FOOTBALL

Head Coach: John Durdines
College Attended: West Liberty
History of Coaching: 2000 Assistant (Football), 2000-2002 Assistant (Baseball), 2001-2004 Head Coach (Wrestling), 2002-Present Head Coach (Football)
Record as Head Coach: 41-50
Overall Coaching Record: 68-100
Current School Record as Head Coach: 28-42
Family Info: Wife-Michelle; Children-Ana, Ashley
Greatest Moment as Head Coach: Breaking the school’s 33 game losing streak vs. Connotton Valley 20-13
Hobby: Spending Time With Family
Coaching Inspiration: Jim Thomas
If I Wasn’t a Coach I Would Be ___?: “Doing something else to help our next generation of kids.”
Quote about Upcoming Season: ”Last year we took some lumps starting a lot of underclassmen. It is up to them to mature and become what they can.”

Other Coaches' Comments:

”(I respect) Coach John Durdives and the way he has brought back Bishop Donahue football.”

Bishop Donahue Coach John Durdines On 2009 Team

BOYS BASKETBALL

Head Coach: Tom Wise
College Attended: Wheeling Jesuit (Undergrad), WVU (Masters')
History of Coaching: 15 Years as assistant at B.D.H.S.
Record as Head Coach: ?
Overall Coaching Record: ?
Current School Record as Head Coach: ?
Family Info: wife: Jill, No Kids (A school full)
Hobby: Travel, Golf
Coaching Inspiration:
If I Wasn't a Coach I Would Be ___?: been doing it so long, I don't know
Quote about Upcoming Season: " We return 13 of our top 16 from last year. The potential is there for a good to great year."

Other Coaches' Comments:

"Tom Wise does an outstanding job with the Bishop Donahue program. His dedication to the school is second to none."

Stadium Name: John Marshall Stadium
Type of Turf: Grass
Directions to Stadium: Along Route 2 in Moundsville, W.V.

Returning Offensive Players: 9
Key Returning Players: Keith Guzek, Ryan Jones, Kaleb Kucera, Bobby Richmond, Jordan Angalich, Robbie Clayton
Returning Defensive Players: 10
Returning Lettermen: 20
Key Players That Graduated: Matt Schrumpf, Jon Pryzelenski

Players To Watch:
David Beiter
Kaleb Kucera
Bobby Richmond
Ryan Jones
Keith Guzek

High School: Bishop Donahue
School Address: 325 Loyan St., McMechen W.V., 26040
School Phone: 304-233-3850
Contact for Boosters: Kim Yuriske/304-845-7470
Contact for Tickets: School Box Office/304-233-3850
Athletic Director: Jim Dailer
Greatest Moment in Team History: Playing for State Title in 1979
State Division: Single A
Last Conference Title: OVAC 1967
Biggest Rival: Weirton Madonna
School Colors: Green & Gold
All-Time Record: 236-247-4
Playoff Appearances/Record: 6 / 3-6
Number of State Championships: 0
Last Year’s Record: 4-6
Last Year In Playoffs: 1999
Type of Offense: Spread
Type of Defense: 4-4
Conference/Class: Mason-Dixon/A
Best Known Alumni: Dave Cisar, Steve Mele, John Flading, Mark Gordon, Tom Wise