Beverly Panther Football

Dan Bauer: Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator
Positions: Defensive Line
Email: dgbauer@comcast.net

Coach Bauer begins his sixth year as the Panther’s Head Coach.  Beverly supports athletics and football is an example of this dedication.  The Pop Warner program is thriving with strong participation, interest and support from the community.  The Beverly Parks and Recreation Department sponsored the Beverly Football Youth Clinic this year with over 60 youths participating, ranging in ages from 7 to 11.  For the third year, the NFL sponsored a football camp at Beverly High School which drew over 100 young men ages 12-14.  Hurd Stadium, home of the Beverly Panthers is one of the best athletic sites on the North Shore.  The community supports the players through the Beverly Football Boosters Sports Club.

Coach Bauer originally from St. Louis, MO attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1989.  He was a Captain and first team All-Ivy defensive tackle on the 1988 Ivy League Championship team. 

He began his coaching career at his alma mater.  From there he moved on to the University of the South (’91-’93) as the defensive line coach.  The University of the South, also known as Sewanee, finished the 1991 and 1992 seasons ranked in the top 20 nationally.

A move to Tufts University in 1994 brought many changes.  Bauer became the defensive coordinator and secondary coach in 1995 and served in that capacity until his departure after the 2000 season.  Through a rebuilding process, Tufts in 1998 had one of its best seasons with a 7-1 finish. 

Prior to his arrival in Beverly, Bauer served for two years at Melrose High School as the defensive coordinator.  Currently, Bauer is an Assistant Principal at Beverly High School.  He resides in Beverly with his wife Bethany and two children, Zach (11) and Mackenzie (7).

Coach Belmonte begins his third year as assistant football coach for Beverly High School.  Coach Belmonte was an assistant football coach with Endicott College from 2002-2005.  Captain, NEC All-Star and Agganis All-Star at Beverly High School while a three year starter at defensive back and two year starter at quarterback from 1993-1997 under Coach Roger Rosinski.  Coach Belmonte played football at Curry College and was a starter in the defensive backfield for three years.  He is also the Assistant Baseball Coach at Beverly High School.  Coach Belmonte lives in Beverly and is a 2^nd grade teacher at North Beverly Elementary School.

Coach Conant graduated and starred for Beverly High School.  He was a four-year starter as a defensive lineman, three time all NEC and was selected to play in the Shriner’s and Agganis All Star Classics.  Last year, Coach Conant became a member of Beverly’s Hall of Fame.  Conant played at Plymouth State College, where he was a two-year starter.  Coach Conant begins his ninth season on the Beverly staff.   Conant is a science teacher at Briscoe Middle School.  Coach Conant is also the Freshman baseball coach.  He lives in Beverly with his wife Heather and son Daniel (2).

Coach Goodhue enters his second year with the Panthers.  Previously, he was an assistant coach at Reading High School, a role he held for five seasons.  Coach Goodhue has also coached at Springfield College and Danvers High School.   He is an assistant baseball coach at Danvers and is the Junior Varsity Head Coach.  In addition, Coach Goodhue is an assistant basketball coach at Danvers High School.  Goodhue graduated from Union College as a three-year letter winner in football.  For two seasons his team went to the NCAA Division III playoffs.  Coach Goodhue teaches physical education at Reading High School and resides in Danvers.

Jeff Hutton: Assistant Coach
Positions: Offensive Line & Linebackers

Coach Hutton begins his ninth season with the Beverly Panthers.  This will be his sixth season as the varsity offensive line coach.  Coach Hutton is from Millville, NJ.  A scholarship recipient, Hutton played offensive tackle for Boston University.  Hutton is a health and wellness teacher at North Andover High School.  Coach Hutton is also the Freshman boys Lacrosse coach.  He resides in Summerville and is recently engaged.

Art Irzyk : Defensive Coordinator
Positions: Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs

Coach Irzyk is entering his fourth year on the Beverly Staff.  Coach Irzyk brings a wealth of experience to Beverly.  He is a 1975 graduate of Plymouth State College where he captained both the football and baseball teams his senior year.  Upon graduation, Coach Irzyk became the Panther’s recruiting coordinator, secondary coach and defensive coordinator.  His last recruiting class was Plymouth’s first league football champion. 

From 1987-1998 he was the defensive coordinator at Melrose High School, working with the secondary, quarterbacks and receivers.  From 1999-2000 he was the defensive coordinator at Danvers High School.  He recently served as Melrose’s defensive coordinator through their successful 9-2 Middlesex League championship season in 2004.  He was instrumental during the rebuilding process at Melrose.  Coach Irzyk holds Masters degrees from both UMass Boston and Salem State College.  He resides in Lynn and is a special education teacher for the Lynn School District.

Jim Rudloff: Assistant Coach
Positions: Running Backs & Outside Linebackers

Coach Rudloff enters his fourth season with the Beverly Panthers.  He was Marblehead’s defensive coordinator for three seasons and began his coaching career there as well.  Coach Rudloff’s work ethic, dedication and knowledge of the NEC have been a benefit to Beverly.  Rudloff played at Northeastern University as a tight end.  He lives in Marblehead with his wife and three children, Christian, Noel and Declan.  Coach Rudloff is a special education teacher at Marblehead High School.

Dave Wilbur: Head Freshman Coach

Coach Wilbur begins his 14^th year on the BHS football staff, this will be his 8^th year as freshman coach.  In the past he served on Ken Perrone’s Salem staff for 20 years before joining BHS and Roger Rosinski in 1995.  This spring he will be entering his 8^th year as BHS Varsity Baseball Coach where he has been the NEC Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2006.  Coach Wilbur is a 1974 graduate of Ottawa University in Kansas where he was a four-year letterman in baseball.  Dave lives in Beverly and is an elementary school teacher in Salem.  He has two sons, Steve (15) and Tom (12).

Coach Thomas begins his fourth season coaching on the Beverly staff.  He is the Freshman Defensive Coordinator as well as serving as an important link to Beverly High School.  He is not a stranger to Beverly High School, as Thomas is the High School Adjustment Counselor.  In addition, Coach Thomas is Beverly’s Wrestling Coach.  Coach Thomas played high school football for Walpole under the legendary Coach Lee.  He is a 2000 graduate of Providence College.  Coach Thomas lives in Beverly.