Beyond The Gridiron: The Influence of John Yavasile.

During the late great John Yavasile’s 22-year tenure as head coach for Redwood Tackle Football, his influence and impact went beyond the gridiron. Redwood Tackle Football Defensive Coordinator David Clements ’92, Redwood Assistant Principal Taylor George ’10, Former Ranger JV Football Coach Mike Luna ’93, and Redwood Econ teacher Cole Schieferle ’92, all reflect on how Yavasile influenced them on and off the field. By Fabian Anguiano Redwood Tackle Football defensive coordinator David Clements was first introduced to Yavasile his freshman year in 1988, when Yavasile was still the linebackers coach. Clements would get elevated to varsity for playoffs that…