Coach of the Year: Getsy had memorable first year at Charleroi

Lance Getsy posted a 10-2 record in his first season as coach of the Cougars.

By Jose Negron

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Entering the season, first-year Charleroi coach Lance Getsy knew the biggest challenge he faced was changing the culture of the Cougars’ football program.

Ten wins, a share of the conference title and a run to the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals later and the culture has cleary undergone change under Getsy’s tutelage.

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