Football
The Morris Catholic Football Program prides itself on its tradition of competing against bigger schools founded on tough, physical defense, excellence on special teams, and tailoring an offense based on the skills of our personnel. MC Football is a "hard work" program that seeks to maximize our players physical abilities and character. We emphasize academic and athletic excellence based on preparation, teamwork, good sportsmanship and the joy of playing the game as it was meant to be played. Our program is one that is based on the core values of Faith, Toughness, Hard Work, and Discipline. F.T.H.D. can be found on the backs of our jerseys, because these are the ideals we try to live by. We preach and emphasize these things here at Morris Catholic. Morris Catholic Football has built up to the level where we can compete with the top teams in our area and in our state group, Non-Public Group B. We are also a part of the largest football conference in America, the North Jersey Super Football Conference, as a member of the National White Division.
Head Coach: Rae Oliver
Contact: roliver@morriscatholic.org
Morris Catholic High School is pleased to announce their new Football Coach, Rae Oliver. A native of Essex County NJ, Rae grew up in East Orange and Orange, where he honed his passions for music and sports. From his early days in the concert and marching band to his eventual transition to the football field in high school, Rae exhibited a natural talent and dedication that earned him accolades. After graduating from Orange High School, Rae pursued higher education at Kean University, earning a BA before furthering his studies at Ashford University, where he obtained a Master’s in Special Education and certification in social work.
In 1995, Rae embarked on a career as a Special Education Teacher with the East Orange School District, marking the beginning of a fulfilling 24-year tenure. Beyond the classroom, Rae's passion for football led him to coaching roles at prestigious institutions such as Bergen Catholic, Seton Hall Prep, and Montclair HS, culminating in multiple State Championships as both an assistant and head coach for The East Orange Campus High School Jaguars.
In addition to his educational and coaching endeavors, Rae is a partner in the LLC, Inspiring V.I.S.I.O.Ns, dedicated to empowering urban youth to realize their potential. Through this initiative, Rae aims to instill a growth mindset in underserved communities, fostering confidence, perseverance, and collaboration among young minds. With over 30 years of experience in social services, Rae has been a beacon of inspiration, recognizing community leaders, cancer survivors, and families of autism for their resilience and achievements. Notable among his accomplishments is the transformation of his high school football team's academic performance, elevating their GPA from 1.7 to 3.1 and guiding students towards academic scholarships over athletic ones.
While Rae has received numerous awards for his contributions to education, coaching, and social services, his greatest fulfillment lies in reshaping the cultural landscape of his environment, where students prioritize social and educational goals with newfound zeal and purpose.
Beyond the MC Field:
Crusaders Playing in College and Beyond
Thomas Stark ‘21, Defensive Back/Linebacker - Dickinson College
Walter Quick, Jr. ‘21, Wide Receiver - TBD
Kiar Barnes '20, Defensive Back - King's College
Jeffrey Chaplin '20, Quarterback - Susquehanna University
Brian Keigher '20, Wide Receiver - Misericordia University
Matt Luttenberger '20, Tight End - Wesleyan University
Ryan McAndrew '20, Wide Receiver - Gettysburg College
Brandon Parkin '20, Offensive Lineman - Wilkes University
Naim Redding '20, Defensive Back - King's College
Chris Carter '19, Defensive Lineman - King's College
Domenick Castellano '19, Defensive Lineman - Montclair State University
Damon Lattuga '18, Defensive Back - Fordham University
Patrick, Wickenheisser '18, Defensive Line - Fairleigh Dickinson University
Kuomar Fitzgerald '18, Defensive Back - New England University
