Coaches and Staff

BRIAN RUSSO

Head Coach

2003 Season 8 - 3 *

2004 Season 5 - 5 *

2005 Season 3 - 7

2006 Season 4 - 6

2007 Season 4 - 6 *

2008 Season 5 - 5

2009 Season 6 - 5 *

Career Record 35 - 37- 0

* Qualified for Playoffs

Woodbridge HS Football

Brian Russo, Head Coach

"Hustle and Hit, Never Quit... Always Refuse to Lose!"

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Woodbridge HS Football

2009 Woodbridge Barrons Football Coaches & Staff

BRIAN RUSSO - Head Coach

In 1993, he was a member of the Woodbridge HS Barrons, State Championship Team. The Team went 9-2 that season. He was a Fullback and Middle Linebacker, starting in 2 games. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 14-13

In the 1994 season, the Barrons went 5-3-1. Russo continued in his roll as Fullback and Middle Linebacker, leading the Team in tackles and earning the award of Defensive Player of the Year, by the Coaching Staff. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 28-06.

In 1995, his senior year at Woodbridge HS, the Football Team went 7-2. As a Fullback, he provided some powerful blocking for (RB) Kyle Johnson (Denver Broncos), as well as recording 600 yards on 100 carries, resulting in 10 TD's. He was also awarded an All County status as a Middle Linebacker by the Star-Ledger. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 12-00.

He graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School in September with the Class of 1996. In addition to his football talents, he was the 1996 Region 5 Champion, Distict 19 Champion (26-3), and Top 12 Qualifier in NJ in the sport of Wrestling.

From 1996 through 2000, Russo attended Wagner College, Division 1-AA. While there he earned a BS in Elementary Education, and a MS in Special Education. He also played football! He was a two time Team Captain. In 1999 he was a First Team All NEC / Lutheran Brotherhood All American, and an Academic All American from 1998 through 2000!

From 2001 through present, Coach Russo has also coordinated the Off Season Strength and Condtioning Program.

In 2001, he was assigned as the WHS Running Back and D-Line Coach, guiding the team to a Central Jersey, Group IV Playoff appearance, and guiding (DL) A. Tremarco and (DL) C. Englebrecht to All County Honors. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 35-13.

In 2002, he was assigned as the WHS Assistant Defensive Coordinator, posting a 4-6 record. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 27-22.

In 2003, he was given the Head Coaches job, and he guided the WHS Football Program to an overall 8-3 record, a return to the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoff, advancing to the Semi-Finals before losing to the eventual State Champions, Piscataway Chiefs. A 2nd place finish with a 6-2 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division (2003). Guided (RB) Keith Zalasar and (UT) Ryan Mozolic to 1st Team All Area, (OL) Kenny Siano, (DE) Elliott Bernard and (DB) DJ Pryor to 2nd Team All Area. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 17-00.

In 2004, his WHS Football Program registered a 5-5 overall record, and a second consecutive appearance in the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. The Barrons were defeated in Round One by 2nd place finalist, the Phillipsburg Stateliners. A 5th place finish with a 4-4 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division (2004). Guided (OL) Ken Siano and (WR) Shamar Graves to 1st Team All Area, (DL) Justin Hinds to 3rd Team All Area. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 14-08.

In 2005, his Varsity Squad registered a 3-7 overall record, and did not qualify for the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. The Barrons delivered a 2-6 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division (2005), and a 7th place finish. Defeated the Lenape Indians 22-19 in the NJSIAA Consolation Game. Guided (WR) Shamar Graves and (RB) Garrett Mozolic to 2nd Team All Area. Lost to crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 42-20.

In 2006, Coach Russo had great expectations for a successful season. Some hard luck and key injuries delivered a sub .500 year, and the Barrons failed to qualify for the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. They defeated the Passaic County Tech Buccaneers 13-9 in the season opener, a non-conference game. The Barrons delivered a 2-5 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division (2006), and a 7th place finish. They then defeated the Belleville Bulldogs 22-19 in the NJSIAA Consolation Game. Guided (RB) Garrett Mozolic to All-Group 4 3rd Team (O), Coaches All-Conference (O), 1st Team All-Middlesex (O) and All-Red Division (O); (OG) Derek Shea to the 2nd Team All-Middlesex (O), Coaches All-Conference Team (O), and All-Red Division (O); (C) Chuck Pierson, to 2nd Team All Middlesex (D) and All-Red Division (D); (LB) Gino Abbate and (LB) AJ Lonardo to All-Red Division (D). Lost to crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 20-18.

In 2007, his Varisty Squad registered a 4-6 overall record, and earned a berth in the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. It marked the 3rd playoff appearance in the past 5 seasons for the Barrons. The Piscataway Chiefs defeated the Barrons 27-7 in Round One of the playoffs. The Barrons defeated the Passaic County Tech Buccaneers in the season opener, a non-conference game, and then delivered a 3-4 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division (2007), and a 6th place finish. Guided (DE) Adams Issaka to 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Middlesex, and All GMC Red Division, (RB/LB) Christian Mangine to 2nd Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Middlesex, and All GMC Red Division, (RB) DeShawn Knight to 3rd Team All-Middlesex, and All GMC Red Division, (QB/P) Anthony Graham to All GMC Red Division, (OL/DL) Vincent Rodriguez to All GMC Red Division, and (OL/DL) Kimo Elsayed to All GMC Red Division. Lost to crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 27-7.

In 2008, his Varisty Squad registered a 5-5 overall record, and failed to qualify for a berth in the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. The Barrons have now made 3 playoff appearance in the past 6 seasons. a .500% record. Defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 14-12, bringing the "PBA / SOA Bragging Rights Trophy" to Woodbridhe for the first time since its inception in 2005.

In 2009, his Varisty Squad registered a 6-5 overall record, and qualified for a berth in the NJSIAA, North Jersey 2 - Group IV Playoffs. They defeated the Union Farmers, 23-14 in round one, and were defeated by Ridge, 34-21 in round two of the 2009 Playoffs. The Barrons have now made 4 playoff appearances in the past 7 seasons, a .571% record. Woodbridge defeated crosstown rivals, the Colonia Patriots, 19-6, bringing the "PBA / SOA Bragging Rights Trophy" to Woodbridge for the second year in a row. Guided (OL) CJ Bruno to 1st Team All-Area, and All GMC Red Division, (RB) Johnny Mayi to 1st Team All-Area, and All GMC Red Division, (LB) Max Issaka to All GMC and All GMC Red Division, (QB) Kyle Anderson to 2nd Team All Area, (WR) Anthony Nyers to 2nd Team All Area, (K) Robert Martinez to 2nd Team All Area, (DB) Praise Martin Oguike to All GMC Red Division, (DL) Dan Donahue to All GMC Red Division, and (RB) Curtis Davision to All GMC Red Division.

2010 will be the eight season as the Head Coach of the Woodbridge HS Football Program for Coach Russo. His career record through 2009 is 35-37. 22-27 in the Greater Middlesex Conference - Red Division regular season, 4-3 in non-conference games, 2-4 in the NJSIAA Playoffs, 3-0 in NJSIAA Consolation Games, and 4-3 against the Colonia Patriots. His teams have produced a 1124/PF and 1328/PA record.

Coach Russo is a teacher of Special Education for the Woodbridge Township School District and is assigned to Woodbridge HS. Currently, Coach Russo resides in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Township with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Kaylee and Sean.