#SFN - With 19 years as an Assistant Coach under a great Coaching tree,
how does this transition
from Gene Weir to your time at the school make it easier for the players
to get used too and being
“in-house”?
Chris McCartney
I would
like to think that being here at Olathe North for the last 19 years has made
the transition
much easier. Coach Wier
was very good to me and allowed me to be in control of certain aspects
of the
program including the weight room
and the defense.
#SFN - Losing any SR’s to graduation always is a struggle
for many high schools.
How does the loss of Chaz Burgess affect your defense?
Chris
McCartney
Chaz
Burgess was not only a big loss to defense, but, he was also a great receiver
and big asset
as a back-up QB. He is a
great all-around athlete that was a big "utility player" for us and
he will
definitely be difficult to replace.
#SFN - OS, SMW, and SME have all won a State Title since
2010, How does this represent a
great passion for High School players here in NE Johnson County and
retaining the State’s
biggest trophy?
Chris McCartney
I think
with titles being won by various programs has raised the reality that with
great effort
and a lot of hard work, a title can
be with-in anyone's reach.
#SFN - Gene Weir is a legend amongst the JOCO High School
Football guard, and around the State
by many local writers, is there any advice he gave to you in
accepting this challenge as Head Coach?!
Chris McCartney
Coach Wier
has been a great mentor to me. Over the years, and especially recently, I
could write a
book with all the
advice he has given. He has been very supportive
since I have become head coach here at Olathe North.
since I have become head coach here at Olathe North.
#SFN - Cole Murphy’s leadership has been a great strength
on and off the field the last two seasons.
Do you have a certain student-athlete, or position
player stepping up in his spot to continue in his
success?
Chris McCartney
Right now
we are still in the early stages of figuring out our leaders. We have
several kids that
have shown great character
in the off-season. Isaiah Simmons, Ryan Workman, Vinnie Shabazz
and Kaleb
Brooks have shown very high character.
#SFN - You have been part of all 8 State Titles the Eagles
have won. Is there any particular season
that you recall has been your favorite
to be part of?
Chris McCartney
I don't have a favorite season. They were all special in
different ways.
The most important part is the relationships I've built
with the kids and coaches from those teams.
Coach, Thank you for meeting with #SFN, and best of luck to the Eagles as they start their 2015 season!
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