Joe Bartos Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers & Quarterbacks
This is Coach Bartos' sixth season with Flyers Football. Bartos is also the co-head Track & Field coach and an assistant in the weight room. He is the fifth grade science teacher at Lindbergh Elementary. He graduated from Park Center Senior High School and earned his degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris where he was a three-year letter winner in the defensive backfield. He is passionate about football because its a physical expression of what he values: commitment, character, achievement, competition, and strategy. The greatest influences in his life have been his family, church, and experiences as a football player and coach. Coach Bartos lives in Little Falls with his wife and three children.
This is Coach Bartos' sixth season with Flyers Football. Bartos is also the co-head Track & Field coach and an assistant in the weight room. He is the fifth grade science teacher at Lindbergh Elementary. He graduated from Park Center Senior High School and earned his degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris where he was a three-year letter winner in the defensive backfield. He is passionate about football because its a physical expression of what he values: commitment, character, achievement, competition, and strategy. The greatest influences in his life have been his family, church, and experiences as a football player and coach. Coach Bartos lives in Little Falls with his wife and three children.
Brad Czech Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Line
This is Coach Czech's 13th season coaching Flyers Football. Czech also coaches baseball for Little Falls and has done so for Long Prairie-Grey Eagle and Bemidji as well. He is a fifth grade teacher at Lindbergh Elementary. He graduated from Little Falls High School and earned his degree from Bemidji State when he played quarterback for one season and baseball for four. His favorite part of coaching football is uniting a group of individuals for a common goal. The most significant influences in his life have been his teachers and coaches here at Little Falls. Coach Czech lives in Little Falls with his wife and three children.
This is Coach Czech's 13th season coaching Flyers Football. Czech also coaches baseball for Little Falls and has done so for Long Prairie-Grey Eagle and Bemidji as well. He is a fifth grade teacher at Lindbergh Elementary. He graduated from Little Falls High School and earned his degree from Bemidji State when he played quarterback for one season and baseball for four. His favorite part of coaching football is uniting a group of individuals for a common goal. The most significant influences in his life have been his teachers and coaches here at Little Falls. Coach Czech lives in Little Falls with his wife and three children.
Jon Welle Offensive Coordinator, Offensive Line
This is Coach Welle's ninth season with Flyers Football. He graduated from Osakis High School and earned his degree from North Dakota State College of Science (defensive line, tight end) and Winona State University. The complexity of football, the need to continue to learn about it, is one of his favorite parts of the game. He also enjoys the battles within the battle between teams and individuals: from the overall game to each play. Coach Welle lives in Little Falls with the greatest influences in his life, his wife and five daughters.
This is Coach Welle's ninth season with Flyers Football. He graduated from Osakis High School and earned his degree from North Dakota State College of Science (defensive line, tight end) and Winona State University. The complexity of football, the need to continue to learn about it, is one of his favorite parts of the game. He also enjoys the battles within the battle between teams and individuals: from the overall game to each play. Coach Welle lives in Little Falls with the greatest influences in his life, his wife and five daughters.
Wesley Waytashek Defensive Backs
This is Coach Waytashek’s second season with Flyers Football. Wesley Is a 09 graduate of Little Falls High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in Football, Hockey, and Track. He earned his degree at Augsburg University (Div III) where he played Football (WR,DB,K) and Hockey. He also spent 4 seasons as an assistant coach/assistant special teams coordinator at Augsburg University working with the Defensive Backs, Kickers, and Punters. Wesley also serves as an assistant coach for the Flyers Hockey team. Football has always been a passion. The life lessons you learn throughout the game really develops boys into men. Wesley currently lives in St. Cloud with his wife Shantel and their two dogs.
This is Coach Waytashek’s second season with Flyers Football. Wesley Is a 09 graduate of Little Falls High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in Football, Hockey, and Track. He earned his degree at Augsburg University (Div III) where he played Football (WR,DB,K) and Hockey. He also spent 4 seasons as an assistant coach/assistant special teams coordinator at Augsburg University working with the Defensive Backs, Kickers, and Punters. Wesley also serves as an assistant coach for the Flyers Hockey team. Football has always been a passion. The life lessons you learn throughout the game really develops boys into men. Wesley currently lives in St. Cloud with his wife Shantel and their two dogs.
Collin Eckman Receivers
This is Coach Eckman's third season coaching Flyers Football.
This is Coach Eckman's third season coaching Flyers Football.
Brett Lawerence Running Backs
This is Coach Lawerence's second season with Flyers Football.
This is Coach Lawerence's second season with Flyers Football.