About COACH Kasperowicz
- Coach Eric Kasperowicz played high school football at North Hills High School (Pittsburgh, PA) and was a 4-year starter and Parade All-American QB. Upon his graduation from high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh (1994-1997) on a football scholarship lettering all 4 years and was the team’s starting outside linebacker his last two years. After an injury-plagued career and a few NFL tryouts later, Eric was able to return to his high school alma mater to begin his coaching career. Coach Kasperowicz spent 11 years as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at North Hills HS with each year getting the team to the 9 win mark. Coach has been a high school teacher & football coach for over 22 years.
- In 2020, Coach K finished his 8th year as Head Coach of the Pine-Richland Rams and has a career record as head coach of 85-18 (.825 win percentage). In 8 seasons as head coach of the Rams, Coach Kasperowicz has 2 PA State Championships (2017, 2020), 4 WPIAL Championships (2014, 2017, 2018, 2020), 1 WPIAL Runner-Up (2019) & 1 PA State Championship Runner-Up (2014).
- In 2021, Coach K was an assistant coach for the ACC Champion Pitt Panthers working as an offensive analyst.
- In 2022, Coach K was named the Head Coach of the Mars Planets. The Planets ended up 6-5 and lost in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs.
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
- WPIAL Hall of Fame (2014 - Athlete)
- North Hills High School Hall of Fame (2003)
- National Coach of the Year - National Federation of High School (NFHS) (2018)
- National Coach of the Year Finalist (out of 6) - US Army All-American Game (2017)
- Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year - Associated Press (2020 - 5A), (2017 - 6A), (2014 - 4A)
- Pennsyl
- WPIAL Hall of Fame (2014 - Athlete)
- North Hills High School Hall of Fame (2003)
- National Coach of the Year - National Federation of High School (NFHS) (2018)
- National Coach of the Year Finalist (out of 6) - US Army All-American Game (2017)
- Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year - Associated Press (2020 - 5A), (2017 - 6A), (2014 - 4A)
- Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year - Pennsylvania Football News (2020 - 5A), (2017 - 6A), (2014 - 4A)
- WPIAL Coach of the Year - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (2020, 2017, 2014)
- Conference Coach of the Year - (2020, 2019, 2017, 2014)
- 2x Pennsylvania State Champions (2020 - 5A, 2017 - 6A, Pine-Richland High School)
- 1x Pennsylvania State Runner-Up (2014 - 4A, Pine-Richland High School)
- 4x WPIAL Champion (2020 - 5A, 2018 - 6A, 2017 - 6A, 2014 - 4A, Pine-Richland High School)
- Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Advisory Board (2016-Present)
- District 7 Representative - Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) (2017-Present)
- ACC Champions - 2021 (Pitt Panthers)
- Peach Bowl vs. Michigan State (Atlanta, GA) (2021)
ALL-STAR GAMES COACHED
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
- Assistant Coach - Under Armor All-American Bowl (Orlando, FL) (2019)
- Head Coach - US National Team U19 vs. Mexico (Dallas, TX) (2018)
- Offensive Coordinator - US National Team U19 vs. Mexico (Dallas, TX) (2019)
- Assistant Coach - US National Team U19 vs. Canada (Dallas, TX) (2017)
- Head Coach - Pennsylvania East/West All-Star Game (2018)
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
- CoachTube Instructional Videos
- Championship Productions DVD Instructional Video Series
- USA Football Teaching Videos (2017)
- USA Football Podcast guest 7x (2017-Present)
- XO Clinic’s Featured Presenter (2018)
- Glazier Clinic Featured Speaker (2016-Present)
- Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Featured Speaker (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018)
- Kent State Uni
- CoachTube Instructional Videos
- Championship Productions DVD Instructional Video Series
- USA Football Teaching Videos (2017)
- USA Football Podcast guest 7x (2017-Present)
- XO Clinic’s Featured Presenter (2018)
- Glazier Clinic Featured Speaker (2016-Present)
- Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Featured Speaker (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018)
- Kent State University Featured Speaker (2020)
- Mexican National Team Featured Speaker (2020)
- University of Notre Dame Featured Speaker (2017)
- University of Michigan Featured Speaker (2016)
- USA Football National Conference Featured Speaker (Orlando, FL) (2018 & 2019)
PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS, ACCOLADES & AWARDS
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (1994-1997)
- 4 year letterman - University of Pittsburgh (1994-1997)
- AXA Equitable Liberty Bowl vs. Southern Mississippi (Memphis, TN) (1997)
- Full athletic football scholarship - University of Pittsburgh (1994-1997)
- George I. Carson Scholarship recipient - University of Pittsburgh Graduate School (1998)
- Bell Atlant
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (1994-1997)
- 4 year letterman - University of Pittsburgh (1994-1997)
- AXA Equitable Liberty Bowl vs. Southern Mississippi (Memphis, TN) (1997)
- Full athletic football scholarship - University of Pittsburgh (1994-1997)
- George I. Carson Scholarship recipient - University of Pittsburgh Graduate School (1998)
- Bell Atlantic Scholar-Athlete - University of Pittsburgh (1995-1998)
- Director of Athletics Honor Roll - University of Pittsburgh (1995-1998)
- NORTH HILLS HIGH SCHOOL (1991-1994)
- All-American Quarterback - Parade Magazine All-American (1993)
- Pennsylvania State Champions - (1993)
- Pennsylvania Player of the Year - Big 33 (1994)
- Pennsylvania Player of the Year - USA Today (1994)
- Pennsylvania Player of the Year - Associated Press (1994 - 4A)
- Game MVP - Big 33 Football Classic vs. Ohio (Hershey, PA) (1994)
- Team Captain - Big 33 Football Classic vs. Ohio (Hershey, PA) (1994)
- WPIAL All-Time Greatest Football Player - Pittsburgh Tribune Review voting (2006)
- WPIAL All-Time Greatest All-Purpose Player - Pittsburgh Tribune Review voting (2006)
- YMCA Top 100 Scholar-Athletes in Pennsylvania (1994)