Coaches

Head Coach Lane Johnson takes over a solid Sheldon Football program from brother Marty Johnson extending the Johnson family tradition for the Irish.  Don't expect major changes for a program that's won 3 state titles in the last 8 years as Coach Johnson will continue to build on that success.    We welcome aboard Coach J. as the new Irish head football coach.

Coach Marty Johnson will continue in his role as high powered offensive coordinator for his brother Lane at Sheldon.  The players and fans are excited that he will continue to call signals for the Irish and that the players will continue to flourish and put on a great show with a lot of points on the score  board.   GO IRISH! 

The line should be very athletic this year with returning varsity players Sam McCaskill, Kameron Canaday, Peter Anderson, Jacob Foutz, Dale Baker, Nick Ruiz-Anderson, Tanner Zent, Connor Coleman, Brett Nielsen, Henry Asay, Tony Tokatly, and Chet Spears.

Head Freshman Coach Hellwege is dedicated to improving the skills and teamwork of incoming freshmen. His experience the last two years leading the team has resulted in an abundance of success. But Coach Hellwege's long term goal is providing a strong foundation for those entering into the program. His leadership and dedicated assistants Tyler Martell and Brandon Baker will continue to provide the JV and Varsity with talented athletes for the future success in the Sheldon Football program.

Coach Ludwig is considered a local icon when it comes to Sheldon Football. Since the 1970's Coach Lud has been pacing the sidelines both as the head JV coach and as a valuable down and distance assistant to Coach Johnson during the varsity games. Coach Lud's no nonsense approach has provided valuable JV playing experience and a nucleus of talent to draw on for the varsity. He has had tremendous success under the spread offense and tough defensive strategies over the years. Look for continued success for Coach Lud and his 2010 Fighting Irish JV team this year.