HOF Coach Mark Jonas Takes Reins of Southern Door Football

Southern Door High School has named Mark Jonas as its varsity football coach and administrative athletic director. He will start his new role in July. 

“Coach Jonas has an incredible résumé and brings years of successful experience and knowledge to our program,” the school said in a press release. 

Jonas served as head coach at Oconomowoc, Kaukauna and Ashwaubenon on his way to being inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame (HOF) in 2022. 

The school’s announcement said that in addition to his football knowledge, Jonas has a passion for fitness and weight training that will enhance the experience of all students in all sports. 

“I am ecstatic with the hiring of Mr. Mark Jonas as the varsity football coach and athletic director,” said interim athletic director Jim Smasal. “This fulfills one of the main goals that we established when I first joined the district, which was to attract an experienced candidate to meet the long-term needs of the district.” 

Smasal voluntarily resigned his position, effective June 30, as soon as Jonas accepted the position at Southern Door, but he will be continuing on at the district in a consulting capacity.