Coaching Staff

Varsity

Jay Sharrett - Head Football Coach
jay_Sharrett@plsd.us

Coach Sharrett begins his 18th year as head football coach for Pickerington High School Central. Mr. Sharrett is a 1988 Alum from Capital University and a 1984 graduate from Circleville High School. While gaining his degree in Secondary Education at Capital, he lettered four years in baseball and four years in football, receiving All Conference Honors for defensive play. Coach Sharrett received All League recognition in baseball and football during high school with additional District and State honors in football.

Mr. Sharrett is a United States Government Teacher and Social Studies Department Chair. Jay lives in Pickerington with his wife of 30 years, Lynda. They have two daughters Megan (Dan) Steinkerchner MD (Toledo Medical School '19, Miami Univ. ‘14, PHSC ‘10) and
Emily (PhD Loyola University Chicago, Miami Univ. ’16, PHSC’12).

Jeff Lomonico - Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
jeff_lomonico@plsd.us

Coach Lomonico begins his 18th year as the Tiger Football Defensive Coordinator. He is a 1987 graduate of Pickerington High School where he earned a full scholarship to play football at Ohio University. While a Bobcat, Coach Lomonico earned a degree Environmental Geography from OU and a History/Social Studies degree from Ohio Dominican College. Mr. Lomonico teaches AP Human Geography and History of Sports at PHSC. Jeff and his wife Erika have two sons, Max(18) and Jack(16). Jeff and his family reside in Pickerington.

Ryan Daugherty - Special Teams Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach
ryan_daugherty@plsd.us

Coach Daugherty brings 20 years of coaching experience to the Tiger Football program. He is a 2000 alum of Pickerington High School. While at PHS he earned All League, All District and All State Honors in football and wrestling. Mr. Daugherty earned his Bachelors degree in Education from Ohio University. Mr. Daugherty teaches Social Studies at PHSC. Ryan resides in Pickerington with his wife Kelly and has two adult step sons.

Dave Bristle - Running Backs Coach
dave_bristle@plsd.us

Coach Bristle brings 20 years experience coaching football to the 2020 Pickerington Central football season. He is a 1997 graduate of Grove City High School where he played Football and Wrestled. Dave earned his Bachelors degree in Education from Ohio Dominican University and his Masters from Miami University. Dave has been with the Pickerington Local School District as a Technology Specialist and Educator for 20 years. Dave lives in Pickerington with his wife Lisa, daughter Katie(11) and son Brent(7).

Brian Ellis - Defensive Backs Coach
brian_ellis@plsd.us

This is Coach Ellis’ 16th season with the Tiger Football program. He is a 1998 graduate of PHS and a 2004 graduate from The Ohio State University. Gaining his BS in Biology from OSU. Coach Ellis was a SSG in the Ohio Army National Guard with nine years of service to our country. SSG Ellis served in Operation Noble Eagle / Enduring Freedom. Mr. Ellis is a science teacher at Ridgeview Junior High. Brian lives in Pickerington with his wife Amy, sons Layton(11) Paxton(9) and twins; Emery (6) and Grayson (6).

Jason Walter - Tight Ends Coach

This will be Coach Walter’s 16th season with the Tigers. Coach Walter was an All Conference football player during his playing years at Liberty Union High School. Jason earned his Bachelors degree in Education from The Ohio State University. Jason was a member of the Football Operations Group with the Miami Dolphins before joining the staff at Central. Jason is a teacher at Olentangy Berlin. Jason lives in Granville with his wife Kelly, son George(11) and daughter Emily(8).

Lorenzo Styles - Defensive Backs Coach

This will be Coach Styles’ 8th season with the Tigers. Coach Styles will be coaching the Defensive Backs this season. Lorenzo attended and played football at The Ohio State University, as well as, spent six seasons in the National Football League, winning a Super Bowl Championship with the St. Louis Rams. Lorenzo and his wife Laverna have four children, Tonia, Sydney, Lorenzo and Alex. The Styles family have been Pickerington residents since 1999.

Andy Takos - Linebackers Coach
andy_takos@plsd.us

Coach Takos begins this season with 20 years experience, 17 of those in the Tiger Football program. Prior to coming to Pickerington, he coached and taught three years at Circleville High School. Coach Takos is a 1994 graduate of Pickerington High School, where he lettered in football and baseball, receiving All League and All District Honors in each sport. In 1998 he earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education from Otterbein University where he was a 4 year lettermen in Baseball. Mr. Takos is a member of the Social Studies Department at PHSC. Andy, his wife Brandi along with their children Samuel (10) and Gracie (8) reside in Pickerington.

Bobby Middendorf - Defensive Line Coach

This will be Coach Middendorf's 14th season coaching for the Tigers. He is a 1985 graduate of Pickerington High School where he played Football, Wrestled and played Baseball. Coach Middendorf works for the City of Pickerington, and also coaches Wrestling and Baseball at Pickerington Central. He lives in Pickerington with his wife Kelli and two sons, Keaton(21) and Kasey(16).

Connor Trentman - Receivers Coach
Connor_Trentman@plsd.us

This will be Coach Trentman’s 4th year coaching at Pickerington Central. Coach Trentman graduated from Vandalia-Butler in 2010. While there he lettered in Football, Basketball, and Track. He attended The Ohio State University and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 2014 and a Masters in Education in 2017. Mr. Trentman teaches Social Studies at Pickerington Central. Connor and his fiancee' Kayla, resides in Worthington.

Brian Haffele – Outside Linebackers Coach

Coach Haffele’s brings 24 years of coaching experience and 15 years as a Head Coach to the 2020 Tigers. He is a 1994 graduate of Groveport High School, where he played Football and Baseball. Brian earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Dominican in 1999 and his Master degree from Ashland University in 2002. This will be Coach Haffele’s 2nd year with the Pickerington Central Football Program. Brian lives in Pickerington with his wife Jen and two sons Drew (12) and Cole (9).

Andrew Vannatta - Defensive Backs

This will be Coach Vannatta’s 5th year coaching Football and 1st year at Pickerington Central. Coach Vannatta graduated from Liberty Union in 2012, where he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track. He graduated from Kentucky Christian University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management. While there he played football all 4 years. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Education and is an Intervention Specialist at Liberty Union Middle School. Andrew and his wife, Emileigh, live in Carroll, Ohio.

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