Former high school football coach Dale Weiner, who led Catholic High for 30 years, died at the age of 74 late Wednesday night.

His family announced his death Thursday morning in a statement.

“Late last night, our dad, Dale Weiner, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus,” his family wrote in a statement. “He was the best man we've known. As a husband, father, grandfather, and coach, everything he did was a demonstration of his faith. The eternal impact that he has had on the lives of countless people is his greatest legacy. We will be able to share details of services soon. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.”

Weiner compiled a 317-110 record over 36 seasons as head coach. He ranks in the top 10 all time in Louisiana in career wins. He was named Coach of the Year three times and district Coach of the Year 15 times. He also coached at Catholic-PC, St. John and Trafton.

He began his career as an assistant coach at Catholic-PC. Weiner spent 42 total years coaching high school football. Weiner won 18 district titles, had 15 state quarterfinal appearances, eight state semifinal appearances and two state title game appearances. Weiner coached Catholic to its first-ever state championship in 2015. He retired from coaching in 2016.

Catholic High made a statement on Facebook.

"Coach Weiner had a profound impact on generations of young me, but more importantly, he set the highest standard of excellence for his players, fellow coaches, and colleagues at Catholic High School, where he served his ministry for over three decades. Not only was he a legendary football coach and dedicated teacher, but he was the model of a Christian man who dedicated his life to God first and allowed his faith to guide his vocation."

The statement continued.

"Dale's humor, dedication, humility, and most importantly, his faith in God are what will be remembered for most. He is already greatly missed, not just by Catholic High School, but by people across the nation whose lives he touched."

Weiner coached 143 athletes who went on to play at the collegiate level, and 17 who earned spots on NFL rosters. was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2025.

He also coached Catholic’s weightlifting team, which he led to 18 state titles. He was inducted into the Louisiana Weightlifting Hallf of Fame.