Drew Gordon's Coaching Career (2006-14) at La Salle High
Drew Gordon coached La Salle High's football team for nine seasons (2006-14), winning 91 games and 10 championships (five Catholic League, four City, one State). In 2009, the Explorers captured the PIAA Class 4A state championship.
The 2009 State Championship
While winning the 2009 PIAA Class 4A championship, La Salle played twice at Hersheypark Stadium. At game's end, the Explorers rushed the field to celebrate. Coach Drew Gordon held the championship trophy aloft as the players celebrated. Defensive coordinator John Steinmetz joined in the jubilation. As one player exclaimed: "We're in the record books forever."
Building a Dynasty
Drew earned his first Catholic League championship in 2006, quickly establishing La Salle as the team to beat. The Explorers' dominance was evident in the sheer volume of championships -- 10 in just nine seasons.
The program featured prolific passing attacks, with one quarterback setting the city record for completions in a season with 200. Sean Coleman caught 14 passes (former record 12) for 138 yards and four TDs in one championship game, as city playoff records took a beating.
All-Catholic Honors
Players who earned first or second team Coaches' All-Catholic honors during Gordon's nine seasons as the coach at La Salle represent some of the finest talent in Catholic League history.