At Catawba, Evans was a two-time first team all-conference pick at linebacker. Havent decided? Haines landed on his feet. AD Michelle Caddigan and the Catawba search committee vowed to explore far and wide to locate the next coach, and apparently they did just that. College football: New Catawba coach has a lot going for him. In the 2022 preseason the management of the new Rhein Fire announced that former NFL Europe Rhein Fire head coach Jim Tomsula will also be the first head coach for the upcoming season of the European League of Football. He helped the Galaxy to an appearance in the 2004 World Bowl. In conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education, the Bachelor of Arts in education (B.A.E.) [19], Tomsula with the Washington Redskins in 2017, "Jim Tomsula Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks - Pro-Football-Reference.com", "Catawba Announces Sports Hall of Fame Class for 2015 | GoCatawbaIndians.com", "The 49ers have hired defensive line coach Jim Tomsula as their new head coach", "5 things to know about new 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula", "Jim Harbaugh says he didn't leave the 49ers by choice", "Is Jim Tomsula worse than the worst head coach of all time? As quarterback for the Fighting Illini, Ward threw for 1,946 yards and 12 touchdowns in 22 career games. I am forever grateful for the relationships built, friendships made, and opportunities provided over the past 34 years. In 2015, Walker was named the South Atlantic Conference Coach of the Year after guiding Catawba to its first SAC Championship since 2007 and a spot in the NCAA II Playoffs. In 2004, he became the defensive coordinator for the Berlin Thunder, a position he held for the 2004 and 2005 seasons. They have a two sons, Javin and Jordan. Prior to his year in Cullowhee, Walker spent 10 years as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Coastal Carolina University. It'll still be that, plus his first season as a head coach - at any level. He served as a recruiting assistant at Indiana in 2005 and as an assistant at Saint Josephs College in 2006, helping them to a conference title. RELATED: Hornets end losing streak, top Magic 112-105, I didnt realize what an impact Catawba College would have on my life when I arrived on campus in 1988, said Walker. While at VMI, Ward mentored Al Cobb, the schools all-time leading passer. Walker announced his resignation this week and will step down from his role as head coach of Catawba College. 2022 SAC Hall of Fame Recap. Lockhart holds the school record with 103 tackles for loss and had 27 All rights reserved. | Athletics are the front porch for every college, the first thing that a lot of people outside the college see. The Spartan defense ranked second overall with 19 interceptions and third with 33 total takeaways. He has a contagious passion for excellence and commitment to building young men on and off the football field. Catawba hires Tyler Haines of Shepherd University as new football coach My love for the Catawba College football program is why I returned to campus, and also why I feel now is the right time to leave.. [15] In their inaugural season, Tomsula coached the expansion Rhein Fire to a 75 record, the second best in the Southern Conference; though the team failed to qualify for the post-season. [9], Catawba created the West Scholars Program in 2006. He mentored 2019 Academic All-Big South, Cam McCuthcheon. During Walker's 10 seasons in Conway, the Chanticleers had four players on the defensive side garner All-America accolades, while players within his defense earned a combined 44 All-Big South accolades as the Chanticleers captured three straight Big South Conference titles (2004-06). Only time will tell if it was the right one for Catawba. He set school marks for receptions and receiving yards in a career, finishing with 190 catches for 2,976 yards. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Curtis Walker is all over the Catawba College football record books and was there for some big moments across the team's history. He resides in Charlotte, N.C. with his wife, Ashley. Hes an experienced speaker to Rotary Clubs and the Kiwanis and that sort of thing, so he could be the perfect guy to re-energize support for the Indians. That year, the team won the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) and made it all the way to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. One day he was repairing helmets. Prior to his stint at VMI, Ward served on the staffs at Concord University from 2011-14 and at DePauw University from 2007-10 as offensive coordinator. I would like to thank President Dr. David Nelson, Director of Athletics Michelle Caddigan, the Board of Trustees and the Search Committee for allowing me to be a part of such a special place. At Catawba College, Tomsula made 109 tackles in two seasons. For the 2011 season, incoming new head coach Jim Harbaugh retained Tomsula in his previous position as defensive line coach where he would remain through all four seasons of the Harbaugh era. I am excited for him to have the opportunity to spend more time with his family and watch his sons compete in football at a very high level. "I didn't realize what an impact Catawba would have on my life when I. Our mission is to build a program that is successful in the classroom, in the community and on the field. Teaching Fellows Program", "North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program", "Catawba professor writes research for National Geographic", "Catawba College Achieves Carbon Neutrality Seven Years Ahead of 2030 Goal", "Fred Stanback Jr. Ecological Preserve at Catawba College", "Map | North Carolina Natural Heritage Data Explorer", "Perspective | What's gotten into the Redskins' defensive line? He was a scholar who annually made the Deans List. By John Brice Jul 11, 2023. In 2020, he took over as offensive line coach. Their tireless efforts led us to this exciting time in Catawba College Athletics., On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we would like to welcome Coach Haines and his family to our Catawba family, expressed Bob Arnold 71, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Catawba College. The closest city to Piqua (pronounced Pik-wa) is Dayton. Offensive Coordinator I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the search committee, members of the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee, and to Dr. Kurt Patberg of Athletics Staffing and Consultants for their time, dedication, and commitment to finding the best coach and person to lead our football program, Caddigan added. College football: Walker era ends at Catawba, but he'll always be an Curtis Walker became the Head Football Coach at Catawba in December of 2012. For working adults, Catawba's School of Evening and Graduate Studies offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). The Rowan County, N.C., native was a two-time football all-state performer at West Rowan High School where he won two State Championships (2008 and 2009) prior to graduating in 2010. rey Evans joined the Catawba College Football Staff as an Assistant Coach prior to the 2019 season. He serves his alma mater as defensive line coach,equipment coordinator and pro liason, positions he has held since 2013. Tyler played linebacker for Defiance College, a Division III school that competes in the Heartland Athletic Conference. Ward was a four-year letterwinner at Illinois where he graduated in 2003. In 2015, Cobb finished 11th in the nation in total yards. Jackson began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of South Carolina, in 2010 under Head Coach Steve Spurrier and Defensive Coordinators Ellis Johnson and Lorenzo Ward. Compiling a 32-9 record, DePauw won a pair of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference titles. Also in 2012, Jackson directly coach the spur/nickel position for the Gamecocks. Well help you find your path. We wish him nothing but the best. In his first year leading the defense, Catawba College allowed the least points in all of NCAA Division II football. Notably, Tomsula was inducted into the Catawba College Sports Hall of Fame 2015.[4]. Haines helped guide Shepherd to a 13-2 record as the Rams won the Super Region One title game with a 48-13 victory over Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on Dec. 3. Walker earned All-America honors his final three seasons, including first team accolades as a senior in 1992. During a game against Wofford in 1991, Walker recorded a team-record 25 tackles. He was the Offensive Coordinator at IUP for two seasons and helped lead the team to a 9-2 record in 2013. Evans is a native of Barnsville, GA, where he was a standout at Lamar County High School. A native of Taccoa, Ga., Goodine was three-sport standout at Seneca High School. These teams involve a family of over 400 students as players, cheerleaders, coaching assistants, team managers, and student trainers. Catawba College. Lockhart was an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars and had stintswith the New York Giants, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. 7 in the country. He was a three-year letterwinner at Defiance, a two-time team captain, and a two-time first team Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference selection at linebacker. Catawba College Transfer students may also be considered for these forms of aid. Curtis Walker became the Head Football Coach at Catawba in December of 2012. Concord posted a 25-12 during Wards tenure and twice won conference championships and twice made the NCAA II Playoffs. Bagent, the PSAC Offensive Player of the Year, set the NCAA all-division record of career touchdown passes at 159 and the Division II completions record with 1,400 completed passes. He served a four-year term on the Board of Directors for the NCCA (2012-2016), President of the NCCA (2017-18), and NCCA Past President (2018-2019). Catawba College. Moll earns CSCAA Individual Scholar All-America Honors. He looks like a guy you could trust your son to play for. Jim Tomsula James Andrew Tomsula (born April 14, 1968) [1] [2] is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Rhein Fire of the European League of Football (ELF). Its a family portrait that will project the wholesome American values that Catawba cherishes. In 2011, the Gamecocks finished 11-2 with a No. Jordan is an incoming freshman at Catawba for the fall of 2020. The next day he was looking for work for himself and his staff. All rights reserved Walker returned to Catawba College to be the team's head coach in 2012. His first chance at college coaching came at Division III Adrian College in Michigan. "We are grateful to Coach Walker for his many contributions to Catawba College and to our football program," said Michelle Caddigan, Catawba's Director of Athletics. Catawba College will now conduct a national search for the team's next head coach. Sylven and Wellspeak named WGCA All-American Scholars. E-mail: dwward18@catawba.edu Catawba Announces 2023 Football Schedule. He played Division I football at Ball State and is now the defensive coordinator at James Madison University. Catawba allowed just 13.5 points per game during those 25 games. Readycoaches thewide receivers. The graduation rate of Urbana football players improved from 72 percent when Haines took over to 100 percent. [12], The Center for the Environment at Catawba College was established in 1996 to educate the local and campus community about environmental stewardship and sustainability. Novak threw for 3,730 yards with 33 touchdowns and a 172.33 efficiency, which ranked second in the nation. Ward coached 32 all-conference performers at Concord, had six all-region selections with five All-Americans. My love for the Catawba College football program is why I returned to campus, and also why I feel now is the right time to leave." . February 27, 2023 Football. He played the game back in the day and played it well. Category:Catawba Indians football coaches The Hall of Fame linebacker was a four-year starter, earning All-America honors his final two seasons. Curtis Walker began playing for the Catawba Indians in 1988 and worked his way up the coaching ranks after graduating. Haines and his wife, Logan, have three daughters, Harper (11), Hadley (9) and Holland (7). Incoming freshmen seeking acceptance into the Honors Program must have a 3.5 or higher weighted GPA, 1150 or higher SAT, and/or 25 or higher ACT, score. He played three seasons in NFL Europe, two with the Scottish Claymores and one with the Frankfurt Galaxy. The Catawba Sports Hall of Fame and SAC Hall of Fame member still holds the school single-game record with 25 tackles. Greece, Germany, Britain, Arizona, and more destinations both nationally and internationally). | SALISBURY, N.C. - Catawba College's head football coach, Curtis Walker, has announced he is resigning as head football coach, effective immediately. Normally, when the Catawba Indians name a new head football coach, its someone everyone in town already knows. Haines inherited a stellar QB Tyson Bagent who won the 2021 Harlon Hill Trophy as Division IIs best player and the rest is history. [22], In 2005, the NCAA cited Catawba College as a school with a "hostile" or "abusive" nickname. No problem. Butlers 2013 secondary ranked seventh in the nation in pass defense. He not only has been a coaching lifer, he has diversified experience. Coastal twice led the nation in interceptions, getting 19 in 2006 and 27 in 2004. Haines graduated from Defiance College in 2006 with a bachelors degree in integrated social studies secondary education. The playoff appearance in 2010 concluded with a State Championship victory for Salisbury High School. [15] Catawba College achieved full carbon neutrality in 2023, seven years ahead of its 2030 commitment. He resides in Salisbury with his wife, Gina. Im impressed by his passion for the development of student-athletes and their success both on and off the field. Under Walker, Coastal led the league in pass defense in 2006, '07 and `08. Brett Yormark has a lot of plans in mind for the Big 12. mike.london@salisburypost.com. He coached at Salisbury High School for one year before returning to Catawba College to be an assistant coach. Haines also had coaching stints at Division II IUP and Division III Adrian College. Haines brings head coaching experience with him to Catawba. Sustainable building materials, green furnishings, geothermal heating and cooling were used when constructing the Center for the Environment building. Throughout his coaching career at the High School level, Pinyan was selected as an Assistant Coach for the North Carolina Shrine Bowl staff in 2007 and named Head Coach for the North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA) West All Stars in 2011. Privacy Statement He was hired by Baldwin Wallace, a Division III school in Ohio. Citing the approval of the Catawba Indian Nation, the NCAA granted the appeal on the condition the college use the tribe-specific nickname of the Catawba Indians when referring to the nickname as opposed to simply the "Indians. Director of Athletics Michelle Caddigan announced Thursday that Tyler Haines has been named the 22nd head football coach at Catawba College. College football: New Catawba coach has a lot going for him A 10-season run at his alma mater ended on Monday. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. [11] That program was ended by the state legislature in 2011. Hes written papers and offered lectures about the importance of special-teams play, and hes coached special teams. Walker's 10-season tenure as Catawba College's head football coach ended at 3 p.m. on Monday with his resignation. Catawba College's best seasons with Walker as head coach came in 2015, when he was named SAC Coach of the Year and the school made its first NCAA playoffs appearance since 2001, and in 2017 when the team finished 9-2. The rich tradition and alumni base are second to none. Haines played baseball and basketball in high school, but football was the sport he was passionate about. The team was outplayed in just about every contest this year and lost Walker's final game 61-23 to Carson-Newman. Catawba went 9-2 and earned a win over NCAA I VMI during the 2017 campaign. He went to work in a Honda America plant after his discharge. On January 1, 1947, they defeated Maryville College 316 and on January 1, 1948, they defeated Marshall University 70. If you're looking to compete, stay active, or anywhere in between, we've got a team or facility to help you do it. Walker and his wife, Sheka, have two sons; Jalon and Curtis II. Following graduation from Catawba and a two-year coaching period at Salisbury High School, Walker joined the staff at Catawba in 1995. Pinyan graduated from Appalachian State University (BS in Recreation, MA in Physical Education/Athletic Administration). Walker was Catawbas team most valuable player in 1991 and served as team captain in 1992. Hes also been a college head coach, which was an vital component to the search committee. Catawbas students train and compete in some of the best facilities rivalling those at larger colleges. sacks. Looking for something exciting on a rainy day? He was a two-time winner of the Chancellors Award. July 10, 2023 Women's Golf. I am forever grateful for the relationships built, friendships made, and opportunities provided over the past 34 years. A native of Easley, S.C. and a product of Wren High School, Jackson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from South Carolina. Football - South Atlantic Conference Urbana was practically next door to Piqua, so it meant going home, but it also meant a serious rebuilding project. Haines joins Catawba College after serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Shepherd University during the 2022 season. Haines is a family man, and Catawba likes that. Butler has nearly 20 years of coaching experience, including Division I stops at Hampton (2014) and Norfolk State (2005-2013). [7], Most classes are instructed by more than one professor, each providing input from their specific field of study. Test your problem-solving skills at an escape room or your driving skills at an indoor go-kart track. Walker's defense led the nation in pass efficiency defense and contributed to the top turnover margin in the country, setting a Big South record at plus 22. Catawba Football (@CatawbaFootball) / Twitter Butler played receiver and defensive back at Western Carolina. Some of them might even be good for the conference. These areas are Accounting, Economics and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Communication, Communication Arts with concentrations in communications and sports communications, and Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Communications, Economics, General Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. A 2001 Catawba graduate, Lockhart earned a degree in recreation. Marco Butlerrejoined the football staffas the defensive coordinator in the summer of 2020. Walker enrolled at Catawba College in 1988 and played for the school's football team as a defender when the college still competed in the NAIA. His first stint at his alma mater was as linebacker coach from 1995-99. Catawba College is a private college in Salisbury, North Carolina.Founded in 1851 by the North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church in Newton, the college adopted its name from its county of origin, Catawba County, before moving to its current home of Salisbury in 1925.Catawba College still holds loose ties with the successor to the Reformed Church, the United Church of Christ. He will always be a Catawba College Indian!. 'Tomsula', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catawba_College&oldid=1165677697, This page was last edited on 16 July 2023, at 18:25. Catawba College is a private college in Salisbury, North Carolina. A 1991 Catawba graduate, Goodine earned a degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. Attending Catawba College, he played defensive end from 1987 to 1990, after transferring from Middle Tennessee State University after the 1986 season. RELATED: David Tepper, Rock Hill leaders reach $20 million settlement over failed Panthers HQ. He coached Spud Dick, the schools all-time leading passer and a top four finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, completing 71.3% of his passes and averaging 320.8 yards a game to stand eighth in the nation. Catawba College. Football - Catawba College A Texas graduate, he is married with three children and lives outside Fort Worth, Texas. A successful season at Shepherd has led Haines to Catawba, where he will be a head coach for the first time since his days with the Urbana Blue Knights. He will coach the safeties at Catawba and work with the special teams. They have two daughters, Meliyah and Ariyah. [5], Catawba College offers over 70 fields of study in a variety of disciplines. [6] He won his first game as 49ers head coach, 387 over the Arizona Cardinals. No one can possibly be an expert at everything, but Haines is praised by everyone as a strategist, as an organizer and as a recruiter. He was a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy, the academic Heisman Trophy. He graduated with a degree in integrated social studies. He is a 2006 Catawba graduate with a degree in sports management. Email. 2023 Curtis Walker Football Camps. Defiance is about 90 miles from Piqua. The 2015 team finished second nationally in scoring defense (15.8 ppg). Teaching Fellows program. Now Haines is that guy that no one knows, but everyone wants to know about. The secretive nature of who will be calling plays this fall in College Station continues. Sankey kicked off SEC Media Days Monday in Nashville with extensive comments on NIL, next year's SEC expansion. My family and I are excited to join the Catawba College family, expressed Coach Haines. Walker is a Catawba alum who earned team MVP honors in 1991 and was a team captain in 1992. With only the Division II National Championship game left to play, Bagent currently sits atop the DII passing yards list with 4,580 yards. Over the past two seasons, Butler coached at Gardner-Webb University. Before taking over the tight ends in 2016, Pangburn assisted head football coach Curtis Walker and the offensive staff with the offensive line, operations, recruiting, video and social media. Combining the two head coaching stints, his teams won 128 games in sixteen years. Office Phone: (704) 645-4503. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. A Catawba College Hall of Fame player, Curtis Walker resigns as alma Bennett played football and golf at Presbyterian College. Bagent gained first team honors while Fisher was a second team selection. July 10, 2023. [12] On January 4, 2016, York confirmed that the 49ers would pay Tomsula $14 million for his one season as head coach. Whether you want to be an accountant, scientist, teacher, performer, or CEO, Catawba offers over 70 academic programs to put you on your path. Responding to the offer of a partially constructed dormitory-administration building and several acres of land in Salisbury, trustee, college, and church officials closed the campus in Newton in 1923 and re-opened in Salisbury in 1925. Tyler has a strong football pedigree, successful experience in rebuilding a Division II program and has most recently helped guide Shepherd to the Division II national semifinals. Tomsula was fired just a few hours after the 49ers' season finale against the St. Louis Rams, which the 49ers won 1916 in overtime. Like the Walkers, the Hesters and the Bennetts before him, he and his wife (Logan) and kids (three daughters) will provide photogenic Christmas cards for everyone on their mailing list. Camp Director and Head Football Coach at Def. Even with the addition of women to the student body, the college struggled to overcome the depletion brought on by the war. Lockhart, anative ofCharlotte, N.C., was an outstanding player Independence High School. Scoring only 238 points,[11] the 49ers would struggle to a 511 season, with Colin Kaepernick ending the season on injured reserve after being benched. We were unanimously impressed with Tyler and know he will develop our football student-athletes on and off the football field. In 2011, Norfolk State claimed the MEAC Championship and earned the schools first berth in the FCS Playoffs with a defense that ranked second in the nation in total defense and fourth in scoring defense. Haines is used to sweat and work. In 2014, the Mountain Lions won the regional title and advanced to the national semifinals. . He was there when the team won three consecutive conference titles from 1999 to 2001. In pretty much everything Catawba College's football team has done in the last three decades, Walker has been there. Catawba College, Catawba Athletics and related trademarks and logos are owned and controlled by Catawba College. My love for the Catawba College football program is why I returned to campus, and also why I feel now is the right time to leave.. On December 9, 2011, Bennett was relieved of his duties after the program slumped to a 2928 record over his final five seasons. Haines brings head coaching experience with him to Catawba. Catawba College Names Tyler Haines as Head Football Coach. [10] Catawba was one of 18 institutions in North Carolina to offer a N.C. 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