Rob Melosky

Coach Melosky is excited to be returning for his second year as Head Coach for the Nazareth Blue Eagle Football Program.  He was the Offensive Coordinator for Bethlehem Catholic for two years. Melosky went to Bethlehem Catholic from Lehigh University where he served under the former Lehigh Coach Pete Lembo and helped the Mountain Hawks in 2005 to an 8-3 season and an overall #22 ranking in the Sports Network’s final regular season poll.  Before his stint at Lehigh, Coach Melosky was the Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Parkland High School from 2001-2004. In 2002, he led the Trojan’s to a 14-1 season and an AAAA State Championship, the first ever District XI history. Melosky was recognized as Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association AAAA Coach of the Year in 2002.  Among the Trojan players he coached was Division 1 athlete Austin Scott, a 2002 Parade All American.

Before becoming the Head Coach at Parkland High School, Melosky coached at Freedom High School located in Bethlehem, Pa. Rob was the Varsity Offensive Coordinator from 1994-1999 and became the Head Coach on 2000. During his tenure, he established the “Black and Gold Gridiron Club” as a financial support system for team events.

Prior to his time at Freedom High School, Melosky was the varsity quarterbacks and receivers coach at Emmaus High School in nearby Emmaus, Pa. He was also a junior varsity assistant coach at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey where he received his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education in 1993. In 1997, he earned his Masters Degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa and is currently employed by the Nazareth Area School District as a Physical Education Teacher.

Rob and his wife Kathleen reside in Northampton, Pa along with their two children: Jonathan age 10 and Claudia age 12.

FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

Bill Brong: Coach Brong is the offensive line coach and defensive coordinator. He is a 1974 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and a graduate of Mansfield State College and East Stroudsburg University. Bill was the Head football Coach at Lehighton High School for seven years and assistant for 22 years. Currently, Bill is teaching Social Studies in the Lehighton Area School District and has also taught Psychology, Federal Government and American History. Bill and his wife Susan reside in Lehighton, Pa. They have a son, Kyle who is currently attending Dartmouth College and two daughters, Julie, who is attending at Northeastern and Christina who is attending Temple.

David Parsons: Coach Parsons is an Assistant Varsity coach this year. He coached for 29 years at Lehighton Area School District. He was an assistant coach for 9 years and Head Coach for 20 years. He was also an Assistant linebacker coach at Muhlenberg College for 2 years. Dave lives in Easton with his wife Sandra and their sons, Chad and Todd.

Thomas Edwards Sr.: Coach Edwards is a 1970 graduate of North Schuylkill High School. Tom’s coaching experience includes Elementary wrestling at North Schuylkill 1970-1976, Head wrestling coach at Tamaqua from 1984-1991; Asst. Football coach at Tamaqua for 2 years, and 7 years at Mount Carmel Are with 4 State Championships, 1 State Runner-up, 5 District Championships, 2 District runner-up and 1 Eastern Conference Championship. This year will mark the 10^th season of coaching for the Blue Eagles.  He is employed by the Nazareth Area School District as the IN-House Suspension Coordinator.  Tom and his wife Susan have three children, Thomas, Lori and Chad and a granddaughter, Skylar.

Shawn Martell: Coach Martell is an Assistant Coach for WRs and Corners.  This is his second year with the Blue Eagles. Shawn played and lettered for 4 years at Moravian College. He coached for 1 year at Moravian College.  Shawn Resides in Bethlehem. His parents are Gary and Barbara and he has 3 sisters, Colleen, Erin and Maureen and a brother Ryan.

Dan Muir: Coach Muir is a varsity assistant coach this year. He is a 1995 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Wilkes University.  Dan was an assistant varsity coach at Pleasant Valley High School for 10 years. Currently, Dan and his wife Lynn reside in Kresgeville, PA. They have two children Ella and Brodie.

Vinnie Andrews: Coach Andrews is a 2003 graduate of Lehighton Area High School. And a 2007 graduate of Albright College where he lettered for 4 years and was Captain his senior year. Shawn received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology/Sociology. Shawn is currently employed as a Mental Health worker through the CLIU #21. Shawn currently resides in Lehighton.

Jimmy Trainello: Coach Trainello is an Assistant Varsity coach this year. He brings 8 years of coaching experience with him, 6 years with the Lower Nazareth Wildcats and 2 years with the freshman team at Nazareth High School.  Jim resides in Nazareth with his wife Roseanne and their children, Anthony and Katie.

Joseph Spitale: Coach Spitale is the new Head Coach for the Blue Eagles Freshman squad. He has 29 years of coaching experience that includes 5 seasons as a Head coach at Southern Lehigh and Palisades High School and 4 seasons as the Defensive Line Coach at Muhlenberg College.  Joe is a 1980 graduate of East Stroudsburg University and earned his B.S. Degree in Health/Phys Ed and in 1988 earned his Graduate Degree from Wilkes University.  Joe is presently in his 27^th year as a Health and Phys Ed Teacher for the Wilson School District. 

David Lutte:  Coach Lutte is the new Head Coach for the Middle School team. David is a Kutztown University graduate. He coached at Dieruff High School for 18 years.  Coach Lutte is presently teaching at Saucon Valley High School. He resides in Allentown with his wife Amy and their 2 sons, Hunter (10 years) and Mitchell (9 years).

Mike Cebrosky: Coach Cebrosky is a first year coach on the Blue Eagles staff.  Mike is a 2003 graduate of Lehighton Area High School, was a three year letter winner, two time all Conference Offense and Defensive line, and AP All-State Offensive Line. Mike attended Delaware Valley College where he was a 4 year started at Left Guard and Tackle.  He helped take his team to two conference titles and an ECAC title.  Mike is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education. He currently resides in Jim Thorpe.

William K. Burch Sr.: Coach Burch is a first year coach at Nazareth. He brings 19 years of High School coaching experience to the Blue Eagle program. He will be an Assistant Coach for the Middle School team.  William is married to his wife Jean and they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. William is a self-employed contractor at Burch Drywall and General Contracting, est. 1980.

Andre Jordan: Coach Jordan is a first year coach at Nazareth. He is 1991 graduate of Northampton High School where he lettered in football. He attended Kutztown University. Over the past couple of seasons, he coached at Bethlehem Catholic High school where he coached the Running backs and returnee’s on the Varsity squad.  Andre resides in Salisbury with his wife Deanna and their children.

Matt Burch:  Coach Burch is a first year coach in the Blue Eagles football program. Matt is a 2004 graduate of Dieruff High School and earned 7 Varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball. He was also Captain of the football team, was chosen to participate in the McDonalds All-Star game in 2004 and was the football Scholar athlete his senior year. Matt graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a certified Health and Physical Education Teacher.  Matt was born, raised and still resides on the east side of Allentown.

Travis Ressler:  Coach Ressler is a life-long resident of Nazareth. Travis started his football career as an Upper Nazareth Clipper. A 2009 graduate of Nazareth High school, Travis was a center, nose guard and Defensive tackle over his career as a Blue Eagle.  Travis was awarded an opportunity to mentor under Coach Melosky because he knew his positions well and would be able to help the younger players learn the Defensive line. Travis will be attending Penn State University to major in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History. Coach “Ress” would like to thank Coach Melosky for this great opportunity to learn from a State Champion Coach.