Coaching a program with such a rich history and tradition has been a “blessing” for Tim Roken. The head coach at Saint Joseph’s Prep has been able to coach talented young men who have gone on to do remarkable things. For Roken, it is about helping his players grow while keeping them safe on the field.
“At the high school level, their minds, bodies, and souls are still developing,” Roken said. “We want to make sure that we are allowing them to grow.”
Roken’s first coaching job came in 2010 at Saint Joseph’s Prep. While working for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, a colleague connected him with Gabe Infante, the Saint Joe’s Prep head coach at the time. Infante brought Roken onto his staff where he would serve as the quarterbacks coach for one season.
During his stint coaching the Prep’s quarterbacks, Roken coached Skyler Mornhinweg, the son of former Eagles Offensive Coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. Skyler went on to play at Florida and Columbia.
After a successful first season in North Philadelphia, the former East Stroudsburg University quarterback was promoted to offensive coordinator.
Roken was in that role from 2011-18. He coached Prep standouts and current Eagles D’Andre Swift and Olamide Zaccheaus.
“It is awesome for D’Andre and Olamide to see the next group of guys that are continuing the tradition and success which they built,” Roken said. “Our guys understand that the program is in this position now because of the guys that came before them.”
