Local Legends: HS Football Podcast

More than 40 of Years of Winning with Coach John Shillito

1 h 22 min · 27. apr. 2026
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John Shillito is one of the best high school football coaches the state of Michigan has ever seen. Coach joined Jason Hutton and Ryan Oshnock and discussed becoming a head coach at 24 years old, learning the "T" from Irv Sigler at Belding, setting scoring records, coaching great players, and being around great coaches along the way.The 5-time State Champion head coach went out with a win over Detroit King in the Division 3 State Title game in 2024, as Keaton Hendricks scored a Finals record 6 touchdowns.For those who love high school football in Michigan, this is a must-listen interview.

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