Joe Bartos Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, Running Backs
This is Coach Bartos' eleventh season with Flyers Football. Bartos is also the Flyers head track & field coach and a senior youth development coach for the Minnesota Vikings. He is the fifth grade STEM 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 has also earned two masters: in education and STEM education. 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 faith, family, 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' eleventh season with Flyers Football. Bartos is also the Flyers head track & field coach and a senior youth development coach for the Minnesota Vikings. He is the fifth grade STEM 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 has also earned two masters: in education and STEM education. 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 faith, family, 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, Quarterbacks, Defensive Backs
This is Coach Waytashek’s seventh 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 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 seventh 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 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.
Jonathan Larson Offensive Line
This is Coach Larson's third season with Flyers Football.
This is Coach Larson's third season with Flyers Football.
Jon Welle Defensive Line
This is Coach Welle's fourteenth 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 fourteenth 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.
Andrew LeClair Linebackers
This is Coach LeClair's second season with Flyers Football. He graduated from Mayville High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track & field. He earned his degree from North Dakota State University where he was an all-conference linebacker. He previously coached at Mayville High School. Coach LeClair lives in Little Falls with his wife and four children.
This is Coach LeClair's second season with Flyers Football. He graduated from Mayville High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track & field. He earned his degree from North Dakota State University where he was an all-conference linebacker. He previously coached at Mayville High School. Coach LeClair lives in Little Falls with his wife and four children.