West Bend West High School announced today that Mitch Draxler has been named the new Head Varsity Football Coach of the West Spartans for the 2016-17 season.
Draxler served on the Spartan staff for the past six years in various positions, both offense and defense. Most recently, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Spartans.
“Mitch has been with the program for the past six years on both sides of the ball. His dedication to West football, as an alumni and coach, will provide stability from which to build a quality program,” said Brian Heimark, Athletic Director for West High School.
Draxler is currently a physical education teacher at Holy Angles Catholic School and serves as the school’s Athletic Director.
Draxler is a 2004 graduate of West Bend West and is excited to give back to the students and athletes in the West Bend community. Draxler earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Since 2009, Draxler has assisted with coaching the Spartans as the JV Head Football Coach, and the Varsity tight end, wide receiver and quarterback coach. From 2014-2015, he coached the Spartans as the Varsity offensive coordinator and also the wide receiver and defensive back coach.