IFCA Journal Podcast

Jared Chizek's Bio

In his role at the IHSAA Chizek oversees various aspects of high school athletics in Iowa.

Manson NW Alum

Iowa Central-Student Asst. FB

Iowa State Alum

Coached at Nevada H.S.

Intern at the IHSAA

Married to his wonderful wife Jamie for 8 years. The couple welcome a baby boy a few weeks ago.

Coach John Olson's Bio

Gladbrook-Reinbeck: HC

2 -State Championship

State Semifinals: 2023, 2024, 2025

District Coach of The Year

Regional Coach of The Year

State Coach of The Year

Married to Cindy and they have 4 wonderful children.

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Coach Wieland's Bio

IC High Grad.

IC Regina-5 years

IC Liberty -OC/QB Coach

State Finals (2025)

2025 Broyles Award Winner-Top Assistant

Married to Madi. They have 2 little girls.

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Coach Don Hicks Bio

Stanton-Head Football (42 years)

33 years Basketball

30 years Track

25 years Baseball

State Championship-2007

Hall of Famer in Football and Basketball

Eberly Family Legacy Award (KMA)

KMA-Hall of Fame

Stadium Field named-Don Hicks Field

State Coach of The Year

Regional Coach of The Year

District Coach of The Year

Regional Athletic Director of The Year

Iowa Shrine Bowl Coach

Married to Linda (58 years), 2 kids, 3 grandkids, 2 great grandkids.

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Coach Marty Wadle's Bio

Dowling Catholic (Fresh Coach)

Bish Garrigan (1992)

2-State Titles

State Coach of The Year

Regional Coach of The Year

District Coach of The Year

(Track Coach)

IFCA Board/ Chair-2016

Iowa Shrine Boach Head Coach-2026 (Asst. 09)

32 years married with 2 children

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Coach Mike Mertes Bio

Kuemper Catholic (17 years)

• 2 State Championships
• Assistant Coach of The Year

Several All-State and All-District Players

Wife Jackie and 4 amazing kids.

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Coach Tyrone Tyler's Bio

D1 Apex Performance Coach-RB/WR's

• Dowling Catholic JV Head Coach/WR Coach
• DM Hoover/DM East- Head Football
• Des Moines Blaze: President/Head Coach
• Iowa Barnstormers: Player/Coach

College Gridiron Showcase Scout/Coach: 11 years

Dowling Catholic Hall of Fame Athlete

All-State and All-Conference Honors

State Championship-Dowling Catholic

(Coach Gordon shares his 5 Lessons of Leadership from his book)

Coach Todd Gordon's Bio

Iowa Bound

Athletic Director

• Treynor
• Carlisle
• Roosevelt
• Green County

Retired Athletic Director

President of The Athletic Director Association

Hall of Fame Athletic Director-2022

Married 42 years, 3 children and 6 grandchildren

Coach Todd Gordon has written 4 Books

• Made New: A Teen's Journey Toward a Life God Blesses
• Made New: Living the Life God Blesses
• The Power of One: One Word Leadership 16 Words to Being a Better Leader
• 13,504: Lessons in Leadership, Faith, and the Moments That Matter

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Coach Kelvin Bell's Bio

Iowa City Regina

Cornell College

Wayne State University

Trinity International College

Iowa University

(Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship-Vikings, Giants, Dolphins, Bengals)

Several All-American, All Big Ten Conference Players, NFL Draft Picks

Wife Natalee and son.

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Coach John Beck's Bio

Montezuma: Head Coach (6 years)

District Coach of The Year

Playoffs (5 years)

Married to Morgan and they have 3 boys.

Fun Fact: Most Points scored in a playoff game 112-93

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