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Joseph Goerge

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Goerge Makes Quite a First Impression With Vikings

South Brunswick High School football head coach Joseph Goerge wins school's first football state championship in Vikings debut.

Talk about your first impressions. South Brunswick High School football head coach Joseph Goerge knew the expectations were high when he took over for Rick Mantz, who stepped down due to health concerns after guiding the Vikings to a school record 10-1 season in 2011. But he also knew he was taking over a team loaded with talent, which was on full display Saturday when SBHS won the first football state championship in school history with a 33-22 win in the Group V title game over previously unbeaten Manalapan. "It was a great year and a special thrill whenever you can get to a big game like that," Goerge said. "The way the team stayed together all year made it really special. These seniors were on their third coach in four years and they …

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Goerge Has Experience to Keep SBHS Football Strong

New coach bringing family, enthusiasm to job.

In order to insure he can keep the sense of "family" associated with the South Brunswick High football program going, the new Vikings coach is bringing his with him. If you call out "Coach Goerge" at a South Brunswick High football game or practice, you will get a lot of reaction. Three guys are likely to turn around. Joseph Goerge is entering his 38th year as a coach, with 31 spent as the top man in the program. Goerge, 58, is also a married man with four children. Now, he has the luxury of combining the loves of his life. Michael and Jason -- two of his four children -- will be assistants on the South Brunswick team. Michael wll work with the secondary and wide receivers. Jason will work with the linebackers and offensive line. "It's an …

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