Coach Ater has been coaching high school football for 11 seasons. He accumulated 63 wins in 9 years as a Defensive Coordinator. During his 11 years of coaching high school football, he has helped over 30 players continue their career at the college level, with one making it to the professional level. This season will be his third year at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School coaching football, his first year as our Head Coach. Football is a passion for Coach Ater, but his number one passion is partnering with parents to raise young men with the RALE man principle. A RALE man… Rejects Passivity, Accepts Responsibility, Leads Courageously, and Expects the Greater Reward.