Bill Belton tabbed as next St. Augustine Prep (NJ) football coach

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Bill Belton has been appointed as the new head football coach at St. Augustine Prep in New Jersey, following his successful tenure at Winslow Township where he led the team to consecutive state championships. The school's athletic director praised Belton for his understanding of the game and commitment to mentoring young athletes.

Winslow Township's head football coach Bill Belton takes to the field with his player prior to the Group 4 state semifinal football game between Winslow Township and Mainland played at Winslow Township High School on Friday, November 17, 2023.

St. Augustine Prep (NJ) football made a blockbuster hiring official on Wednesday morning.

According to a statement released by the school via social media, Winslow Township (NJ) head coach Bill Belton has been tabbed as the Hermits’ lead man of the football program. Belton has led Winslow Township to back-to-back NJSIAA Public Group 4 state championships.

“Coach Belton embodies the values of St. Augustine Prep,” St. Augustine Prep athletic director Mike Rizzo said in a statement about Belton’s hiring. “His understanding of the game, combined with his dedication to mentoring young men, makes him the right leader for our program moving forward.”

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— HermitsAthletics (@HermitAthletics) April 15, 2026

Belton takes over for Phil Lancetta, who last month the program parted ways with. Lancetta led St. Augustine Prep for nine seasons, where he had compiled an overall record of 59-34 during the stretch from 2017 to 2025. Just this past season he had led the team to a 6-4 record, playing in the NJSIAA’s Non-Public Group A, one of the country’s toughest classifications.

St. Augustine Prep had shown the ability to play up against some of the state’s best programs, with narrow losses coming up against state champion Winslow Township (19-6 loss), Millville (28-21 loss), Holy Spirit (28-27 loss) and in the postseason versus St. Peter’s Prep (31-17 loss).

The Hermits ended this past season finishing at No. 12 in the final 2025 New Jersey high school football rankings.

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Q&A

What are Bill Belton's achievements as a football coach?

Bill Belton has led Winslow Township to back-to-back NJSIAA Public Group 4 state championships.

Why was Bill Belton chosen as the head coach for St. Augustine Prep?

He was selected for his embodiment of the school's values and his dedication to mentoring young men in the sport.

When did St. Augustine Prep announce Bill Belton's hiring?

The hiring was officially announced on Wednesday morning via a statement released by the school on social media.