GLENBROOK NORTH
SPARTAN FOOTBALL
COACHES
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GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTAN FOOTBALL |
COACHES
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Varsity Head Coach Coaching: Coach Pieper returns for his 13th season as Varsity Head Coach. Bob was the head coach from 1997-2000 before giving up his head coaching duties to become Athletic Director. Bob took over the head coaching duties again in 2004. Bob lead the Spartans to their first playoff appearances in two decades in 1999, and continued that success the following season with another playoff campaign before stepping down. He was the head football coach at Crete-Monee High School from 1991-96. Playing days: Bob played defensive back at Illinois Benedectine College. He starred in football, wrestling and baseball at Rich South High School. Favorite coach: Vince Lombardi Favorite quote: "Don't just stand there - hit someone!" Favorite college team: University of Michigan Favorite pastimes: Football, golf Personal: Bob and wife Jill have three children, daughters Nicole and Brooke, and son Jake.
Associate Head Coach Coaching: This is Matt's 16th year coaching the Spartans, where his specialty is the offensive line Playing days: Matt starred for the University of Iowa, becoming a captain his senior year. After anchoring the Hawkeyes' line, Matt spent part of the 1996 season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Favorite coach: Hayden Fry, University of Iowa Favorite quotes: "Leave no doubt" Favorite college team: University of Iowa Favorite pastimes: Fishing, hunting, weight lifting and spending time with family Personal: Matt and wife Kelly have a daughter, Jordyn, and son Ryan.
Defensive Coordinator Coaching: Coach "Geo" returns for his ninth campaign with the Spartans. He takes over as defensive coordinator this year, in addition to focusing on the defensive line and assisting with the offensive linemen. Playing days: A four-year starter at Augustana College, Justin earned all-conference and all-regional honors. Also played on the Augustana Rugby Club. Played football, wrestling and lacrosse through high school at GBN. Graduated in 2000. Favorite coach: my father Favorite quote: "Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." -- Theodore Roosevelt Favorite college team: Indiana Hoosiers Favorite pastimes: Spending time with family at the zoo Personal: Justin and wife Ali have a loving relationship with their two boys, Cheydon and Everett. Assistant Varsity Coach Coaching: Dom is beginning his 2nd year with the Spartans after coaching at Niles North for twelve years and Notre Dame for one season. Playing days: Coach Savino played football and baseball at Elk Grove High School Favorite coach: Lou Holtz Favorite quote: " If you want something you have never had, then you must do something you have never done." -- Lou Holtz Favorite college team: University of Notre Dame Favorite pastimes: Coaching Personal: Dom and wife Emily are the proud parents of Michael and
Assistant Varsity Coach Coaching: Mike begins his 16th year with the varsity after coaching stints at St. Andrew Grammar School (two years), St. Francis de Sales (six years) and Thornton Fractional North (two years). He is responsible for special teams, receivers and defensive backs. Playing days: Mike excelled at Eureka College, earning all-conference honors as a tight end after beginning at Joliet Junior College. He was a three sport athlete at St. Francis de Sales before graduating in 1981. Favorite coach: Woody Hayes, The Ohio State University Favorite quote: "Outlined against a blue-gray October sky..." Favorite college team: University of Notre Dame Favorite pastimes: Traveling in his RV, as well as collecting baseball cards and autographs of baseball Hall of Famers and Heisman Trophy winners. Personal: Married to wife Mia for ten years, Mike and Mia are proud parents of children Faith and Travis. Assistant Varsity Coach Coaching: Scott is beginning his 19th season at GBN, where he has served at a variety of levels and positions. Playing days: Scott was a standout defensive end at Proviso West High School, earning all-conference accolades his senior year. Until recently, Scott held the state record for most sacks in a game with six. Favorite coach: Randy Walker, Northwestern University Favorite quote: "Everybody wants success. But not everybody deserves success. We must earn it." Favorite college team: University of Tennessee Favorite pastimes: Reading, exercise Personal: Scott and wife Indra are proud parents of triplets Kyle, Trent and Elise, and daughter Amelia.
Head Sophomore Coach Coaching: Matt is beginning his 15th year at GBN, and his 18th year overall. Prior to GBN, Matt served as the Freshman Head Coach and Sophomore Defensive Coordinator at Crete-Monee High School. Matt is also an assistant in the basketball program at GBN. Playing days: Matt was an All-Area defensive back at Crete-Monee in the mid 80's. He also excelled in basketball and track. Favorite coach: My father, Neale Miller, who taught me how to scout, work with students and modeled the work ethic that all coaches and educators need to be successful. Favorite quote: "Those who fail to prepare are preparing to fail" Favorite college team: Northern Illinois University Favorite pastimes: Spending time with my family and reading Personal: Married to wife Kim for thirteen years, they enjoy spending time with their son, Robert.
Assistant Sophomore Coach Coaching: This is John's 21st year coaching football at GBN. John has served in a variety of positions, including Varsity Defensive Coordinator for four years. Playing days: After a fine career as a football and rugby athlete at Loyola Academy, John walked on as a linebacker at the University of Illinois. Favorite coach: Gary Moeller Favorite quote: "A good coach makes his players see what they can be, rather than what they are." -- Ara Parseghian Favorite college team: University of Illinois Personal: John and wife Peggy enjoy spending time with their three children: Maggie, Dan and Amy. Assistant Sophomore Coach Coaching: Coach Brandt returns for a ninthyear with the Spartans. Ernie also served as Varsity Defensive Coordinator for Saint Joseph High School in Westchester. Playing days: Ernie was a multi-sport athlete at Loyola Academy. Favorite coach: Bob Spoo, Eastern Illinois University Favorite quote: "Work to improve every day" Favorite college team: University of Notre Dame Favorite pastimes: Coaching, golf, spending time with family Personal: Married to wife Barb for 31 years, they spawned Sean and Matt Brandt, two former greats of GBN Football.
Assistant Sophomore Coach Coaching: Tim begins his 15th year at GBN. He has back with the Sophomores after 11 years of being the Freshmen A Offensive Coordinator. He has coached baseball and softball at GBN, as well as baseball and football at Grayslake High School from 1996-1999. Playing days: Tim played for two-time 6A semifinalist Buffalo Grove High School from 1982-1986, before an injury ended his playing career. He was a football, basketball and baseball athlete at B.G., before playing baseball at DePaul University. Favorite coach: Knute Rockne Favorite quote: "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein Favorite college team: University of Notre Dame Favorite pastimes: Family, football, thinking of ways to score Personal: Married to wife Jenn for 15 years, they enjoy spending time with their five children.
Head Freshman Coach Coaching: This is Coach Runkle's second year with the GBN football program, after previously coaching for five years with Highland Park High School. He is the head boys swimming coach for GBN. Playing days: Josh was a two-year varsity letter winner for Peoria Richwoods, and garnered a state championship ring in 1988. He was also a two-year varsity letter winner in track. Favorite coach: Jon Gruden Favorite quote: "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly." -- Robert Kennedy Favorite college team: Nebraska Favorite pastimes: Reading, listening to music Personal: Married to wife Amy, they enjoy spending time with their daughter Ellie.
Assistant Freshmen Coach Coaching: Third year at GBN. He is also the Head Boys Frosh/Soph Lacrosse Coach. Playing days: Two year starting QB GBN '99-'00, two time All-Conference selection, school record 23 TD passes in career, accounted for 21 total TD's during senior season (15 passing/6 rushing), overall record as starter 17-4. State track qualifier in 4x1 and 4x2 relays, two time All-Conference selection. Favorite coach: Tom Izzo Favorite quote: "Fortune favors the bold" Favorite college teams: Illinois and Oregon Favorite pastimes: Spending time with family, good music, good food, and being active. Personal: Married to wife Erin, they enjoy spending time with their miniature pinscher Frank.
Assistant Freshmen Coach Coaching: This is Scott's 4th year coaching football at GBN. He is also the head Boys Track and Field coach. Playing Days: Scott played Football for GBN before an injury sidelined him and also ran for the Track and Field team, achieving All-Conference honors in his senior year. Graduated in 2004. Favorite Coach: Percy Cerutty Favorite Quote: "In order to succeed, we must first push aside that which stands in our way." -Scott Lasky Favorite College Team: Indiana Hoosiers/Oregon Ducks Favorite Pastimes: Football, Track and Field, Family, and movies
Head Freshman B Coach Coaching: Mark has coached at all levels at GBN during his 21 years here. He began his coaching career at Gordon Tech, and then moved on to Loyola Academy, totaling 10 years at those institutions. Mark is the head Wrestling and head Boys Water Polo coach. Playing days: Mark played football and wrestled for the Loyola Academy Ramblers, and then continued his grappling career at Cornell College in Iowa. Favorite coach: Jay Robinson, University of Minnesota Favorite quote: "Quality is the result of discipline" Favorite college team: University of Notre Dame Personal: Mark and wife Christine enjoy time spent with sons Cole and Caid.
Assistant Freshman B Coach Coaching: This is Jim's 26th year at GBN, and 31st year coaching overall. Jim also serves as assistant baseball coach at GBN. Playing days: Jim pitched for Northern Illinois University after excelling in football, basketball and baseball at Crystal Lake Community High School. Favorite coach: Mike Ditka Favorite quote: "Those who live in the past are cowards and losers" -- Mike Ditka Favorite college team: Northern Illinois University Favorite pastimes: Hunting, fishing, remodeling homes Personal: Married to wife Karen, they enjoy spending time with daughters Savannah and Jamie.
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Bob Pieper
Matt Purdy
Justin Georgacakis
Dom Savino
Mike Standerski
Scott Williams
Matt Miller
John Byrne
Ernie Brandt
Tim Drevline
Josh Runkle
Matthew Haggis
Scott Lasky
Mark Rebora
Jim Howie