Mike Pettine Sr.
Central Bucks West High School
Impact Statement
“He always had football on his mind, it was always there.” -Mike Pettine Jr.
Biography
“Mike Pettine is an outstanding example for successful high school football coaches,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “They place a high value on the teamwork skills athletes learn for success in the classroom and on the field, and we are proud to be honoring him.”
Pettine retired at the end of this season after closing his 33-year coaching career with a 45-game winning streak and three consecutive Class 4A state titles. He built a dominant program in the days prior to the start of the state tournament series.
From 1984 through 1988, Pettine’s teams did not lose a game, building a winning streak of more than 50 games. He had 16 unbeaten seasons – nearly half of his total seasons as a head coach in ultra-competitive Pennsylvania. He also won the 1991 state title and was the 1993 state runnerup. He had an outstanding career record of 326-42-4.
During his time at CB West, Pettine also coached his son, Mike Pettine Jr (pictured below with his father). Pettine Jr. has continued in the business as an NFL coach. He has been involved with the Baltimore Ravens, the Cleveland Browns, and currently with the Green Bay Packers.
He also was named the Tri-State Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club.
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