gravish also served as HFC at East Juniata from 1996-1998, Bellefonte from 1999-2006, where the Red Raiders won the 1999 District 6 AAA Football Championship. He was awarded District 6 Coach of the Year in 1999. The Red Raiders were District Finalist in 2004 & 2005. He also coached at Williamsport HS from 2007-2011, where the Millionaires recorded 7-4 seasons in 2009 & 2010 qualifying for the PIAA District 2-4-11 Playoffs.

Tom served as Head Football Coach in the 2024 BIG 33 Football Classic where Pennsylvania defeated Maryland 31-7 and served as an Assistant Football Coach in the 2011 BIG 33 Game vs Ohio. In 2015, Coach G served as HFC for the West Team in its victory in the PSFCA East-West Game and coached as an Assistant in the 2006 PSFCA East-West Game. Coach Gravish also served as PSFCA President in 2021. Currently, he works in the Williamsport Area School District teaching U.S. History.

 

Tom Gravish

Tom Gravish
 
 

Tom Gravish graduated from Bald Eagle Area HS where he lettered in Football, Baseball and Basketball. He played Football at Bald Eagle Area under PSFCA Hall of Fame Coach, J. Gawen Stoker. Tom served as a Team Captain and played in the 1st Mid-State Football Classic. Additionally, Tom played Baseball at BEA under Hall of Fame Coach, Alex Murnyack. After graduation, he attended West Virginia University on a Baseball Scholarship and graduated with a BS Degree in Secondary Education / Social Studies. He also earned a Master’s Degree from Wilkes University. Tom served as an Assistant Football and Baseball Coach at BEA. He has coached HS Football for 36 years and served as Head Football Coach for 30 seasons, winning 189 games.

Coach G is currently the Head Football Coach at Jersey Shore HS where he will begin his 15th season in 2026. The Bulldogs have won 123 games, 7 District 4 Championships, reached the PIAA AAAA Final Four three consecutive seasons (2019, 2020, 2021) & reached the 2020 PIAA AAAA State Championship Game. The Bulldogs achieved 5 Undefeated Regular Seasons in 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023. Jersey Shore had a 42-game unbeaten streak from 2019-2024. Coach Gravish has earned District 4 Coach of the Year Honors in 2019 & 2020. Tom was named 2020 PA Sportswriters' AAAA & PA Football News Coach of the Year. Additionally, he was awarded Eastern PA Football News AAAA Coach of the Year in 2020 & 2021.

Coach Gravish also served as HFC at East Juniata from 1996-1998, Bellefonte from 1999-2006, where the Red Raiders won the 1999 District 6 AAA Football Championship. He was awarded District 6 Coach of the Year in 1999. The Red Raiders were District Finalist in 2004 & 2005. He also coached at Williamsport HS from 2007-2011, where the Millionaires recorded 7-4 seasons in 2009 & 2010 qualifying for the PIAA District 2-4-11 Playoffs.

Tom served as Head Football Coach in the 2024 BIG 33 Football Classic where Pennsylvania defeated Maryland 31-7 and served as an Assistant Football Coach in the 2011 BIG 33 Game vs Ohio. In 2015, Coach G served as HFC for the West Team in its victory in the PSFCA East-West Game and coached as an Assistant in the 2006 PSFCA East-West Game. Coach Gravish also served as PSFCA President in 2021. Currently, he works in the Williamsport Area School District teaching U.S. History.

Larry Greene

Larry Greene

Few educators and coaches leave a legacy that extends far beyond wins and losses. Coach Larry Greene's dedication, compassion, and humor, combined with his unwavering belief in the potential of young people, shaped generations of students and athletes. His life's work continues to resonate throughout the Central Bucks East community and across Pennsylvania high school football, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to learn from him.

Born in 1953, Larry began his football journey as a player, graduating from Cheltenham High School in 1971 where he was a three-year starter, and continuing at American International College before transferring and graduating from LaSalle College in 1975.

In 1980, he returned to Central Bucks East High School, combining his roles as a Special Education teacher and football coach. For 28 years, Larry dedicated himself to guiding students and athletes, emphasizing persistence, resilience, teamwork, and integrity.

Larry began as an assistant coach at CB East in 1980, became head coach from 1987 to 1991, and led Pennsbury High School from 1992 to 1995 before returning to CB East from 1996 through 2004 and again from 2006 to 2007. Across his career, he amassed a remarkable 125–85–4 record, including 100–73–3 at CB East, and achieved league championships at both CB East and Pennsbury, along with multiple playoff appearances.

The impact of Coach Greene extended far beyond the field. Two of his former players reached the NFL: Bryan Scott, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills, and Brad Vierling, who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2004, he coached in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic in Hershey, PA, working with future NFL players and demonstrating his dedication to the sport at the highest levels of Pennsylvania high school football.

In 2005, Larry faced a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. During his treatment, the CB East community rallied in support, forming "Team Greene" to raise funds for research and scholarships in his name. He returned to coaching when possible, remaining a mentor and teacher until his passing on April 3, 2013. His favorite saying, "The game of life is like football: you tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity," continues to inspire students and athletes alike.

Inducted into the Central Bucks East Hall of Fame in 2010, Coach Greene's contributions as a leader, mentor, and champion of youth are remembered through the countless lives he shaped. His induction into the PSFCA Hall of Fame honors a legacy defined by resilience, compassion, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

 

Larry Greene

Larry Greene
 
 

Few educators and coaches leave a legacy that extends far beyond wins and losses. Coach Larry Greene's dedication, compassion, and humor, combined with his unwavering belief in the potential of young people, shaped generations of students and athletes. His life's work continues to resonate throughout the Central Bucks East community and across Pennsylvania high school football, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to learn from him.

Born in 1953, Larry began his football journey as a player, graduating from Cheltenham High School in 1971 where he was a three-year starter, and continuing at American International College before transferring and graduating from LaSalle College in 1975.

In 1980, he returned to Central Bucks East High School, combining his roles as a Special Education teacher and football coach. For 28 years, Larry dedicated himself to guiding students and athletes, emphasizing persistence, resilience, teamwork, and integrity.

Larry began as an assistant coach at CB East in 1980, became head coach from 1987 to 1991, and led Pennsbury High School from 1992 to 1995 before returning to CB East from 1996 through 2004 and again from 2006 to 2007. Across his career, he amassed a remarkable 125–85–4 record, including 100–73–3 at CB East, and achieved league championships at both CB East and Pennsbury, along with multiple playoff appearances.

The impact of Coach Greene extended far beyond the field. Two of his former players reached the NFL: Bryan Scott, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills, and Brad Vierling, who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2004, he coached in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic in Hershey, PA, working with future NFL players and demonstrating his dedication to the sport at the highest levels of Pennsylvania high school football.

In 2005, Larry faced a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. During his treatment, the CB East community rallied in support, forming "Team Greene" to raise funds for research and scholarships in his name. He returned to coaching when possible, remaining a mentor and teacher until his passing on April 3, 2013. His favorite saying, "The game of life is like football: you tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity," continues to inspire students and athletes alike.

Inducted into the Central Bucks East Hall of Fame in 2010, Coach Greene's contributions as a leader, mentor, and champion of youth are remembered through the countless lives he shaped. His induction into the PSFCA Hall of Fame honors a legacy defined by resilience, compassion, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

Mike Lippy

Mike Lippy

Mike Lippy is a highly regarded football coach whose legacy reflects the values of education-based athletics in Pennsylvania. A graduate of a long and successful teaching and coaching career at Littlestown High School, he became known not only for winning games, but for building disciplined, resilient student-athletes. Lippy served as head football coach for 20 seasons and helped shape one of the most successful eras in school history. By the time he retired in 2023, his teams compiled a 142-76 record and made 14 playoff appearances, a remarkable run that reflected both competitive excellence and sustained program stability.

Lippy's foundation in athletics began long before his coaching years. He was a three-sport athlete in high school, participating in football, basketball, and baseball, and he continued his football career at Shippensburg University. There, he played defensive end and earned Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Division II honors in 1980. That playing background became an important part of the coach he would later become - one who understood the game deeply, valued preparation, and expected toughness and accountability from his players.

As Littlestown's head coach, Mike Lippy built a program that consistently competed at a high level. His teams captured five YAIAA Division III titles, qualified for the district playoffs 10 times, and reached the District III championship game during one portion of his tenure. He also won the 2004 District III-AA championship along with a state playoff game. His 2010 and 2013 teams completed undefeated regular seasons, further cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished coaches in the area. His success extended beyond the football field and into the broader football community, including serving as offensive coordinator for the 2014 East-West All-Star Game and assistant coach for the 2019 Big 33 Football Classic.

What makes Lippy's legacy especially meaningful is that it extends beyond wins and titles. Coaches who remain in one community for as long as he did often become part of the fabric of the school itself, and that is clearly true in his case. He spent more than 30 years teaching and mentoring students, athletes, families, and community members, marking the end of a 20-year era for Littlestown football when he retired. That lasting influence was recognized again when he was named to the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association's 2026 Hall of Fame class.

Away from the field, Mike's story is also rooted in family. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Judy, for 44 years. They are the proud parents of four daughters: Branden, Brooke, Brittany, and Breanna. The loyalty and steadiness that defined his coaching career also helped make him such a respected presence both on the sidelines and in the community.

 

Mike Lippy

Mike Lippy
 
 

Mike Lippy is a highly regarded football coach whose legacy reflects the values of education-based athletics in Pennsylvania. A graduate of a long and successful teaching and coaching career at Littlestown High School, he became known not only for winning games, but for building disciplined, resilient student-athletes. Lippy served as head football coach for 20 seasons and helped shape one of the most successful eras in school history. By the time he retired in 2023, his teams compiled a 142-76 record and made 14 playoff appearances, a remarkable run that reflected both competitive excellence and sustained program stability.

Lippy's foundation in athletics began long before his coaching years. He was a three-sport athlete in high school, participating in football, basketball, and baseball, and he continued his football career at Shippensburg University. There, he played defensive end and earned Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Division II honors in 1980. That playing background became an important part of the coach he would later become - one who understood the game deeply, valued preparation, and expected toughness and accountability from his players.

As Littlestown's head coach, Mike Lippy built a program that consistently competed at a high level. His teams captured five YAIAA Division III titles, qualified for the district playoffs 10 times, and reached the District III championship game during one portion of his tenure. He also won the 2004 District III-AA championship along with a state playoff game. His 2010 and 2013 teams completed undefeated regular seasons, further cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished coaches in the area. His success extended beyond the football field and into the broader football community, including serving as offensive coordinator for the 2014 East-West All-Star Game and assistant coach for the 2019 Big 33 Football Classic.

What makes Lippy's legacy especially meaningful is that it extends beyond wins and titles. Coaches who remain in one community for as long as he did often become part of the fabric of the school itself, and that is clearly true in his case. He spent more than 30 years teaching and mentoring students, athletes, families, and community members, marking the end of a 20-year era for Littlestown football when he retired. That lasting influence was recognized again when he was named to the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association's 2026 Hall of Fame class.

Away from the field, Mike's story is also rooted in family. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Judy, for 44 years. They are the proud parents of four daughters: Branden, Brooke, Brittany, and Breanna. The loyalty and steadiness that defined his coaching career also helped make him such a respected presence both on the sidelines and in the community.

Tom Loughran

Tom Loughran

Upon his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University in 1975, Tom Loughran began his career as a math instructor and coach. His coaching career began as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, followed by stints at Penn Hills High School, helping the Indians win 3 WPIAL championships, and finally Duquesne University.

In 1983 Tom was named Head Football Coach at South Park High School. His 32 year tenure at South Park would include 187 victories and two WPIAL and PIAA championships, in 1997 and 2005 respectively. The 2005 Eagles team was the first to win 16 games in a season in the state. He was named the Pennsylvania Class 2A AP State Coach of the Year as well as the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Coach of the Year in both 1997 and 2005. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Tom as their Coach of the Year following the 2005 season. The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Italian-American Hall of Fame presented Tom their Sports Legend Award in 2006.

He served as an assistant coach for the Pennsylvania East/West game and the Big 33 game before being named the head coach for the Pennsylvania team in 2007, the 50th anniversary of the Big 33 game. The Pennsylvania Big 33 team posted a 28-10 victory over Ohio. Tom was inducted into the Tri-County Football Association Hall of Fame in 2009 and coached the annual All-Star game in 2013, leading the North squad to victory over the South. Upon retiring from South Park as a teacher in 2014, he accepted the head coaching position at Fox Chapel Area High School in an attempt to revive their dormant football program. His 40 year head coaching career would end after winning 25 games in 8 seasons at Fox Chapel. He led the Foxes to the WPIAL playoffs 3 times during the 5 year span between 2017 and 2021. The 2016 team achieved a 5-5 record, the 2017 team went 6-4 and the 2021 squad won a WPIAL playoff game.

These accomplishments marked the first time the Fox Chapel Area football program had achieved such modest goals in over 20 years. The Pittsburgh Steelers named Tom the Class 5A Coach of the Week during the 2017 season, and he was honored as the conference Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021. Since his retirement as a coach, Tom maintains an involvement with football as a selection representative for the Bill Fralic Memorial Award.

 

Tom Loughran

Tom Loughran
 
 

Upon his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University in 1975, Tom Loughran began his career as a math instructor and coach. His coaching career began as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, followed by stints at Penn Hills High School, helping the Indians win 3 WPIAL championships, and finally Duquesne University.

In 1983 Tom was named Head Football Coach at South Park High School. His 32 year tenure at South Park would include 187 victories and two WPIAL and PIAA championships, in 1997 and 2005 respectively. The 2005 Eagles team was the first to win 16 games in a season in the state. He was named the Pennsylvania Class 2A AP State Coach of the Year as well as the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Coach of the Year in both 1997 and 2005. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Tom as their Coach of the Year following the 2005 season. The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Italian-American Hall of Fame presented Tom their Sports Legend Award in 2006.

He served as an assistant coach for the Pennsylvania East/West game and the Big 33 game before being named the head coach for the Pennsylvania team in 2007, the 50th anniversary of the Big 33 game. The Pennsylvania Big 33 team posted a 28-10 victory over Ohio. Tom was inducted into the Tri-County Football Association Hall of Fame in 2009 and coached the annual All-Star game in 2013, leading the North squad to victory over the South. Upon retiring from South Park as a teacher in 2014, he accepted the head coaching position at Fox Chapel Area High School in an attempt to revive their dormant football program. His 40 year head coaching career would end after winning 25 games in 8 seasons at Fox Chapel. He led the Foxes to the WPIAL playoffs 3 times during the 5 year span between 2017 and 2021. The 2016 team achieved a 5-5 record, the 2017 team went 6-4 and the 2021 squad won a WPIAL playoff game.

These accomplishments marked the first time the Fox Chapel Area football program had achieved such modest goals in over 20 years. The Pittsburgh Steelers named Tom the Class 5A Coach of the Week during the 2017 season, and he was honored as the conference Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021. Since his retirement as a coach, Tom maintains an involvement with football as a selection representative for the Bill Fralic Memorial Award.

Mike Mischler

Mike Mischler

In 1998, Cathedral Prep took a chance on a young coach who had just led its freshman team to an undefeated, unscored-upon season. The prestigious Erie high school promoted Mike Mischler to varsity head coach that year, and Mischler soon molded the Ramblers into a perennial state and national power.

In 21 seasons with Prep – over three different tenures – the 57-year-old Mischler has led the Ramblers to five state championships, eight state final appearances, and 16 District 10 titles. His eight state final appearances are second most in PIAA history. He lists among his proudest accomplishments as helping send more than 250 student-athletes to college while developing young men in spirit, mind, and body.

Two organizations have named Mischler the National Coach of the Year (Schutt in 2000, Catholic Athletes for Christ in 2017), and he has been named Pennsylvania Coach of the Year five times by the Pa. Sports Writers (Class 3A in 2010 and 201212, and 4A from 2016-18) and once by the PSFCA (2000).

Prep promoted Mischler to varsity head coach after the Ramblers went 3-6 in 1997. He led his first team to a 9-5 record and a state semifinal appearance. Prep won 13 straight in 1999 before falling to powerful Central Bucks West 14-13 in the PIAA Class 4A title game ending the season #9 in the nation (USA Today). In 2000, Prep went unbeaten and upset Central Bucks 41-35 in overtime to end the Bucks' streaks of 59 wins and three state titles and were ranked as high as #2 in the nation (ESPN).

He led Prep to three more unbeaten, state-championship seasons in 2012, 2016, and 2017, and guided the Ramblers to a fifth state title in 2018. Mischler is Erie County's winningest coach with a 234-72 record, a win total that currently ranks fifth in District 10 history.

He coached 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders and State Players of the Year Charles Rush (2000), Damion Terry (2012), Billy Lucas (2018), and his son, Joe Mischler (2016, 2017).

Mike Mischler previously was inducted into the Pennsylvania Erie Metro and the Cathedral Prep President's hall of fames. He and wife Mary have five children, Melissa (31), Katie (30), Michelle (28), Joseph (26), and Kelly (24).

 

Mike Mischler

Mike Mischler
 
 

In 1998, Cathedral Prep took a chance on a young coach who had just led its freshman team to an undefeated, unscored-upon season. The prestigious Erie high school promoted Mike Mischler to varsity head coach that year, and Mischler soon molded the Ramblers into a perennial state and national power.

In 21 seasons with Prep – over three different tenures – the 57-year-old Mischler has led the Ramblers to five state championships, eight state final appearances, and 16 District 10 titles. His eight state final appearances are second most in PIAA history. He lists among his proudest accomplishments as helping send more than 250 student-athletes to college while developing young men in spirit, mind, and body.

Two organizations have named Mischler the National Coach of the Year (Schutt in 2000, Catholic Athletes for Christ in 2017), and he has been named Pennsylvania Coach of the Year five times by the Pa. Sports Writers (Class 3A in 2010 and 201212, and 4A from 2016-18) and once by the PSFCA (2000).

Prep promoted Mischler to varsity head coach after the Ramblers went 3-6 in 1997. He led his first team to a 9-5 record and a state semifinal appearance. Prep won 13 straight in 1999 before falling to powerful Central Bucks West 14-13 in the PIAA Class 4A title game ending the season #9 in the nation (USA Today). In 2000, Prep went unbeaten and upset Central Bucks 41-35 in overtime to end the Bucks' streaks of 59 wins and three state titles and were ranked as high as #2 in the nation (ESPN).

He led Prep to three more unbeaten, state-championship seasons in 2012, 2016, and 2017, and guided the Ramblers to a fifth state title in 2018. Mischler is Erie County's winningest coach with a 234-72 record, a win total that currently ranks fifth in District 10 history.

He coached 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders and State Players of the Year Charles Rush (2000), Damion Terry (2012), Billy Lucas (2018), and his son, Joe Mischler (2016, 2017).

Mike Mischler previously was inducted into the Pennsylvania Erie Metro and the Cathedral Prep President's hall of fames. He and wife Mary have five children, Melissa (31), Katie (30), Michelle (28), Joseph (26), and Kelly (24).

Terry Smith

Terry Smith

Terry M. Smith, a western Pennsylvania native and proud Penn Stater, has dedicated 17 years to the Penn State Football program, four as a standout wide receiver (1987–91) and 13 as a key member of the coaching staff. Entering the 2026 season as associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, Smith has been instrumental in the program's on‑field excellence and national recruiting success. He has coached Penn State cornerbacks for 13 seasons while serving in multiple leadership roles, including Associate Head Coach, Assistant Head Coach, and Interim Head Coach.

During a pivotal 2025 campaign, Smith led the Nittany Lions to four straight victories as interim head coach, culminating in a 22–10 win over Clemson in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Smith has been central to Penn State's national defensive prominence, mentoring seven NFL‑drafted cornerbacks from 2015 to 2025, tied for most nationally, and coaching multiple All‑Americans, including Joey Porter Jr., the highest‑drafted defensive back in program history. Under his guidance, Penn State has routinely ranked among the nation's best in pass defense, interceptions, and efficiency. A nationally respected recruiter, Smith made significant impacts prior to Penn State at Temple and as a highly successful head coach at Gateway High School, where he compiled a 101–30 record.

As a player, Smith remains prominent in Penn State's record books and competed professionally in the NFL, CFL, and AFL. He was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2018.

 

Terry Smith

Terry Smith
 
 

Terry M. Smith, a western Pennsylvania native and proud Penn Stater, has dedicated 17 years to the Penn State Football program, four as a standout wide receiver (1987–91) and 13 as a key member of the coaching staff. Entering the 2026 season as associate head coach and cornerbacks coach, Smith has been instrumental in the program's on‑field excellence and national recruiting success. He has coached Penn State cornerbacks for 13 seasons while serving in multiple leadership roles, including Associate Head Coach, Assistant Head Coach, and Interim Head Coach.

During a pivotal 2025 campaign, Smith led the Nittany Lions to four straight victories as interim head coach, culminating in a 22–10 win over Clemson in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Smith has been central to Penn State's national defensive prominence, mentoring seven NFL‑drafted cornerbacks from 2015 to 2025, tied for most nationally, and coaching multiple All‑Americans, including Joey Porter Jr., the highest‑drafted defensive back in program history. Under his guidance, Penn State has routinely ranked among the nation's best in pass defense, interceptions, and efficiency. A nationally respected recruiter, Smith made significant impacts prior to Penn State at Temple and as a highly successful head coach at Gateway High School, where he compiled a 101–30 record.

As a player, Smith remains prominent in Penn State's record books and competed professionally in the NFL, CFL, and AFL. He was inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2018.

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