De Pere Redbird Football

Head Coach: Chad Michalkiewicz

Although 2011 will mark the first time that Coach Michalkiewicz will hold the position of head football coach, his coaching experiences span over a six year period that includes coaching positions held at every level from high school through the professional ranks.

2005-2007: Assistant Coach @ Winona Cotter High School (Linebackers and Running Backs)

                -2005 HVL Champions

                -2006 Regional Champions, State Tournament Quarterfinals

2008: Assistant Coach @ Winona State University (Defensive Backs)

                -Led NSIC in the turnover margin

                -Coached two defensive backs to all-conference honors, one also received all-region honors

2009: Defensive Quality Control Assistant @ Northwestern University (Linebackers)

                -Responsible for passing game breakdown of Big Ten opponents

                -Worked with the Kickoff Team on Special Teams as well as linebacker duties

2010: Assistant Coach for the Green Bay Blizzard (Offensive and Defensive Line)

                -2010 North Central Division Championship



Assistant Head  Coach/Defensive Backs: Brett Bordewick



Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line: Jason Sullivan



Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Tony Seidel



Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Offensive Line: Steve Austin



Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs: Tom Zellner

Linebackers: Christopher Paquet





Linebackers: Matt Anderson

Wide Receivers: Riley Knapp

Tight Ends: Robbie McMenomy

Senior Consultant: Chris Witteck





Message from the Coach:

“Attitude, Investment, Accountability and Effort”…..those words encompass everything that I am about as a football coach, as well as the expectations that I will hold for my players.  Building a true program requires a commitment far greater than anything that can be accomplished solely on the football field.  The Redbirds football program will be serving as an extension of the Unified School District of De Pere.  As the head football coach, I will be seeking to shape the student athletes into quality individuals that will be amply prepared for their future endeavors beyond high school.  We will be stressing the importance of self-discipline, family, community service and leadership.  Leadership need not only be vocal, but can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including striving to always do what is right.  Any on-field successes that we experience as a program will be directly correlated to our commitment to excellence in all aspects of our lives.  I have no doubts that we will be able to accomplish all of our football goals as we continually seek to better ourselves as individuals and as teammates.  It is my overall goal to create a program that all players, coaches, administrators, families, friends, and community members can be proud of.

Go Birds!

Coach Michalkiewicz