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NEXT GAME:
Friday, August 27
vs. Indiana
 
Varsity Staff
Clair Altemus | Head Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 35 Years
College(s): Salem
Specialties: Varsity - Head Coach
 
 
Career Summary:

Clair Altemus is a 1970 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and attended Salem College in West Virginia graduating in 1974.

He has coached at North Allegheny High School, Seneca Valley High School and Grove City High School before arriving at Pine-Richland in 1997.

The Ram football program has seen a steady increase in participants and victories at the 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade and varsity levels. The Rams have won 5 section titles, a WPIAL Championship and were runner-up PIAA State Champions.

Coach Altemus has been named as the "Coach of the Year" three times, twice at Pine-Richland and once at Grove City. In 2003, he was honored by KDKA as the Triple A Coach of the Year and presented the Pittsburgh Coach's Corner Award.

He has coached in the prestigious Big 33 All-Star game (PA. vs. Ohio) and in the NAFCA All-Star game. This year marks the 32nd year of coaching for Coach Altemus and his 10th year at Pine-Richland. He currently ranks second to legendary Ram coach Gene Sullivan in victories and winning percentage.

Coach Altemus has four daughters, twins Kelly and Leslie (30) Shayna (15) and Marissa (14).

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John Skiba | Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
 
 
Years Coaching: 14 Years
College(s): University of Pittsburgh
Specialties: Varsity - Offensive Coordinator
 
 
Career Summary:

Coach Skiba graduated from Laurel High School in 1988 and attended the University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship. Coach Skiba has been coaching for 14 years, 4 at Freeport and the last 10 years here at Pine-Richland. He is in charge of the Rams' weight-lifting and conditioning programs, as well as being the offensive coordinator. John, his wife Renee and daughter Reese live in Natrona Heights.

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Robert (Rob) Densmore | Defensive Coordinator
 
 
Years Coaching: 11 Years
College(s): Lock Haven University
Specialties: Varsity Defensive Coordinator
 
 
Career Summary:

Rob is a 1993 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and a 1997 graduate of Lock Haven University. Coach Densmore spent a year coaching football and wrestling at Bel Air High School in the state of Maryland before being hired as a social studies teacher at Pine-Richland. He has been the defensive coordinator for the last 8 years and has turned the Ram defense into an exceptional group. Coach Densmore is married and currently resides in Richland Township with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children Erica-13 and Cameron-5.

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Marc Casciani | Assistant Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 11 Years
College(s): Penn State University/University of Pittsburgh
Specialties: Running backs coach
 
 
Career Summary:

Marc attended Belle Vernon Area High School and graduated in 1987. He holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Marc has 11 years of coaching experience at Pine-Richland High School. He is running backs coach for the varsity Ram team and is the JV offensive coordinator.   Coach Casciani and his wife, Deborah, live in the Pine-Richland School District with thier son Dallas and daughter Jarah.

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Rob Thompson | Defensive Line Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 12 Years
College(s): University of Edinboro
Specialties: Varsity Defensive Line/ JV Head Coach
 
 
Career Summary:

Coach Thompson attended North Allegheny High School and graduated in 1992.  Rob played under legendary Tiger Coach Jim Rankin and was on the state champion team in 1990.  After graduation, Coach Thompson recieved a scholarship to attend Edinboro University where he played offensive line and graduated in 1997. Rob has been employed as a social studies teacher in the Pine-Richland Middle School for the last 12 years and has coached both football and track.  Rob and his wife, Christina, and  son Blake (3yrs) live in the PR School District.

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Brian Kantz | Defensive Secondary Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 16 Years
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Career Summary:

Brian has been at Pine-Richland for 5 years most recently as head coach of the 9th grade team.  Previous to that he coached at Derry for 8 years and North Allegheny for 3 years.  Brian works at PR and he and his wife, Shana, have two children, Dylan (9) , Austin (7) and Dominic (2).

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Chad Speakman | Receivers Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 12 Years
College(s): Clarion University
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Career Summary:

Coach Speakman is currently employed as a fourth grade teacher in the Pine-Richland School District and coaches the receivers and special teams for the varsity Ram football team.  Chad is a 1992 graduate from Dear Lakes High School and attended Clarion University, on a football scholarship, graduating in 1996.  He spent a year as a graduate assistant at Clarion University under coach Malen Lute and has coached at Pine-Richland for the last 9 years.  Chad and his wife, Dana and son Clayton (3) live in Pine-Richland school district.

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Marc Pasquinelli | Offensive Line Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 12 Years
College(s): Ferrum College
Specialties: Varisty Offensive Line
 
 
Career Summary:

Coach Pasquinelli graduated from Pine-Richland High School in 1993.  Coach Pasquinelli has been coaching for 10 years, 9 at Hampton and his first year at Pine-Richland High School.  Coach Pasquinelli played collegiate football at Worchester Academy and Ferrum College where he was a three year starter and captain.  Marc and his wife Kathy, son Luke and daughter Maria live in the Pine-Richland school district.

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Kevin McCabe | Quarterbacks Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 1st Years
College(s): Virginia/California
Specialties: Quarterbacks Coach
 
 
Career Summary:

Coach McCabe attended Pine-Richland high school and graduated in 2003.  Kevin played on the first undefeated PR highschool team since the mid 70's.  Kevin's success lead him to his college football career at the University of Virginia and then later transferring to California State Univisity for his final year of college.  Kevin lead the Cal State team into the finals his last season.   With this being his first offical year as a coach we welcome Kevin back to the PR football family. 

Sorry, girls, Kevin is currently dating Stephanie.

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Matt Bridge | Kicking Coach
 
 
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Career Summary:

Coach Birdge is a former player from the Pine-Richland football team.  He comes to help as an assistant coach focusing on kickers and special teams.

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Junior Varsity Staff
Rob Thompson | Head Coach
 
 
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Marc Casciani | Offensive Coordinator
 
 
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9th Grade Staff
Eric Rosing | Head Coach
 
 
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Don Thomas | Assistant Coach
 
 
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Trent Mathison | Assistant Coach
 
 
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Terry Grantz | Assistant Coach
 
 
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8th Grade Staff
Shawn Scott | Head Coach
 
 
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John Slepak | Assistant Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 15 Years
College(s): Slippery Rock University
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Career Summary:

Coach Slepak has been with the Pine-Richland football program for many years.  He has spent time at the 8th grade head coaching position and helped the varsity staff in a number of ways throughout his PR career.

John attended Deer Lakes High School and then went on to graduate from Slippery Rock University in 1989.

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Nathan Goheen | Assistant Coach
 
 
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7th Grade - Green Staff
Andy Dugger | Head Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 6 Years
College(s): University of Virginia
Specialties: Head Coach - Green
 
 
Career Summary:

Coach Dugger attended Connellsville High School and graduated in 1998.   Following his high school years he attended the University of Virginia graduating in 2003.  Since then his coaching experiences have been 2002 Western Albemarle HS; 2003- Connellsville HS; 2004 Centreville HS, 2005 - present Pine-Richland HS.   Andy is planning a winter wedding in 2010 with his fiance Melissa.  We wish both he and Melissa the best of luck.  

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Steve Joseph | Assistant Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 7 Years
College(s): Edinboro
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Career Summary:

Coach Joseph attended Kiski Area High Shcool and graduated in 1993.   Following his highschool years in south western PA he traveld to Edinboro University to finsh his schooling.  Steve graduated from Edinboro in 1997 and has had 7 years of coaching experince in wrestling programs.  Steve and his wife Allison live in the area.  

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Rob Bartell | Assistant Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 6 Years
College(s): Allegheny College
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Career Summary:

Rob attended Bishop Canevin Catholic High School and graduated in 1996 before attending college at Allegheny College.   We welcome Rob to the Pine-Richland family.

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7th Grade - White Staff
Mark Gray | Head Coach
 
 
Years Coaching: 2 Years
College(s): Glenville State College
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Career Summary:

Coach Gray started coaching 2 years ago here at Pine-Richland.  His first year was spent with the underclassmen as an assistant coach and now as the head coach of the 7th grade White team.   Mark attended Blackhawk high school and graduated in 1996.  He then continued his education at the collegiate level graduating from Glenvill State College.  Coach Gray lives in the area with wife Nicole and two children Gagbriella 12, and Antonio 8.  

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Kyle Tasky | Assistant Coach
 
 
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