Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers," Olathe North Football tweeted Friday.A GoFundMe page said Dirks went to a hospital on Sept. 24 for a cough. 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. Eventually, doctors put Josh on a ventilator after six weeks, his battle came to an end Thursday. In a final act of kindness, Josh's organs will be donated. $(document).ready(function () { Doctors were amazed each day by his will to fight and come home to his family.. "He was an outstanding coach, a family man that will be missed greatly," a tweet from the team said. Coach Reese has three dogs (Major, General and Reina) He is also a Police Officer for the Olathe Police Department. Gene Wier, the legendary Olathe North football coach who guided the program to six Kansas state titles, is leaving the school to take an off-field position in the KU football program, a. Photo provided by family Tiffany Dirks. The Olathe East High School community is mourning the loss of a beloved football coach. . News / Nov 5, 2021 / 06:16 PM CDT. Who won? In March 2006, just two weeks after announcing his resignation as head coach, Bassore died in a car accident. Olathe North football coach Gene Weir is resigning to become head coach and athletic. He was a nice guy, very friend, laid back, Tiffany Dirks, 41, said in a phone interview. After high school he attend Appalachian State University on a wrestling scholarship wh. It's that resilience Josh taught the young football players he's coached over the years most recently at Olathe North High School. He made a difference.. [citation needed]. Under these Friday Night Lights part of their flock was missing. The Panthers total was bolstered by one state champion and three runner-up finishes among their 13 person state team. The Olathe community helped them over six weeks, including sending food to the family. He was admitted to the intensive care unit and was put on a ventilator Sept. 29. In college, he was an all-conference linebacker, defensive MVP, and team captain. Coach Pride graduated from K-State where he studied education. After battling COVID-19, his family said a month later, he came down with pneumonia and died from complications. 2022-23 . The Olathe North football coaching staff met with the football team this morning to share the news with students and let them know that counselors are available for any student or staff in need of additional support, the Olathe School District said in a statement. He made sure that these guys knew that if they wanted to get to the next level that he was going to help them, Dirks said. The school has also performed the musicals Oklahoma! 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KMBC-TV. For his first year head coaching, in 2015, he led the Eagles to one game away from state, but they fell to the Blue Valley High School, going 10-2 for the season. Dirks passed away Thursday. $(document).ready(function () { Riley, Jon (Jr.) . Hes made hundreds of phone calls to try and get guys recruited. He coached at the Varsity level for six years prior to joining the Eagles staff. College Playing Experience: Southwest Baptist University. pic.twitter.com/ERIDgppuin. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He just wanted to be like me.. }); Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. In his spare time he likes to be outdoors, canoeing, playing golf, or just relaxing in the shade. 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. What did he instill in you before he left that day before he got sick?. The five programs Olathe North hosts are Animal Health, Geoscience, Medical Professions, Sports Medicine, and Distinguished Scholars. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Please contact coaches with any questions you may have regarding an athletic team. "This has been a difficult journey for the Dirks family, our athletes and our coaching staff and we will all need to lean on one another through the coming days.". "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. Olathe South High School football head coach Craig Lewis announced his retirement after 34 years coaching and five years at the high school on Friday. ILL MRS. [citation needed], The most recent addition includes a second floor added in order to make room for the admittance of freshmen to the school in the 201011 school year. THATS WHAT HIS STUDENTS WILL MISS THE MOST. [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. It's a crushing loss to those whose lives he's impacted. He showed his kids a love of Jesus every day of their life, Tiffany Dirks said. What happens to the old KCI terminals, garages? Olathe North is scheduled to play Olathe Northwest in the Regional round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 5. Offensive line coach Josh Dirks died Thursday. Dirks coached the team's offensive line and worked as an English teacher in the district's HOPE and Stride program. Olathe North coach's memory helps team win playoff News / Nov 5, 2021 / 10:03 PM CDT He also met the love of his life Tina Richardson at SMSU. 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Sports & Activities Hotline: 913-780-7132. The two met at Pittsburg State University where Josh won two championships as a starter at offensive guard and where both exchanged vows to be there for one another in sickness and in health. He served as a volunteer assistant for Washburn Universitys football team in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. var encodedEmail = swrot13('wcevprba@byngurfpubbyf.bet'); "Our coaching staff pulled the football team in this morning for a team meeting and shared the information with our boys. THEYLL A MISS. This content is imported from Twitter. Coach Chris Burnett, known to most as "Coach Cheese," coached the running backs. In Fall of 2009 he took a college coaching job at Pratt Community College. Chris Burnett coached football for Olathe East High School and the Kansas City Glory, an all-female team. Went to KSU after high school and played football. Coach McCartney and his wife Julie have been happily married for 32 years. Coach Mack answered a higher call to serve in our nations military from 2012 to 2015 with the US Army, stationed in Ft. Stewart, GA. Coach Mack was at KC-Washington High School for the 2015 season. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. On Friday night, all three came together to honor him. var encodedEmail = swrot13('yyhggrarttreba@byngurfpubbyf.bet'); SWA HE MADE A DIFFERENCE COACH JOSH DIRKS PASSED THURSDAY AFTER MORE THAN A MONTH IN THE HOSPITAL ON A VENTILATOR. HE WAS ABOUT MAKING THESE KIDS BETTER EVERY DAY AND THE WEIGHT ROOM OVER THE SUMMER DO IT FOR DIRKS ISNT JUST ABOUT WINNING BUT ABOUT LIVING THE WAY HE LED BY EXAMPLE. Community honors Olathe North football coach Josh Dirks. UYO LOO PKEOPLE GAVE RESPECT FOR YOU. The 2022 Olathe North Eagles Football Team represents Olathe North High School in the 2022 6A Football Season. Coach Morgan was born and raised in Wichita, KS. Coach has had the opportunity to be a part on several championship teams and build countless relationships with the players and people of the Olathe North community over those years. After battling COVID-19, his family said a month later, he came down with pneumonia and died from complications.Dirks is survived by his wife and four children.In addition to being a football coach, Dirks was a teacher for the Olathe School District. The team announced his death Friday afternoon. Players found out Friday morning ahead of their regional playoff game against Olathe Northwest. In addition, the Distinguished Scholar program offers students individualized lesson plans in the discipline of their choice. Married to Angie Galindo, I have a daughter at Bethel College, and a son in High school. "All he wanted to do is to was make an impact on youth in this community, just to give. College Playing Experience: Emporia State This season will be Coach McCartney's 27th as a football coach at Olathe North. 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. His family said Coach Josh Dirks succumbed to pneumonia on Thursday. Our athletic programs are highly competitive with state championships in multiple sports as well as many regional and league championships. Coaching was one of Josh Dirks passions. KANSAS CITY, Mo. A GoFundMe page said Dirks went to a hospital on Sept. 24 for a cough. Coach Marshall began playing football when he was 9 years old. At the 2011 Heart of America Marching Festival, the band won "Grand Champion" status for the second year in a row, as well as Outstanding Music, Marching, and General Effect awards. "And I told my kids, whoever receives Josh's heart is the luckiest person in the world because it's strong and it's kind and it's going make that person be able to finish their race," Tiffany Dirks said. He always put her and their kids three daughters and a son over everything. Morgan attended Bishop Carroll High School where he played football and wrestled. Many of these programs have curriculums written by the instructors. What did he instill in you when he was here? Josh Dirks, 39, was hospitalized for more than 40 days with pneumonia. LOVE YOU AND HONOR TO A MAN. Skip to page content. Olathe 0. He also missed football. Mack was apart of the 2002 Holiday Bowl team vs Arizona State. Athletic schedules may be found on the individual team web pages. IM CHRIS KATZ OLATHE NORTH HIGH SCOLHO OFFENSIVE LINE. He was fortunate to be hired on Olathe North's football staff when Coach Gene Weir gave him an opportunity in 1996. HE DOESNT LIKE TBEO INHE T CENTER OF ATTENTION, BUT TODAY IS FOR GOOD REASONS. Coach Stuart was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and attended Free State High School. Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers. Olathe North High School Home of the Eagles Home About Olathe North About Olathe North Administrators Our Administrators Jason Herman Phone: 913-780-7140 Email: jhermanon@olatheschools.org Degrees and Certifications: BS Social Studies, Emporia State University MA Leadership in Education, Baker University Principal Reese played three years at Kansas State on the D-Line, he graduated in 2017 with his Bachelors degree in Criminology. Family, friends mourn former Washburn, current Olathe North football assistant, Woman wanted on multiple warrants arrested after found allegedly trespassing, Four behind bars after meth, marijuana found in separate traffic stops, Investigation launched after human remains found in Kansas field, 3 KCPD officers shot; standoff continues into Wednesday morning, Police respond to report of shooting late Tuesday in southeast Topeka, KPZ Sub-State (B): Haysville 51, Washburn Rural 60, KPZ Sub-State (G): Schlagle 11, Seaman 73. He has coached at every level, from middle school to college. Dirks played college football at Pittsburg State University and he and Tiffany were married at the football field at the university. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. She describes Josh as the ultimate family man with a passion for football. . HE LOVED PEOPLEND AO S WE WILL LOVE PEOPLE HE SERVED JESUS SO WE WILL SERVE JESUS HE GAVE OF HIMSELF LIKE NOBODY ELSE SO WE WILL GIVE OF OURSELVES. He was a Christian, who was a role model that his kids could live up to. In 2020 I . and The Addams Family, and The Sound of Music .[10]. Olathe North Football History. Mack also won the prestigious Simone Award as the top high school football player in the KC Metro area in 2001. Coach Mack came back home to the Eagles coaching staff last season. OH MRS. They offer classes such as Life Sciences, Geosciences, Animal Health, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Video Game Design/Animation, Distinguished Scholars and Sports Medicine. [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. Hobbys include hunting and fishing, and spending time with my family. He has. Coach Mack began his coaching career here at North back in 2010 and served as the freshman head coach under Pete Flood for 2 seasons. This will be his 8th season as head coach of the Fighting Eagles football program. College Playing Experience: Southwest Missouri State University, now called Missouri State University, Coach Richardson is the varsity Running Backs coach at ON. Olathe North High School Athletics is an integral part of daily school life for many students. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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Olathe North put on the productions of title of show, The Election, The Diary of Anne Frank in the 20162017 school year. The 2009 Eagles won the 6A state championship on Saturday, November 28, 2009, vs. Wichita Heights. Olathe North is the oldest of five high schools in Olathe, Kansas. In his spare time he likes to be outd. 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. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 422 people like this. This is the disclaimer text. Questions? The school was founded in 1883 as Olathe High School. He is brave. 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. 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. The football coach for Olathe East High School and Kansas City Glory, an all-female team, was 35 years old. But not Josh Dirks. Lead grows for Olathe school moderate, narrows for Blue Valley conservative, Kansas City Public Schools will extend Thanksgiving break for students and staff, Hole that sucked people in: Teachers allege Christian school in Kansas City is toxic, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Hawley accuses Biden nominee of lying under oath about her political social media posts, Missouri ACLU, librarians sue over law that led to schools banning hundreds of books, Kansas City school district names Jennifer Collier as its next superintendent, The light in the room: Lees Summit community mourns teacher, coach killed in crash, Kansas City school slated to close as charter revoked for poor academic performance, Man charged after allegedly peeking into Johnson County Community College bathrooms, Class canceled for Chiefs parade. He gave of himself like nobody else, so we will give of ourselves like no one else. One player says: Youre off of school. Coach Mack is the proud father of #8 MJ Mack, who is entering his junior season. WELL FIRST AT 10 STUDENTS IN OLATHE MORE NALASA OF AN ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH. Who is the head football coach for your school? Head Coach: Chris McCartney. 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. "He was my best friend," Tiffany, who also teaches at Olathe North, said. It was phenomenal to watch that season, his wife said. He played football collegiately at Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rolla), where he was a 4-time . Apr 2021 - Apr 20221 year 1 month. With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. 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.. . With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. Olathe North football coach dies. WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I dont even know who its coming from, Tiffany Dirks said. Watch this highlight video of the Olathe North (Olathe, KS) football team in its game Recap: Olathe North vs. Lawrence Free State 2022 on Oct 21, 2022. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. "With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. His widow, Tiffany Dirks, and four children,Ella, Belle,Beauand Ivy Jo, were honored at the playoff game with a moment of silence. The Eagles were one game away from the state championship, only to lose to Olathe South at sub-state. He said he told his son to remember everything Dirks taught him about integrity, perseverance, and being a man. The Olathe North football program announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks. FAVORITE MOREMY. 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