David Esswein

Kiel Football Head Coach |
Upper Iowa Football Alum

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

Was an absolute blast coaching these guys one last time!!

[Brady Bortz @BBortelz]

I’m so grateful to have gotten to play in the WFCA All-Star game alongside my teammates @GullixonB and @harrison_zorn, and happy to play under @CoachEsswein once more! This was a wonderful experience for me, and I can’t wait to continue my football journey with @BSUBeaversFB!

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

So proud of this kid! Amazing athlete with a bright future ahead!

Congratulations @BradenAprill44

[Braden Aprill @BradenAprill44]

Next 4…
Thank you ⁦@GunnarBagstad⁩ and ⁦@UWLCoachJanus⁩. Excited to get to work!

[Southeastern Athletics @LionUpAthletics]

FOOTBALL: Mertens to oversee daily operations for @LionUpFootball

#LionUp

https://t.co/keiUceg43r

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

Big time! Keep winning ball games down there @coachmertensSLU

[Southeastern Athletics @LionUpAthletics]

FOOTBALL: Mertens to oversee daily operations for @LionUpFootball

#LionUp

https://t.co/keiUceg43r

[Kiel Raider Radio @RadioKiel]

THE FOURTH KIEL WRESTLING STATE CHAMPION IN SCHOOL HISTORY.

ON A TORN ACL, BEN KIENBAUM WINS AN INSTANT CLASSIC. FORCING OVERTIME IN THE LAST 10 SECONDS OF REGULATION, HE WINS IT IN THE LAST 30 SECONDS OF OT.

INCREDIBLE, CONGRATS BEN!!

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

State Champion! Ben Kienbaum is an absolute warrior. Congratulations!

[NMU Football @NMU_Football]

The 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙀𝙎𝙏 addition to @nmu_football

#NSD25 | #SpiritoftheWild | #UPGritty

[Emmett Langenfeld @EmmettL43]

I’m incredibly blessed to be a Wildcat. Being signed is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to represent this team with pride. Thank you @NMU_CoachRich and @CoachL_NMU for giving me this opportunity. Roll Wildcats 💚💛

[Bemidji State Football @BSUBeaversFB]

Welcome to #BeaverTerritory, @BBortelz!

[Kiel High School @KielHSRaiders]

Congratulations @BBortelz and @GullixonB
All State Football banquet on Sunday thanks to @wifca
#RaiderPride

[Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter @htrnews]

Lakeshore Elite football: POY Bryce Gullixon cemented legacy as best RB in Kiel history https://t.co/r1wxbW8quX

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

Really excited to be speaking at the Wisconsin Dells Coaching Clinic. We'll be presenting our variation of the Gun-T offense. Run game blocking schemes, how we've integrated rpo's, play action passing, and using motion/formation to disguise. Can't wait!

[William Paris @wparis3]

WDHS clinic: HC Ryan Munz from UW-Platteville gets us started followed by this amazing group of leaders. January 25th - signup coming very soon. Come and learn, talk football, free lunch, and a great bash after at EdgeoDells. Who's got it better than us?
https://t.co/odoBBXyM0s

[Braden Aprill @BradenAprill44]

Thank you @Coach_Key1 and ⁦@UWStoutFootball⁩ for the official visit and offer!

[Matthew Aprill @MatthewAprill]

Congratulations @BradenAprill44 !

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

A weapon on O, D, and ST! Tough, versatile, aggressive, and talented all-around football player. What a special career!

[Harrison Zorn @harrison_zorn]

Senior Season Highlights

Career stats:
Receiving- 110 Rec. 1557 yds. 27td
Rushing- 48 att. 498yds. 5td
Defense- 10int. 91ttck
7 special teams td

2x First Team All Conference WR
2x First Team All Conference DB
All Region DB

Check out my highlight - https://t.co/XyFwT8V0CP

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

Super talented, relentless runner. Unbelievable HS career from this stud!

[Bryce Gullixon @GullixonB]

Season Stats-
•First Team All State (RB)
•Offensive Conference POY
•1,845 Season Rushing Yds (School Record) 10.4 YPC
•36 Tds (#4 in state) (School Record)
•50 Career TDs (School Record)
•3,639 Career Rushing Yds (School Record)

https://t.co/3W8BASUI9R

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

The ultimate playmaker! Incredible career for this young man. Recruiting is still open.

[Cade Voelker @cade_voelker]

Season Stats!!
•Unanimous First Team QB
•87-120 72.5% 143.8 QBR (#2 in state)
• 1,571 passing yds 13.1 yds per attempt
• 24 passing TDs 3 INTS
•200 rushing yards 3TDs
•48 career passing TDs *school record*

https://t.co/PAVZbhyedq

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

College coaches: Check out @EmmettL43 He has a BIG leg with loads of potential at the next level.

HM All-State, 29 touchbacks, 39-41 XP. 3.72 GPA!

[Emmett Langenfeld @EmmettL43]

Senior Season Highlights - https://t.co/zAC28cHl6X

[Emmett Langenfeld @EmmettL43]

Senior Season Highlights - https://t.co/zAC28cHl6X

[David Esswein @CoachEsswein]

Congratulations to Brady Bortz and Bryce Gullixon for receiving All-State! And, to Emmett Langenfeld for Honorable Mention All-State!

@BBortelz
@GullixonB

[WiFCA @wifca]

The WFCA announces 2024 All-State and Player of the Year Awards

https://t.co/fhNYdoDgCr