Don Bosco Coach Greg Toal Retires

RAMSEY, N.J. — Don Bosco Prep head varsity football coach Greg Toal has retired after 17 seasons with the Ironmen.

Don Bosco announced the move with a press release that said Toal's retirement was effective Thursday.

Toal won national championships in 2009 and 2011 and nine state group championships during his 17-years on the Ironmen's sidelines. He earned his 300th career coaching win Oct. 21 by defeating DePaul Catholic 35-21.

When he took over the program in 1999, Toal focused on improving the players' conditioning and instituted workout scheduled to strengthen their skills and endurance. It paid off immediately.

By the end of the 1999 season, the Ironmen were undefeated on their home field and Toal's legend began to grow.

"We are extremely grateful for the many years of expertise and service that Greg Toal has dedicated to the football program at Don Bosco Prep," said Principal Robert Fazio.

Toal has coached many future NFL players, including Leonte Carroo, quarterback Matt Simms and Ryan Grant. NFL first-round draft prospect Jabrill Peppers played two seasons for Toal, winning state championships in each season.

"Coach Toal has not only elevated the Don Bosco Prep football program, but also New Jersey high school football to the national recognized playing field," Fazio said.

Offensive coordinator and former Seattle Seahawk Mike Teel, 30, has been appointed the new head football coach. Teel is a 2004 Don Bosco alumnus and led the Ironmen to a 23-0 record as a starter and state championships in 2002 and 2003. Teel also played for the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears.

Teel was the quarterback coach at Kean University and Wagner College before becoming a graduate assistant coach at Rutgers University.

"Mike Teel is the right man for the job as head coach to follow in the footsteps of Greg Toal," said Athletic Director Brian McAleer. "He will carry forward well the legacy of singular accomplishment and success that Coach Toal leaves behind."

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