Jerry Davitch
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
June 9, 1941 Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Playing career | |
| 1962–1965 | Arizona |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1969–1972 | Salpointe Catholic HS (AZ) |
| 1973–1975 | Air Force (OL) |
| 1976–1977 | Air Force (WR) |
| 1978–1981 | Idaho |
| 1985–1990 | Greater Johnstown HS (PA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–29 (college) |
Jerry J. Davitch (born June 9, 1941) is a former college football coach and secondary school administrator. Since 2004 he has served as the superintendent of schools in Richland Township, just northeast of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He served in a similar capacity for eight years (1996–2004) in nearby Conemaugh Township in Davidsville. He was previously the principal of Conemaugh Township High School and its head football coach.
The son of immigrant parents, Davitch played on the offensive line at Greater Johnstown High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was an undersized right guard (5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 168 lb (76 kg)) for the Trojans on an undefeated championship team in the fall of 1958. After graduation in 1959, he accepted a scholarship and headed west to play college football and wrestle at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Davitch started two years at guard for the Wildcats and was the captain of the wrestling team as a senior; he earned a bachelor's degree in education from UA in 1965.
After starting as an assistant coach, Davitch first became a head coach in 1969 at Salpointe High School in Tucson. His record was 28–12 (.700) in the four years, including a 9–1 season in 1971. While at Salpointe, he completed his master's degree in secondary education at UA in 1971. His offense at Salpointe used the relatively new wishbone formation.
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