Coaching Staff

Varsity

Jay Sharrett - Head Football Coach
jay_Sharrett@plsd.us

Coach Sharrett begins his 15th 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 27 years, Lynda and his daughters Megan (M3 Toledo Medical School, Miami Univ.‘14 / PHSC ‘10) and Emily (Second year Loyola University Chicago, Miami Univ. ’16 / PHSC’12).

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

Coach Lomonico begins his 15th 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 American History and History of Sports at PHSC. Jeff and his wife Erika have two sons, Max(15) and Jack(13). Jeff and his family reside in Pickerington.

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

Coach Daugherty brings 17 years of coaching experience to the Tiger Football program. He is a 2000 graduate and a four year letter winner of Pickerington High School. While at PHS he earned All League 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 step-sons Blake and Vinnie.

Dave Bristle - Running Backs Coach / Scout Coordinator
dave_bristle@plsd.us

Coach Bristle brings 17 years experience coaching football to the 2017 Pickerington Central football season. He is a 1997 graduate of Grove City High School. 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 17 years. Dave lives in Pickerington with his wife Lisa, daughter Katie(8) and son Brent(4).

Jason Roach - Receivers Coach / Speed and Conditioning Coordinator
jason_roach@plsd.us

Coach Roach is in his 17th year of coaching for the Central Tigers. Coach Roach was a multiple sport standout athlete for Liberty Union High School. Jason is our Speed and Strength Coach during season and out of season. Jason graduated with an education degree from Rio Grande University where he competed in track and field. Mr. Roach teaches Health and PE at Central. Jason resides in Baltimore with his two daughters, Jasmine (14) and Jayden (14).

Brian Ellis - Defensive Backs Coach / Special Team Assistant
brian_ellis@plsd.us

This is Coach Ellis’ 13th 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 his 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(8) Paxton(6) and twins; Emery (3) and Grayson (3).

Jason Walter - Tight Ends Coach / Assistant Scout Coordinator
jason_walter@plsd.us

This will be Coach Walter’s 13th 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 has been with the Pickerington Local School District as an educator for 15 years. Jason lives in Granville with his wife Kelly, son George(8) and daughter Emily(5).

Lorenzo Styles - Outside Linebackers Coach

This will be Coach Styles’ 5th season with the Tigers. Coach Styles will be coaching the Outside Linebackers this season. Lorenzo attended and played football at The Ohio State University, as well as, spent six seasons in the National Football League. Lorenzo and his wife Laverna have four children, Tonia, Sydney, Lorenzo and Alex. The Styles family have been Pickerington residents since 1999.

Matt Green - Inside Linebackers Coach / Special Teams Coordinator
matt_green@plsd.us

This will be Coach Green's 5th Season with the Tigers. Coach Green spent 5 years teaching and coaching in the Benjamin Logan School District. Matt is a 2000 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and 2005 alum from Ohio University. Matt received his masters from The Ohio State University in 2008. Mr. Green is a Business Teacher at Bexley High School. Matt lives in Grandview with his wife Kate, son Leo (3) and Lexi (1).

Cecil Doggette - Defensive Backs Coach

This will be Coach Doggette’s 4th season with the Tigers. Coach Doggette brings 19 years of football experience to the Tiger Staff, both as a player and coach at all three levels: professional, college and high school. Cecil was a 2 year starter at West Virginia University. Coach Doggette earned his BA in Sports Management. Cecil resides in Pickerington with wife Becky and children Booklyn, Jayla, Makarri and son CJ.

Andy Takos - Wingbacks/Receivers Coach
andy_takos@plsd.us

Coach Takos begins this season with 17 years experience, 14 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 teaches Honors World History at PHSC. Andy resides in Pickerington.

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