}); BS Mathematics Education, Kansas State University MS School Leadership, Baker University. Other recent updates include the 21st century classrooms, which are home to the school's nationally renowned 21st Century academies. He is survived by this wife of 17 years, Tiffany, and their four children: Ella, Belle, Beau, and Ivy Jo. "And they said we're going to keep him, and they admitted him to a regular unit. Olathe North High School Athletics is an integral part of daily school life for many students. Tiffany has been appreciative of all the support shes received, not just in the past day (she had over 100 text messages, 30 emails and eight missed calls when she woke up Friday morning), but in the 43 days her husband has been in the hospital. "And I told my kids, whoever receives Josh's heart is the luckiest person in the world because it's strong and it's kind and it's going make that person be able to finish their race," Tiffany Dirks said. He is on life support and his organs will be donated. Coach is married and has two sons. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Riley, Jon (Jr.) . Dirks coached the team's offensive line and worked as an English teacher in the district's HOPE and Stride program. In high school, he won two state championships in California. He gave of himself like nobody else, so we will give of ourselves like no one else. College Playing Experience: Southwest Missouri State University, now called Missouri State University, Coach Richardson is the varsity Running Backs coach at ON. College Playing Experience: Emporia State This season will be Coach McCartney's 27th as a football coach at Olathe North. He has coached at every level, from middle school to college. Dirks also is an organ donor and the family is waiting on a match for his heart. CALL. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Once an Eagle always an Eagle, parent, alumni, and friend of Dirks, Mick Davis Jr. said. I WANTED MY KIDS HERE TONIGHT BECAUSE I WANT THEM TO STAND AND LOOK AT THE PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT THEM AND SUPPORT THEIR DADDY. Relocated to Houston, TX in 2016 and was a part of the Humble High School football staff from 2018 to 2020. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. In a final act of kindness, Josh's organs will be donated. As we wrapped up the team meeting, both Mr. Herman and Mrs. Milke spoke with the boys about seeking assistance from counselors in the office if needed," the post said. He went on to attend and play football at Coffeyville Community College and Baker University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. Community honors Olathe North football coach Josh Dirks By: Andres Gutierrez Posted at 9:40 PM, Nov 05, 2021 and last updated 8:26 PM, Nov 05, 2021 OLATHE, Kan. The family of Josh Dirks lived. Morgan attended Bishop Carroll High School where he played football and wrestled. Watch this highlight video of the Olathe North (Olathe, KS) football team in its game Recap: Olathe North vs. MIll Valley 2022 on Oct 14, 2022. We will cultivate relationships with students, families and the business community that build school pride, loyalty, school spirit and foster a winning attitude. Olathe North High School . Faith, Family, Football is his moto. Olathe North High School Athletics is an integral part of daily school life for many students. Davis son, Jackson Davis, plays on the Eagles as a senior. Offensive line coach Josh Dirks died Thursday. His family said Coach Josh Dirks succumbed to pneumonia on Thursday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Our athletic programs are highly competitive with state championships in multiple sports as well as many regional and league championships. Morgan began his coaching and teaching career at Tonganoxie High. Coaching was one of Josh Dirks passions. The school has also performed the musicals Oklahoma! What happens to the old KCI terminals, garages? The mission of the Olathe North Quarterback Club is to enhance a tradition and legacy of football excellence on and off the field. Anytime a guy said hed like to play at the next level, Josh was going to do what he could to get them there.. OLATHE, Kan. The Olathe North football program announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks. He played football collegiately at Missouri University of Science & Technology (Rolla), where he was a 4-time . CRAIG GERFEN - HEAD VARSITY COACH. The team dominated on the field Friday night, winning against the Ravens 49-13. Olathe North football posted the news on their Twitter account Friday morning, calling Dirks an outstanding Coach, a Family man that will be missed greatly.. The 2008-2009 Eaglettes are under the direction of Sara Heptig, with assistance by Lisa Claudel and Jessica Brown. An assistant football coach for Olathe North High School has died.Offensive line coach Josh Dirks died Thursday. "This has been a difficult journey for the Dirks family, our athletes and our coaching staff and we will all need to lean on one another through the coming days.". $('span#sw-emailmask-46524').replaceWith(''); Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. Copyright 2023 OlatheNorthQBClub - All Rights Reserved. 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Welcome to the official athletic website for the Olathe North Eagles. FAVORITE MOREMY. Yesterday the Olathe North Football family lost an outstanding coach and family man. College Playing Experience: Wrestled at Appalachian State University 2002-2007, Josh Carroll graduated from Olathe North in 2002 where he competed in Football, Wrestling and Baseball. "With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. We have 3 children together Xavier Carroll known as X, Jade Carroll and Skye Carroll who was born this past August. Josh Dirks, left, was an assistant football coach at Olathe North High School. What did he instill in you before he left that day before he got sick?. "Josh lived every day to serve Jesus and to love his family," Tiffany said. var encodedEmail = swrot13('wcevprba@byngurfpubbyf.bet'); 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Married to Angie Galindo, I have a daughter at Bethel College, and a son in High school. KC Police Board remembers fallen KCPD officer, K9, KC needs volunteers for Big 12 Championships, events, Kansas City weather: Why your car may be dusty today, Tribute shirts available for fallen KCPD officer,, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Olathe, Kansas, United States. HE LEAVES A HOLE TTHA WILL NOT BE REPLACED. He always put her and their kids three daughters and a son over everything. The 2009 Eagles won the 6A state championship on Saturday, November 28, 2009, vs. Wichita Heights. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Dirks family during this tough time. Zach has a wife Jessica and a 2 year old son named Magnus. Coach Richardson is the varsity Running Backs coach at ON. ALRIGHT. He was an outstanding Coach, a Family man that will be missed greatly. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. Kansas State High School Activities Association; Days later he was put on a ventilator. On Friday night, all three came together to honor him. Olathe North, 7-2, is scheduled to take on the Olathe Northwest High School football team in the Kansas 6A State Football Championship regional round. [9] The Screamin' Eagles won the "Grand Champion" at the Kansas band masters association in October 2015. The 2002 graduate was apart of 2 state championship teams (2000, 2001), all-conference, all-metro, and all-state honors at the running back and defensive back positions. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. THEYLL A MISS. Coach Mack came back home to the Eagles coaching staff last season. "He was an outstanding coach, a family man that will be missed greatly," a tweet from the team said. Olathe NW Lorne Clark Olathe South Ron Litchfield Wichita North Mitch Kucera 5A KC Harmon Keith O'Neil Lansing Rick Pollard Liberal Bryan Luetters Newton Greg Slade Pittsburg Josh Lattimer Topeka West Russell Norton 4A Bonner Springs Byron Mays El Dorado Brandon Wise Eudora Drew Steffen Independence Robert Henderson KC Piper John Black He continued his academic and athletic career at UTEP and graduated in 2019 with his Masters in Leadership Studies. Olathe North football announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks, who died a day before the team's regional playoff game. Josh Dirks was an offensive line coach for Olathe North High School, a position he had held since 2020. In 2017, he graduated from KU with a degree in Biology. Then he attended Coffeyville Community College where he played baseball. [citation needed], Olathe North hosts five different 21st century academies. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He coached at the Varsity level for six years prior to joining the Eagles staff. He said when the team woke up this morning they heard about Coach Dirks passing heading into their playoff game. With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. Coach Mack answered a higher call to serve in our nations military from 2012 to 2015 with the US Army, stationed in Ft. Stewart, GA. Coach Mack was at KC-Washington High School for the 2015 season. This story was originally published November 5, 2021, 3:39 PM. For his first year head coaching, in 2015, he led the Eagles to one game away from state, but they fell to the Blue Valley High School, going 10-2 for the season. He was admitted to the intensive care unit and was put on a ventilator Sept. 29. On 10/27, the Olathe North varsity football team won their home playoff game against Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS) by a score of 56-0. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Eagles". UYO LOO PKEOPLE GAVE RESPECT FOR YOU. Dirks said her husband would have wanted the team to play hard and not let his loss get in the way, which is exactly what they did. HE CAME DOWN WITH PNEUMONIA KMH TONIGHTS BRIAN JOHNSON WAS AT A BIG PLAYOFF GEAM TONIGHT AS THE TEAM HONORED THE COACH. [citation needed]. OLATHE, Kan. The Olathe North football program announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks. He was fortunate to be hired on Olathe North's football staff when Coach Gene Weir gave him an opportunity in 1996. In 2020 I . Watch this highlight video of the Olathe North (Olathe, KS) football team in its game Recap: Olathe North vs. Lawrence Free State 2022 on Oct 21, 2022. For approximately two years I served as the Coordinator of Virtual Learning in both official and unofficial roles. Email: Who is the head football coach for your school? Josh Dirks was currently an assistant football coach at Olathe North High School. The team announced his death Friday afternoon. David Bassore was announced head coach in 2005 and led the Eagles to a 65 record and a district championship. It was the most wins Jasper had had in their previous four seasons combined. He and his wife Tiffany have four kids, Ella, Belle, Beau and Ivy Jo. He was a fighter so we will fight. The Olathe community helped them over six weeks, including sending food to the family. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Olathe North is scheduled to play Olathe Northwest in the Regional round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 5. Olathe North put on the productions of title of show, The Election, The Diary of Anne Frank in the 20162017 school year. WELL FIRST AT 10 STUDENTS IN OLATHE MORE NALASA OF AN ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH. After leading the Eagles for two years, McCall accepted an assistant coaching position on Wier's staff. HE WAS ABOUT MAKING THESE KIDS BETTER EVERY DAY AND THE WEIGHT ROOM OVER THE SUMMER DO IT FOR DIRKS ISNT JUST ABOUT WINNING BUT ABOUT LIVING THE WAY HE LED BY EXAMPLE. Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers," Olathe North Football tweeted Friday. HIS FAMILY SAYS A MONTH LATER. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Chris McCartney Chris McCartney Head Coach Coaching Experience: 35 years Years at Olathe North: 27 years College Playing Experience: Emporia State This season will be Coach McCartney's 27th as a football coach at Olathe North. He was fortunate to be hired on Olathe North's football staff when Coach Gene Weir gave him an opportunity in 1996. 42-0 (L) Olathe vs. North Fork. This year Zach will be coaching the offensive line. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Watch online from home or on the go. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL . Head Coach-Chris McCartney. Olathe North is the oldest of five high schools in Olathe, Kansas. Final. After high school he attend Appalachian State University on a wrestling scholarship wh. The mascot, school colors, and fight song of Olathe High were retained for Olathe North. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. Morgan attended Bishop Carroll High School where he played football and wrestled. Mack also won the prestigious Simone Award as the top high school football player in the KC Metro area in 2001. 455 people follow this. Learn how this Olathe South Sr High School student is connecting with coaches in KS and nationwide. Coach Marshall began playing football when he was 9 years old. . Coach Stuart is married to Regan. Married to Marissa Carroll 7 years also a Olathe North Graduate 2008 who played Softball for the University of Kansas. Olathe North High School assistant football coach Josh Dirks passed away Thursday after a long battle with illness. Coach has had the opportunity to be a part on several championship teams and build countless relationships with the players and people of the Olathe North community over those years. If you would like to help the Dirks family you can donate to their Gofundme here. So he decided to go back to Pitt State get his masters degree in teaching and coaching. This will be his 8th season as head coach of the Fighting Eagles football program. College Playing Experience: Coffeyville Community College / Baker University, Coach Stuart was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and attended Free State High School. Community honors Olathe North football coach Josh Dirks. The game would end and he would make sure his responsibilities were taken care of, then he would be back at home. Coach Pride graduated from Manhattan High School where he played football and baseball. A 1988 graduate of Olathe North High School who played under Gene Weir where he garnered several awards including TOP 11. He also met the love of his life Tina Richardson at SMSU. Prior to Olathe North I have taught at Piper High School, and Turner High School both in KCK. [citation needed], Olathe North has won eight Kansas 6A State Championships (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2009) in football under the coaching of Gene Weir, John McCall and Pete Flood. With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KMBC-TV. Josh Dirks, Olathe North High School assistant football coach. pic.twitter.com/ERIDgppuin, Ichabod football and Washburn Athletics morn the loss of former assistant coach Josh Dirks. He was admitted to the intensive care unit and was put on a ventilator Sept. 29. Olathe North is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Olathe North's stats have been entered for the 31-19 loss vs. Lawrence Free State on 10/21/2022 7:00 PM. McCartney started as a defensive coordinator, but later gained leadership of the team. He was an outstanding Coach, a Family man that will be missed greatly. Olathe North High School Home of the Eagles Home About Olathe North About Olathe North Administrators Our Administrators Jason Herman Phone: 913-780-7140 Email: jhermanon@olatheschools.org Degrees and Certifications: BS Social Studies, Emporia State University MA Leadership in Education, Baker University Principal [7] Despite the success, Olathe North football has endured four coaching changes in the last six years. In 1996, the Eaglettes received 1st place at the American Dance/Drill Team National Championships, under the direction of Dalene Moomau. HE LIVED WE HAVE TO JOIN US AND RECOGNIZGIN A MOMENT OF SILENCE SACRED ISNT A WORD THAT OFTEN DESCRIBES A FOOTBALL FIELD. He was a Christian, who was a role model that his kids could live up to. Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers. [citation needed]. Many of these programs have curriculums written by the instructors. (stadium/gym names): Associations. Eagles by nature fly alone, but Olathe North flew together. Skip to page content. THIS TEAM IS A FATHER IN THE STANDS ROOTING FORIS H DAUGHRTE ON THE BASKETBALL COURT IN ITS JUST THE MEMORY TTHA I HAVE. Olathe 0. Doctors were amazed each day by his will to fight and come home to his family.. Now the Eagles are led by their new head coach, Chris McCartney, who has been an Eagle for nearly twenty years. Hours after he was fired from his job as Olathe North High School's head baseball coach on Monday, Pete Flood admitted that he did use a racial slur before a game. HE WAS A BIG BURLY GUY AND HE LOVED HIS KIDS. Stories of the beloved husband, father of four and coach have circled the. When I needed something and I needed him there, football stopped and family was his number one situation and this was every single Friday night after games, Tiffany Dirks said. College Playing Experience: Trinity, North Dakota, Coach Marshall began playing football when he was 9 years old. Josh walked down the aisle to "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns and Roses. He was a friend to people who didnt have friends, so we will be friends. In his spare time he likes to be outdoors, canoeing, playing golf, or just relaxing in the shade. He served as a volunteer assistant for Washburn Universitys football team in the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Dirks also served as an adjunct in Washburns kinesiology department, where his wife, Tiffany, is an assistant professor. According to the districts website, Dirks was also an English teacher in Olathe Norths alternative HOPE and Stride programs. He contin. After serving as an assistant coach under 5 head coaches in his first 19 years at North, Coach McCartney took the next step and became the head coach. It's a crushing loss to those whose lives he's impacted. Reese played three years at Kansas State on the D-Line, he graduated in 2017 with his Bachelors degree in Criminology. Head Coach: Chris McCartney. Lets goooo!. In 2017, he graduated from KU with a degree in Biology. The family has set up a GoFundMe to assist in paying for medical expenses. 866-495-5172 . After battling COVID-19, his family said a month later, he came down with pneumonia and died from complications. The Eagles play their home games at the Olathe District Activity Center and compete in the Sunflower League. The 2007 version of the Eagles was led by a strong senior class, including John Chmiel, and quarterback Jake Catloth. Olathe North football coach dies. He also is a Deacon at Second Baptist Church of Olathe. Varsity: Running Backs Coach-Sean Richardson. In his spare time he likes to be outd. Players wore stickers on their helmets with his initials JD.. News / Nov 5, 2021 / 06:16 PM CDT. Josh Carroll graduated from Olathe North in 2002 where he competed in Football, Wrestling and Baseball. Dirks passed away Thursday. On 10/21, the Olathe North varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Lawrence Free State (Lawrence, KS) by a score of 31-19. His widow said being a dad was his greatest accomplishment in life and took pride in all of his children. Olathe North High School Athletic Director: Josh Price Phone: (913) 780-7140 Email: jpriceon@olatheschools.org olathenorthathletics.com . Family, friends mourn former Washburn, current Olathe North football assistant, Woman wanted on multiple warrants arrested after found allegedly trespassing, Four behind bars after meth, marijuana found in separate traffic stops, Investigation launched after human remains found in Kansas field, 3 KCPD officers shot; standoff continues into Wednesday morning, Police respond to report of shooting late Tuesday in southeast Topeka, KPZ Sub-State (B): Haysville 51, Washburn Rural 60, KPZ Sub-State (G): Schlagle 11, Seaman 73. Varsity: Line Coach- Josh Carroll. Eventually, doctors put Josh on a ventilator after six weeks, his battle came to an end Thursday. He was fortunate to be hired on Olathe North's football staff when Coach Gene Weir gave him an opportunity in 1996. He made sure that these guys knew that if they wanted to get to the next level that he was going to help them, Dirks said. He made sure the administrators knew it, the parents knew it and the team knew it, Tiffany said. HE LOVED PEOPLEND AO S WE WILL LOVE PEOPLE HE SERVED JESUS SO WE WILL SERVE JESUS HE GAVE OF HIMSELF LIKE NOBODY ELSE SO WE WILL GIVE OF OURSELVES. He said he told his son to remember everything Dirks taught him about integrity, perseverance, and being a man. Olathe North's stats have been entered for the 13-2 win vs. Gardner-Edgerton on 9/30/2022 7:00 PM. [citation needed], The most recent addition includes a second floor added in order to make room for the admittance of freshmen to the school in the 201011 school year. The couple has four children, three girls and one boy. Students across the district apply to get spots in these programs, with around 25-50 students accepted annually in each program. Olathe North High School is a public high school located in Olathe, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. We appreciate your support. [6], The Eagles compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. THE FAMILY SAYS COACH DIRKS HAD PNEUMONIA AND DIED FROM MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS TONIGHT. Coach Reese is excited to begin his first year at Olathe North as the Freshmen O-Line and D-Line Coach. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. This is the disclaimer text. The school moved to its current location in 1958 and changed its name to Olathe North High School in 1981. Coach has had the opportunity to. Advertisement "With heavy hearts we announce that. Josh Dirks was currently an assistant football coach at Olathe North High School. Went to KSU after high school and played football. Head Coach: Chris McCartney. PEOPLE ARE HURTING BECAUSE HIS LIFE WAS CUT SO SHORT BUT THE FOCUS WAS ON THE WAY. Mack is a very proud son of the Olathe North football program. Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers. $('span#sw-emailmask-46523').replaceWith(''); They share a son, Wyatt (2), daughter, Collins (9 months), and yellow Labrador, Hazel (4). Or do you do what an Eagle does and rise up? Davis said. He had the opportunity to become the Head Wrestling Coach at Olathe North in 2011and has been back ever since. Tiffany Dirks was a trainer for Pittburg States football team when she met Josh Dirks, a lineman who towered over people. He made a difference.. SMILE. Finished school at Emporia State University. The Panthers total was bolstered by one state champion and three runner-up finishes among their 13 person state team. Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. The family has set up a GoFundMe to assist in paying for medical expenses. An assistant football coach for Olathe North High School has died. 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