About Coach Neria

I am a husband, father, teacher and coach, with 18 years of coaching experience at the youth, jr. high school, and high school levels. My coaching purpose is to be significant in the lives of young people, leading with love and trust to cultivate life-long relationships. As an elementary teacher, I have taught physical education at Manchester since 2007. I enjoy living in Manchester, with my wife Amy, son Logan (19), daughter Abigail (16), son Parker (14) and our Mastiff (Mongo). 

My coaching history: 

• Manchester Local Schools, Head Varsity Football Coach (2007-2009, 2020-2022 and 2023-present)

• Manchester Local Schools, Youth Football President and Coach (2013-present)

• Manchester Local Schools, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach (2023-present) 

• Manchester Local Schools, JH. Head Girls Basketball Coach (2021)

• Mason County High School, Varsity assistant football coach offensive and defensive line coach (2009-2010)

• Stebbins High School, Varsity assistant football coach offensive and defensive line coach (2005-2006)

• Stebbins High School, Varsity assistant coach and volunteer coach wrestling heavy weight coach (2004-2007) 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. In addition, I like learning about leadership, culture, and growing personally and professionally.