WOODBRIDGE HS Football

2005 COACHING STAFF

BRIAN RUSSO -  Head Coach

This was the third season as the Head Coach of the Woodbridge HS Football Program for Coach Russo.  His career record through 2005 is 16-15.  12-12 in the regular season, 1-2 in the NJSIAA Playoffs, 1-0 in NJSIAA Consolation Games, and 2-1 against the Colonia Patriots.

In 2005, his Varsity Squad registered a disappointing 3-7 overall record, and did not qualify for the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs.  The Barrons delivered a 2-6 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division, and a 7th place finish.  Defeated the Lenape Indians 22-19 in the NJSIAA Consolation Game.  Guided (WR) Shamar Graves and (RB) Garrett Mozolic to 2nd Team All Area.  Lost to crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 42-20.

In 2004, his WHS Football Program registered a 5-5 overall record, and a second consecutive appearance in the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs.  The Barrons were defeated in Round One by 2nd place finalist, the Phillipsburg Stateliners.  A 5th place finish with a 4-4 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division.  Guided (OL) Ken Siano and (WR) Shamar Graves to 1st Team All Area, (DL) Justin Hinds to 3rd Team All Area.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 14-08.

In 2003, he was given the Head Coaches job, and e guided the WHS Football Program to an overall 8-3 record, a return to the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoff, advancing to the Semi-Finals before losing to the eventual State Champions, Piscataway Chiefs.  A 2nd place finish with a 6-2 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division.  Guided (RB) Keith Zalasar and (UT) Ryan Mozolic to 1st Team All Area,  (OL) Kenny Siano, (DE) Elliot Bernard and (DB) DJ Pryor to 2nd Team All Area.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 17-00.

In 2002, he was assigned as the WHS Assistant Defensive Coordinator, posting a 4-6 record.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 27-22.

In 2001, he was assigned as the WHS Running Back and D-Line Coach, guiding the team to a Central Jersey, Group IV Playoff appearance, and guiding (DL) A. Tremarco and (DL) C. Englebrecht to All County Honors. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 35-13.

From 2001 through present, Coach Russo has also coordinated the Off Season Strength and Condtioning Program.

From 1996 through 2000, Russo attended Wagner College,  Division 1-AA.  While there he earned a BS in Elementary Education, and a MS in Special Education.

He also played football!  He was a two time Team Captain.  In 1999 he was a First Team All NEC / Lutheran Brotherhood All American, and an Academic All American from 1998 through 2000!

In addition to his football talents, he was the 1996 Region 5 Champion, Distict 19 Champion (26-3), and Top 12 Qualifier in NJ in the sport of Wrestling.

In 1995, his senior year at Woodbridge HS, the Football Team went 7-2.  As a Fullback, he provided some powerful blocking for (RB) Kyle Johnson (Syracuse University), as well as recording 600 yards on 100 carries, resulting in 10 TD's.  He was also awarded an All County status as a Middle Linebacker by the Star-Ledger.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 12-00.

In the 1994 season, the Barrons went 5-3-1.  Russo continued in his roll as Fullback and Middle Linebacker, leading the Team in tackles and earning the award of Defensive Player of the Year, by the Coaching Staff.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 28-06.

In 1993, he was a member of the Woodbridge HS Barrons, State Championship Team.  The Team went 9-2 that season.  He was a Fullback and Middle Linebacker, starting in 2 games.  Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 14-13

Currently, Coach Russo resides in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Township with his wife, Heather.  In April 2005, the Russo family welcomed the addition of a daughter, their first child!  Congratulation!

AL REINOSO  -  Defensive Coordinator

This is the seventh season for Coach Reinoso with the WHS Barrons Program, eighth overall season in Football. 

His coaching assignments with WHS have run the course from Freshmen Coach through each HS level to his current job as D-Coordinator.

In addition to Football coaching, he has ten seasons coaching Lacrosse and Wrestling in his resume.  He currently coaches Lacrosse at Westfield HS and Wrestling at Rahway HS, and has coached both sports at the collegiate level.

Reinoso played Varsity Football at Seton Hall Prep for three seasons, and one season for cross town rival, Colonia HS.  He performed as a Wide Receiver, Linebacker and Defensive Back.  He graduated in 1982.

He attended Hofstra University for one year and then transfered to Montclair State University.  While there, Reinoso played Lacrosse for four seasons at the varsity level.  He graduated in 1988.

Currently, Coach Reinoso resides in the City of Rahway with his wife, Patricia.  Reinoso has coaching in his blood and marriage!.  His wife is the Head Coach of the Rahway HS Track and Field (Cross-Country, Winter and Spring) Programs.  His Brother, Anthony, is the Head Coach of the Rahway HS Wrestling Program, as well as an Assistant Coach of their Football and Track Programs.  His Dad, Al Sr., is a former HS Football Head Coach, and Seton Hall University Wrestling Coach for 25 years!

RICH NYERS  -  Offensive Coordinator

JOHN MOYER  -  Assistant Coach

This is the seventh season for Coach Moyer with the WHS Barrons Program.  Previously, he spent two years at Monroe HS and one year at JFK HS (Iselin, NJ).

His area of expertise is the "Kicking Game", O-Line and D-Line.

In 1995, he coached then, FB and MLB Brian Russo, as well as (in his words) "Stud Tailback", Kyle Johnson (Syracuse University).

Moyer won three letters as a varsity Football Player for JFK HS (Iselin, NJ).  He was an Offensive and Defensive Lineman, and a Placekicker.  In 1989, he was named the Team Captain and was awarded All County status as a Placekicker.

He attended Ramapo College for two years, and was awarded All NJAC as a Placekicker.  In 1990, they were the ECAC Bowl Champs.

He also attended William Paterson College and played for two years.

Currently, Coach Moyer resides in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township with his wife, Amy and their two sons.

PATRICK WALSH  -  Assistant Coach

This is the third season for Coach Walsh with the WHS Barrons Program.  Previously, he spent three years coaching at cross town JFK HS (Iselin, NJ).

His area of expertise is Middle Linebacker and Tight End.

In addition to his football coaching duties, Walsh is the WHS Wrestling Coach, bringing home the White Division Championship each of the past three years, including a District Championship.

Walsh was a three year starter at Sayreville War Memorial HS, with a 24-6 career record. In 1995, he was named Team Captain.  He played the positions of Fullback and Middle Linebacker.

After HS, he attended Montclair State University.  While there he was the starting Fullback in 2000, as the MSU Team won the NJAC Title.

Currently, Coach Walsh resides in the Boro of Sayreville.  Although his roots are not Woodbridge, he has indicated his only interest is producing a winning program here!

MIKE ORTIZ  -  Assistant Coach

This is the third season for Coach Ortiz with the WHS Barrons Program.  Previously, he spent the 2001 and 2002 Football seasons at Weehawken HS as the Linebacker and Running Back Coach.

His area of expertise is Linebacker and Running-Backs.

Ortiz played High School Football at Weehawken HS, and was a Linebacker and a Running Back.  He graduated in 1995.

At FDU / Madison, he was an Outside Linebacker.  He was awarded All Conference LB three times, and was a preseason All American as a Senior.  He was also named Team Captain and FDU Defensive Player of the Year his Senior year.  He graduated in 2000.

Currently, Coach Ortiz resides in the City of Perth Amboy, so as to be closer to "The Job"!

TOM LEUSEN  -  Assistant Coach

SEAN DALY  -  Assistant Coach

PATRICK WALSH SR. -  Assistant Coach

MATT SMITH  -  Assistant Coach

This is the first season for Coach Smith with the WHS Barrons Program, and the second season overall coaching HS football.  Previously, he spent the 2004 football season at Cardinal McCarrick HS in South Amboy as the Wide Receiver and Defensive Backs Coach at the Varsity level, and he was assigned to the JV's as Head Coach.

His area of expertise is Quarterback, Wide Receiver and Defensive Backs.

He played HS Football for Woodbridge and was a starting varsity player in years 1998, 1999, and 2000.  In 2000, he was named team co-capatin.  During that season, he threw 3 TD passes in a single game twice, and had 9 TD passes for that season.  He also had 13 TD passes in his career. 

At the conclusion of the 2000 season, he was named to the All-Red Division, and All-Area player.  

Smith now is attending Kean University, majoring in Health & Physical Education.  He expects to graduate in 2007, and then hopes to become a teacher.

Currently, Coach Smith resides in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Township with his Mom, Dad and Brother (Nick WHS Football 2002, '02, '03 and '05).

DONOVAN STEELE  -  Assistant Coach

This is the third season for Coach Steele with the WHS Barrons Program. 

His area of expertise is Administrative Assistant to Coach Russo, and Varsity Assistant Coach.

He played HS Football for Woodbridge.  Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury in 1999 that prevented him from continuing his playing career.  He graduated from Southern Regional HS in 2002.

Steele is attending Kean University, majoring in Health & Physical Education.  He expects to graduate in 2006.

Currently, Coach Steele resides in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge Township with his grandmother.

CHARLES McDEVITT  -  Assistant Coach

This was the first season for Coach McDevitt with the WHS Barrons Football Team, and his third season overall with the Program. 

In 2005, he was assigned as an assistant coach with the Freshmen Squad.  The team registered a 7-0-2 season.  He also managed WoodbridgeFootball.com, and kept the official game day stats.

In June of 2005, he retired after 25 years of service from the Woodbridge Police Department.  He held the rank of Sergeant.

In 2004 and 2003, he assisted Coach Russo with the development of this web site and kept the official game day stats for the football program.

Currently, he lives in the Woodbridge Proper section of the Township with his wife Amy and their three sons C.J. (WHS Football 2000, '01, '02, and '03), Thomas (WHS Football 2003, '04, '05, and '06) and David.

MR. LEE WARREN

Woodbridge HS Principal

MR. MARTIN SCARANO

Athletetic Director

MS. CINDY PATTERSON

Athletic Trainer