Joe Bartos Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers
This is Coach Bartos' seventh 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 where he was a two-sport letter winner in Football and Tennis. He earned his degree from the University of Minnesota - Morris where he was a three-year letter winner as a cornerback. 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, three children and their dog.
This is Coach Bartos' seventh 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 where he was a two-sport letter winner in Football and Tennis. He earned his degree from the University of Minnesota - Morris where he was a three-year letter winner as a cornerback. 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, three children and their dog.
Wesley Waytashek Offensive Coordinator
This is Coach Waytashek’s third season with Flyers Football. Waytashek Is an '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. 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, daughter and their two dogs.
This is Coach Waytashek’s third season with Flyers Football. Waytashek Is an '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. 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, daughter and their two dogs.
Collin Eckman Receivers, Defensive Backs
This is Coach Eckman's fourth season coaching Flyers Football. Eckman is also an assistant basketball coach and middle school baseball coach. He is a fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary. He graduated from Little Falls High School and earned his degree from Bemidji State University where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball. Coach Eckman lives in Little Falls with his dog.
This is Coach Eckman's fourth season coaching Flyers Football. Eckman is also an assistant basketball coach and middle school baseball coach. He is a fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary. He graduated from Little Falls High School and earned his degree from Bemidji State University where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball. Coach Eckman lives in Little Falls with his dog.
Brett Lawerence Quarterbacks, Outside Linebackers
This is Coach Lawerence's third season with Flyers Football. Lawrence is also a middle school track & field coach and an assistant in the weight room. He is a social studies teacher at Little Falls Middle School. He graduated from Moorhead High School and earned his degree from Minnesota State, Moorhead where he played wide receiver. Coach Lawrence lives in Little Falls.
This is Coach Lawerence's third season with Flyers Football. Lawrence is also a middle school track & field coach and an assistant in the weight room. He is a social studies teacher at Little Falls Middle School. He graduated from Moorhead High School and earned his degree from Minnesota State, Moorhead where he played wide receiver. Coach Lawrence lives in Little Falls.
Jon Welle Defensive Line
This is Coach Welle's tenth 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, five daughters and their dog.
This is Coach Welle's tenth 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, five daughters and their dog.
Josh Genske Offensive Line
This is Coach Genske's second season with Flyers Football. Genske is a foreman for Herzog Roofing's sheetmetal division. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He earned his degree at Bemidji State University where he was a three-year letter winner as a tight end and fullback. Coach Genske's passion for football began at an early age: he grew up dreaming of playing Saturdays (like his father did before him) and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines. Coach Genske lives in Flensburg with his wife and two children (soon to be 3!).
This is Coach Genske's second season with Flyers Football. Genske is a foreman for Herzog Roofing's sheetmetal division. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He earned his degree at Bemidji State University where he was a three-year letter winner as a tight end and fullback. Coach Genske's passion for football began at an early age: he grew up dreaming of playing Saturdays (like his father did before him) and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines. Coach Genske lives in Flensburg with his wife and two children (soon to be 3!).
Austin Fenske Running Backs
This is Coach Fenske's first season with Flyers Football. Fenske is a '15 graduate of Little Falls High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in football, hockey and baseball.
This is Coach Fenske's first season with Flyers Football. Fenske is a '15 graduate of Little Falls High School where he was a three-sport letter winner in football, hockey and baseball.