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Principal
- Cathy Sankey
Asst. Principal - Rick Bailey, Robert Scott
Athletic Director - Nick Magistrale
Athletic Secretary - Christine Pavlick
Head Athletic Trainer - Ric Fail
Team Physician - Tom Hospel
Head Coach
Chris Russell/Dispatch
Mark Hundley - Head Coach
coachhundley@jeromefootball.com
Wife, Sally, 3 children- Cori (will be one of our ball-persons), Josh and Sam. Has coached at Hamilton Township, Reynoldsburg, and Dublin Scioto. He went to the state playoffs at each school he has coached at. During his tenure at Dublin Scioto, he had the opportunity to coach in the state final 4. Graduated HS from Groveport Madison in 1979. Graduated College from Salem College in West Virginia in 1986. "I am excited about the opportunity to continue to build our program. We want to get Dublin Jerome to the same level of sport competition and academic excellence that Dublin has become accustomed. Our first few years were exciting, but we are not finished yet. Our players have been working hard this off season and have improved dramatically in strength, speed and size.
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Assistant Head Coach
Ken Tucker: Assistant Head Coach, Special Units Coordinator
coachtucker@jeromefootball.com
Coach Tucker is entering his 21st season of coaching
on the varsity level. He is a 1983 graduate of Marion
Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio where he earned
a varsity letter in football and baseball. Ken is employed at United Parcel Service as a delivery
driver. He is also a basketball official at the high school level for the
Ohio High School Athletic Association and also the
collegiate level for N.C.A.A. men's Division II and
III.
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Coordinators
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Mike Aurin: Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers
coachaurin@jeromefootball.com
Coach Aurin is entering his 10th year with the Dublin City Schools. This is his 6th year as a teacher and coach for Dublin Jerome. He will begin his fifth season as defensive coordinator for the Celtics. Coach Aurin, a biology teacher, is a graduate of The Ohio State University and received his Master's degree from John Carroll University. Coach Aurin is married to his wife of 5 years, Carrie. They have two beautiful and healthy children, Charlie (3) and a Nora (8 mo.).
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JP Mershon: Strength/Speed Coordinator, Quarterbacks
mershon_jp@mail.dublin.k12.oh.us
Coach Mershon is in his 3rd year of coaching at Jerome and his 5th overall. Mershon graduated from Hamilton Township HS and Bowling Green State University. After graduating from Bowling Green, he began teaching art in Dublin Schools. Coach Mershon will be coaching quarterbacks.
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Brad Richardson: Offensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers
coachbrad@jeromefootball.com
Coach Richardson is entering his 5th year as a business teacher and coach at Jerome. This is his 3rd year as Offensive Coordinator, he has also served as the Head Freshmen Coach for the Celtics. Coach Richardson played college football at Butler University and has a degree in Integrated Business Education from Wright State University. This is his 7th year coaching at the varsity level. Before coming to Jerome, Brad coached at Shawnee High School. Brad lives in Dublin with his wife Taylor.
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Coaches
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Coach Castiglione: Defensive Backs
Coach Castiglione is beginning his 1st year with Dublin City Schools. This is his 5th year coaching after working with both Winton Woods High School in Cincinnatti and Westland High School. He will begin his first season as defensive backs coach for the Celtics. Coach Castiglione, a science teacher, is a graduate of John Carroll University and received his Master's degree from Usruline College. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for three years. They are expecting their first child in December.
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Ryan Clark: Offensive Line
Coach Clark is entering his 8th year of coaching this year. He received a degree in Integrated Social Studies from Malone College in 2003 where he was a 3 year starter on the Offensive-Line. He also coached 2 years at Malone and 3 years at Benjamin Logan High School. Married in 2003, Ryan and his wife, Becky, currently live in Delaware, Ohio. Ryan and Becky both teach at TRECA Digital Academy in Marion.
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Joe Codispoti : Outside Linebackers
This is Joe's first season coaching. He is a graduate of Dublin Coffman High School, playing offensive guard. Senior year 2001 State Semi-Finalists. He is a graduate of The University of Toledo, and currently works in outside sales.
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Jacob Cullen : Tight Ends
Originally from Sandusky, OH. Graduated from John Carroll University in 2009 with an Education Degree in Integrated Social Studies. Played football for two years at John Carroll and currently employed by the Hilton. Entering first year of coaching and will be coaching Tight Ends.
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Josh Gallagan:
Outside Linebackers, Video/Website Coordinator
webmaster@jeromefootball.com
In his 6th year with the Celtics. Graduated from Ohio University in 97 in Business Communications.
Josh is married to Julie and has a daughter Ella. He is an
Information Technology instructor at Delaware Area Career Center. Josh Resides in New Albany and is a member of Jersey
Baptist Church. Coaching Experience includes Ohio University (Video), Ohio Wesleyan University, Canal
Winchester, Linden McKinley and Reynoldsburg.
Had the opportunity to coach in the playoffs three times, 2001-Reynoldsburg, 2005 and 2008 at Dublin Jerome. Has previously coached tight ends, offensive line, special teams and the freshmen team for the Celtics.
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Jeff Kegley: Defensive Line
jkegley2@columbus.rr.com
Jeff is entering his 21st year teaching Biology and Earth Science at Grandview Heights High School where he coached for twelve years and is in his 4th year with the Celtics. . He previously coached four years at Thomas Worthington High School. Jeff receieved both his Bachelors and Masters degree from The Ohio State University. Jeff and his wife Suzy reside in Westerville with their children Morgan, Will and Dan Allen.
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John Weidner : Runningbacks and Head JV Coach
coachweidner@jeromefootball.com
This is John’s 9th year of coaching football. He originally from Beavercreek, Ohio and graduated from Greeneview High School. He has previously coached at Beavercreek, London and Hilliard Davidson High Schools before coming to Jerome. John works at The BioScrip Corporation in Hilliard and lives in Galloway with his daughter Elisabeth.
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Greg Wright : Wide Receivers
Greg and his wife Stephanie live in Dublin where he is entering his third year working as the Area Director of northwest columbus for Young Life overseeing Dublin and Plain City. Greg is entering his first year coaching for the Celtics and has one year experience coaching receivers at Talawanda High School in Oxford, OH. Greg received a bachelor's degree in history and political science, as well as a master's in integrated social studies education, both from Miami University.
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Sean Zink : Defensive Line
Coach Zink is entering his 2nd year as an assistant with the Celtics. Previously, he was the head 7th grade football coach at Dublin Grizzell middle school. Before that he was a head junior varsity football coach at Licking Heights High School for 6 years where he was also the head middle school wrestling coach. Coach Sean Zink graduated from Ohio State University in 2005 with a degree in Integrated Social Studies. He then finished the teaching licensure program at Ashland University. Prior to entering college coach spent 7 years in the U.S. Navy. Coach Sean lives in Dublin with his wife Sarah and their 2 sons Jacob and Michael.
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