Biography:

Alma Mater:

Gloucester Catholic (1994), King's College (1998)

Experience:

22nd Year at Haddonfield - 18th Season as Head Coach

Career Record:

133 Wins - 55 Losses (133 Wins - First All Time in school History)

Coach DeLano, a 2016 member of the South Jersey Football Coaches Hall of Fame, begins his 22^nd season at Haddonfield Memorial High School.  The 2019 season will be his 18^th season as the head coach of the Haddonfield varsity football program.  Coach DeLano and his staff have guided the Bulldogs to twelve of Haddonfield’s fifteen overall playoff appearances, including ten trips to the semi-finals and seven appearances in the South Jersey Group II title game (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018). 

After winning 11 games in 2010, the season culminated as Haddonfield won the South Jersey Group II State Championship for the first time since the advent of the state playoff system (Since 1974).

In 2011 the Haddons qualified for their fourth consecutive NJSIAA playoff appearance for the first time in the history of Haddonfield High School.  The Bulldogs won 11 games for the second time in school history, where football at HMHS began in 1893.  The season culminated as Haddonfield advanced to the South Jersey Group II State Championship Game for the third consecutive season.  In addition, the Bulldogs captured the 2011 Colonial Conference Championship.  This was Haddonfield’s first outright conference title since 1964.

The 2013 Bulldogs completed one of the most memorable journeys in South Jersey history.  Coach DeLano’s Haddonfield Bulldogs defeated three undefeated teams to capture the South Jersey Group II Championship. 

In 2014, Haddonfield completed a 12 – 0 campaign, which was the Bulldogs first undefeated season in 50 years. In the process the Haddons secured the South Jersey Group II State Championship for the second consecutive season.  This was Haddonfield’s third championship in five years.  In addition, Haddonfield earned National Ranking status from MaxPreps as one of the top high school football programs in the country.

In 2017, the Haddons entered the post season tournament as a 6^th seed.  Coach, his staff, and our team put together a remarkable run that resulted in the Bulldogs capturing their fourth SJ Group II State Championship.

In 2018, the Bulldogs had a remarkable year; posting a record of 13-0 and winning their fifth SJ Group II State Championship in the last nine years.  The Haddons captured the State’s first ever NJSIAA South/Central Group II Bowl Championship by defeating Hillside 17 to 7 at MetLife Stadium.  The Bulldogs earned Team of the Year honors by the Courier Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Brooks Irvine Memorial Football Club and the AC Press.     

Coach DeLano and his staff have compiled 133 wins, which ranks first all-time at Haddonfield High School.  In 2008, 2009 and 2010, Coach DeLano was selected Colonial Conference Liberty Division Coach of the Year.  In 2009, Coach DeLano earned South Jersey Coach of the Year honors from the New Jersey Football Coaches Association.  At the conclusion of the 2010 season, Coach DeLano and his staff received Coach of the Year honors by the Touchdown Club of Southern New Jersey, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Courier-Post.  In addition, Coach DeLano and staff were selected by the New Jersey Football Coaches Association as the 2010 State Coach of the Year.  In 2013, Coach DeLano and staff earned Coach of the Year honors from the Courier Post.  In 2010 and 2014, Coach DeLano and his staff earned Coach of the Year honors by the Brooks Irvine Memorial Football Club.  At the conclusion of the 2018 season Coach DeLano was named the NJ.com Coach of the year, All USA State Coach of the Year, and Philadelphia Inquirer Coach of the Year.   

Since 1999 DeLano has served as the offensive coordinator and the quarterback’s coach.  He also coached defensive backs for four seasons.

DeLano is a 1994 graduate of Gloucester Catholic and a 1998 graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology.  While at King’s, he was a four-year starter at quarterback.  At the conclusion of his senior season, DeLano was selected to play in the “National All-Star Classic” in Cleveland, Ohio.  In 2001, DeLano joined the Montgomery College coaching staff and returned to Cleveland where he coached wide receivers in the All Star Classic.

Coach DeLano served as a member of the Adam Taliaferro/South Jersey Football Coaches Association All Star Classic Executive Committee for eighteen years.  He has coached in five South Jersey All Star games at Rowan University.  As a member of the executive committee, Coach DeLano served as the general manager for the team consisting of schools from the Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties.

In the spring of 2007 Coach DeLano was selected to be an assistant coach for the South in the annual North/South Classic which was played at Rutgers University.

Coach DeLano was selected to be an assistant coach in the 2010 New Jersey vs. the Northeast All Star Classic. 

Coach DeLano also serves on the Brooks Irvine Memorial Football Club Board of Governors.

For the past eight years Coach DeLano has served as a camp instructor at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy which is held at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. 

In addition, Coach DeLano is a clinician for the Glazier Coaching Clinics, where he has spoken at various clinics throughout the country.

Coach DeLano teaches 6^th grade math at Haddonfield Middle School.  Coach DeLano resides in Runnemede with his wife, Karen, and children, Lauren and Matthew.

Biography:

Coach Miller, a 1998 graduate of HMHS, and he is a member of the Haddonfield Athletic Hall of Fame.  The 2019 season will be his 17^th year as an assistant coach of the Bulldogs.  Miller, was an All-Conference, All Group and All-State Linebacker, that continued his career at The College of Holy Cross. He played linebacker and special teams during his 4-year career at Holy Cross. Coach Miller also coaches wrestling and baseball at Haddonfield Memorial High School.  Coach Miller is a social studies teacher at HMHS. Coach Miller resides in Haddonfield with his wife Jessica and their two sons, Charlie and Ryan.

Biography:

Offensive and Definsive Line

Biography:

Tight Ends, Outside Line Backers

Biography:

Rob Cannaday is in his seventh season as a member of the Haddonfield football coaching staff. Coach Cannaday is a 1992 graduate of Cherry Hill East High School. While at East, Rob played Offensive and Defensive Line for the Cougars. Rob continued his academic and athletic career at Rowan University. In 2004, Coach Cannaday began his coaching career while serving as assistant at Timber Creek High School. In 2007, Cannaday joined the Deptford High School staff where he spent six seasons coaching for the Spartans. Currently, Rob is as a State Correctional Sergeant for the CTV Unit NJDOC. Coach Cannaday resides in Mt. Ephraim, with his wife Michelle, and their two children, Kylie and Morgan.

Biography:

Defensive Backs, Wide Receivers

Biography:

Head Freshman Coach

Defensive Line, Offensive Line

Biography:

Ralph Schiavo is a 1988 graduate of Cherokee High School where he played wide receiver.  He played collegiate football at Glassboro State College, where he was an All-Conference receiver for the Profs in 1991.  Coach Schiavo is in his fourth season with the Bulldogs. He has spent the past 28 years coaching football including three years at Rowan University.  He has served as the head coach for Haddon Heights and Audubon. Coach Schiavo has spent time as an assistant coach at Burlington Twp. and Audubon High School.  In 2002, he was named the head coach of the Green Wave football program.  In 2007 Coach Schiavo guided Audubon to their first playoff appearance in 20 years. During Coach Schiavo’s coaching career, he has produced numerous (DI, IAA, IVY, DII, and DIII) collegiate players.  In 2011, Coach Schiavo was named the Colonial Conference Liberty Division Coach of the Year.  During his tenure at Haddon Heights he guided the Garnets into two NJSIAA Playoff appearances.  Ralph is in his 24th year as a health and physical education teacher in the Audubon School District.  He resides in Marlton with his girlfriend Karen Robb and he has two daughters Sophia 17, and Sydney 15.

Biography:

Volunteer Coach

Offensive Line - Defensive Line

Biography:

Special Teams - Defensive Quality Control

Biography:

Offensive Quality Control

Biography:

Coach Mumbower is in his 17^th season as an assistant coach at HMHS. From 1999-2001, he coached at Gloucester Catholic High School. Coach Mumbower is a 1998 graduate of King’s College where he played linebacker for the Monarchs. He earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice and earned his master’s degree at Rowan University in Educational Leadership. Coach Mumbower teaches in the Washington Township School District and he resides in Glassboro with his wife Cari, and their two sons, Billy and Brody.

Biography:

Volunteer Freshman Coach Offensive Line - Defensive Line

Biography:

Coach Phillips, a 1963 graduate of Collingswood High School. He is in his 8^th year as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Coach Phillips has been a staff member of four NJSIAA SJ State Championships.  He has had coaching stops at Bishop Eustace, Northern State University, Bemidji State University, Upsala College, USMA (Plebes), and Valley Forge Military Academy.  During his playing days Coach Phillips was a walk on for the UCLA Baseball team. In addition, he played wide receiver and kick returner for Santa Monica College.  Coach has a master’s degree in ministry from Crown College.  Coach Phillips resides in Haddonfield with his wife Erin, and their daughter, Jai.

Biography:

Volunteer Coach Defensive Backs - Wide Receivers

Biography:

Volunteer Assistant Coach