IHSA Boys Football All-Time Coaching Records IHSA Boys Football All-Time Coaching Records* Last updated at 11:00 am on Monday, August 10, 2026
[1.] 419, Ken Leonard, Gridley, 1980-83; Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1984-2022 (419-81)
[2.] 374, Frank Lenti, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) 1984-2018 (374-77)
[3.] 371, Rich Zinanni, Kankakee (McNamara), 1975-2022 (371-151)
[4.] 341*, Mark Ramsey, Moweaqua, 1983-91 (60-30) .667; Moweaqua (Central A&M), 1992-2012 (179-63) .740, Shelbyville 2013-15 (17-12) .586, Decatur (St. Teresa) 2016-22 (76-8) .905, Pana 2025 (9-2) .889 Overall (341-115) .749
[5.] 340, Michael Papoccia, Sterling (Newman), 1980-2018 (340-99)
[6.] 306, Gary Korhonen, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1972-2007 (306-91) .771
[7.] 304*, Mike Noll, McHenry (H.S.), 1988-2003 (142-28) .835; Glenview (Glenbrook South) 2004-2015 (82-43) .656, Richmond (R.-Burton) 2018-2025 (80-11) .889 Overall (304-82) .790
[8.] 300, Matt Senffner, New Lenox (Providence), 1968-2005 (300-114-1)
[8.] 300, Chris Andriano, Lombard (Montini), 1979-2016 (300-128)
[10.] 298*, Jeff Reents, Wilmington, 1994-2025 (298-66) .819
[11.] 291, Scott Hamilton, Tolono (Unity) 1994-2024 (291-74) .801
[12.] 286, Dan Bowman, Jacksonville (Routt) 1974-79 (52-11); Greenfield, 1980-2011 (234-105)
[13.] 279, John O'Boyle, Stockton, 1961-97 (279-74-1)
[14.] 278, Dan Darlington, Spring Valley (Hall) 1974-75, Morris, 1977-2004; Plainfield (North) 2006, (278-64)
[15.] 275, Terry Lewis, Chicago (Harper), 1973-2006 (275-113)
[16.] 274*, Cullen Welter, Colfax (Ridgeview) 1994-1997 (23-18) .561, Aledo (Mercer County) 1998-2008 (113-22) .837, Monticello 2009-2025 (138-49) .738 Overall (274-89) .755
[17.] 273*, Ric Arend, Lena (L.-Winslow) 1997-2025 (273-69) .798
[18.] 270, Alvin Scott, Chicago (Simeon), 1972-2004 (270-136)
[19.] 268, Patrick Ryan, Metamora, 1990-2019 (268-76)
[20.] 267, Don Dobrino, DePue, 1965-69; Gillespie, 1970-96, 2015-16, Mt. Olive, 1997-2009 (267-188-3)
[21.] 265, Mike Rude , Wyanet (1970-72), Anna-Jonesboro (1977-81), Marion (1982-91), Johnston City (1991-2006), Vienna (2009-13, 2016-18), Sesser-Valier (2019-24), & Christopher [Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton Coop] (2025) (265-194)
[22.] 261, Larry McKeon, Plainfield, 1978-82, Naperville (North), 1983-2011 (261-89)
[23.] 256, James Unruh, Carthage, 1986-2006; Carthage (Illini West), 2007-10 (256-45)
[24.] 254, Don Kemp, Homer, 1951-52; Arenzville, 1953-58; Concord (Triopia) 1959-88; (254-79-9)
[24.] 254, Dave Bates, Auburn, 1986-2021 (254-120)
[24.] 254, Al Martin, DuQuoin, 1988-2014 (254-66)
[27.] 253*, Robert Zvonar, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), 2001-2025 (253-48) .841
[28.] 253, Bill Mitz, Lincolnshire (Stevenson), 1982-2009; Algonquin (Jacobs), 2010-19 (253-141)
[29.] 251, Dave Mattio, Chicago Heights (Marian), 1975-2012 (251-141)
[29.] 251, Dick Duvall, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1988-2015 (251-75)
[31.] 249*, David Inserra, Park Ridge (Maine South), 2001-2025 (249-55) .819
[31.] 249*, Tim Racki, Addison (Driscoll) 1998-2004 (76-13) .854; Lagrange Park (Nazareth Academy) 2005-2023 (173-71) .709 Overall (249-84) .748
[33.] 247*, Josh Jostes, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) 2000-2025 (247-68) .784
[34.] 245, Glenn Schott, Belleville (Althoff), 1970-2007 (245-127-3)
[35.] 241*, Darrin Sunkett. East St. Louis (Senior) 2000-2025 (241-72) .770
[36.] 240, Roy Curry, Chicago (Robeson), 1969-2000 (240-104)
[37.] 236, Keith Sinclair, Assumption, 1997-80; Casey-Westerfield, 1981-90, 1999-2011 (212-59)
[37.] 236, Lonnie Williams, Chicago (King), 1967, 1971-2000, 2003-2015 (236-169-3)
[37.] 236, Scott Davis, Macon 1980-84 (29-18) .617; Decatur (St. Teresa), 1987-2010 (191-64) .749; Mt. Zion, 2011-12 (12-9) .571, Macon (Meridian) 2013-16 (4-32) .111 Overall (236-123) .657
[40.] 234, Tom Padjen, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South) 1977-2016 (234-160)
[40.] 234, Joe Bunge, Chicago (Tilden) 1978-84; Naperville (Central), 1986-2005 (234-72)
[42.] 232, Kerry Martin, Sparta 1990 (7-3) .700; Flora 1991-1993 (18-11) .621; Carterville 1994-2001 (66-19) .776; Marion 2002-2022 (141-74) .656 Overall (232-107) .684
[43.] 231, John Belskis, Downers Grove (South) 1989-2012 (201-62) .764, Aurora (Central Catholic) 2015-16 (12-8) .600, Minooka 2018-19 (18-4) .818 Overall (231-74) .757
[44.] 229, B.J. Luke, Heyworth 1977-80; Yorkville, 1981-84; Kankakee (Sr.), 1985-86; Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), 1988-2004; Danville (H.S.) 2005-16 (229-158)
[45.] 226, Don Borgini, Virden 1983-99, Carlinville 2000-07, Gillespie 2008-14 (226-104)
[46.] 223, Bill Heiland, Chicago (Crane) 1929-35, Chicago (Austin) 1936-65 (223-87-22)
[46.] 223, Dan Sharp, Minooka 1993-96; Joliet (Catholic Academy) 1997-2016 (223-69)
[48.] 223*, Mike Lalor, Stillman Valley, 1998-2024 (223-88) .717
[49.] 222, Gordon Gillespie, Joliet (Catholic), 1959-85 (222-54-6)
[49.] 222, Everett Stine, Byron, 1967-2004 (222-130-6)
[1.] 419, Ken Leonard, Gridley, 1980-83; Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1984-2022 (387-72)
[2.] 381, Ron Holtman, Alton (Marquette) 1955-65; St. Louis (Mary Institute-Country Day School), MO 1966-2004 (327-63-6)
[3.] 374, Frank Lenti, Chicago (Mt. Carmel) 1984-2018 (374-77)
[4.] 371, Rich Zinanni, Kankakee (McNamara), 1975-2022 (371-151)
[5.] 341*, Mark Ramsey, Moweaqua, 1983-91 (60-30) .667; Moweaqua (Central A&M), 1992-2012 (179-63) .740, Shelbyville 2013-15 (17-12) .586, Decatur (St. Teresa) 2016-22 (76-8) .905, Pana 2025 (9-2) .889 Overall (341-115) .749
[6.] 340, Michael Papoccia, Sterling (Newman), 1980-2018 (340-99)
[7.] 315, Gary Korhonen, Elkader, Ia., (Central), 1964-65 (9-7); Oak Lawn (Richards), 1972-2007 (315-98)
[8.] 304*, Mike Noll, McHenry (H.S.), 1988-2003 (142-28) .835; Glenview (Glenbrook South) 2004-2015 (82-43) .656, Richmond (R.-Burton) 2018-2025 (80-11) .889 Overall (304-82) .790
[9.] 300, Bron Bacevich, Hudson, MI; Peru (St. Bede), 1933-48; Ottawa (Marquette), 1949; Peoria (Manual), 1952; Kankakee (Sr.), 1953; St. Bernard (Roger Bacon), OH 1954-73; (300-89-16)
[9.] 300, Matt Senffner, New Lenox (Providence), 1968-2005 (300-114-1)
[9.] 300, Chris Andriano, Lombard (Montini), 1979-2016 (300-128)
[12.] 298*, Jeff Reents, Wilmington, 1994-2025 (298-66) .819
[13.] 291, Scott Hamilton, Tolono (Unity) 1994-2024 (291-74)
[14.] 286, Dan Bowman, Jacksonville (Routt) 1974-79 (52-11); Greenfield, 1980-2011 (234-105)
[15.] 279, John O'Boyle, Stockton, 1961-97 (279-74-1)
[16.] 278, Dan Darlington, Spring Valley (Hall) 1974-75, Morris, 1977-2004; Plainfield (North) 2006, (278-64)
[17.] 275, Terry Lewis, Chicago (Harper), 1973-2006 (275-113)
[18.] 274*, Cullen Welter, Colfax (Ridgeview) 1994-1997 (23-18) .561, Aledo (Mercer County) 1998-2008 (113-22) .837, Monticello 2009-2025 (138-49) .738 Overall (274-89) .755
[19.] 273*, Ric Arend, Lena (L.-Winslow) 1997-2025 (273-69) .798
[20.] 272, Jerry Lano, Grand Meadows, Minn., 1974-76; Underwood, Minn., 1976-89; Dakota, 1989-2013 (272-129)
[21.] 270, Alvin Scott, Chicago (Simeon), 1972-2004 (270-136)
[22.] 268, Patrick Ryan, Metamora 1990-2019 (268-76)
[23.] 267, Don Dobrino, DePue, 1965-69; Gillespie, 1970-96, 2015-16, Mt. Olive, 1997-2009 (267-188-3)
[24.] 265*, Michael W. Rude , Wyanet (1970-71) (3-13) .188, Anna-Jonesboro (1977-1981) (20-25) .444, Marion (1982-90) (55-34) .618, Johnston City (1991-2006) (111-53) .677, Vienna (2009-13, 2016-18), (28-47) .373 Sesser-Valier (2019-24) (43-18) .705 Christopher-Ziegler-Royalton (2025) (5-5) .500 Overall (265-195) .576
[25.] 261, Larry McKeon, Plainfield, 1978-82, Naperville (North), 1983-2011 (261-89)
[26.] 260, Robert Shannon, East St. Louis (Sr.) 1976-95; Alton (Sr.) 1996-98; St. Louis (Christian Brothers), MO 1999-2007 (260-93)
[27.] 256, James Unruh, Carthage, 1986-2006; Carthage (Illini West), 2007-10 (256-45)
[28.] 254, Don Kemp, Homer, 1951-52; Arenzville, 1953-58; Concord (Triopia) 1959-88; (254-79-9)
[28.] 254, Dave Bates, Auburn, 1986-2021 (254-120)
[28.] 254, Al Martin, DuQuoin, 1988-2014 (254-66)
[31.] 253*, Robert Zvonar, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), 2001-2025 (253-48) .841
[31.] 253*, Bill Mitz, Lincolnshire (Stevenson), 1982-2009; Algonquin (Jacobs), 2010-19 (253-141)
[33.] 251, Dave Mattio, Chicago Heights (Marian), 1975-2012 (251-141)
[33.] 251, Dick Duvall, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1988-2015 (251-75)
[35.] 249*, David Inserra, Park Ridge (Maine South), 2001-2025 (249-55) .819
[35.] 249*, Tim Racki, Addison (Driscoll) 1998-2004 (76-13) .854; Lagrange Park (Nazareth Academy) 2005-2023 (173-71) .709 Overall (249-84) .748
[37.] 247*, Josh Jostes, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) 2000-2025 (247-68) .784
[38.] 245, Glenn Schott, Belleville (Althoff), 1970-2007 (245-127-3)
[39.] 241*, Darrin Sunkett. East St. Louis (Senior) 2000-2025 (241-72) .770
[40.] 240, Roy Curry, Chicago (Robeson), 1969-2000 (240-104)
[41.] 236, Keith Sinclair, Assumption, 1997-80; Casey-Westerfield, 1981-90, 1999-2011 (212-59)
[41.] 236, Lonnie Williams, Chicago (King), 1967, 1971-2000, 2003-15 (236-169-3)
[41.] 236, Scott Davis, Macon 1980-84; Decatur (St. Teresa), 1987-2010; Mt. Zion, 2011-12, Macon (Meridian) 2013-16 (236-123)
[44.] 234, Tom Padjen, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South) 1977-2016 (234-160)
[44.] 234, Joe Bunge, Chicago (Tilden) 1978-84; Naperville (Central), 1986-2005 (234-72)
[46.] 232, Don Kemp, Arenzville, 1953-58 (27-10-2) .718; Concord (Triopia) 1959-88 (205-64-7) .755; Overall (232-74-9) .751
[46.] 232, Kerry Martin, Sparta 1990-1991; Flora 1991-1994; Carterville 1994-2002; Marion 2002-2023
[48.] 231*, John Belskis, Downers Grove (South) 1989-2012, Aurora (Central Catholic), 2015-16, Minooka 2018-19 (231-74)
[49.] 226, Don Borgini, Virden 1983-99, Carlinville 2000-07, Gillespie 2008-14 (226-104)
[50.] 224, B.J. Luke, Heyworth 1977-80; Yorkville, 1981-84; Kankakee (Sr.), 1985-86; Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), 1988-2004; Danville (H.S.) 2005-16 (224-163)
[1.] 387, Ken Leonard, Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), 1984-2022 (387-72)
[2.] 374, Frank Lenti, Chicago (Mt. Carmel), 1984-2018 (374-77))
[3.] 371, Rich Zinanni, Kankakee (McNamara), 1975-2022 (371-151)
[4.] 340, Michael Papoccia, Sterling (Newman Central Catholic), 1980-2018 (340-99)
[5.] 306, Gary Korhonen, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1972-2007 (306-91)
[6.] 300, Matt Senffner, New Lenox (Providence), 1968-2005 (300-114-1)
[6.] 300, Chris Andriano, Lombard (Montini), 1979-2016 (300-128)
[8.] 298*, Jeff Reents, Wilmington, 1994-2025 (298-66) .819
[9.] 291, Scott Hamilton, Tolono (Unity) 1994-2024 (291-74)
[10.] 279, John O'Boyle, Stockton, 1961-97 (279-74-1)
[11.] 275, Terry Lewis, Chicago (Harper), 1973-2006 (275-113)
[12.] 273*, Ric Arend, Lena (L.-Winslow) 1997-2025 (273-69) .798
[13.] 270, Alvin Scott, Chicago (Simeon), 1972-2004 (270-136) .665
[14.] 268, Pat Ryan, Metamora, 1990-2019 (268-76)
[15.] 264, Dan Darlington, Morris, 1976-2006 (264-59) .817
[16.] 256, James Unruh, Carthage, 1986-2006; Carthage (Illini West), 2007-10 (256-45) .851
[17.] 254, Dave Bates, Auburn 1986-2021 (254-120)
[17.] 254, Al Martin, DuQuoin, 1988-2014 (254-66)
[19.] 253*, Robert Zvonar, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), 2001-2025 (253-48) .841
[20.] 251, Dave Mattio, Chicago Hts. (Marian), 1975-2012 (251-141)
[20.] 251, Dick Duvall, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1988-2015 (251-75)
[22.] 249*, David Inserra, Park Ridge (Maine South), 2001-2025 (249-55) .819
[23.] 247*, Josh Jostes, Maroa (M.-Forsyth) 2000-2025 (247-68) .784
[24.] 245, Glenn Schott, Belleville (Althoff), 1970-2007 (245-127-6)
[25.] 241*, Darrin Sunkett. East St. Louis (Senior) 2000-2025 (241-72) .770
[26.] 240, Roy Curry, Chicago (Robeson), 1969-2000 (240-104)
[27.] 239, Mark Ramsey, Moweaqua, 1983-91 Moweaqua (Central A&M), 1983-2012 (239-93) .740
[28.] 236, Lonnie Williams, Chicago (King) 1967, 1971-2015 (236-167-3) .585
[29.] 234, Tom Padjen, Lansing (Thornton Fractional South), 1977-2016 (234-160) .594
[29.] 234, Dan Bowman, Greenfield (G.-Northwestern-Coop), 1980-2011 (234-105)
[31.] 231, Larry McKeon, Naperville (North), 1983-2008 (231-72)
[32.] 223, Mike Lalor, Stillman Valley, 1998-2024 (223-88) .717
[33.] 222, Gordon Gillespie, Joliet (Catholic), 1959-85 (222-54-6)
[34.] 220, Paul Adams, Deerfield (1966-1992) (220-56) .797
[35.] 219, M. J. McCarty, Winnetka (North Shore Country Day), 1944-89 (219-123-6)
[35.] 219, Michael Lalor, Stillman Valley, 1998-Current (219-83)
[37.] 217*, Derek Leonard, Rochester 2005-2025 (217-41) .841
[38.] 216, Todd Kuska, Chicago (St. Rita) 1998-2022 (216-94) .697
[39.] 210, Steve Thomas, Arcola, 1965-93 (210-91-2)
[39.] 210, Keith Sinclair, (C.- Westfield) 1981-1990, 1999-2011 (210-49)
[41.] 208, Walt Aschenbach, Winnetka (New Trier), 1925-65 (208-105-14)
[42.] 205, Don Kemp, Concord (Triopia), 1959-88 (205-64-7)
[43.] 204, Robert Shannon, East St. Louis (Sr.), 1976-95 (204-37)
[43.] 204, Elton Harris, Chicago (Hubbard), 1995-2018 (204-88) .699
[45.] 201, John Belskis, Downers Grove (South) 1989-2012 (201-62)
[46.] 201*, Aaron Kunz, Williamsville-Sherman 2003-2025 (201-55) .785
[47.] 199, Tom Stewart, Champaign, 1953-66, Champaign (Central), 1967-83 (199-74-10)
[47.] 199, Dan Sharp Joliet (Catholic Academy), 1997-2016 (199-51) .796
[49.] 198, Karl Hoinkes, Oswego, 1981-2007 (198-90)
[50.] 198*, Derek Leonard, Rochester, 2006-2023 (198-36) .846
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