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 seventh season as the Hornet’s Head Football Coach and 27th year coaching football. Coach Thomas oversees the strength and agility program at Angola High School and also teaches Biology. 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 18 and Kelsie 16, and one son, Alex 12.
Andy Thomas is entering his seventh season as the Hornet’s Head Football Coach and 27th year coaching football. Coach Thomas oversees the strength and agility program at Angola High School and also teaches Biology. 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 18 and Kelsie 16, and one son, Alex 12.
Drew Buffenbarger, Assistant Coach
Drew Buffenbarger is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff.
Drew Buffenbarger is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff.
Nick Burlingame, Assistant Coach
Nick Burlingame is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Burlingame will be working with the Freshmen Offense.
Nick Burlingame is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Burlingame will be working with the Freshmen Offense.
Matt Call, Assistant Coach
Matt Call is entering his fourth season on the Hornet’s football staff. He will be working with the offensive line.
Matt Call is entering his fourth season on the Hornet’s football staff. He will be working with the offensive line.
Myles Geary, Assistant Coach
Myles Geary is entering his fifth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Geary will be coaching the Offensive 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 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 product photographer. 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 26 and Jordan 15.
Myles Geary is entering his fifth season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Geary will be coaching the Offensive 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 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 product photographer. 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 26 and Jordan 15.
Norm King, Assistant Coach
Norm King is entering his sixth year with the Hornets. Coach King works with the Offensive Line. 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. He works as a Production Foreman for DRV Luxury Suites in Howe, Indiana and is a First Sergeant in the Indiana Army National Guard. Coach King began coaching youth football for Prairie Heights in 2005, and was a Varsity Assistant Coach from 2010-2012. He and his wife Amber have 3 children, Reed 25, Alexis 21, and Kendall 16.
Norm King is entering his sixth year with the Hornets. Coach King works with the Offensive Line. 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. He works as a Production Foreman for DRV Luxury Suites in Howe, Indiana and is a First Sergeant in the Indiana Army National Guard. Coach King began coaching youth football for Prairie Heights in 2005, and was a Varsity Assistant Coach from 2010-2012. He and his wife Amber have 3 children, Reed 25, Alexis 21, and Kendall 16.
Charlie Lanam, Assistant Coach
Charlie Lanam is entering his second season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Lanam will be working with the Freshmen Defense. He is also a 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 currently attends Trine University and is majoring in Health and Physical Education.
Charlie Lanam is entering his second season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Lanam will be working with the Freshmen Defense. He is also a 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 currently attends Trine University and is majoring in Health and Physical Education.
Ryan Mantel, Assistant Coach
Ryan Mantel is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Mantel will be working with Inside Linebackers.
Ryan Mantel is entering his first season on the Hornet’s football staff. Coach Mantel will be working with Inside Linebackers.
Jake Roddy, Assistant Coach
Jake Roddy is entering his fourth season on the Hornet’s football staff.
Jake Roddy is entering his fourth season on the Hornet’s football staff.
Roger Roddy, Assistant Coach
Roger Roddy is entering his 15th season as an Assistant Football Coach for the Hornets. Coach Roddy coaches Wide Receivers. He is also the Head Baseball Coach at Angola. Coach Roddy is a 1983 graduate of Angola High School. He participated in football, basketball, and baseball at Angola. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech University and also played baseball for the Yellow Jackets for four years. Coach Roddy has two sons, Jacob 22 and Chance 20.
Roger Roddy is entering his 15th season as an Assistant Football Coach for the Hornets. Coach Roddy coaches Wide Receivers. He is also the Head Baseball Coach at Angola. Coach Roddy is a 1983 graduate of Angola High School. He participated in football, basketball, and baseball at Angola. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech University and also played baseball for the Yellow Jackets for four years. Coach Roddy has two sons, Jacob 22 and Chance 20.
Russ Tingley, Assistant Coach
Russ Tingley is beginning his 12th year as a member of the Angola football coaching staff. Coach Tingley coaches Running Backs. He is also an Assistant Track Coach at Angola Middle School. Coach Tingley was an Assistant Coach at Westerville South High School in Ohio for 5 years. He was also the Head Wrestling Coach at Westerville and has coached wrestling at all levels for 28 years. Coach Tingley and his wife Christy have two sons Grant 22, and Brock 19.
Russ Tingley is beginning his 12th year as a member of the Angola football coaching staff. Coach Tingley coaches Running Backs. He is also an Assistant Track Coach at Angola Middle School. Coach Tingley was an Assistant Coach at Westerville South High School in Ohio for 5 years. He was also the Head Wrestling Coach at Westerville and has coached wrestling at all levels for 28 years. Coach Tingley and his wife Christy have two sons Grant 22, and Brock 19.
Mike Winters, Assistant Coach
Mike Winters is entering his 15th year with the Angola Football program and his 16th season coaching football. Coach Winters coaches the Defensive Line. He teaches Economics, World History, Geography and Government at Angola High School. Coach Winters is a 1999 graduate of Mississinewa High school where he participated in football and track. He was an Assistant Football Coach at Marion High School in 2005. Coach Winters enjoys sports, especially Michigan football, woodworking, and spending time with his friends and family.
Mike Winters is entering his 15th year with the Angola Football program and his 16th season coaching football. Coach Winters coaches the Defensive Line. He teaches Economics, World History, Geography and Government at Angola High School. Coach Winters is a 1999 graduate of Mississinewa High school where he participated in football and track. He was an Assistant Football Coach at Marion High School in 2005. Coach Winters enjoys sports, especially Michigan football, woodworking, and spending time with his friends and family.