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Canton South hires veteran coach Badre Bardawil
Bardawil brings experience from Massillon, McKinley, and Aquinas to lead the Wildcats
Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:15am
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Badre Bardawil, a veteran high school football coach with stops at Massillon, McKinley, and St. Thomas Aquinas, has been hired as the new head coach of the Canton South Wildcats. Bardawil, who will celebrate his 47th birthday this weekend, has a long history in Stark County football and is looking to build a program at Canton South that the community can be proud of both on and off the field.
Why it matters
Bardawil is taking over a Canton South program that has struggled in recent years, going 9-13 over the past two seasons. He brings a wealth of experience from coaching at some of the top high school programs in Ohio, including Massillon and McKinley, and will look to instill a new culture and direction for the Wildcats.
The details
Bardawil's coaching career has included stints as an offensive coordinator at Massillon and McKinley, as well as a head coaching job at St. Thomas Aquinas. He has a reputation as an offensive-minded coach who can develop quarterbacks, having worked with players like Baker Mayfield and Kyle Kempt. Bardawil is looking to bring that same level of success to Canton South, where he hopes to build a program focused on character and commitment.
- Bardawil was hired as the new head coach of Canton South last week.
- He will celebrate his 47th birthday on Saturday, January 29th.
The players
Badre Bardawil
The new head football coach at Canton South High School, with extensive experience coaching at top programs in Stark County including Massillon, McKinley, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Matt Dennison
The outgoing head coach of Canton South, who is leaving to become the athletic director at GlenOak High School.
Larry Tausch
The superintendent of Canton Local Schools, who cited Bardawil's strong qualifications in hiring him as the new Canton South head coach.
Poochie Snyder
The quarterback who led Canton South to the OHSAA Division IV state semifinals in 2023.
Jay Rohr
The head coach at Jackson High School, where Bardawil served as the offensive coordinator the past two seasons.
What they’re saying
“We were fortunate to have a strong pool of candidates, but Coach Bardawil clearly stood out.”
— Larry Tausch, Superintendent, Canton Local Schools
“I want to build a program that Canton South community can be proud of on and off the field. I want men of character and commitment.”
— Badre Bardawil, New Head Coach, Canton South High School
What’s next
Bardawil will begin working to assemble his coaching staff and implement his vision for the Canton South football program in the coming weeks and months.
The takeaway
Bardawil's hiring represents an opportunity for Canton South to turn the page and build a new culture and identity for its football program. His extensive experience coaching at some of the top high school programs in Ohio, combined with his focus on developing players of character, could help the Wildcats regain their footing and become a source of pride for the community.
