Josh Miracle was named Indiana’s top assistant coach Now, he gets to lead Westfield.

Josh Miracle sees his appointment as Jake Gilbert’s successor as football coach at Westfield a vote of confidence for the entire staff.

“It’s not just me,” Miracle said. “These guys have worked so hard and been given more responsibilities along the way. I might be the name on (the head coaching job) but all of the staff deserves credit.”

Miracle, 35, takes over for Gilbert, who joined the coaching staff at Wabash College as defensive coordinator and coach-in-waiting as Don Morel will lead the Little Giants for one more season before retiring after the 2024 season.

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Josh Miracle is the new Westfield football coach.

Miracle established himself as a top candidate to replace Gilbert during his 13 years on staff at Westfield, earning the Frank Broyles Award last season as the top assistant coach in Indiana. For the past 10 years, he has worked as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for the Shamrocks.

“I think the nice part is that I’ve had a say and influence in 13 years on this staff,” Miracle said. “I think it’s helped that I’ve had to navigate some things and my purpose in coaching is to love, lead and grow. I don’t think our mission changes. I’ve had a great opportunity with Jake to learn and grow and I’m looking forward to more great experiences with this program.”

Miracle’s relationship with Gilbert goes back to his playing days at Wabash. Gilbert, a 1998 Wabash graduate, coached at Wabash as an assistant for five seasons from 2006-10 before taking the Westfield job. During his first stint as an assistant at Wabash, Miracle, a 2007 Hobart graduate, was a player there.

“Jake and I have been together for 17 years,” Miracle said. “He had a big impact on me. He took a chance on me when he…

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Publish date : 2024-03-13 14:52:01

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