MONROE – Monroe’s football team hopes to be “Army Strong” this season.

The Trojans gained an edge in that department when Brad Bielaniec was hired as the strength and conditioning coach at the high school in July.

Bielaniec previously served as a strength coach at Army, Marshall and Appalachian State.

“He’s been really good for us,” Monroe football coach Kyle Reed said. “We’re happy to get him.”

The Monroe football players were singing Bielaniec’s praises before his team’s first practice of the year on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

“He’s been amazing,” said senior linebacker Tanner Collett. “He’s been changing attitudes for kids. I love working out. He’s been great for me.”

“I love him,” said junior quarterback Grady Brooks. “My brother is in the Army, so I really respect that. He’s the man

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