On March 30, players on the football team were told that head coach Justin Kammrad was resigning for a head coaching position at Papillion (NE) Lavista South High School. However, before the players could even complete the grieving process they were faced with yet another turn of events–Kammrad has withdrawn his resignation and will remain at AL.
“[I chose to stay because of] family and personal reasons,” said Kammrad. “I absolutely felt like I did the right thing.”
Many players said they are relieved Kammrad is staying.
“I was really happy that he came back because when he was going to leave, the whole mood of the football team was down,” said Ryan Hrabik ‘12. “It didn’t seem like anyone was going to try. Now that he’s back, everyone’s happy and it seems like they’re gonna try harder for next football season.”
Many players were concerned about what next season would bring since their head coach was leaving, however many players now feel reassured as does the school staff. Jeff Novotny, Activities Director announced the news to the AL staff yesterday (April 11) afternoon.
“I feel great, it’s great for the school,” said Novotny. “He’s great at supporting the school’s teams, not just football.”
Without the hassle of finding and then having players adjust to a new coach, AL students and staff are waiting to see what the Lynx will bring next season after an undefeated regular season in 2010.
“I honestly feel like the team is gonna be successful,” said Kammrad.
Story by Brittany Rupp, Emmalee Adams, Arianne Boehme, DJ Jefferson and Taylor Bright.
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