Indiana Football Coaches Association

News & Events

Sadly, after two years of the unfortunate financial effects of a global pandemic felt by the arts and museums everywhere, the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in Richmond, Indiana was closed, and the building sold in December of 2021.

On Saturday, March 14, the Past President’s Committee of the IFCA voted the following nominees into the Hall of Fame.

Region 1 – Ryan Grigson (Player), Eric Jones (Player), Elliott Uzelac (Coach)

Region 2 – Brian Conn (Player), Mark Fioritto (Player), Tom George (Player)

Region 3 – Tom Dixon (Player), Joey Eloms (Player), Sim Nelson (Player)

Region 4 – Scott Campbell (Player), Jason Horn (Player), Eric Watt (Player)

Region 5 – Steve Shine (Player)

Region 6 – John Hart (Coach)

Region 7 – Anthony Henderson (Player), Courtney Roby (Player), Lance Scheib (Player)

Region 8 – Dave Broecker (Player), Rick Etienne (Player), Mike Kovaleski (Player)

Region 9 – David Carter (Player), Graig Hoffman (Player), Randy Mattingly (Player)

The Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for six Hall of Fame scholarships. Apply under the “scholarship” drop-down. Applications are still being accepted.

On Tuesday, June 24, Bob Bridge (North Miami) and Joe Gengelbach (North Posey) were inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

INDIANA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME KIOSK

The Indiana Football Hall of Fame has embraced innovation to keep the legacy of Indiana’s football greats alive. Following the building’s closure in 2021, the Hall of Fame sought new ways to preserve and promote its rich history. Thanks to a generous donor, the Hall took a significant step forward in 2025 with the purchase of a state-of-the-art mobile kiosk. This interactive display offers fans, coaches, and players a dynamic digital experience, showcasing Hall of Fame inductees, historic moments, and treasured memorabilia in an engaging format.

Now traveling across the state, the kiosk serves as a bridge between tradition and modern technology. It makes appearances at Hall of Fame inductions, All-Star banquets and games, state finals, and the annual IFCA clinic in Indianapolis each March. By bringing the Hall of Fame directly to the community, this initiative ensures that the stories of Indiana football’s most influential figures continue to inspire and educate future generations.

Hall of Fame Footballs

 Class of 2025

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Past Presidents of the IFCA elected 20 new members into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame.                                         Region 1 – Carl Allegretti (Andrean, Butler), George Burman (Whiting, Northwestern, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins), Frank Johnson (Gary Westside, Illinois)                                                                                                                                                                                                                Region 2 – Ernie Jones (Elkhart Memorial, Indiana, Phoenix Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams), Bryan Mattison (Penn, Iowa, NY Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs), Michael Pinter (Penn, Grand Valley)                                                                                                                                            Region 3 – David Gater (East Noble, Ball State), Jeff Miller (Norwell, Indiana State), Thomas Hammock (Luers, Northern Illinois)                                           Region 5 – Eddie Faulkner (Muncie Central, Wisconsin), William Whitticker (Marion, Michigan State, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Region 6 – Tim Hreha (DePauw), Gilbert Speer (Brownstown Central, Hanover)                                                                                                                                Region 7 – Burt Austin (Franklin Central, Ball State), Blaine Bishop (Indianapolis Cathedral, Ball State, Houston/Tennessee Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles), Donald Winston (Scecina Memorial, Purdue)                                                                                                                                                                                            Region 8 – Dave Marendt (Howe, St. Joseph), Joe Reitz (Hamilton Southeastern, Western Michigan, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts)                         Region 9 – Scott Bonnell (Castle, Indiana), Deon Chester (Castle, Ball State)

2025 Scholarship Winners Announced.

The Scholarship Committee has announced the winners of the 2025 Hall of Fame Scholarships.

Grady Blake – Centerville Senior High School                                                                                                                                                                                       

Kellen Rock – Mississinewa

Michael Kerschner II – Culver Academies

 Drew Sullivan – Warsaw Community High School

Kameron Kauffman – Warsaw Community High School

Carson Granger – Crown Point High School