We are joined by retired Central Social Studies teacher and head football coach, Jay Ball. Jay is a 1980 CHS graduate, who taught and coached in OPS for 30 years, including from 2006-2017 at Omaha Central High School.
Jay was heavily influenced by his father Jerry, but Jay also notes the numerous great teachers, coaches, and colleagues who helped him along the way.
Jay won a State football title with the Eagles, and he was also an award-winning classroom teacher. We think you will enjoy hearing his story.
(1:21) growing up as Coach Ball's kid in Omaha
(4:57) Central High Class of 1980
(8:55) Kearney State and 2nd chances
(11:30) hired at OPS
(16:15) Head Coach at Omaha South
(20:38) remembering Cpl. Shane Kielion (SHS 1999)
(25:25) classroom philosophy
(26:36) Alice Buffett Award for teaching 2006
(28:55) back to Omaha Central as Head Coach
(31:26) 2007 State Champs!
(41:04) 2010 Rosenblatt Stadium football game
(44:49) teaching at CHS
(47:54) retiring and re-retiring
(51:24) What CHS means to Jay
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Host: Scott Wilson
Art: Beth Wilson
Music: Drew Ruchti
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