On the Sideline

Coaching staff

The staff that flipped the program — from a 5–6 season to a district title in two years.

Head Coach Brandon Snyder
Head Coach

Brandon Snyder

Took over the program in 2024 and, in year two, led the Chucks to a 10–2 record and the 2025 District 9 Class 4A championship — Punxsutawney’s first district title in 16 years.

Head Coach · Since 2024
Chucks players gathering together before the game
Leadership is built in the moments before kickoff.

Assistant Coach

Jeremy Moore

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Ed Smith

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Todd Heigley

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Tyler Fleeger

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Joel Martin

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Mike Cressley

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Scott Rutan

Varsity / JV

Assistant Coach

Jon Smeal

Varsity / JV

Program staff

Statistician: Tim Reagle

Managers: Jennings Stamler and Giovanni Gigliotti

Junior-high coaches

Head coach: Alex Gianvito
Assistant coaches: Logan Gotwald and Breydon Trithart

Program & School

Athletic Director

Bill Vassallo

Program & School

High School Principal

Dr. Sheena Smelko

Home Field

The “S” Curve

Punxsutawney

Classification

PIAA 4A

District 9 · Region 1

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