Football
The Morris Catholic Football program will follow one simple philosophy. We will be a well organized, well disciplined, hard-hitting football team that exists within a family atmosphere and combines old and new traditions that will make the Morris Catholic community proud.
We will create a culture that helps student athletes succeed in all future endeavors as the game of football provides lessons that will remain with each player for a lifetime. This is Morris Catholic’s foundation as we embark on “A New Crusade” and strive to achieve success this and every season; on and off of the football field. Go Crusaders!
- Dave Albano, Head Football Coach
Head Coach: Dave Albano
Contact: dalbano@morriscatholic.org
Morris Catholic High School is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Albano as the new head football coach. With a distinguished 30-year coaching career spanning four high schools and three colleges, Coach Albano brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of success to the Crusaders program.
Coach Albano coached 25 seasons at Parsippany Hills. There he established himself as one of the most respected coaches in the region. Coach Albano’s accolades include four Morris County Coach of the Year awards, a Bergen County Coach of the Year award, and coach of the year recognition from the New Jersey Football Coaches Association, Mugs Media, and USA Today, which named him New Jersey Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, Coach Albano’s teams have made 17 playoff appearances, 7 state final appearances, 1 regional final appearance. He has won 6 conference championships, and 2 state championships.
For over 60 years, the Morris Catholic High School football program has cultivated young men through the bedrock values of Faith, Toughness, Hard Work, and Discipline. Crusader Football is poised for continued growth under Coach Albano’s direction. Prior to his coaching career, Coach Albano was a standout athlete at Ramapo College, where he was a four-year starter and two-time team captain. His achievements include multiple NJAC All-Conference honors, culminating in First Team recognition and being named Most Valuable Player in 1988. He was also a Pre-Season All-American in 1989. Coach Albano’s record-breaking performance, including his status as the all-time leader in receiving yards and career receptions, led to his induction into the Ramapo College Hall of Fame in 2010.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Albano will join the Morris Catholic faculty as a teacher in the fall. Morris Catholic High School warmly welcomes Coach Dave Albano to the Crusader community.
Beyond the MC Field: Crusaders Playing in College
