The Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation is pleased to announce Mr. Jake Meiners will be recommended to the School Board to be the new East Central High School Football Coach.
Coach Meiners played for East Central High School from 2005-2008 and had many accomplishments’ two-year Team Captain, two-year EIAC Offensive MVP, three-year EIAC All-Conference, Academic All-State and All-State Quarterback. Coach Meiners still holds the school record for highest completion percentage (69%).
Coach Meiners has been on the coaching staff for the past five years and has served in several positions including Associate Head Coach, Quarterbacks Coach, Assistant Offensive Coordinator, and Junior Varsity Head Coach. During his time on staff, the team has won five (5) Conference Championships, (4) Sectional Championships, (3) Regional Championships, (2) Semi-State Championships, one (1) State Runner-Up, and one (1) State Championship.
According to Dr. Andrew Jackson, Superintendent, “Coach Meiners is an excellent teacher and a dedicated coach. I am pleased to have a Trojan leading this program into the future.”
The Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the East Central High School Library to officially approve Coach Meiners as the Head Coach.