(Michigan City, IN) - A former La Porte High School football star is now the head football coach at Michigan City High School.

 

Charles Salary was the head football coach at Calumet High School in Gary the past three seasons.  Salary after hired by the school board last night gave thanks to school officials for the opportunity and expressed gratitude to his family.

 

“I also want to thank my wife and daughter for the endless support and encouragement and sacrifices they make so I can pursue my passion for coaching,” he said.

 

Salary also said he will set high standards for his players, expect them to work hard and be community-minded.

 

“The players will understand the effort will be non-negotiable.  Academics comes first and being a good teammate and person matters,” he said.

 

In 2014, Salary was on the state runner team and rushed for a school record nearly 3,000 yards that season for the Slicers.  He went on to play at Marian University where he was the NAIA player of the year in 2019.