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2009-2010 Hurricane Football Coaches:
Head Coach John Sala
Recruiting Areas: Western NC / SC
John Sala enters his second season as the head football coach of the Hurricanes. In 2008 (LC’s first year being NJCAA affiliated) the Hurricanes posted a 5-4 mark and had their first-ever NJCAA All-American.
Coach Sala has coached college football for the past 13 seasons – the last seven as head coach. During his career, Coach Sala has coached 12 NCAA or NJCAA All-Americans, as well as numerous players that have moved on to play professional football.
Prior to Louisburg, Coach Sala spent 7 seasons with Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. In 2001, he was hired as the team’s Offensive Coordinator. In 2002, Coach Sala was promoted to Head Football Coach of the Panthers and retained his Offensive Coordinator duties (a role he continues to enjoy). During his tenure at Ellsworth, Coach Sala’s teams reached new heights: 3 Bowl Championships (2001, 2003 and 2004) and, in 2004, ECC won it’s the first Region XI Football Championship since 1993. Other stops during Coach Sala’s coaching career include: Iowa Central Community College, Kenyon College, Quincy University, and Buena Vista University.
What John is most proud of, however, is the emphasis his staff places on character. While winning is always important in sports, Coach Sala’s staff has always made recruiting good people the number one priority. The football program at Louisburg College is dedicated to recruiting, developing, and promoting quality young men, as well as great football players. Coach Sala’s staff has been given credit for “changing the culture” at previous institutions they’ve coached.
A native of Illinois, Sala received his Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University and his Master’s Degree from Iowa State University. John and his wife, Tracey, have two sons Jacob (4) and Max (2).
Head Coach John Sala
Western NC / SC
(919) 497-3263
jsala@louisburg.edu
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Defensive Coordinator Trevor Highfield
Recruiting Areas: AL / GA
Trevor Highfield begins his second season at Louisburg as the Hurricanes Defensive Coordinator and recruiting coordinator. He comes from Ellsworth Community College where he served in the same capacity for Head Coach John Sala.
Previous to Ellsworth, Highfield served two seasons as the defensive coordinator at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. While at NWOSU the defense led the league in total defense, scoring defense and sacks over those two seasons.
Previous to Northwester Oklahoma, Highfield served two years at the University of Texas-El Paso where he specialized in working with the Defensive Tackles.
Before Arriving at UTEP, Highfield was the defensive line coach at Western New Mexico University while also serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach and assistant recruiting coordinator. Highfield was a three-year starter at the University of Washington from 1993-1995. He played defensive tackle as a sophomore, offensive guard as a junior, and center as a senior.
He was a multiple award winner as a senior, including receiving All-PAC 10 honors, as well as being tabbed the Huskies Lineman of the Year. He was inducted into the Washington Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Highfield was a member of the 1991 National Championship team and three PAC-10 championship teams (1992, 1993, and 1995) at Washington.
Highfield earned his B.A. degree in Sociology from University of Washington in 1997.
Trevor, his wife Clare and their two children, Haylijane and Kade reside in Louisburg.
Coach Trevor Highfield
Alabama / Georgia
(919) 497-3263
thighfield@louisburg.edu
Offensive Line Coach Rob Rogers
Recruiting Areas: VA
Rob Rogers begins his second season at Louisburg as the offensive line coach. This last spring, Rogers became the Special Teams Coordinator for the Hurricanes. He came to Louisburg from Ellsworth Community College where he was the running backs coach. His accomplishments at Ellsworth include coaching the top two backs in the Region. Before coaching at the college level, Coach Rogers spent nine years at the high school ranks. This included six years at Regina High School where he lead the team to three playoff appearances in three years.
Coach Rogers is a graduate of Wayne State College where he played quarterback for three years. Rogers and his wife, Sara, have a son, Gunner. They reside in Louisburg.
Coach Rob Rogers
Virginia
(919) 497-3323
rrogers@louisburg.edu
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Coach Amos Wilson
Recruiting Areas: Eastern NC
Amos Wilson begins his first season at Louisburg as the Hurricanes Defensive Line Coach. He comes from Dana College where he served as the outside linebacker coach.
Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in Criminology from University of New Mexico in 2003 were he played OLB for the Lobos under Coach Rocky Long.
Coach Amos Wilson
Eastern NC
(919) 497-3402
awilson@louisburg.edu
Coach Justin Polizzi
Recruiting Areas: All States excluding (NC,SC,VA,AL and GA)
Justin Polizzi recently completed his second season as an assistant coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of the Liberty League. In 2008 Polizzi coached the defensive line and helped the Engineers go 8-2, and win the North Atlantic Bowl Championship. The defensive line led the Liberty League in Rushing Defense and Sacks. RPI also won both trophy games; the Dutchman Shoes over Union College and the Transit Trophy against Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
In 2007 Polizzi coached the defensive backs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Polizzi also helped the Engineers go 8-2, win the 2007 Liberty League Championship and a berth into the NCAA Division III Playoffs. Polizzi and company were recognized for their efforts by being named the 2007 Liberty League Coaching Staff of the year. RPI’s Defense finished the year ranked tenth in the nation in scoring defense and the team won both trophy games; the Dutchman Shoes over Union College and the Transit Trophy against Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
In 2008 Polizzi was also the wide receivers coach and manager of football operations for the Albany Conquest of the AF2. During the 2008 season Polizzi had the opportunity to coach All-AF2 Second Team Receiver Antwun Williams.
During the 2007 AF2 season, Polizzi Coached the defensive line for Albany. His defensive group set the team sack record, 31, surpassing the old record by 13. Polizzi also AF2 First Team Durrand Roundtree.
A native of Callicoon, NY, Polizzi attended Sullivan West High School in Lake Huntington, NY and the College of Saint Rose in Albany.
Coach Justin Polizzi
All States excluding (NC,SC,VA,AL and GA)
(919) 497-3273
jpolizzi@louisburg.edu
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For more information, contact:
Head Coach John Sala
919.497.3263
jsala@louisburg.edu |
