[6], The Eagles compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The school was founded in 1883 as Olathe High School. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Coach is married and has two sons. McCall became the head coach in 2003, when Weir took the football head coaching position at Richland High School in Texas. COACH JOSH DIERKS DIED YESTERDAY AFTER ABOUT WITH COVID. He has. OUR WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED FOR THE 2024 SEASON BY AUGUST 2023, College Playing Experience: Emporia State This season will be Coach McCartney's 27th as a football coach at Olathe North. Hours after he was fired from his job as Olathe North High School's head baseball coach on Monday, Pete Flood admitted that he did use a racial slur before a game. "He was. Students across the district apply to get spots in these programs, with around 25-50 students accepted annually in each program. Coach Pride graduated from K-State where he studied education. Learn how this Olathe South Sr High School student is connecting with coaches in KS and nationwide. Coach Reese is excited to begin his first year at Olathe North as the Freshmen O-Line and D-Line Coach. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. pic.twitter.com/ERIDgppuin. Dirks passed away Thursday. "They will be getting the heart of a gorilla," Tiffany said. Josh Dirks was an offensive line coach for Olathe North High School, a position he had held since 2020. "And they said we're going to keep him, and they admitted him to a regular unit. FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. College Playing Experience: Southwest Baptist University. It's a crushing loss to those whose lives he's impacted. Players found out Friday. The five programs Olathe North hosts are Animal Health, Geoscience, Medical Professions, Sports Medicine, and Distinguished Scholars. HE DOESNT LIKE TBEO INHE T CENTER OF ATTENTION, BUT TODAY IS FOR GOOD REASONS. He was an outstanding Coach, a Family man that will be missed greatly. The team announced his death Friday afternoon. He was a friend to people who didnt have friends, so we will be friends. There will be a moment of silence to start the game and the players will wear "JD" stickers on their helmets, according to Olathe Public Schools officials. ILL MRS. Hobbys include hunting and fishing, and spending time with my family. Coach Richardson is the varsity Running Backs coach at ON. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Morgan attended Bishop Carroll High School where he played football and wrestled. . var encodedEmail = swrot13('yyhggrarttreba@byngurfpubbyf.bet'); So he decided to go back to Pitt State get his masters degree in teaching and coaching. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Shed often ask him, Josh arent you going to get in trouble?. As we wrapped up the team meeting, both Mr. Herman and Mrs. Milke spoke with the boys about seeking assistance from counselors in the office if needed," the post said. The mission of the Olathe North Quarterback Club is to enhance a tradition and legacy of football excellence on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/ERIDgppuin, Ichabod football and Washburn Athletics morn the loss of former assistant coach Josh Dirks. He was successful in his life to the very end, so we will continue to love Jesus and hold onto each other and make daddy proud, Dirks said. And by midnight, his oxygen levels were dropping because he had pneumonia.". Doctors were amazed each day by his will to fight and come home to his family.. Players wore stickers on their helmets with his initials JD.. Josh Dirks died Thursday, according to the school district. What did he instill in you when he was here? Dirks said her husband would have wanted the team to play hard and not let his loss get in the way, which is exactly what they did. Coach Dirks went to the hospital in late September hoping for antibiotics, but was hospitalized instead. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. "He watched film on each one of his players for hours to critique their deficiencies to help them become the best that they could," Tiffany Dirks said. In 2017, the Screamin' Eagles went to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. We know its not a goodbye to Josh, its See you again soon.. Now the Eagles are led by their new head coach, Chris McCartney, who has been an Eagle for nearly twenty years. Olathe North will honor him and his family before their game Friday night. We appreciate your support. [citation needed], Olathe North has won eight Kansas 6A State Championships (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2009) in football under the coaching of Gene Weir, John McCall and Pete Flood. Dirks was 39 when he lost his life. College Playing Experience: Coffeyville Community College / Baker University, Coach Stuart was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and attended Free State High School. He was admitted to the intensive care unit and was put on a ventilator Sept. 29. In high school, he won two state championships in California. The Eagles were one game away from the state championship, only to lose to Olathe South at sub-state. The couple has four children, three girls and one boy. Olathe North football coach Gene Weir is resigning to become head coach and athletic. Relocated to Houston, TX in 2016 and was a part of the Humble High School football staff from 2018 to 2020. A Go Fund Me for his family states Dirks was admitted to the hospital September 24th to be treated for a cough, and was put on a ventilator five days later. Olathe North is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. The Panthers total was bolstered by one state champion and three runner-up finishes among their 13 person state team. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. College Playing Experience: Trinity, North Dakota, Coach Marshall began playing football when he was 9 years old. They offer classes such as Life Sciences, Geosciences, Animal Health, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Video Game Design/Animation, Distinguished Scholars and Sports Medicine. Where does your school play their home games? Our athletic programs are highly competitive with state championships in multiple sports as well as many regional and league championships. Coach Baer has been married for 20 years to Alesha Baer, and has three children Kaden, Bethany, and Kellen. FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Coach Morgan was born and raised in Wichita, KS. If you would like to help the Dirks family you can donate to their Gofundme here. He had other successful seasons but that one was just, you saw the passion in Josh and the love he had for the game and the love he has for those kids.. 866-495-5172 . On 10/27, the Olathe North varsity football team won their home playoff game against Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS) by a score of 56-0. Watch this highlight video of the Olathe North (Olathe, KS) football team in its game Recap: Olathe North vs. Gardner-Edgerton 2022 on Sep 30, 2022. The Olathe North football program announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks. Olathe North's stats have been entered for the 69-7 win @ Shawnee Mission West on 10/7/2022 7:00 PM. E-Mail: cgerfenon@olatheschools.org Phone: (913) 780-7140 Bio: Professional: I have been teaching for a total of 15 years with this coming year (2022-2023) being my 11th year at Olathe North High School within the Special Education department. IT ACTUALLY ISNT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. Josh Carroll graduated from Olathe North in 2002 where he competed in Football, Wrestling and Baseball. [9] The Screamin' Eagles won the "Grand Champion" at the Kansas band masters association in October 2015. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). "He was about making these kids better every day in the weight room over the summer. 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His medical bills continue to climb and the family set up a Gofundme to help. Players found out Friday morning ahead of their regional playoff game against Olathe Northwest. "Our sincerest condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers.". KC Police Board remembers fallen KCPD officer, K9, KC needs volunteers for Big 12 Championships, events, Kansas City weather: Why your car may be dusty today, Tribute shirts available for fallen KCPD officer,, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. (stadium/gym names): Associations. Head Coach: Chris McCartney. Surgery is planned for later Friday or Saturday. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. PEOPLE ARE HURTING BECAUSE HIS LIFE WAS CUT SO SHORT BUT THE FOCUS WAS ON THE WAY. But that job made Tiffany Dirks aware of how different Josh was as a coach. OH MRS. Coach Mack continued his football career as a defensive back and linebacker at Kansas State University, under legendary Coach Bill Snyder. He just wanted to be like me.. "Its like you losing a parent, because of that tough love that you probably won't get at home when you're on that field," said Mick Davis Jr., whose son was coached by Josh. Flood was also the head football coach at Olathe North from 2006-2011, and he led the Eagles to the 2009 Class 6 state championship with a 13-0 record and 7-0 record in the Sunflower League. He gave of himself like nobody else, so we will give of ourselves like no one else. I WANTED MY KIDS HERE TONIGHT BECAUSE I WANT THEM TO STAND AND LOOK AT THE PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT THEM AND SUPPORT THEIR DADDY. Mack is a very proud son of the Olathe North football program. WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. The family has a GoFundMe page set up at https://t.co/djNEambT3M pic.twitter.com/qg4iG2Hl7Y. The 2009 Eagles won the 6A state championship on Saturday, November 28, 2009, vs. Wichita Heights. Come see the Eagles in action this year! Copyright 2023 OlatheNorthQBClub - All Rights Reserved. Zach has a wife Jessica and a 2 year old son named Magnus. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas football community is mourning the loss of one its coaches, who also worked at Washburn University. McCartney started as a defensive coordinator, but later gained leadership of the team. Olathe North High School assistant football coach Josh Dirks passed away Thursday after a long battle with illness. Coach Galindo grew upon Dodge City KS. On Friday night, all three came together to honor him. What happens to the old KCI terminals, garages? His family said Coach Josh Dirks succumbed to pneumonia on Thursday. In 2017, he graduated from KU with a degree in Biology. Mack also won the prestigious Simone Award as the top high school football player in the KC Metro area in 2001. But he claims it was not. var encodedEmail = swrot13('wcevprba@byngurfpubbyf.bet'); This content is imported from Twitter. Offensive line coach Josh Dirks died Thursday. It was phenomenal to watch that season, his wife said. Josh walked down the aisle to "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns and Roses. IM CHRIS KATZ OLATHE NORTH HIGH SCOLHO OFFENSIVE LINE. After leading the Eagles for two years, McCall accepted an assistant coaching position on Wier's staff. Varsity: Running Backs Coach-Sean Richardson. $(document).ready(function () { This story was originally published November 5, 2021, 3:39 PM. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He was an outstanding Coach, a Family man that will be missed greatly. Josh Dirks saw the passion she had for her job. He had the opportunity to become the Head Wrestling Coach at Olathe North in 2011and has been back ever since. Watch this highlight video of the Olathe North (Olathe, KS) football team in its game Recap: Olathe North vs. Shawnee Mission West 2022 on Oct 27, 2022. She describes Josh as the ultimate family man with a passion for football. In high school, he won two state championships in California. Coaching on the defensive side of the ball with the outside linebackers and secondary, Mack brings energy for, and knowledge of the game to help this next generation of eagles become better football players, but more importantly better young men. "Josh struggled, but he never gave up," Tiffany Dirks said. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Eagles". Josh Dirks, Olathe North High School assistant football coach. Community honors Olathe North football coach Josh Dirks By: Andres Gutierrez Posted at 9:40 PM, Nov 05, 2021 and last updated 8:26 PM, Nov 05, 2021 OLATHE, Kan. The family of Josh Dirks lived. "No one was more important to Josh than his wife and kids.". After battling COVID-19, his family said a month later, he came down with pneumonia and died from complications. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Olathe North put on the productions of title of show, The Election, The Diary of Anne Frank in the 20162017 school year. The 2007-2008 Eaglettes traveled to Orlando, Florida for the National Dance Association National Championships for the first time ever. The school colors are red and royal blue and the mascot is the Eagle. These are programs developed by the Olathe School District to give students the ability to develop specific skills and interests. He currently teaches Physical Education at Olathe North. He also is a Deacon at Second Baptist Church of Olathe. In March 2006, just two weeks after announcing his resignation as head coach, Bassore died in a car accident. The family also expressed deep gratitude to the community for their continued support and generosity during this difficult time. Dirks coached the team's offensive line and worked as an English teacher in the district's HOPE and Stride program. In addition to biology labs and replica doctor's offices for the study of sports medicine, North's 21st century wing includes a professional quality animation studio and news broadcasting station, which brings the school daily news reports and 2 TV stations. Coach Morgan was born and raised in Wichita, KS. Went to KSU after high school and played football. Olathe North football coach dies. ILL MISS HIS HUGS. In addition to being a football coach, Dirks was a teacher for the Olathe School District. Call. Dirks played football at Pittsburg State University. But the 6-foot-6-inch man was not anything off the field like he was on it. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On 10/21, the Olathe North varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Lawrence Free State (Lawrence, KS) by a score of 31-19. But not Josh Dirks. 422 people like this. "With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. Olathe North Football History. Tiffany Dirks was a trainer for Pittburg States football team when she met Josh Dirks, a lineman who towered over people. Olathe North's stats have been entered for the 31-19 loss vs. Lawrence Free State on 10/21/2022 7:00 PM. Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers," Olathe North Football tweeted Friday. Coach Pride graduated from Manhattan High School where he played football and baseball. Lets goooo!. I HAVE TO BE HONEST. Coach has had the opportunity to. 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