Lexington Catholic Names New Head Football Coach

Lexington, KY: Mark Perry has been named Lexington Catholic's 3^rd head football coach in the program's 23-season history. Mark brings a wealth of experience to the football program and Lexington Catholic is extremely pleased to have him on board for the 2014 season.

Mark Perry began his tenure as the Central Hardin Head Football Coach in 2011. Since then, the Bruins have excelled under his direction, ending the 2013 season with the best record in school history at 11-2. Additionally, the football team's explosive offense averaged 37 points per game in 2013, and was consistently ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 throughout the season, finishing up at #8 in the state in 6A.

Prior to coaching the Bruins, Perry spent seven seasons as the Head Coach of the Washington County Commanders (2004-2011). While at Washington County, he coached the state's leading 2A passer and receiver in 2008. Perry has been voted District Coach of the Year six out of his ten years in high school football (2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013).

Perry has also coached at the collegiate level, both at Baylor University and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky. While at Baylor (2003-2004), Perry held the positions of Assistant Director of Football Operations/Assistant Strength Coach and Defensive Graduate Assistant. At UK (2001-2002), he served as a Defensive Graduate Assistant and Student Coach. Perry played quarterback at UK (1997-2000) and participated in back to back bowl games. Before leaving for UK, he spent one year at Wilmington College, in Ohio, and started at quarterback as a true freshman. Perry played high school football in Ohio and is a native of Columbus. Mark Perry and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: Beau (6), Mary-Claire (6), and Brooks (2).

"We are very excited to have Mark and his family joining the Lexington Catholic community. We are confident that under the guidance of Mark, we will continue to build on the tradition and success that is Lexington Catholic Football." - Kevin Bruggeman, LCHS Director of Athletics

"I am very honored and excited about becoming the next head coach at Lexington Catholic. Lexington Catholic is one of the top football programs in the state of Kentucky. I am looking forward to meeting with the team and staff and working towards the next Championship." - Mark Perry

Congratulations and good luck to Coach Perry.

(Except against Boyle County:D)

 

 

 

 

Just kidding.......kind of.

As expected.

 

Coach Perry has a strong resume and everyone seems to think he will be a good fit at LC, right?

As expected.

 

Coach Perry has a strong resume and everyone seems to think he will be a good fit at LC, right?

 

His background in the UK Mume-era is certainly a good match. The Knights offensive style has been that that favored the spread passing game.

 

He takes over a team that will have one of the states best QBs - Reese Ryan. Also, he will have some top level linemen protecting Ryan - Colin Carpenter, Cameron Baily. He should also have Marc Logan still on staff and with the strong O-line there will probably more focus on the running game even with the graduation of Logan's speedy son Marcelis, and fullback Noah Mitchell. If Sam Letton stays with the Knights Perry will have plenty of offensive resources to work with his first year.

 

His relative youth and energy should also be a positive. LexCath has a number of younger assistants who are very good and very passionate. It looks like Perry will work closely with them in his comments. Overall, this seems like a really good hire.

LexCath hires ex-UK QB as new head coach | High school football | Kentucky.com

 

"Bob Sphire and Bill Letton, the only football coaches Lexington Catholic has had in its program's 23-year history, each won a state title.

 

Mark Perry, who was introduced on Thursday as the Knights' new coach, hopes to emulate his predecessors.

 

"Our goal from day one is to bring a state championship back to Lexington Catholic," he said. "It's no secret that's what we're after. We'll work tirelessly as a coaching staff and football team to do it."

 

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Perry said his offensive style — a fast-paced, wide-open passing attack — is similar to what Lexington Catholic ran under Sphire and Letton.

 

Perry referenced the offensive-minded people he was around at UK, including Mumme, Mike Leach, Chris Hatcher and Tony Franklin.

 

Perry is delighted he'll have Reese Ryan, a Division I prospect, returning at quarterback for Lexington Catholic next season."

 

Agree that the O line will be more experienced this upcoming year. Cameron Bailey will be one of the top offensive lineman in the state and probably best at his position, Center, in the State. There will be better depth in case of injury. Specialty players will be as good as ever and won't miss a beat. Defense will be a question mark because of the loss of several outstanding players including Josh Mesmer and Marty Brown among others. Overall Perry will have a nice team to work with. Sounds like a good fit.

Any more news on who CHHS is looking to have replace Perry? Very tough to win in 6A, butbig school with Big numbers and Perry had them going in the right direction. Could be a job to draw a few names.