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Coach
Felton had spent four seasons as an assistant to
Randy Cuthbert, most recently as the Bucks’
defensive coordinator, line coach and assistant head
coach. Felton, 29, was formally introduced during a
press conference at the school on Friday April 1st.
“I’m very excited,” Felton said. “I think most
important, I’m very proud of the players. They went
through the process, and attendance in the weight
room has been phenomenal.
West has a history unlike virtually any other
program in Pennsylvania, a reputation as a national
power. It’s very special and it’s exciting,” Felton
said. “I certainly have large shoes to fill with
Coach Pettine, Coach Carey and Coach Cuthbert. What
does that make me, the fourth coach in CB West
history. There’s a tremendous commitment to
excellence to be upheld, and I recognize that.”
Felton played outside linebacker at West for three
seasons until he graduated in 1995. He later played
linebacker and strong safety at Gettysburg College,
where he spent one season as an assistant defensive
line coach before coaching the linebackers and wide
receivers at Pennridge in 2000. Felton came to West
in 2001, and he coached several positions before he
was tapped to be defensive coordinator in 2003.
Last year he added the duties of line coach and was
also given the title of assistant head coach.
”It’s an honor to be part of this program,” Felton
said, ”and to continue to be a part of this program,
and to go to work with these great kids.” “Pressure
is good.” Felton said. “We welcome the pressure. …I
wouldn’t accept the job if I wasn’t confident that
we have players that can meet my expectations. It’s
important that people realize that this team isn’t
Chris Felton’s team; this team is the players’
team. It’s important that these players have a
healthy understanding that there are tremendously
high expectations, but at the same time the only
expectations they need to worry about are the
expectations that they have for themselves.”
“We’ve always had players that have had great
character. We’ve always had the support of the
Parents’ Club, we’ve always had the support of the
administration, and we’ve always had players that
have worked their hardest to be the best they can
be. So quite honestly, things have never changed.”
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