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His other
coaching stints included 4 years at Lakota H.S. (1971-74),
Hamilton Township H.S. (1978-80), head coach at Ross High School
(1981-83), assistant coach at Princeton H.S. (1984-92),
assistant coach at Lakota High School (1993-96) and the past 10
years at East (1997-2006). His tenure and coaching association
with Thunderhawk head coach Greg Bailie dates back to those
early days at Lakota Junior.
“For thirty
years Jim Semones has been a
tremendous friend and coaching advisor to me personally,”
commented Coach Bailie. “He enjoys teaching kids and helping
them improve. Throughout his career he has been highly respected
and mentored many a young coach on being professional, thorough
and doing what it takes to be a good football coach.”
When asked
to identify some the highlights of his career Semones responded
that they would have to include the three OHSAA State Football
Championship games in which he coached. As a member of
Princeton High School legendary coach Pat Mancuso’s staff,
Semones was part of their State Championship team in 1987 and
State Runner Up teams in 1988 and 1990. “Personally one of my
greatest pleasures was to coach three athletes who went on to
play in the NFL,” said Semones. Those players included Harlen
Barnett (Princeton), Ron Carpenter (Princeton) and Troy Evans
(Lakota).
Semones
retired from teaching one year ago after 30+ years in the
profession. He is now employed as an insurance salesman with
Kingsgate Financial in West Chester, Ohio. Current assistant
coach Steve Andres will assume the defensive coordinator duties
next season for the Thunderhawks. |
