Coach Mark Keeley: Middle School Head Coach, Offensive Line, Inside Linebackers and Offensive Coordinator

The 2025 season marks Coach Keeley’s 11th year with the Emmaus Football program. During his

time with the Hornets, he has served in a variety of roles, including Varsity Assistant, JV Head Coach,

and Middle School Head Coach. He is currently the LMMS basketball coach. This will be Mark’s 16th

football season as a coach. Off the field, Coach Keeley teaches at LMMS, where he greatly enjoys

both teaching and coaching the boys. There is a major benefit to getting to know the boys on the

football field, which has a positive impact in the classroom. His wife, Kaitlyn, is a proud supporter of the

program, and together they enjoy cheering on the Hornets with their three children — Coach Keeley’s

biggest fans.

Coach Keeley has been part of many winning traditions throughout both his playing and coaching

career, including multiple district playoff runs. The son of one of Pennsylvania’s most veteran high

school head coaches, football has always been a central part of his life. As a multi-sport athlete in

high school, he was named Team Captain, 1st Team All-County Offensive Lineman, and 2nd Team All-

County Linebacker. He went on to have a successful collegiate career at Bloomsburg University, where

he was a three-year letterman and a member of the University’s Honors Program.

Passionate about growth both on and off the field, Coach Keeley takes pride in guiding his athletes to

improve as players, students, and leaders. He emphasizes character, responsibility, and accountability,

helping his athletes become young men who make a positive impact in their schools and communities.

Coach Keeley is eager to continue building on the Hornets’ tradition and is looking forward to the

season ahead!

Coach Lucas Apgar: Wide Receivers, Secondary Coach and Defensive Coordinator

Coach Apgar is entering his third year as a middle school coach. He is a 1993 graduate of

Parkland High School. While at Parkland, Coach Apgar played baseball and was a two year

letterman for the varsity football team. After graduation, he spent five years helping coach youth

football teams in the Parkland area. Coach Apgar coached football at Kutztown High School for

two years and at Fleetwood High School for six years. He has long been employed by South

Whitehall Township. He currently resides in Topton with his wife Kristin, daughter Emersen, and

son James.

Coach Josh Loupisakis: Wide Receivers and Outside Linebackers Coach

Josh is entering his third season as an assistant coach for the Emmaus Middle School team. Coach

Loupassakis attended Emmaus High School from 2019-2022. He also played football all four years

of high school and was the starting left tackle his senior year. Coach Loupassakis attends Kutztown

University where he is an education major.

Coach Scott Shotwell: Offensive Line, Defensive Line Coach & Team Counselor 

This 2025 season will be Coach Shotwell’s second year coaching for the Emmaus Middle School

Football program. Coach Shotwell spent the five years coaching Emmaus Midget Football. In

2006 he also coached football at Milford Middle School as Offensive Line and Special Teams coach.

Coach Shotwell is currently the Girls Middle School Wrestling Coach as well as a baseball coach and

coordinator in the community.

Scott is currently the Student Advisor at LMMS, where he mentors and assists with youth who

are struggling in the school setting. Scott enjoys being able to combine his ability as mentor and

knowledge of athletics to his coaching style. Coach Shotwell resides in Alburtis with his wife, four

children and their two dogs.

Coach Johnnie Williams: Running Backs and Secondary Coach

Johnnie Williams will be returning to the Emmaus football program this year, and is going on his eight year as a middle school football coach. He has been at Emmaus for 6 of those seven years and has served as offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, as well as defensive back, running backs and defensive line coach. Growing up, he was a multi-sport athlete at Cardinal Dougherty High School. He played football, basketball and track & field. Though he loves all sports, football has always been his passion, as he played running back, defensive back and linebacker at Cardinal Dougherty. After graduation, he went on to attend Wesley College in Dover, DE where he played running back and majored in business. Johnnie has five sons - Johnnie III, Marcel, Josiah, Isaiah, and Elijah. He is a local small business owner and

enjoys attending church, coaching local youth sports, spending time with family and friends, and watching his children play sports.

Coach Brett Lenig: Wide Receivers and Outside Linebackers Coach

Bio Coming

Coach John Moss: Wide Receivers and Outside Linebackers Coach

Bio Coming