In the Erlanger/Elsmere school district, there has been a long known struggle of football teams having mediocre football seasons or woes in the playoffs for the last couple decades.

Insert John Kyle Niederman and there has been a dramatic turnaround over the last 8 years, not only on the football field, but in the classroom and school hallways.

Mr. Niederman has been in education for 30 years and has dedicated his life to mentoring young adults as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, all while coaching. A man of few words and known for avoiding praise, he has used his role to push his brand on young adults, “Be here, Be better and Be accountable.”

Speaking with past players, students and coworkers even beyond his last eight years at Lloyd, the “Niederman effect” is a common th

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