‘Dream scenario’ leads to Saint Joe alum Hecklinski taking over Goshen football program

GOSHEN – Joseph Hecklinski always wanted to get into high school football coaching.

The chance to do so has come about at Goshen.

Hecklinski was announced as the new football coach for the RedHawks in a press release Wednesday evening. The hiring is expected to become official at Monday’s school board meeting. Hecklinski takes over for Tom Wogomon, a Goshen alum who stepped down after going 3-17 the last two seasons.

“With an impressive track record and extensive experience in college football, coach Hecklinski brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Goshen RedHawks,” read the statement from the school. “… His skill in talent acquisition and development will undoubtably contribute to the continued success of the Goshen football program.”

More: State leaders, record breakers headline 2023 South Bend Tribune All-Area Football team

For Hecklinski, it’s a return to northern Indiana, where he starred at quarterback for South Bend Saint Joseph. In his sophomore year of 2007, Hecklinski led St. Joseph to an IHSAA Class 3A state championship game appearance.

“This felt like the right time for our family,” said Hecklinski in a phone interview with the Tribune Wednesday night. “My wife, Sarah, and I just welcomed our first son (Joseph) in October, so being able to be around a little bit more is appealing. All our family roots are in northern Indiana, so being able to spend more time, be around more family and the opportunity to coach high school – you couldn’t ask for a better situation, a better school and a better group of administration to work with. It was kind of a dream scenario.”

Hecklinski has spent the last decade coaching college football in Indiana. After a playing career at Marian University that saw him win a national championship in 2012, Hecklinski began his coaching journey at…

Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/dream-scenario-leads-saint-joe-010756245.html

Author : South Bend Tribune

Publish date : 2024-01-04 01:07:56

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.