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Head Coach
In 2005 Coach John B. DeRossett became the
all-time winningest coach in Blackcat Football history, getting his 73rd win
over the Leslie Co. Eagles in the 1st round of the 2004 play-offs.
The Blackcats, while under the guidance of Coach Derossett, have a District
record of 43-11 and a State Play-off record of 13-10. Coach DeRossett
entered his 13th season as the Blackcat head coach and each year the
Blackcats have made the State Play-offs. Coach DeRossett has coached
several outstanding players that have gone on to excel at the college level.
Two players, Jeremy Caudill and Nathen Leslie, have played professionally.
Coach DeRossett is married to Linda Marie DeRossett (1984 Football
Homecoming Queen). Linda is Co-Director of Therapy Services at
Pikeville Medical Center, John and Linda have two children Alexis Ashley,
and Allyson Kate, the reside at Bull Creek.
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Head Assistant Coach
A 1992 graduate PHS, currently teaches P.E. at
Prestonsburg High School. He is a 1998 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University,
earning a Degree in Physical Education and a Minor in Biology. |
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Offensive Assistant
JV & Freshman Coach
Bobby is a graduate of MSU and is the Technology
Coordinator at Prestonsburg Elementary. He is married to Dee, they
have one daughter, Taylor. |
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Offensive Assistant
JV & Freshman
Clyde is a 1984 graduate of Prestonsburg High School.
He is a lawyer and married to Rose. |
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Running
Back/Defensive Backs Coach Chirico
is a 1993 Marshall University graduate where he played free safety. He
played in three national title games winning one of those in 1992. He is 2nd
all-time in interceptions with 13. Joe works for Chapman Printing and is
married to Ashley. They have three daughters: Sydney, Presley and Isabella. |
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OL/DL
Coach Ray is a 1986 graduate of Prestonsburg High School.
He was a two year starter for Union College and went on to earn his
Bachelor's degree from Morehead State University in health, physical
education. Donnie is employed by Coalfields Telephone and is married to Lela
Conn-Ray and they are the proud parents of future Blackcats Jordan and
Grant.
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Assistant (Headsets / Pressbox)
Jamie is a 1989 graduate of PHS. Adams Middle
Head Coach 5 years. He is married to Christy, and has a daughter,
Haley.
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Special Assistant
Claude is the Special Assistant to the head
coach and takes care of the equipment. He is married to Paula and resides in
Prestonsburg. |
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Special Teams
Technical Assistant
A computer teacher at Allen Elementary. He
is married to Wanda and has two sons, Adam and Jordan. |
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Offensive Assistant
Films all games both home and away. Rodney
is married to Leslie and has two children, Zach and Maddy. |
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Special Teams Coordinator
KHSAA Stats
A graduate of Pikeville College, Dewey is the Track Coach, and ISS Teacher at Prestonsburg High School.
He has four children, Nicholas, Emily, Clay and Joseph. |
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Team Chaplain
Arnold has provided the Blackcats with guidance
and devotional services for the past several years. He has two
sons, Ryan and Brent. He also has two grandchildren, Blake and
Celeste. |
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Team Physician |
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Physical Therapist |
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Trainers & Managers:
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Michelle
Ellis, Bryan Lee, and Alexis
DeRossett |
