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Warren Today
By the People, for the People
Baum Named Warren's New Head Football Coach
30-year coaching veteran aims to rebuild Warren High football program
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Jodi Baum, an Altoona native with 30 years of coaching experience, has been named the new head football coach for Warren High School. Baum, who previously served as an assistant coach, is focused on instilling values like accountability and responsibility in his players, while also ensuring they have fun and build a positive team culture.
Why it matters
Warren High football has struggled in recent years, and the hiring of Baum represents an opportunity to turn the program around. Baum's emphasis on life lessons and accountability could help reshape the team's culture and lead to long-term success both on and off the field.
The details
Baum, who has coached at all levels from pee-wees to high school, said his main focus is to teach the fundamentals of football and instill values in his players, rather than just focusing on winning games. He wants the players to be accountable for their actions, represent the school and community well, and learn from their mistakes in a positive way. Baum also plans to involve former Warren football alumni and have an honorary captain at each home game as part of his effort to rebuild the program's culture.
- Baum was named the new Warren High football head coach last week.
The players
Jodi Baum
A 30-year coaching veteran who was recently named the new head football coach for Warren High School.
What they’re saying
“I love coaching kids and the game of football.”
— Jodi Baum, Warren High School Head Football Coach (timesobserver.com)
“Football is a life lesson. It's not about winning and losing, but about setting them up for the future.”
— Jodi Baum, Warren High School Head Football Coach (timesobserver.com)
“The past is the past, and you can't look back. I don't want to hear the negatives. We're going to focus on the positives and talk about the positives.”
— Jodi Baum, Warren High School Head Football Coach (timesobserver.com)
“I want the kids to have fun. I care about them wanting to come to practice every day, wanting to come and play the game we all love, and believing in the process.”
— Jodi Baum, Warren High School Head Football Coach (timesobserver.com)
What’s next
Baum is eager to get started with the Warren High football program and plans to involve the community, school district, parents, players, and coaches to help rebuild the team's culture and bring back the 'glory days' of Warren football.
The takeaway
Jodi Baum's hiring as the new Warren High football coach represents an opportunity to reshape the program's culture and instill important life lessons in the players, beyond just focusing on winning games. His emphasis on accountability, responsibility, and having fun could help turn around the team's recent struggles and restore the community's pride in Warren football.
