HPW: What have you seen from Mililani that you like? Negro: Weve got 82. A graduate of Gilroy High School, where he played football and was a member of its wrestling team, Coach Lo spent eight years coaching football at his alma mater. Family has always been important to D.J. Good luck mililani. Jason Negro from Trabuco Hills/St.John Bosco, Re: Jason Negro from Trabuco Hills/St.John Bosco, Tweets from https://twitter.com/OCConnect/lists/hs-football. I couldnt imagine what it would be like to be a baseball coach or a track and field coach who are just getting ready to start their seasons and really get into the swing of things, and all of a sudden the rug is pulled out from underneath them, Negro said. 1 and No. In that 2010 matchup vs. Mater Dei, the Braves had led in the fourth quarter before the Monarchs scored two unanswered touchdowns. The longtime Braves coach chatted with Hawaii Prep World on Wednesday. Dillon Gabriel is accurate and can run, and on defense theyre extremely aggressive. Jason Negro, originally from Bellflower, CA, is a St. John Bosco High School graduate from the class of 1991. Negro says that even though Rosen didn't live near Bosco, he wanted to join a competitive football team. I remember seeing De La Salle in their heyday with Maurice Jones-Drew, and they didnt have a huge roster when they traveled to Hawaii and played Saint Louis. (The Braves are also No. He disappeared in the middle of the season. he went back to his alma mater, what have you decided to stir up now, mr non-bias high school football fan? LMAO. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. I am thoroughly excited to get started as soon as possible.. For us to hit lightning twice is pretty remarkable.". Mike Jacot resigned at Santa Margarita after seven years as coach to become the strength and conditioning coach. Coming back home to St. John Bosco High School is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family, Negro said in a statement released by the school. The culture had completely shifted. Wednesday was signing day and St. John Bosco had several signings. All I am is an educator. Its nice to be recognized with some of the best teams in the country, and were really excited about the rankings but ultimately, its mythical.. by FPK Pirate Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:18 pm, Post There was some Braves football talk here and there. Coach Negro does an awesome job of preaching to the kids that its not necessarily about a me and I mentality, its more so all about us. So the recruitment aspect just kind of really takes care of itself with just the nature of the kids playing the game, Calvin said. October 12, 2018 8:49 am ET. Since Coach Edwards has been there, first and foremost, hes hired an amazing staff. We were able to take the talent that was here, bring some more talent in and get everyone excited about it. I remember being sad that that was it because I felt like we enjoyed each others company so much and it just developed so much.. Alford said he learns from former Bosco defensive backs who now are in college. That was a weight room win.. 1 rankings by MaxPreps and USA Today. Looking past the rankings, its high school. Just trying to be real at this point in the season. Coach Lo also serves as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Braves. They watched how Jason conducted himself on the field and talked to the parents in the stands gathering information on him. Negro says that even though Rosen didn't live near Bosco, he wanted to join a competitive football team. Our soccer team has their own field. Theres so much more pride in our school because were able to compete with some of the best programs in the country. Its certainly disappointing, Negro said, when asked how COVID-19 is affecting his teams eye on the 2020 season. The Los Angeles Unified School District on Monday announced it would close all of its campuses through the summer. Quarterbacks, especially high-school seniors, arent supposed to look like him. He happily traded in gobs of hotel points and airline miles to return to cover UCLA basketball and football in the summer of 2016. Jason Negro, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) Prior to Negro taking over at St. John Bosco in 2010, the Braves rarely won 10 games, let alone a Trinity League title, a state championship or a national No. We can still accomplish all of those goals with the guys that we have in the building.. Jason Negro has used the magical amount of guidance and freedom to quickly build the St. John Bosco High School football program into a national powerhouse. Entering his eleventh year with Bosco as a Defensive Backs coach, Jonathan brings 25 years of coaching experience with him and was a member of the 2008 coaching staff for the CIF Runner-ups, Tesoro HS. St. John Bosco Football Coach Jason Negro joined the guys this week to discuss his former QB, Josh Rosen, the NFL Draft and a current player in position to become another St. John Bosco great. I would say right now its 50-50, he said of the 2020 season starting on time. But there was a problem: Uiagalelei lived in the Inland Empire area, which was more than an hour away. Kids have been working out on their own, theyve been doing the things that weve expected them to do, said Negro, whose team would have started spring practice Monday, April 20. Coach Negro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Dominguez Hills. One call included a school, which Diaz kept confidential, singing happy birthday to Uiagalelei on his birthday. They always offer up advice because were all brothers. We resemble what we have in the city of LA: Polynesians, Pacific Islanders, Hawaiians, Samoans, Tongans, whites, African-Americans. He is serving his second stint as the UCLA beat writer, which seems fitting since he has covered almost every sports beat except hockey and horse racing. Bosco is 74-19 overall under Negro and won four consecutive Trinity League titles with a 28-7 league record. Framed articles from the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register and other publications highlight state championship runs by the Bosco Braves. Rob earned his degree at the University of LaVerne, holds his realtors license and works full time in the industry.

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While the Mater Dei secondary is impressive, its not every week they face a 6-foot-3, 190-pound specimen like Stanford commit Colby Bowman.

HPW: Whats it been like for you and your staff to build this program to where it is? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits. We have a lot of talent on offense. They're not getting rich off it, but this isn't a gimmick. The teenagers are still learning, growing and maturing. Ten years into the program, Bosco coaches expect this level of talent to come out of it. It was just a really good fit.. But right now, I dont know. Negro: No, hes a righty. Negro, 43, is a Bosco alum who jokes that he would never get to play on this team. At the conclusion of the 2013 season, Coach Negro was an assistant coach to the US Army All-American Bowl Game in San Antonio, TX. While at Bosco, he lettered in both varsity football and baseball. Probably a bit more physical than Josh in terms of stature, but very similar in terms of skill set and mental abilities, and his ability to be able to read defenses and make the throws he needs to make. Coach Lo is the proud father of two year old Austin and a proud National Champion! %link% Coach Negro has also coached at Trabuco Hills High School and helped lead the Mustangs to the CIF Southwest Division Championship Game against La Mirada at Anaheim Stadium in 2009. Like Makena, who sat in the back seat, the high school freshman was cordial but on the quiet side. Mendoza is a man of integrity who always tried to get his players attention from college recruiters. Negro began his coaching career with Junior All-American in Bellflower and was an assistant at Bosco from 1998-2000 until he took a coaching job at Trabuco Hills. He not only won the hearts and minds of the players, but the parents as well. was coming home and the older brother would assure the middle-schooler, whos now at Bosco and one of the countrys top-rated recruits, hed be there soon. Many years later during a car ride and before Uiagalelei had made his college decision Diaz joked that the only time he wouldnt root for Uiagalelei is if Clemson played Notre Dame. Logan Bednar, starting right guard for the Braves, has high praise for his signal-caller and a special chemistry. I take a lot of pride in my relationships with my players and our families. 2 teams facing off, Negro recognizes that its just one regular season game in a long semester full of regular season games. So our whole opportunity that we have here at St. John Bosco is to try to get kids to play and to expose them to as many collegiate markets as possible.. He resides in Lakewood, loves to travel and has been happily married for 8 years to his amazing wife Christina. He really means it. Theyre from every Power 5 conference, ranging from West Coast programs like UCLA and USC to such far-away schools as Clemson and Georgia, as well as top-tier academic institutions, including Harvard and Brown. Around 7 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2020, Christmas break was over and Paul Diaz was leaving his Diamond Bar home in California to make the trip to St. John Bosco in Bellflower. He brings an extensive amount of experience to the Bosco football program, which includes a CIF Championship as a player, two Offensive Lineman of the Year awards while at Oregon, an Honorable Mention in the Pac-10 and participated in three National Bowl games (Sun, Holiday and BCS Fiesta Bowl). He was a summer intern with NBC Sports and worked for Cronkite Sports LA in fall 2019. The Trinity League has allowed us to make our program nationally relevant, Negro said of playing programs like Mater Dei and Servite. Im not thinking that, Oh my gosh, there goes our season, or our ability to win a CIF, state or national title. As the NFL Draft gets closer, the discussion about Josh Rosen and his character continue. Two years later with a stronger weight room emphasis and a new spread offense, Negro took the Trabuco Hills head coaching job and led the Mustangs to five straight playoffs and two CIF finals appearances. Best players in CALI!! Coach Negro is married to Roni and they reside in Lakewood. Uiagalelei, who has a tattoo of his last name encapsulated by Polynesian tribal patterns on his right forearm. My classroom is just out on the field. for best prep sports column. And one way you do that is you allow kids to be kids.. by BoscoWillBeBack Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:21 pm, Post Jake graduated from SJB in 1997 where he played varsity football and baseball for four years. Post He needed to change the language and get the school. He lettered in football and baseball at St. John Bosco before obtaining a bachelors degree in mathematics from Cal State Dominguez Hills.

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247 Sports top-ranked unsigned player in the 2019 class, McCoy makes an impact on both sides of the ball for the Monarchs, leading the team in receiving yards and sacks while hes tied for the second-most tackles for loss (6.5).

"Negro is a true leader in every sense of the. People say that a guy like Josh Rosen is lightning in a bottle, and it only happens once. Clemson has had some outstanding quarterback play in recent memory from the likes of Tajh Boyd, Deshaun Watson, Kelly Bryant and Trevor Lawrence. The kid DJ is also getting recruited by Alabama! HPW: Your athletic director (Monty McDermott) mentioned that this is a home-and-away series. <p>It isn't easy being the top dog. Negro: With DJ, I think initially on paper you look at him and say thats a great size for a defensive end or tight end, but if you saw him, hes very slender and has an incredible physique and an incredible arm. Steven Lo is entering his fifth year as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at St. John Bosco High School. The show had become a go-to listen on the ride to school. The completion of his fourth season saw Coach Negro lead his team through ahistoric season. This guy is focused on being the greatest that he can be and representing himself the best way that he can.. Chris King has coached on six CIF championship teams over his 30 year coaching career. */. St. John Bosco had gone 15-13 in Trinity League play over the previous four seasons. Negro: We ave a ton of respect for Mililani. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? Beyond all the hype of the Super 25 No. This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids, Best coffee city in the world? Catholic schools can spend $$$ for football. In 2011, St. John Bosco proved he was right. Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week: Dennis Redmond Jr., Long Beach Jordan, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I have a lot of respect for their coaches and players for wanting to play us. The California native earned a bachelors degree in journalism from Baylor University in 2014. offered the same help to another player in the past. It wouldnt even be close. The two and Tausha grabbed lunch together a couple of months ago when the Tiger was home. Or Super 25 national champion. To him, a selfless mentality is the best way to block out all the distractions. The quarterback who evolved into one of the nations top recruits and rode shotgun with Diaz in the Honda every weekday had graduated from St. John Bosco in December 2019 and enrolled at Clemson a month later. (The Braves are also No. We had Josh Rosen as our quarterback when we played Saint Louis and Tua (Tagovailoa) was a sophomore, and Coach York and his team are very impressive. It made sense.. Diaz can no longer use the carpool lane on the freeway, either.

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Mater Dei isnt over-reliant on their run game, but Harper leads the Monarchs with 50 carries for 546 yards.

Negro believes that the strength of the Trinity League and his aggressive nonleague scheduling has helped catapult his program into an elite group. As a first-year head coach at St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) in 2010, Negro he was tasked with changing the culture of the program. Negro: There are no soccer lines on our field. Diaz agreed to take Uiagalelei to school every day. He works closely with Coach Adams and Coach Lo in our Strength and Conditioning program. Negro also went on to discuss his current QB, DJ Uiagalelei, who has emerged as one of the top high school players in the country. Meanwhile, JT Daniels became the Mater Dei quarterback, and the Monarchs won three of four meetings with St. John Bosco, including the 2017 CIF Southern Section title game. So (Pierce) has a direct pipeline into the Southern California market, Negro said. A former St. John Bosco assistant, Jason Negro, the head coach at Mission Viejo Trabuco. This is not just your normal, you know, just high-level college athlete. As a result, Diaz facilitated the conversations and would ask about Uiagaleleis interests: favorite teams, video games and anything that might interest the average 14-year-old boy. 1 pro-style QB DJ Uiagalelei (Bosco) against the No.

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The junior has emerged as a force for the Monarchs. Negros ingredients are top-notch and the recipe is obviously working. It was just something that, in its own way, was a cute thing, Diaz recalled. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Coach Arteaga graduated from La Puente HS in 1996, where he lettered in 3 years. As he put the key in the ignition and left his driveway, the only voice he heard in the black Honda Pilot was show host Chris Childers and it finally sunk in. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he adopted Long Beach as his home town and is a member of the Long Beach Century Club, where he is a two-time winner of the Keith Cordes Award for best promotion of the city through sports. Now we can be more efficient with our time. The ride to the top of the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 rankings has been phenomenal. Negro: We have so many packages and schemes offensively and defensively, there are kids at the skill spots who go both ways. I think that is completely erroneous to the type of person that he is. Im sure some Loyola fans hope Grady pulls a Dick Cheney and decides hes the most qualified for the job. October 12, 2018 8:49 am, By Logan Newman | Where everyone's entitled to an opinion, no matter how wrong it may be. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. Its going to lead to more -- lets all say the words -- illegal recruiting.

Uiagalelei, the No 1 pro-style quarterback per 247Sports, has taken another step forward in his second year as the starting quarterback.

He was a long time shot put coach where he saw his athletes also excel at the college level. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? How Jason Negro built St. John Bosco High, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), How Jason Negro built St. John Bosco High football into a powerhouse, UCLAs Jaime Jaquez Jr.: We built something real special here, Dodgers Andrew Friedman looking for impactful player in wake of Gavin Lux injury, Angels Ryan Tepera believes new pitch will be a huge weapon, How USCs Boogie Ellis took a big leap forward as a senior, Alpine Village, for decades a German American hub, faces unknown future, Alpine Village shopkeepers get confirmation: theyre being evicted, Find out how Lake Elsinores Kodi Lee finished on Americas Got Talent: All-Stars, Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton will headline Coastal Country Jam in Long Beach, All-star band Kings of Chaos will rock the Grand Prix of Long Beach, Gracie Abrams behind Good Riddance message in Los Angeles sky, Mayor Rex Richardson appoints new deputy mayor of economic development. Rosen paused briefly in the middle of a sentence before giving a small smirk that turned into a full-blown smile as he continued: Never lost in the Trinity League. How do these athletes deal with the outside noise at such a young age? The 1,000-Pound Club is a way for coaches to give players a goal in the weight room. 2023 Cronkite News. I still havent figured out what really happened to Jeff Kearin at Loyola. Paul Diaz is in his 25th year coaching varsity football for St. John Bosco High School. Nate has been married to his wife Anita for 14 years, has a daughter Maren, and resides in Huntington Beach. Cen10, one of the only two good teams they faced from CA in 2017 put a running clock them. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. (Saying) that youve got kids going to, you know, six Ivy League schools over the last four years in your program says a whole lot. Hes special, St. John Bosco head football coach Jason Negro said. I like being able to spend time with them, not having to travel. HPW: When I look at your roster, youve got a 6-foot-5, 238-pound quarterback whos only a junior (DJ Uiagalei). (Photo by Evan Desai/Cronkite News). It was just kind of a dream.. And Im super proud of those guys, as much as I am proud of the guys that are five-star athletic guys. In her first season, she was a part of the 16-0 State and National Championship team, and continues to support the program to remain nationally relevant. You were right, Coach. Just as Diaz thought, the shows organizers were more than willing to have Uiagalelei on. For five seasons prior to joining the Bosco staff, Coach Lo served as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Junpero Serra High School in San Mateo helping the team capture the first CIF state title in school history, back to back Northern California regional titles, three section titles, and four league titles. In two years there were 30. Bosco would boat race St. Louis. First and foremost, I guarantee you when we do open our season we will throw a quarterback out there; he will be playing, so were not going to leave that position vacant. After the 2019 holidays, Uiagalelei arrived on Clemsons campus Jan. 5.

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