Welcome to the official athletic website for the Olathe North Eagles. Finished school at Emporia State University. 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. "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.". She describes Josh as the ultimate family man with a passion for football. [7] Despite the success, Olathe North football has endured four coaching changes in the last six years. 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. Josh Dirks, Olathe North High School assistant football coach. He went on to attend and play football at Coffeyville Community College and Baker University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. Teacher/Head baseball/asst football coach Olathe North High School Olathe School District Jun 2018 - May 2021 3 years. The Olathe North Quarterback Club posted on Facebook about the news of Dirks with a statement from the school's Assistant Principal, Athletic Director Josh Price. Coach Stuart was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and attended Free State High School. Email: WE THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. But that job made Tiffany Dirks aware of how different Josh was as a coach. LIKE NO ONE ELSE THAT LOVE WAS FELT EVERYWHERE. His widow said being a dad was his greatest accomplishment in life and took pride in all of his children. pic.twitter.com/ERIDgppuin, Ichabod football and Washburn Athletics morn the loss of former assistant coach Josh Dirks. His wife Tiffany is a member of the Washburn Kinesiology Department. Please contact coaches with any questions you may have regarding an athletic team. One player says: Youre off of school. McCall became the head coach in 2003, when Weir took the football head coaching position at Richland High School in Texas. Josh Carroll graduated from Olathe North in 2002 where he competed in Football, Wrestling and Baseball. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. College Playing Experience: Coffeyville Community College / Baker University, Coach Stuart was born and raised in Lawrence, KS and attended Free State High School. He is survived by this wife of 17 years, Tiffany, and their four children: Ella, Belle, Beau, and Ivy Jo. He is bilingual with Spanish being his first language. Coach Pride graduated from Manhattan High School where he played football and baseball. Copyright 2023 OlatheNorthQBClub - All Rights Reserved. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL . Distinguished Scholar areas include visual arts, political science, science, language arts, and math. Sports & Activities Hotline: 913-780-7132. He went on to attend and play football at Coffeyville Community College and Baker University where. Morgan began his coaching and teaching career at Tonganoxie High. At the 2011 Heart of America Marching Festival, the band won "Grand Champion" status for the second year in a row, as well as Outstanding Music, Marching, and General Effect awards. Coach Galindo grew upon Dodge City KS. If you would like to help the Dirks family you can donate to their Gofundme here. The Olathe North Eagles honored the 39-year-old husband and father of four with a moment of silence before Friday night's game with players bearing his initials on their helmets. Olathe North put on the productions of title of show, The Election, The Diary of Anne Frank in the 20162017 school year. In October 2011, the Screamin' Eagles won the title of overall "Grand Champion" at the Missouri Western Marching Competition for the third year in a row. 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. HE LEAVES A HOLE TTHA WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Olathe 0. Eagles by nature fly alone, but Olathe North flew together. Stream sports and activities from Olathe North High School in Olathe, KS, both live and on demand. Who won? "With heavy hearts we announce that Coach Josh Dirks passed away yesterday. The couple has four children, three girls and one boy. 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. OLATHE, Kan. A coach at Olathe North High School has died after struggling with his health. Coach Porter is a native of St. Louis, MO, where he played football, basketball, and ran track at Hazelwood East. ILL MRS. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. [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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Students across the district apply to get spots in these programs, with around 25-50 students accepted annually in each program. Dirks passed away Thursday. After battling COVID-19, his family said a month later, he came down with pneumonia and died from complications. The Olathe North football coaching staff met with the football team this morning to share the news with students and let them know that counselors are available for any student or staff in need of additional support, the Olathe School District said in a statement. 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.. KANSAS CITY, Mo. In addition to biology labs and replica doctor's offices for the study of sports medicine, North's 21st century wing includes a professional quality animation studio and news broadcasting station, which brings the school daily news reports and 2 TV stations. HE DOESNT LIKE TBEO INHE T CENTER OF ATTENTION, BUT TODAY IS FOR GOOD REASONS. Dirks was 39 when he lost his life. Learn how this Olathe South Sr High School student is connecting with coaches in KS and nationwide. Josh Dirks stepped down as Jaspers coach after three seasons. [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. Olathe North's stats have been entered for the 13-2 win vs. Gardner-Edgerton on 9/30/2022 7:00 PM. He is currently the head freshman football coach for Olathe North. He has. IM CHRIS KATZ OLATHE NORTH HIGH SCOLHO OFFENSIVE LINE. Then he attended Coffeyville Community College where he played baseball. "Josh struggled, but he never gave up," Tiffany Dirks said. The team announced his death Friday afternoon. SMILE. On 10/7, the Olathe North varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS) by a score of 69-7. 3:00-4:00 Contact: Coach Schleicher jlschleicher@olatheschools.org Room 110. He was a Christian, who was a role model that his kids could live up to. A 1988 graduate of Olathe North High School who played under Gene Weir where he garnered several awards including TOP 11. And by midnight, his oxygen levels were dropping because he had pneumonia.". What did he instill in you when he was here? 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Our sincerest Condolences to his family and please keep the Olathe North Football team and community in your prayers. In 1996, the Eaglettes received 1st place at the American Dance/Drill Team National Championships, under the direction of Dalene Moomau. But not Josh Dirks. "He could reach the kids that other people couldn't," said Tiffany Dirks, Josh's wife. Faith, Family, Football is his moto. Morgan began his coaching and teaching career at Tonganoxie High School where he coached DLine and TEs, and taught life science classes for 4 years. He got into coaching because of his wife, watching her coach volleyball, basketball and track. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KMBC-TV. The school is one of five high schools in the Olathe USD 233 school district. Head Coach-Chris McCartney. KANSAS CITY, Mo. After College he returned home to coach and teach at Olathe North in 2007-2009. Call. On 10/14, the Olathe North varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Mill Valley (Shawnee, KS) by a score of 20-16. Advertisement "With heavy hearts we announce that. Coach Richardson is the varsity Running Backs coach at ON. UNDER THE LIGHTS WAS A SPECIAL MOME FNTOR THE OLATHE NORTH FAMILY. The mascot, school colors, and fight song of Olathe High were retained for Olathe North. A Go Fund Me for his family states Dirks was admitted to the hospital September 24th to be treated for a cough, and was put on a ventilator five days later. Olathe, Kansas, United States. HE COACHED OLATHE NORTH FOR TWO YESAR AND HAD A BIG IMPACT. "He took care of them every day.". . He has coached at every level, from middle school to college. This story was originally published November 5, 2021, 3:39 PM. Coaching on the defensive side of the ball with the outside linebackers and secondary, Mack brings energy for, and knowledge of the game to help this next generation of eagles become better football players, but more importantly better young men. Josh Dirks became a head coach in 2009 for Jasper High School in Japser, Missouri, leading the team to an 8-3 record in his first season as a coach. Josh Dirks was currently an assistant football coach at Olathe North High School. The school has also performed the musicals Oklahoma! He also missed football. Community honors Olathe North football coach Josh Dirks. 42-0 (L) Olathe vs. North Fork. 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 It was the most wins Jasper had had in their previous four seasons combined. But on the field (he) was just an animal and he was fun to watch play.. According to the districts website, Dirks was also an English teacher in Olathe Norths alternative HOPE and Stride programs. College Playing Experience: Kansas State University, Coach Mack continued his football career as a defensive back and linebacker at Kansas State University, under legendary Coach Bill Snyder. The Olathe North football program announced the death of assistant football coach Josh Dirks. Days later he was put on a ventilator. Washburn travels there for their Saturday game. 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