Wasn't sure which forum to put this in, and if it needs moved I apologize, but I figured a few people may have wanted to know about this. Rick Shepas, of course the head coach at Massillon, and featured in the "Go Tigers!" documentary, is moving onto the college ranks.
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Waynesburg hires HS coach
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As originally reported yesterday, Massillon (Ohio) Washington coach Rick Shepas was named head coach at
Waynesburg at a news conference Thursday morning.
Shepas, who applied for the Westminster (Pa.) job when it came open earlier this offseason, according to the
Massillon Independent, has compiled a 53-28 record in seven seasons at the helm of the Tigers. The Tigers are coming off back-to-back 4-6 seasons.
"I am very humbled by this opportunity to coach at Waynesburg. I believe that in Division III that I will find the balance in academics and athletics," said Shepas. "It was a unique experience for me to have the opportunity to head coach at Massillon and obviously I'm very thankful to Massillon, the community of Massillon and also the rich tradition for laying the foundation in preparing to have the opportunity to be here at Waynesburg."
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Our sponsors and your support keep this site operating</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>A 1987 Youngstown State graduate, Shepas takes over for Jeff Hand, who took the Westminster job.
"I think it's unique in the 21st century that a high school football coach be given this opportunity," said Shepas. "I take this commitment to Waynesburg College very seriously and obviously believe in the mission statement that involves faith, learning and serving."
Shepas started his coaching career in 1989 when he served as secondary and receivers coach for Alliance (Ohio) High School before accepting the defensive coordinator position at Poland (Ohio) Seminary High School in 1990. Shepas served in that role until 1993 when he became the head coach at Poland, where he guided the team to three straight Metro Athletic Conference titles.
In 1996, Shepas accepted the head coaching position at Seneca Valley High School in Harmony, Pa. In his second season, he coached the Raiders to the WPIAL semifinals and won the AAAA North Conference title. Following Seneca Valley, Shepas took the Massillon Washington job.
