"Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - We've all been successful in different realms. He was on the sidelines during practices and then on Friday nights he was the ball boy.". Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. The senior quarterback wasn't the only one recognized as one of the best. Trey Drake committed to North Dakota State University's football program, becoming the first Jamestown football player to go Division I since Steve Carlson went to Princeton in 2015. Youve got to be tough mentally. 701-252-0867 Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. The Official 2020 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. Assistant Coach. Jamestown High School Football Coach. There is no one man on this team, it's been a team effort throughout.". Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. While many high school coaches receive varsity coaching positions early in their careers, some must develop and hone their skills during extended periods of apprenticeship before varsity opportunity knocks. Xavier Brown, Chris Browns son, signed recently with James Madison after leading the area with a 28.6 scoring average. "These seniors have left their mark on this program and this community," Roaldson said. "They came out, we had wrapping stations set up figured out really quick which guys were great at wrapping presents and which guys were really bad at wrapping presents it was great.". It's just a matter of melding it all together.". 701-952-4003 1st Row(left to right) Taylor Bredeson, Lucas Schlepuetz, Ayden Fosse, Kelan Harstad, Jacoby Traut, Jackson Steele, Max Rittenbach, Derek Hatlewick, Caleb Schiele, Kadin Snow, Mack Allmaras, Isaac Williams, Dezyon Butler. "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. DelaBarre has done 10 seasons at LaMoure and 15 in North Dakota high school football. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". The mission of the Jamestown High School Athletic Department is to provide opportunities for all students to participate in sports and activity programs that build character, integrity, and leadership, while simultaneously teaching good sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork. It takes a special person to play. "So when everything finally clicks, you are going to be really thankful. Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul. Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. The line has allowed Payton time to pass for more than 1,300 yards this season. "We're a pretty tight-knit squad," DelaBarre said. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. The pair of coaches said training different muscle groups and working with other teams, in the winter and spring seasons make their kids stronger every single fall. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. for Colleges for Teacher Ed. Wally coached 27 All-Western New York selections, including Shawn Bowman (1986-1988), and Buffalo News Players of the Year David Hinson (1994) and Aaron Leeper (2000). That makes my life a lot easier. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. He and Nelson both will be returning a solid core of guys next season who will be fighting to keep their teams on top. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. The group has carried out multiple moves and clean-outs, knocked out a chimney, leveled and screed the bottom of a pool and loaded a whole mess of hay bales. 909-537-5051. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals. "What's unique about coaching is that you have the ability to help student-athletes achieve their goals or achieve more than what they think they are capable of," Marty said. Jamestown High School Athletic Director, Jim Roaldson, hosted a welcome home event for the "special" group at Jerry Meyer Arena. He accounted for two of the team's 21 sacks and was the only member of the team to pick up a safety. Once the football season is over, fans will see Nelson and some others of the Blue Jay staff crowd the stands at the Jays' basketball, wrestling and hockey games. The Jamestown Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. "Any job can suck if you are negative about it but if you can find the positive that's good stuff," Nelson said. "When they were eighth graders, I think they lost one game. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. The Spartans' time of possession only clocked 11 minutes while the Jays' maintained possession for 33 of the 48 minutes. Joe Sanfilippo retired from the high school football coaching ranks in 1982, but when one thinks about the top coaches his name is always brought up for his accomplishments. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Attendance Clerk Eagles athletic director Ken Edwards said that Scott Lambin, an assistant with the football program the past two seasons, will serve as interim head coach for the 2022 season. We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals. Pos. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has announced the name of the new head football coach at Jamestown High School. Phone. I am proud of him and what he has done there.". In his last eight years as the head coach for the Jamestown High School football team, Nelson has worked hard to develop not only standout athletes but young men who are productive and community minded. 2nd Row (left to right) Payton Hochhalter, Preston Gall, Jackson Walters, Aiden Heinle, Andrew Walz, Kellen Lange, Aden Braun, Sam Schlepuetz, Colton Mewes, Tuyikeze Faustin, Ethan Gall, Kristen Spanier, Grady Joseph. "That's something that I am blessed by and reminded of daily. "They are more than just football players. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. The coaching veteran heads up the Blue Jay offensive line. It takes a lot of heart. The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. "I hand out all the jerseys for games and I get to have a personal 1-on-1 interaction with every single boy that is dressing on Friday night. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Character Coach: Arrick Davis. "If you go back and watch that play, the entire defense sprinted their tails off to celebrate with him in the endzone because they were so freaking excited that he got a touchdown. Turnage coached at Jamestown High School from 2007 to 2011, posting a record of 26-25. Hucknos 1994, 1995, and 2000 teams were unbeaten New York State champions in their class, and Wally was honored each of those seasons as New York State Sportswriters Association Coach of the Year. Jamestown High School.Sanfilippo was an outstanding football player for Jamestown coach Dent Moon and in his senior season of 1942 was named co-captain with Pete Wilson . Mewes said the reason he thinks UJ has attracted him and so many other athletes from Jamestown has less to do with the program's record and more with the community of the Buffalo City. Southwestern High School (Jamestown, NY) Varsity Football Southwestern Trojans Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Southwestern High School Football Southwestern Football OVERALL 6-3 0.67 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 1st Section 6 C - South Head . These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". We see that you have javascript disabled. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. 1509 Fourth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-3846 Fax 701-952-3845. In 1983, he took over the varsity at Jamestown and for the next 21 years, the Red Raiders opponents paid. "It kind of came out of nowhere. The Jamestown High School and LaMoure/LM football teams brought home the Class A 11-man and 9-man state titles last week. The Jays' coaching staff is by committee and while Nelson might give the interviews and pregame talks, the head coach said there is great value in having multiple people with different coaching backgrounds on his staff. Blue Jay receiver Brode Hillstrom was the starting netminder for the hockey team last season. "I could give you name after name of kids who have jumped in saying, 'Coach, I can help you!' Beginning last fall, Nelson required each team member to work two 4 1/2-hour shifts at the pumpkin patch. Everyone was excited for me to continue playing football and thought it was a great fit.". Since he first started coaching Marty has gone on to coach track and field, baseball and for a brief stint junior high basketball. In the Class A state championship game, the Jays had produced 485 yards of total offense of 71 plays while Fargo North only managed 340 yards on 45 plays run. It was a great opportunity to be close to home and coach my son, the last of my children, in his final year of high school as he prepared for college.. Thats what Ive done in the past at the places Ive been. Ive been interested in the Williamsburg area and the Bay Rivers District is probably the best in the state in our division, so Im excited to be coaching this caliber of competition and to lead this team.. The Jamestown native, fresh off leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance in just his second season as head coach, was asked about his Western New York roots during his news. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. "The JHS football players showed up with a great attitude and were ready to do all the heavy lifting for us," Skunberg said. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. "I knew I could see myself in the orange and black ever since I went on my junior day visit and getting to meet the coaches and see how passionate they are made me want it even more," Mewes said. "Colton is a competitor in everything he does," UJ head football coach Brian Mistro said. JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School assistant football coach Shawn Frank got roasted Monday night. . The No. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. When Huckno retired following the 2003 campaign, he was able to look back at a resume tarnished by only two losing seasons in 21 years at the helm, and highlighted by a run of 10 consecutive playoff appearances and accolades as the Coach of the Decade for 1990-2000 by the prestigious Western New York High School Sports publication. Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. Fax 701-952-0868, 1102 Fifteenth St. SW JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Jerry Meyer, who put Jamestown High School basketball on the map in the 1970s and 1980s, died at a Minot hospital on Monday. Nelson handles the team's inside linebackers and partners with Frank and Schwanz on special teams. 2022 Football Roster. Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. We need multi-sport athletes and multi-sport coaches.". We have been able to generate a little bit more success and you just hope that the younger kids who have had a taste of success want a little bit more of it. Jamestown - Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Welcome to Jamestown Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC PTSA Reflections Winners 2023-24 Academic Calendar Approved Office 365 VUE Canvas Principal Newsletter Peachjar Flyers More Resources News Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC February 17, 2023 Football Shack: The event gave community members an opportunity to extend congratulations to the JHS football team for winning its second-straight Class A State Football title. Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. Email. The melding hasn't always come easy for a staff that averages 15 years of experience per coach. We've been blessed to have really good pieces in all those aspects.". "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. Stockert, a former Mr. Hockey selection for Jamestown High School, will kick off his 17th year as the Blue Jays' hockey coach later this month. "I am thankful for everything hes done for me and how hes given me the opportunity to continue playing the game I love.". Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. They've got phenomenal kids and we've got great support and hopefully, we're just starting to touch (the surface) what we can accomplish, not just in football or sports, but in life.". "Youve got to be tough physically. Brian Mistro. His children, daughter Jenna and son Jordan, are athletes at the school and he gives every indication of remaining involved with Eagles athletics for the long haul. We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". VALLEY CITY, N.D. The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. "UJ felt like a great fit, the small campus with the supportive staff and couches made it an easy choice.". Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW "We're all put here for a reason and you might as well make good on it.". Mark Johnson Jr., 34, is being charged with two counts Edwards and Jamestown administration moved quickly to fill the position, hiring Smith, 53, who has served as defensive coordinator the past four seasons at Nottoway High in Crewe. He later assisted on the staffs of George Welsh and Al Groh at Virginia, teaming with current William & Mary coach Mike London to coach the Cavaliers defensive tackles. Payton has not yet made a final decision regarding his collegiate career. Fax 701-952-3845, 1509 Tenth Street NE Before joining the Marines, Lambin was a running back and defensive back at Geneseo (Illinois) High, where his teammate was Jared Van Acker, head coach at Grafton High from 2010-12. You own up to it, make a change and do what you need to do to get better. Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. Jamestown High School 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001 JHS-The BJA 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891 James Valley CTC 910 Twelfth Avenue NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-8841 Fax 701-252-3646 Transition Program 1312 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4200 Football numbers have plummeted to the point that Jamestown, the second-largest of 10 Bay Rivers District schools, has not fielded a junior-varsity team for years. He garnered both awards again in 1986, when his squad turned in the first of four undefeated seasons during his tenure. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. An ex-Marine who worked in counter terrorism after his time in the military, Lambin, 41, has served as junior varsity football coach and athletic strength and conditioning coordinator during his two years at Jamestown. "We all know that this doesn't happen every year," Nelson said. JHS-The BJA. "When I was a little kid growing up, there was a group of UJ football players that lived next door to me and they would always play football with me in the yard," Mewes said. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. Smith, a former Virginia Tech player and University of Virginia assistant coach with head coaching experience at three state high schools, was announced this week as the seventh head coach at Jamestown in the past 10 years. Date Time Event Opponent Location Score Game Summary W/L; 227317: 08/11/22: 05:30 PM: Scrimmage Jamestown Public Schools PO Box 269 207 2nd Avenue Southeast Jamestown, ND 58401 Tonights induction ceremony will be a chance to feel the rush once again, as Wally joins fellow football coaching legends in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Smith was head coach for a total of nine seasons at Jefferson Forest, Virginia High of Bristol and Tazewell with a record of 39-45. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. JAMESTOWN Competitiveness runs in the Hochhalter family's genetic code. Hometown Previous School . He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. Both have talked about the tradition-rich small town program nurturing their love of football, and Lambin would like to instill some of that enthusiasm into Jamestown, an area power in most other sports. Many hands make light work.". Nelson, who is in his seventh year at the helm of the Blue Jay program, has been joined every Friday night this fall by nine others who have helped to steer the Jays to a 9-2 record this season. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. "I hope this team continues to worry more about the name on the front of the jersey than the one on the back," Nelson said. The linebacker was responsible for 45 solo and 69 total tackles. "Its great to have him around at practice but the best part is to break down film at home with him," Payton said of Marty. Nelson's squad was led by 15 seniors, who had all stuck with the program since their early high school days. "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. I know of a young man who used to play for me, that when we would get hit with a snowstorm, he would go out and shovel driveways," Nelson said. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. For Huckno, the hectic, frantic pace of game days against rivals such as Lancaster, Orchard Park, and North Tonawanda has been replaced by the leisurely pace of retirement. Hochhalter and Jackson Walters combined for 331 yards passing compared to the Spartans' 182 yards through the air. Cavalier was undefeated in the 9-man standings up until the Dakota Bowl matchup. "Very rarely do we come across a situation that someone hasn't encountered. NDACTE-ND Assoc. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Jamestown, ND 58401 It takes 11 guys pulling in the same direction. Coach Jared Schwanz moved to be the Blue Jays' defensive line coach four years ago while Coach Tyler Shrenk has been monitoring the outside linebackers for five or six years. Hometown Previous School . Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Im passionate, excited and motivated, and Jamestown High School is what gets me out of bed in the morning, said Lambin, who is employed as a teachers aide at the school. Jamestown, ND 58401 We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals, Freshman leads top-ranked Thompson to opening round win in state Class B tournament. Nelson and the Jays went 10-2 and 4-0 in the Class A 11-man standings en route to their first outright state championship since 1937. Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. ", Nelson also spoke of the importance of having a wealth of experience on the sidelines that has the ability to coach up every single position. His work ethic, combined with his community relations and dedication to improving our weight room, makes him an excellent addition to our athletic staff.. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Smiths other tie to the area is that he is a second cousin to Hampton High coach Mike Smith, whose 497 wins are second nationally among high school coaches. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. 701-252-3846 The head coach credited the success to the team's work ethic -- watching film, training in and out of season, and trusting the coaching staff's game plan every single game. "I think they saw how fun it was to be successful. Fax 701-952-2734, 615 Sixth Avenue SE "One of the greatest things that happened on Friday afternoon was -- we were up 27-20 and it was early fourth quarter and Aden (Braun) got a strip-sack. Then weve got to coach them up and give them the skills to be confident in themselves and each other, and be knowledgeable and physical enough to compete on Friday nights. Roaldson started the event by recapping the Blue Jays season. We have guys who have coached track too. Even when Nelson has to pass on a job due to prior obligations, he still seeks the opportunity to help people out, calling upon his contacts at the University of North Dakota or North Dakota State University to provide those in North Dakota a little extra muscle and energy. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. Coach Ryan Williams and Coach Shawn Jenner have combined for approximately 10 years out on the field. The Official 2022 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. That's a really good thing. Ht. Jamestown, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. Fax 701-252-3310. 910 Twelfth . Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. "I coached basketball for one year a long time ago, and I got a text message on Friday from a young man talking about getting an old summer rec. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. "When this group was in seventh and eighth grade, they weren't an overly huge class, but they were always successful. Nelson said he couldn't put his finger on the one thing that made the Jays state champs. It was more than 20 years ago when Andy DelaBarre walked in on Bill Nelson giving a strength and conditioning spiel in the North Dakota State University weight room. Assistant Coach: Cordell O'Brien. DelaBarre and Nelson both proved last Friday that their kids were in fact the best in the state. 4th Row (left to right) Louis Kjellberg, Isaac Duven, Josh Robertson, Eric Chea, Xander Netolicky, Asher Williams, Sara Sletto, Damien Cross, Caden Michaelson, Sam Mayhair, Ray Vasquez, Isaac Webster. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Wm. "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. It helps in the locker room and on the field. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . The Jays have become known across the state as a community-minded team, helping those in the Buffalo City with whatever they possibly could need. The Jamestown High School football team traveled to Valley City on Oct. 7 Jamestown High School assistant coach, Marty Hochhalter, looks on during the JHS football team's tilt against Valley City on Oct. 7, 2022. 5th Row (left to right) Vaughn Romsdal, Jake Moser, Brodie Scott, Thomas Newman, Levi Trevithick, Josh Dickerman, Jackson Jarrett, Ryan Kallenbach, Noah Meissner, Kaden Kiem, Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window) (opens in new window), Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) (opens in new window), Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window), Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window), CDDLC-Central Dakota Telecommunications Consortium & North Central Distance Learning Consortium, ESPB-Education Standards & Practices Board. "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals. "We don't do many competitive things around the house because we are all very competitive. "These kids grew up together and they played together," Nelson said. Brian Mistro. Frank, a former college football coach, has been coaching the Blue Jays' defense for five years and is well-known by his fellow coaches and his players for his no-nonsense, straight-edge coaching mentality. I feel like I know the competition in this area very well, and its tough, Smith said. Athletics + Activities > Fall Sports > Football > Coaches. 701-252-1679 Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. "We have one common goal and vision. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. "Obviously, the success he's had at JHS sparked our interest in him. They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. "I've had a couple of jobs go on where I couldn't be there but other coaches stepped up. At one point during the season, a senior linebacker, Colton Mewes, got himself into a situation that may have raised Frank's frustrations a little bit. "It's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School assistant football coach Shawn Frank got roasted Monday night Frank, a former college football coach, has been coaching the Blue Jays' defense for five years and is well-known by his fellow coaches and his players for his no-nonsense, straight-edge coaching mentality. Fax 701-252-8580 Wally Huckno arrived in Jamestown in 1962, and spent 20 years paying his dues as an assistant coach (1963-1971) and coach (1972-1975) at Lincoln Junior High School, and as an assistant coach at Jamestown High (1976-1982). There's a reason. "I think people can expect Payton to keep being a good teammate and for him to keep striving to play at a very high level and do the little things right," Marty said. Smith was part of Frank Beamers first recruiting class at Virginia Tech in 1987 and played free safety for the Hokies from 1987-90, graduating in 1991.