Roncalli Coaches

=Roncalli Coaching Staff=

Meet the Coaches HEAD COACH Bruce Scifres Bruce graduated from Plainfield High School where he starred in football, basketball and track. He played tailback at Butler University where he set three school rushing records and was named MVP and ALL Conference. He also received the Bulldog Tenacity Award, and as a senior was the recipient of the Hilton U. Brown Mental Attitude Award. After leading the Rebels to an undefeated state championship season in 1993, Bruce was named AAA Coach of the Year and was selected to coach in the 1994 North-South All-Star game. After leading the Rebels to a second consecutive state championship in 1994, Bruce was named Indiana&rsquo;s Coach of the Year for all classes! Bruce was again named AAA Coach of the Year as he led the 1999 Rebels to a perfect 15-0 State Championship season. After leading the Rebels to three consecutive AAAA State Championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004 he was named Indiana Coach of the Year for all classes once again! Bruce and his wife Jackie have four children, Luke, Abby, Caleb, and Meggie.

Coach Jerre McManama Jerre is beginning his 7th year as a teacher and coach at Roncalli. Coach &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; starred in football at Muncie Northside High School, then received his Bachelors degree from Ball State, and his Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He will be coaching the running backs and linebackers for the Rebels. Jerre and his wife, Cindy, have three sons: Colin, Patrick, and Murphy.

Coach Ray Shelburn Ray is a 1992 Roncalli graduate. He was a co-captain for the football team as a senior and was selected as the Defensive MVP. Ray played for Hanover College where he studied Theology and Mathematics.

Ray is starting his 10th year at Roncalli and will be coaching linemen and inside linebackers. Ray and his wife Jenny have a one year old daughter, Ella.

Coach Mike Sahm Mike is a 1989 Roncalli graduate. He played under Head Coach Bill Sylvester. As a senior, Mike helped lead the team to the 1988 State Championship as a starting inside linebacker. He was also a standout baseball player for the Rebels. After high school Mike played four years of college football at Valparaiso University. Mike teaches Physical Education at Nativity and is a Certified Athletic Trainer for Roncalli&rsquo;s Athletic Department. He will be coaching the tight ends and outside linebackers this year. Mike and his wife, Susie, recently celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary.

Coach Chris Belch

Chris is a 1985 graduate of Roncalli High School. He earned his Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from Indiana University, and his JD from IU Law School. Chris played football while at Roncalli and coached CYO for several years. Starting his 10th year of coaching varsity football for the Rebels, he will coach the defensive and offensive lines and will serve as the varsity defensive coordinator. Chris is a partner in the Lynch and Belch Law Firm on the southside of Indy.

Coach Chris Strykowski Chris graduated from Cathedral High School in 1993. While there, he played football, baseball, and was one of the original members of the ice hockey team. After high school Chris went to college at Ball State University. Chris is beginning his 7th year of teaching Geography at Roncalli. This year he will be coaching the Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs, and is the Special Teams Coordinator for the varsity, along with assisting the JV team.

Chris and his wife, Lynne, have a one year old son, Austin.

Coach Tim Puntarelli Tim has coached football at Roncalli since the late 1970&rsquo;s. Tim is a Cathedral High School graduate, where he starred in football and track. He then graduated from Notre Dame. Tim is Roncalli&rsquo;s Dean of Students and will be coaching the quarterbacks and defensive secondary. The Rebels are blessed to have someone with Tim's experience and expertise.

Coach Eddie Keller Eddie is a 1999 Roncalli graduate. As a standout in both football and wrestling, he was named captain of both teams his senior year. He was also selected as the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman by his teammates. Eddie played football for 4 years at Hanover College. Eddie teaches in the Social Studies Department at Roncalli and coaches wrestling. He will be coaching offensive and defensive linemen. Eddie and his wife Jaci just celebrated their one year wedding anniversary.

Coach Tommy Schembra Tommy is a 2000 Roncalli graduate, where he starred in football and was a top sprinter for the track team. During the 1999 football season, Tommy led the team in rushing, scoring, receiving and a perfect 15-0 State Championship Record. He played Division I Football as a defensive back at Ball State over the next four years. Tommy is starting his first season as the defensive back coach for the Rebels.

=All-Time Coaching Records=