The Bishop Chatard Athletic Office is pleased to announce that Freshman Head Football Coach Rob Doyle will assume the responsibilities of Varsity Head Coach effective January 27, 2017. Coach Doyle was elevated to the position as the result of a search and interview process that followed Coach Vince Lorenzano’s retirement from the football program in December.
Athletic Director Mike Ford expressed his excitement about Coach Doyle taking the reins of the varsity program. “He brings a wealth of playing and coaching acumen of over 30 years. We were blest to have several strong candidates both external and internal to BCHS interested in becoming our new head coach,” Mr. Ford said. “Their passion and interest speaks well of not only our history, but also the future of Bishop Chatard football.”
Coach Doyle played football at both Andrean High School and DePauw University, and is a member of the Hall of Fame at both schools. He began his coaching career in the CYO program where he coached and served as football coordinator and athletic director for St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis. He has been a coach at Bishop Chatard for the past 12 years, working with both the freshman and varsity programs.
“I am deeply appreciative to the administration of Bishop Chatard for providing me with the opportunity to lead our grand program,” Coach Doyle said. “Bishop Chatard High School is a special place, and I look forward to working with our teachers, families and student athletes to provide the best academic, spiritual and football experience possible.”
Doyle is also a partner in the Indianapolis law firm Due Doyle Fanning & Alderfer LLP.
“This is a unique situation and opportunity as Coach Doyle is a prominent attorney who is modifying his practice in order to lead our football program going forward,” Mr. Ford said. Coach Doyle explained that he will be spending more time at Bishop Chatard as a result of accepting the varsity head coach position, and with the assistance of his law partners and staff he is confident that client needs will continue to be met.
Jr. Trojan Club Volleyball is open to all girls currently in grades 5-8. Attend the Parent Information Meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at 6:30pm in the BCHS cafeteria for more information. Questions? Contact Head Volleyball Coach Whitney Birch at wbirch@bishopchatard.org.
Congratulations to BCHS Athletics Director Mike Ford! He was voted the Athletic Administrator of the Year from District 3 at the Fall Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (IIAAA) meeting. He will be recognized at the IIAAA Athletic Director’s State Conference in March.
All North Deanery girls basketball players, grades 3-8, looking for play in a competitive league with other North Deanery students: Callout meeting for Jr Trojan Indy Girls Hoops Basketball League will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1 – 2 p.m. in the main gym at BCHS.
The league plays from November through February. Games are played at various locations every other Sunday. Practices are set by the coach of each team. Cost is $150/player, which includes league fees, warmup shirt, jersey and shorts. Our aim is at least one team per grade level.
Please register, even if you can’t attend the callout meeting. Questions? Contact BCHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Katie Fisher at kfisher@bishopchatard.org
Find out more about the League
BCHS is pleased that the Indiana Sports Radio Network is broadcasting our football games this year.
Along with Bishop Chatard football commentary, the show features interviews from Trojan students, teachers and coaches plus guest co-hosts, trivia, prizes and a ton of other surprises every Friday night.
Simply click on the Sports Radio Network logo above and look for Bishop Chatard! (http://www.indianasrn.org/)
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