Mike Boyd, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 361, 6. Its about the relationships, the great kids that Ive had the opportunity to coach and watching them grow into great young men. /Title ( C l a r k s t o n h i g h s c h o o l f o o t b a l l c o a c h) He says it helps that he has a. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY Sports+ at no additional cost. /Width 625 /Title ( C l a r k s t o n h i g h s c h o o l f o o t b a l l) "I grew up with a coaching mindset, even when I was an athleteI always knew this is what I wanted to do," he said. My freshman year, first day of camp he gave me an opportunity; he threw me in and I took full advantage of it. He just couldnt do the schedule anymore. /CreationDate (D:20210213212313+02'00') I enjoy the kids now as much as I ever have, but all the other stuff paperwork and everything else gets old, Richardson said. You might move a picture frame around to fit your style, but you keep the foundation, you dont mess with the nuts and bolts. /Type /ExtGState Its something at all level of athletics and its something that we constantly have to talk to them about. She added they were also fortunate Steve was working at the Clarkston Vocational School on Big Lake Road at the time. Its unbelievable how much it helps, Richardson said. I think a lot of those enduring life lessons are ones I feel so grateful this year with what I think will be thousands of people who he taught and coached. He began as an assistant 10 years earlier. (WXYZ) Clarkston head football coach Kurt Richardson is retiring after 35 years on the job. 2023. /CA 1.0 We just had great kids and great relationships Everything is positive right now. n>{ CFb&R@=(?;, J HG?FWHAq'nHPcWf,Bp33~==0?Nw{ ~bOB@? And Richardson has no plans on stepping away from his football job anytime soon either. Not only is he this accomplished wheelchair racer, but by pursuing it and going for it he introduced that into my life and its been one of the cornerstones of my life for over 40 years. Clarkston is a family. A scholarship fund is set up in Steves memory. Then, he went back to work. Ryan Kaul was elevated to offensive coordinator after coaching the quarterbacks and receivers in previous years. Latest news, updates and scores emailed to you daily. Steve was grandpa to Taj, Tulah, Ella and Charlie. * Herb Brogan, Jackson Lumen Christi 368, 5. He was 76. Volunteer Roster last updated on Mar 10, 2023 @ 6:50pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Clarkston Football Staff Players (89) Staff (3) Kurt Richardson Head Coach Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays His longevity paid off handsomely as he won Clarkstons first state championship in 2013, beating Detroit Catholic Central, 32-14, in the Division 1 final. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. /ca 1.0 Volunteer Roster last updated on Feb 7, 2023 @ 6:20pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster 1 0 obj Richardson said the respect and support he has received from opposing coaches makes him feel even more grateful, naming former longtime Troy coach Gary Griffith and former Farmington Hills Harrison coach Jon Herrington as two coaches among many he was privileged to know over the years. Back when Kurt Richardson played high school football, his coach told him to never quit learning. If youre ready, best players play, if youre a senior or a true freshman., West Bloomfield coach Ron Bellamy says Clarkston is the true measuring stick for teams in Metro Detroit. Clarkston's Kurt Richardson retires after 35 years, three state titles | Brad Galli has more. Richardson is thrilled he and his staff have built Clarkstons program with homegrown talent. Since he was five years old, he went to school every day, Mary said. endobj As you are building your team, the next team in the offseason, the one thing you try to build your team for is to compete with Clarkston. /ca 1.0 ~ bIPM;'&(8CzZ6c./|j `T#8{vX$# ;gOW>|WNvqO$ T>q'jUJC!I/A> mg|i#q[pw~]R -O~sRU(?K2#q)A8 ,=4$FF@=kD endobj High School - Varsity Boys Football View your team's projected revenues and expenses for this season here. >> Richardson has considered calling it a career for some time and finally felt ready after consulting with his fellow coaches. /Producer ( Q t 4 . There will be snow and he would push his wheelchair through the snow, the mud. Legendary Clarkston football coach Kurt Richardson announced his retirement Monday, bringing an end to an elite career on the sidelines that spanned four decades. Trust me, it was the hardest decision Ive ever made, Richardson said. /Height 155 He is who taught me you can always go beyond your preconceived limits and thats really what was in the context of athletics thats what champions did; if it was the context of school and education it was what the most conscientious learners did; if it was in conscientious learners did; if it was in the context of your personal life it was what a best friend, partner, father, husband did. Clark enters Friday's district championship game at Davison with 1,996 yards and 23 touchdowns on 198 carries this fall. 8 . /Filter /DCTDecode Private inurnment at Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston. Clarkston went back to the title game one final time with Richardson in 2018, but lost to Clinton Township Chippewa, 31-30, on a failed two-point conversation attempt in the final seconds. The OAA Red is considered one of the premier leagues, top to bottom, in the state of Michigan. It wasnt anything that happened, there wasnt anything special. Its been awesome, Richardson said. Clarkston high school football By Christine Tucker Updated June 27, 2018 There's not always a quick way to become a high school football coach. They were ready. He has also caught 11 passes for 319 yards and four more scores. K.R. Legendary Clarkston football coach Kurt Richardson announced his retirement Monday, bringing an end to an elite career on the sidelines that spanned four decades. 4 0 obj Richardson is likely to climb into the top 20 for all-time career wins in state history this fall, needing six to slip past Bud Rowley, who guided Oxford to 264 victories before stepping down last season. << The memories, the relationships I take with me will certainly last me a lifetime.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He says it helps that he has a veteran coaching staff and a long list of former players helping out. Hes itching to get back to work later this month with his players after having that opportunity taken away from him due to the COVID-19 pandemic more than two months ago. We decided that was it, Mary said. Some coaches have connections with school administrators, teachers, or athletic staff or have children on the team. Kurt Richardson has built that Clarkston program and when you think of Clarkston you think that they are the standard, what you envision to be as a football program. School: Clarkston High School Address: 401 Chestnut St Clarkston, WA Mascot: Bantams State Association: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Notable Alumni: Jamie Weisner, Josh Heytfelt, Kellie McCann Smith, Joel Dahmen, Kristin Wilson How many state championship has your school won? 5rEc9H>wk!IGtk'fpzzI"~'/&~^8 j_T^49IoJ|E#n0}:0N94o I just think he was an inspiration just by his everyday attitude. Some coaches have connections with school administrators, teachers or sports staff or have children on the team. I always evaluate myself as hard as I evaluate the kids at the end of the year. /Height 155 /Type /XObject built this thing into what it is and were going to do everything in our power to keep the ship moving in the right direction.. Jack Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge 262, 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper, Starting football practice on time Aug. 10 a top priority for MHSAA, Michigan a finalist for Clarkston stars Dellinger and Spindler, but package deal is no guarantee, David Goricki's Top 50: 2021 high school football class. Its a huge part of my life, he said. Al Fracassa, Royal Oak Shrine, Birmingham Brother Rice 430, 3. Richardson has a career record of 259-95 with his best work coming last decade when Clarkston was 94-26, making four trips to Ford Field to compete for the Division 1 state championship. I had been weighing it for a little while now and it just like the right time. And I couldn't be prouder to be a part of it and have the honor of being tapped to continue this program's winning tradition. I want to leave with a good taste in my mouth. Steve was a lifelong athlete. He led Clarkston to its first state title in 2013, and went back-to-back in 2014 with a perfect 14-0 record. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. I dont care how many people you have coming back though, the OAA is going to be a grind. Thank you! My wife is my biggest supporter and it really helps when your closest friend in life supports you 100 percent. The next season, Richardson had his lone perfect season as the Wolves went 14-0 and made it back-to-back titles with a 33-25 win over Saline. You get attached to kids and its like, I dont want to walk away now. It will be tough to walk away when it happens., 1. He still wanted to continue to coach which he did until Friday. Bill Maskill, Sheridan, Galesburg-Augusta 273, 17. Both Clark and Dellinger will be seniors next season. 'P \>sOI1-v#Vyg^Ew&sy J,,A X"\` 9:vh9~xr`=JFv*VsIog_D|1]9geV]QYX:>KIhOC?<1XG { CC3vuu =+ #p8G#6vF[nh9X~xn=|2. Website by LINQ. Does Richardson have a goal, say winning 300 games, before retiring? * Jim Ahern, Lansing Catholic Central 301, 16. You know, it isnt about the wins and losses, the championships and that kind of stuff, Richardson said. Thats something thats very close in mind and deep in my heart. Richardson went 274-98 (racking up the 16th-most wins in MHSAA history), and the Wolves won state titles in 2013, 2014 and 2017. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. I still enjoy the kids, still enjoy my coaches, still enjoy competing against the other coaches.. Thats huge for me, said Richardson of working with players who have grown up in the community. << Clarkston High School. I always thought he was cute and liked him. He didnt really notice me until eighth grade. The D Zone's Top 100 Michigan High School Week 9 Football Rankings (10/12/2022) Clarkston 2024 TE/WR Brody Kosin is visiting Purdue on 10/15/2022 . All Rights Reserved. Leo Smokey Boyd, multiple schools 308, 11. Its something that he took to heart and is a piece of wisdom he has adapted as a high school football coach at Clarkston High School. Clarkston High School 401 Chestnut Street PO Box 370 Clarkston, WA 99403-0370 PH: 509.758.5591 Fax: 509.758.2831 Doug LaMunyan, Principal Heather Lang, Assistant Principal Shannon Wilson, Athletic Director Stephanie Bren, Office Manager Crystal Smith, Registrar Accessibility & Non-Discrimination This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Record: 4-1 League Record: 4-1 Schedule August 25, 2023 7:00 PM High School - Varsity Boys Football vs. Northville High School Home Clarkston High School Head Coach Head Coach: Justin Pintar jrpintar@clarkston.k12.mi.us Roster Pick A Team Richardson made his head coaching debut at Clarkston in 1987, then earned a 73-25 record in the 1990s, 77-32 in the 2000s, and that 94-26 showing in the 2010s. Richardson was the most tenured head coach in Oakland County, grabbing the reins of the Clarkston program in 1987. endobj Clark also has a 3.9 . 6 0 obj All rights reserved (About Us). Clarkston's student-athletes consistently perform at the top level of their sports. He led the Wolves to three state titles during his legendary tenure. So, this is me going out on my terms. I had known him from grade school, Mary shared. Cole Dellinger will have a new coach this fall for his senior campaign. Steve coached for 41 years with 38 years in Clarkston. The cupboard is pretty full. Richardson retired in January after three and a half decades and three state championships heading the Wolves suburban powerhouse program. Its where we met. Linebackers coach Steve Pearson and running backs coach Jeff Long are also Clarkston grads, as is John King (defensive line/special teams), who played for Richardson in 1989 before playing running back at Central Michigan, helping the Chippewas win the MAC championship in 1994. 5) << Apr 10 Congrats to Wolves alum @noahnicklin on being recognized by the The Mike Ilitch School of Business 25 Under 25 program! 2023. He would say those things but he was never not demonstrating those things and thats something my brother, Chris, and I share above all else is we got to see that in action, to see that through how he did that through all aspects of his life, constantly going beyond preconceived limits and redefining those all the time. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Ive always felt that theres been great respect. Everyone including neighbors and businesses were there for anything they needed. Spindler loves playing for Richardson and is grateful for the opportunity to start as a freshman, the year when Clarkston avenged a 37-16 Week 4 loss to West Bloomfield by earning a 3-2 victory in the rematch in the state title game. Richardson made his head coaching debut at Clarkston in 1987, then earned a 73-25 record in the 1990s, 77-32 in the 2000s, and that 94-26 showing in the 2010s. And as much success that weve had at West Bloomfield the last six years ourselves (54-16), you look at Clarkston and its not close. All three graduated from Clarkston High School and are coaching the Clarkston Hockey team. Rich Porritt brother of Orchard Lake St. Marys legendary coach George Porritt stepped down as offensive coordinator two years ago, but is still helping out with the offensive line, along with Justin Pintar. Investigative reporting that looks out for you, gives voice to the voiceless and holds the powerful accountable in Detroit and Michigan. The sidelines won't be the same as Kurt Richardson announced he is retiring after 35 years at the helm for Clarkston Varsity Football. Troy High School Athletic Director: Shane Hynes Phone: (248) 823-2700 troyathletics.org 4777 Northfield Pkwy Troy, MI 48098-4497 A lot of things he taught me the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat how to handle both of those things. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Justin Pintar. Ken Hofer, Stephenson, Menominee 322, 8. /Length 7 0 R Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home in Clarkston. /SMask /None>> In fact, he never thought too far ahead. While there he coached and got interested in wheelchair road racing. I want to make sure theyre still going to be pretty good next year. stream His volunteering turned into a full time position and he was a special education teacher from 1986 to 2017. He teaches social studies at the school and has been teaching in the district since 2007. She shared they lived in town at the time and when they first came home from the hospital it was like coming home to family. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] Nathan Bryer BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Nathan Bryer, Ryan Larkin and Garrett Polish are excited for the winter season to begin and get started on the ice. /Subtype /Image Expert sports coverage and analysis of the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Michigan and Michigan State. Get the latest Clarkston high school football news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results, athletes info, and more at MLive.com. Then, we ended up at Michigan State University. They are so supportive. It was the toughest decision Ive ever made in my entire life, Richardson said. 6 0 obj So we have a power package., Richardson is now coaching the sons of men who played for him in years past. FOOTBALL Nate Herrig Head Coach nathan.herrig@csdkq.org Mike Griswold Varsity Assistant mike.griswold@csdkq.org Dylan Schneeberger Varsity Assistant dylan.schneeberger@csdkq.org Don LeRoux Varsity Assistant don.leroux . (11/18/2017) Clarkston rushing attack too much for Catholic Central, again. %PDF-1.4 /Type /ExtGState We tease Luke all the time how he wanted to be a Clarkston kid but had to play at Lake Orion, joked Richardson, a 1971 grad of Clarkston. Sophomore Des Stephens (WR/CB) is beginning to get serious Division I college interest. Games. Clarkston head football coach Kurt Richardson is retiring after 35 years on the job. He is . 3 0 obj Pintar was Richardsons trusty assistant, right-hand man and offensive line coach for the past half-dozen years. At 69 years old, he is stepping away from the game after guiding the program to five state championship games. /SM 0.02 George Porritt, Orchard Lake St. Marys 271, 18. With the legendary Kurt Richardson's glowing endorsement, Clarkston High School has hired Justin Pintar to be its next head football coach. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. C q" It was a huge part of who he was, and it really came through as a grandpa. In 2017, the Wolves won their third state title. During his time at Detroit St. Ambrose High School, he played on four straight championship teams led by George Perles, then head coach. nqz Thats kind of it.. /SM 0.02 Especially my family. JFIF K K C After taking an assistant position at Clarkston in 1977, Richardson was around for 10 years before taking the head coaching position in 1987. The Wolves team heard the news straight from the old ball coach himself Monday morning. I leave this job with zero regrets. Steve will be remembered for never allowing a give up attitude and encouraged everyone to find something special in themselves they often didnt know they had. He spent a year in and out of the hospital and in rehab. He really only retired because he was exhausted. /SA true Website by LINQ. I love Clarskton football, I love the community. "Just like K.R., I'm going to be surrounded by some great coaches and we're all in this thing together. Rick Bye, Sterling Heights Stevenson 268, T21. You have to be fundamentally sound, you have to be disciplined and most importantly you have to be tough, said Bellamy of facing Clarkston. Photo by Renee Weaver-Wright, An amazing coach and teacher added by Wendi Reardon on October 13, 2021View all posts by Wendi Reardon . /Producer ( Q t 4 . Were a spread team, but we also have a package that includes the running game like two years ago when it got real bad, we were playing on terrible fields and it saved us. 8 Clarkston. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Facilities Staff; Clay Denesha: Equipment Manager, Senior Athletics Facility Assistant 315-268-3741 315-268-3741: Jai Lindsay: Equipment Manager, Senior Athletic Facility Assistant . wsuathletics.com An Ilitch School of Business 25 Under 25 honoree, Noah Nicklin welcomes hard work - Wayne State. Clarkston Football Staff Players (52) Staff (2) Brycen Bye Head Coach Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. With the legendary Kurt Richardsons glowing endorsement, Clarkston High School has hired Justin Pintar to be its next head football coach. Clarkston News Staff Writer. Its just the right time. Camas High School 26900 SE 15th St. Camas, WA 98607 phone: 360-833-5750 fax: 360-833-5751 The kids come up through our program and its the same from the seventh grade up, and some of the guys that I have coaching in the seventh and eighth grade have been there forever. Richardson is still undecided about if he wants to be involved in the hiring process for his replacement, but he believes whoever gets the job will be able to pick things up where Richardson left off. I feel like Im moving into a million-dollar house, said Pintar, 39, of inheriting the coveted post from Richardson. Kathryn Alexander Speech Pathologist Amy Allen Teacher Anthony Anderson Teacher Scott Ballard Head Custodian Callista Benton Caf Helper Krystal Bergman Administrative Assistant The expectations of the kids, thats the same, so we have very few problems because its weeded out at the younger levels.. I love him to death, hes a great coach, an old-school type of coach, Spindler said. I will never forget the day my mom said to me, I think I was 15 or 16, and in this context of dad being amazing in these ways, Rob, you know dad has always been that way. Steve had an impact on everyone especially his years as a teacher and as a coach, especially as the head coach for Clarkston Eighth Grade Football. 11 Davison * 08/25 7 . /*! /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Everyone at Clarkston High School stadium honored Steve Himburg with a moment of silence before the Wolves football game on Friday night. 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