| 2011 Chartiers Valley Varsity Coaching Staff |
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Chris enters his 19th season of coaching, 11th as head coach at
Chartiers Valley. A Youngstown, Ohio native, Chris played at
Boardman High School where he was a member of the 1987 Regional
Champions and Division 1 (5A) State Finalist Team. Coach was a four-
year letterman and all-conference linebacker at Thiel College, where
he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English. Chris holds a Masters in
Education from Salisbury University and a Principal’s Certificate from
California (PA) University.
Coach Saluga has guided the Colts to seven playoff appearances and
to the WPIAL Quarterfinals in 2005 and 2007. He has coached in the
prestigious Big 33 and East-West All-Star Games and in 2007 was
named “Coach of the Year” by the Big Seven Conference and The
Almanac newspaper. With the 2011 season's first win, Coach Saluga
achieved the most career coaching victories in the CV football program
history. He and his wife Kristi have two sons, CJ and Alec; and a
daughter, Jensen. Chris is an English teacher at CVHS.
Chartiers Valley. A Youngstown, Ohio native, Chris played at
Boardman High School where he was a member of the 1987 Regional
Champions and Division 1 (5A) State Finalist Team. Coach was a four-
year letterman and all-conference linebacker at Thiel College, where
he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English. Chris holds a Masters in
Education from Salisbury University and a Principal’s Certificate from
California (PA) University.
Coach Saluga has guided the Colts to seven playoff appearances and
to the WPIAL Quarterfinals in 2005 and 2007. He has coached in the
prestigious Big 33 and East-West All-Star Games and in 2007 was
named “Coach of the Year” by the Big Seven Conference and The
Almanac newspaper. With the 2011 season's first win, Coach Saluga
achieved the most career coaching victories in the CV football program
history. He and his wife Kristi have two sons, CJ and Alec; and a
daughter, Jensen. Chris is an English teacher at CVHS.
HEAD COACH - CHRIS SALUGA
Eric enters his 5th season of coaching at CV and serves as co-
offensive coordinator. He is a Scott Township native and 2003
Chartiers Valley graduate where he played football for Coach Saluga
and was the Colts’ starting quarterback in 2002. Coach Braithwaite
continued his academic pursuits and athletic career at Geneva
College where he graduated with a degree in math education and was
a member of the football team. Eric coaches the receivers and is
currently a math teacher at Chartiers Valley High and Middle Schools.
He resides with his wife, Sarah, in South Fayette.
offensive coordinator. He is a Scott Township native and 2003
Chartiers Valley graduate where he played football for Coach Saluga
and was the Colts’ starting quarterback in 2002. Coach Braithwaite
continued his academic pursuits and athletic career at Geneva
College where he graduated with a degree in math education and was
a member of the football team. Eric coaches the receivers and is
currently a math teacher at Chartiers Valley High and Middle Schools.
He resides with his wife, Sarah, in South Fayette.
Robbie enters his 14th season of coaching, 8th at Chartiers Valley,
and serves as the co-offensive coordinator. A Connellsville native and
graduate, Robbie was a 1,000-yard rusher on the 1991 AAAA WPIAL
championship team. He continued his career at Kent State University
where he was a full scholarship punter/kicker and set several school
records. After earning his degree, Robbie coached at Hempfield,
where he was special teams coordinator, and also at Connellsville.
Robbie is Dean of Students at Chartiers Valley High School and
resides with his wife, Amy; and son, Joseph; in South Fayette.
and serves as the co-offensive coordinator. A Connellsville native and
graduate, Robbie was a 1,000-yard rusher on the 1991 AAAA WPIAL
championship team. He continued his career at Kent State University
where he was a full scholarship punter/kicker and set several school
records. After earning his degree, Robbie coached at Hempfield,
where he was special teams coordinator, and also at Connellsville.
Robbie is Dean of Students at Chartiers Valley High School and
resides with his wife, Amy; and son, Joseph; in South Fayette.
Phil enters his 14th season of coaching, 10th at Chartiers Valley. The
Swissvale native played at Swissvale High School, West Liberty State
and Duquesne University. His coaching experience includes four
seasons at Woodland Hills. Coach Donofrio, the co-defensive
coordinator, holds a degree in education and is currently a social
studies teacher in the Woodland Hills School District. Phil and his wife,
Chris, reside in Collier Township with their son, Troy, and daughter,
Bailey.
Swissvale native played at Swissvale High School, West Liberty State
and Duquesne University. His coaching experience includes four
seasons at Woodland Hills. Coach Donofrio, the co-defensive
coordinator, holds a degree in education and is currently a social
studies teacher in the Woodland Hills School District. Phil and his wife,
Chris, reside in Collier Township with their son, Troy, and daughter,
Bailey.
Matt enters his 14th year of coaching, 9th at Chartiers Valley, after
stints at California University, Fort Cherry, and Upper St. Clair. Matt is
the co-defensive coordinator and specializes with the defensive line.
He is employed as a guidance counselor at Chartiers Valley Middle
School. Coach Swift, who grew up in Western Pennsylvania, played
ball at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey, and
then at Rowan College where he earned a degree in heath and
physical education. At Rowan, Matt was an all-conference lineman and
a key member of the 1993 Division III National Finalist Team. Matt
resides with his wife, Kelley; and sons, Ezekiel and Boaz; in South
Strabane.
stints at California University, Fort Cherry, and Upper St. Clair. Matt is
the co-defensive coordinator and specializes with the defensive line.
He is employed as a guidance counselor at Chartiers Valley Middle
School. Coach Swift, who grew up in Western Pennsylvania, played
ball at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey, and
then at Rowan College where he earned a degree in heath and
physical education. At Rowan, Matt was an all-conference lineman and
a key member of the 1993 Division III National Finalist Team. Matt
resides with his wife, Kelley; and sons, Ezekiel and Boaz; in South
Strabane.
Coach Braithwaite
Coach Donofrio
Coach Kirby
Coach Swift
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Coach Ward
Jason enters his 5th year of coaching, 3rd at Chartiers Valley. The
Mars native played football at Mars Area High School. He holds a
degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, where he also
played basketball, and a Teaching Certificate from Saint Vincent’s
College. Coach Ward is employed at Chartiers Valley Middle School
as a sixth grade Math teacher. He resides with his wife, Stacie, in
Bethel Park.
Mars native played football at Mars Area High School. He holds a
degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, where he also
played basketball, and a Teaching Certificate from Saint Vincent’s
College. Coach Ward is employed at Chartiers Valley Middle School
as a sixth grade Math teacher. He resides with his wife, Stacie, in
Bethel Park.
Assistant Coach Brandon Zeman
Brandon enters his 3rd year of coaching at Chartiers Valley. A
Bridgeville native, Coach Zeman played at CV for Coach Saluga and
continued his career at Bethany College where he was a four year
letterman and three year all-conference defensive back and earned a
degree in Physical Education and Health.
Bridgeville native, Coach Zeman played at CV for Coach Saluga and
continued his career at Bethany College where he was a four year
letterman and three year all-conference defensive back and earned a
degree in Physical Education and Health.
Coach Havens
Steve enters his 37th year of coaching, 4th at Chartiers Valley. The
Mobile, AL native graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University
with a degree in health and Physical Education. Coach retired as an
educator in Virginia and currently serves as an aide in the Chartiers
Valley School District as well as co-defensive coordinator for the
football program. Steve served as the head coach at three Virginia
high schools (Petersburg, Courtland, and Atlee) and was named
“Coach of the Year” in 2000 after leading his team to the state semi-
finals. Steve and his wife, Barbara, reside in South Fayette.
Mobile, AL native graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University
with a degree in health and Physical Education. Coach retired as an
educator in Virginia and currently serves as an aide in the Chartiers
Valley School District as well as co-defensive coordinator for the
football program. Steve served as the head coach at three Virginia
high schools (Petersburg, Courtland, and Atlee) and was named
“Coach of the Year” in 2000 after leading his team to the state semi-
finals. Steve and his wife, Barbara, reside in South Fayette.
Josh enters his 12th year of coaching, all at Chartiers Valley. He
coaches the offensive line and serves as special teams coordinator.
He played at Boyertown Area Senior High School and graduated from
Penn State University with a degree in Secondary Education. Coach
Kirby is employed as a social studies teacher at Chartiers Valley High
School and resides with his wife, Jodi, in Collier.
coaches the offensive line and serves as special teams coordinator.
He played at Boyertown Area Senior High School and graduated from
Penn State University with a degree in Secondary Education. Coach
Kirby is employed as a social studies teacher at Chartiers Valley High
School and resides with his wife, Jodi, in Collier.
Coach Butts
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