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2006 COACHING STAFF INDEX Nate Gillam Ron Torres Mike Turso Tony Boddie Dave Boynton Bryan Hansen Don Lahnum Scott Lee Daniel McInnis Joe Whitsett Ron Wilson

 

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Head Coach - Nate Gillam ('91)
(Bremerton High - Math Teacher)

Email: bremertonhsfb@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Gillam's

Records: Coach Gillam Era

This season marks Coach Gillam's second season as head coach of the Bremerton Knight's. As an alumnist, Gillam's football roots in the community extended all the way back to his Warren Ave. PeeWee football days.

A starting Halfback/Linebacker on the 1990 Washington State AA Semi-Final team, Gillam was an intrigal part of the high school football program the day he put his pads on for the first time. A two-year starter on the freshman team (8th & 9th grade), Gillam also letters all three years at the high school level.. His senior year he received 1st-Team All-Olympic League honors at both the Running Back and Linebacker positions. Additionally, his teammate voted him Mr. Football, Bremerton High's highest football honor. In the spring he played baseball and was voted Captain his senior season.

Following graduation Gillam enrolled at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho) and earned a Bronco uniform as a walk-on Running Back. Impressed with his speed, then current Head Coach Skip Hall, moved Gillam to the Wide Receiver where he was coached by Jim Zorn, inaugural Seattle Seahawk quarterback and current Seahawk Offensive Speacialist. Although a quick study, Gillam missed the contact associated with being a running back/linebacker and asked to be moved over to Defensive Back. With no prior experience at the position, Gillam walked away from the 1992 Broncos spring practice #2 on the Defensive Back depth chart and an athletic scholarship.

In 1994 the Broncos played for the NCAA Div. I-AA National Championship, losing 28-14 to Youngstown State, coached by current Ohio State University head coach Jim Tressel. In the CBS broadcast game, Gillam recorded five tackles, three solo, from his defensive back position.

After graduating with honors (3.65 gpa) with Bachelor Degree in Communication Training and Developement and a minor in Business, four football letters, and being named to Big Sky All-Academic Team four consecutive years in a row, Gillam was hired as a Boeing Account Representative. While at Boeing he began coaching sophomore football at Kamiak High School (Mukilteo, Wash.) and had the privelege of helping three Knights become NCAA Divsion I Oregon State University players. Additionally, he helped the Kamiak make three consecutive trips to post-season play.

Realizing his calling was in coaching and teaching, not corporate America, Gillam returned to school at Antioch University in Seattle to earn his Master in Education. In 2000 Jeff Weible hired him to help start the Shorewood High football program, which had three post-season appearances in Gillam's three seasons. In 2003 returned to the Kitsap Peninsula as an assistant at Peninsula High School.

Nate and his wife Leah have two sons, Nathaniel (13) and Elliott (11 month), and a third son on the way.

Coach Gillam Knights Coaching Record Season LEAGUE OVERALL Won Lost Perc Won Lost Perc 2005 0 7 .000 0 10 .000 2006 0 6 .000 1 9 .100 Overall 0 13 .000 1 19 .050

Notable Football Connections Al Borges Offensive Coordinator, Auburn Univ. (former BSU Off. Coord.) Ron Gould Running Back Coach, California (former BSU DB Coach & mentor) Tom Mason Linebacker Coach (former BSU Def. Coord.) Kimo Von Oelhoffen Pittsburgh Stealers (former teammate)

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Email: coachrontorres@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Torres'

2006 marks Coach Torres' second season on the Bremerton High Football staff as Offensive Coordinator.

If you know Knight Football history then you know it is only natural to find Torres working along side Coach Gillam to return the glory to the Bremerton football program. For three season, from 1988 to 1990, quarterback Ron Torres called the play that opened the holes for halfback Nate Gillam to run through. Defensively, while Gillam plugged holes in the defensive line and stuffed opposing running back from his linebacker position, Torres was shutting down the wide receivers and intercepted passes from his defensive back position. His junior and senior seasons Torres received All-League quarterback and defensive back honors.

In college, first at Walla Walla Community College (91 & 92), then at Adam State College (Alamosa, Colo.), Torres focussed strictly on playing defensive back. His efforts were recognized his junior season with Defensive Back of the Year honors.

With four sons (Devin, Nick, Dillon and Dustin) Torres has dedicated a lot of his off-work time to the East Bremerton PeeWee program. Having coached at every level from Flag to B String, he lead his 2002 'D' String and 2003 'C' String to Kitsap County PeeWee Championships.

Ron and wife Christina live in Port Orchard, Wash. with their four sons.

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Email: miketurso@comcast.net

Photo Gallery: Coach Turso's

This is Coach Turso's second year as a member of the Bremerton Knight coaching staff.

Like Coach Gillam and Torres, Turso was a key member of a Washington State Tournament Semi-Final team coached by Head Coach Ted Berney. Bremerton's last State Tournament team, 1993 to be exact, Coach Berney's final season.

A three-year Varsity Letterman at Offensive Tackle and Defensive End, Turso received All-League honor his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He completed his high school football career at Bremerton High as an All-State Defensive End.

Choosing to join the military or playing college football, Turso accepted and met the challenge necessary to become a US Army Ranger, a storied and elite fighting unit. During his four-year enlistment he decided that Bremerton was the place that he wanted to begin coaching, get married and raise a family.

His initiation into coaching football occurred in the East Bremerton PeeWee program. From two season (2002-03) he coached a B and A string team, showing those boys how to win back-to-back PeeWee championships. In 03 he moved up to the Jr. High ranks and coach the Offensive Line at Ridgetop Jr. High. When Coach Gillam, in 1995, put out the word that he was building a new coaching staff at Bremerton High, Turso knew he wanted to be part of rebuilding the Bremerton football tradition.

Mike and his wife Elaine live in Bremerton and curently have two children, Anthony and Alexis.

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Email: tony.boddie@usanestle.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Boddie's

How many football players can say they were a team captain for a Super Bowl game?

Boddie, a 1978 graduate of Bremerton High, can. Boddie was the special-teams captain for the Denver Broncos during SB XXII in San Diego. Washington beat the Broncos, 40-10.

Boddie rushed for 1,008 yards his senior year in high school, helping the Knights to the state 3A semifinals. Boddie, however, didn't play in that 3-0 loss to Ingraham after being injured the previous week in a victory over No. 1-ranked Sumner.

After an outstanding career at Montana State, the running back started his pro career in the United States Football League. In his first USFL game, which happened to be nationally-televised, Boddie stole the thunder from Herschel Walker and the New Jersey Generals as he rushed for 128 yards and led the Los Angeles Stars to victory.

Boddie wasn't flashy, but he ran hard and could catch the ball out of the backfield. He was a backup tailback and special-teams standout two years with the Broncos. - (Kitsap Sun, Athletes of the Century)

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Email: dvboynton@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Boynton's

Coach Boynton is the newest member of the Bremerton High football coaching staff. His coaching experience totals more than 10-years and included basketball, fastpitch, and football.

A Washington State native, Boynton graduated from Bellingham High (Bellingham, Wash.) in 1972. On Friday night he played Offensive Tackle and Defensive End for the Red Raiders.

Following graduation he moved south to attend the University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, Wash.) In 1976 he graduated with Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. For the last twenty-nine years he has worked in Kitsap County, either for the City of Bremerton (22-years and counting) or Kitsap Coummunity Resources (7-years).

"I belief in being involved in the community and what better way than to help out young man learn life skills though a team sports. I support and belief Coach Nate Gillam and what he has to offer the Student Athlete, Bremerton High School, and the City of Bremerton."

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Photo Gallery: Coach Hansen's

This will be Coach Hansen's second season coaching the Bremerton Knights.

A native of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Hansen was a four-year varsity fullback and linebacker for the Hot Springs Bison under head coach Gary Glenn. In 1974 the Bison won the Black HIlls Conference Championship. His senor year he received Honorable Mention Black Hills Conference honors.

Following high school graduation Hansen enlisting in the U.S. Navy and attending basic training in San Diego, California. A Hospital Corpsman by training, he spend the majority of his 20-year career with the Marine Corp in Okanawa, Camp Pendleton (Calif.) and a tour of duty in the Gulf War with a reserve helicopter unit out of Bueford, South Carolina. He also did a tour of duty at Naval Hospital Puerto Rico, Preventive Medicine Tech. School, Naval Hospital San Diego, Naval Hospital Guam and finally Naval Hospital Bremerton. Retiring in 1999, Hansen currently works for the Naval Hospital as an Industrial Hygene Technician.

Coach Hansen began coaching locally with the North Perry PeeWee's in 1994. Under his tutelage the 1997 B-String team won the Kitsap County PeeWee Championship. When Nate Gillam was hired as the Knights new head coach and spread the word he was looking to build a new coaching staff Hansen answered the call.

Bryan lives with his wife Kimberly (Bremerton Cheer Coordinator), son Brandon (starting fullback) and daughter Bethany (Bremerton cheerleader) in Bremerton, Wash.

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Assistant Coach - Don Lahnum
(Strategic Weapons Facility, Bangor - IT Specialist)

Email: don_lahnum_jr@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Lahnum's

For the second consecutive year you wil find Coach Lahnum serving as Offensive Line coach and Junior Varsity Offensive Coordinator.

A Florida native, Lahnum graduated from Bay Shore High (Braydeton, Florida) in 1994, having played Linebacker and earning All-Academic honors.

Prior to earning his Bachelor of Computer Science at Tri-State University (2004), Lahnum served two-years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Fire Direction Controlman. When asked, he said there is nothing in life to compare with Marine Corp Basic Training at Parris Island, S.C.

Don, Abby and daughter Hailie live in West Bremerton. The family is expected another addition shortly.

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Assistant Coach Scott Lee - ('80)
(Kitsap Mental Health - Property Manager)

Email: choctaw61@comcast.net

Photo Gallery: Coach Lee's

This year will be Coach Lee's second season at Bremerton High.

A 1980 alumni, Lee lettered as senior at Tail Back and Cornerback. After graduation he played two-years of semi-pro football for the Puget Sound Kings and was selected to the All-Star team.

During his three-year U.S. Army enlistment (83-86), Lee's primary duty was to guard two-star Generals and visiting VIP's.

Lee began his coaching career in 2000 with the North Perry PeeWees. He coached 'B' and 'C' string before joining the inaugural West Sound Orca coaching staff as defensive back/linebacker coach.

Scott lives in East Bremerton with his son Brandon, who plays basketball and baseball for the Olympic High Trojans.

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Photo Gallery: Coach McInnis'

This will be Coach McInnis sixth season coaching the Bremerton Knights, having previously worked with Head Coach es Shawn Perkins and Mike McKnight.

A starting Running Back and Defensive Back for the 1984 Knights, McInnis is the only member of the coaching staff to have played for both legendary coach Chuck Semancik and Coach Ted Berney.

Immediately following football season, McInnis trades his football whistle for his Head Girls Basketball Coach whistle. He has coached the Lady Knights for the last four years as head coach and three privious seasons as assistant coach.

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Email: joewhitsett2003@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery: Coach Whitsett's

Coach Whitsett begins his second year on Coach Gillam's staff as the linebacker coach. 2007 will be Coach Whitsett's third season as Head Baseball Coach at Bremerton High.

A graduate of Central Kitsap High ('97), Whitsett was a three-year letterman in football and baseball. On the football field he started at half-back and middle linebacker and on the baseball field he roamed center field. Having earned 1st-Team All-Olympic League football and All-State baseball honors, Whitsett is a valuable asset for both programs.

At the University of Hawaii Whitsett played left field and earned All-League honors his junior and senior years.

Joe is not married and lives in East Bremerton.

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Email: (too old to have one)

Photo Gallery: Coach Wilson's

Coach Wilson returns to the Knight's coaching staff following a 5-year hiatus at North Kitsap. His responsibility is the defensive line.

Was Don Heinrich really as good as people say he was? Why does Coach Chuck Semancik receive so much attention? What did Ted Berney know that enabled the 1990 and 1993 Knights to playing in the Semi-Final game of the State Tournament? Coach Wilson can answer each of these questions because he was a member of the 1947 Student Body and was an assistant coach for both Semancik and Berney. And, he was an assistant coach at Olympic College for nine season and coached the East Bremerton Boys Club football for 13-years when the Jr. High dropped football in the 1960's.

Prior to beginning his career at Bremerton Naval Shipard, Wilson spend nine years in the U.S. Navy as a Damage Controlman, enlisting in 1943, while still in high school, to fight World War II. After the war he returned to the classroom and got his diploma.

Today Ron lives in East Bremerton and see both of his grown daughters, Cherlyn Sampson (Central Valley Rd) and Linda Dickerson (Poulsbo, Wash.), on a regular basis. His son, Steve, lives in San Bernadino, Calif.)

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