The goal of the Angola Hornet Football program is for our players to be the most successful people they can be in their lives. We want them to be more successful for having been in our program. We want them to develop positive thoughts, habits, and priorities that will allow them to do the right thing. We want them to maximize their individual talent to be the best player they can be. Our job as educators and as coaches, is to help our players be the best person, best student, best teammate, and best athlete they can be.
Andy Thomas, Head Coach
Andy Thomas is entering his 11th season as the Hornet’s Head Football Coach and 31st year coaching football. Coach Thomas oversees the strength and agility program at Angola High School. He is a 1989 graduate of Mishawaka High School where he played football and baseball. Coach Thomas continued his football career at Manchester University, graduating in 1993. He was an Assistant Coach at Warsaw High School from 1994 to 1997, and Garrett High School in 1998 and 1999. Coach Thomas was the Head Football Coach at Garrett from 2000 to 2005 and Culver Community from 2006 through 2013. He enjoys reading, physical fitness, and spending time with family. Coach Thomas and his wife Beth have two daughters, Kylie 22 and Kelsie 21, and one son, Alex 16.
Andy Thomas is entering his 11th season as the Hornet’s Head Football Coach and 31st year coaching football. Coach Thomas oversees the strength and agility program at Angola High School. He is a 1989 graduate of Mishawaka High School where he played football and baseball. Coach Thomas continued his football career at Manchester University, graduating in 1993. He was an Assistant Coach at Warsaw High School from 1994 to 1997, and Garrett High School in 1998 and 1999. Coach Thomas was the Head Football Coach at Garrett from 2000 to 2005 and Culver Community from 2006 through 2013. He enjoys reading, physical fitness, and spending time with family. Coach Thomas and his wife Beth have two daughters, Kylie 22 and Kelsie 21, and one son, Alex 16.
Matt Call, Assistant Coach
Matt Call is entering his 9th season on the Hornet’s football staff. He will be working with the Defensive Backs. He is a 2000 graduate of Angola High School where he played football. Coach Call works as the Director of Operations at Custom Bottling & Packaging in Ashley, Indiana. He and his wife Kelli have 3 children, Donna 26, Tyler 19, and Lindsey 19 along with 2 grandchildren, Charlie 5 and Bristol 3.
Matt Call is entering his 9th season on the Hornet’s football staff. He will be working with the Defensive Backs. He is a 2000 graduate of Angola High School where he played football. Coach Call works as the Director of Operations at Custom Bottling & Packaging in Ashley, Indiana. He and his wife Kelli have 3 children, Donna 26, Tyler 19, and Lindsey 19 along with 2 grandchildren, Charlie 5 and Bristol 3.
Myles Geary, Assistant Coach
Myles Geary is entering his ninth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Geary will be coaching Running Backs and Defensive Line. Coach Geary was the Girl’s Head Soccer Coach at Kokomo High School from 1997 to 2012. Coach Geary also coached offensive line and kickers at Kokomo and was heavily involved at the youth level as a coach and referee. Coach Geary is an I.H.S.A.A. licensed official in football and soccer. He works at Vestil Manufacturing as the Media Director. Coach Geary spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy and served in Desert Storm. He and his wife Denise each have a son, Turner 31, Jordan 20 and two granddaughters Maggie, 19 months and Penelope, 5 months.
Myles Geary is entering his ninth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Geary will be coaching Running Backs and Defensive Line. Coach Geary was the Girl’s Head Soccer Coach at Kokomo High School from 1997 to 2012. Coach Geary also coached offensive line and kickers at Kokomo and was heavily involved at the youth level as a coach and referee. Coach Geary is an I.H.S.A.A. licensed official in football and soccer. He works at Vestil Manufacturing as the Media Director. Coach Geary spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy and served in Desert Storm. He and his wife Denise each have a son, Turner 31, Jordan 20 and two granddaughters Maggie, 19 months and Penelope, 5 months.
Curt Hasselman, Assistant Coach
Curt Hasselman is entering his 3rd season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Hasselman will be working with the Freshmen Defense.
Curt Hasselman is entering his 3rd season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Hasselman will be working with the Freshmen Defense.
Norm King, Assistant Coach
Norm King is entering his 11th year with the Hornets. Coach King works with the Offensive Line and Inside Linebackers. He is a 1993 graduate of Angola High School where he played football. Upon graduation, Coach King spent 5 years in the Army on active duty and continues to serve as a CSM in the Indiana Army National Guard. In his civilian career, he works as a Plant Manager for DRV Luxury Suites in Howe, Indiana. Coach King began his varsity coaching career at Prairie Heights in 2010. He and his wife Amber have 3 children, Reed 30, Alexis 25, and Kendall 20.
Norm King is entering his 11th year with the Hornets. Coach King works with the Offensive Line and Inside Linebackers. He is a 1993 graduate of Angola High School where he played football. Upon graduation, Coach King spent 5 years in the Army on active duty and continues to serve as a CSM in the Indiana Army National Guard. In his civilian career, he works as a Plant Manager for DRV Luxury Suites in Howe, Indiana. Coach King began his varsity coaching career at Prairie Heights in 2010. He and his wife Amber have 3 children, Reed 30, Alexis 25, and Kendall 20.
Charlie Lanam, Assistant Coach
Charlie Lanam is entering his fifth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Lanam will be working with the Outside Linebackers. He is also a teacher at Angola High School and wrestling coach at Angola Middle School. Coach Lanam is a 2016 graduate of Angola High School where he played football and wrestled. He continued his wrestling career at Ancilla Junior College. Coach Lanam is a Trine University graduate.
Charlie Lanam is entering his fifth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Lanam will be working with the Outside Linebackers. He is also a teacher at Angola High School and wrestling coach at Angola Middle School. Coach Lanam is a 2016 graduate of Angola High School where he played football and wrestled. He continued his wrestling career at Ancilla Junior College. Coach Lanam is a Trine University graduate.