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Norwood Head Football Coach: Steve Metz

Norwood Head Football Coach: 6/2005 - Present

One of the greatest days in my life was when I accepted the position as Head Football Coach at Norwood High School. The community, staff, parents, and players have all made a tremendous impact on my life. There has been nothing but positives in my experience at Norwood. I thank the school district for giving me an opportunity to build their young men into quality people, quality students, and quality players.

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"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"

Head Coach
Steve Metz

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Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator:
Doug Baumgartner

Coach Baumgartner is the Defensive Coordinator and with the attacking style of play calling made games very exciting. Coach B is the lone holdover from the previous coaching staff and has done a remarkable job for the program. His dedication and commitment to the football team is unwavering. In his previous stint as Jr. high head coach Doug had the highest winning percentage of any coach in Norwood Jr. high history. Through this success the younger players that played under him have transitioned into the high school quickly and have become immediate contributors.
Keep up the good work Coach.

Volunteer Coach: Ivan Fulton

Coach Fulton has done an incredible job with our players. He is an amazing human being who truly cares about the kids he coaches. It's not an uncommon event for Coach Fulton to stay after practice and lifting to help the younger players with their football techniques and school issues. He played his high school ball at Wyoming with Coach Metz and then he was able to play college football at the University of Cincinnati. His addition to the coaching staff has meant a tremendous amount to the football program.

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Special Team Coordinator : Defensive Back/ WR Coach: Don Simpson 
Coach Simpson comes to Norwood from Warren G. Hardin High School and as a player at the University of Cincinnati. His energy and enthusiasm are tremendous. You can often spot him getting excited on the sidelines during the games.

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Running Backs / Defensive Backs: Jeff Davis
Coach Davis has been a tremendous addition to the Norwood Football staff. His offensive mind helped the team earn top five in the city honors. He too played at Wyoming High School before going on to play in college.

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Linebackers / Tight End Coach: Greg LeFevers
Coach LeFevers is in his second stint with the Norwood Indians Football Program. He was a member of the 2004 playoff staff. He also served as Defensive Coordinator at Summit Country Day High School in 2005. His defensive knowledge and experience is a tremendous advantage for the Indians.

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Offensive / Defensive Line Coach: John Wolff
Coach Wolff comes to Norwood via Elder High School and the College of Mount St. Josephs. He has done a tremendous job working the offensive and defensive linemen into good football players.

Coach Metz

I really believe in what we are doing at Norwood. The kids have really responded to us in a very positive manner. They have done everything we have asked, and believe me...we have asked a great deal from each and every one of them. But they keep coming back. They want to get better every single day. To me, that's the most exciting thing about Norwood Football. The players are the hardest working kids I have ever been around. I know we will succeed because they have paid the price through sweat and hard work.

Our motto is COMPETE. We ask our kids to compete in everything we do. Try to lift more than you did last time. Try to lift more than the guy who is in front of you on the depth chart. Just compete in everything.

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Nothing will work unless you do.