Valor Soccer serves the communities of Auburn, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, Black Diamond. Connections are created when high school staff and college coaches communicate on the platform. It has given me an opportunity to teach young people to pursue greatness in every area of their life. Valor Christian High School Athletics. And we have other coaches with kids on the team, and we coach with each other, and through each other and try to create a really positive environment for every kid.". Bringing a variety of experience from diverse backgrounds, our staff possesses the knowledge, skills, and passion vital to helping your children enjoy the sport of soccer as much as they do. Peavy manages transactions, personnel logistics, player travel and other day-to-day needs for the team. Watch the interview posted above to see what McCaffrey says his biggest coaching challenge has been thus far, and what it will take for him to consider his first season a success. It might not be USC or Alabama, but there is some school that would love to have their talent, leadership, and their real world experience that they could bring to a schools program. Savage's playing career also included training camp appearances with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins in 2015. A captain that season, he was also named the squad's co-defensive MVP and its special teams MVP. Washington Valor Head Coach Benji McDowell announced today the team's finalized coaching and football operations staff for the 2019 season, which includes Cortez Stubbs (Assistant Head Coach . The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. We just really clicked. Assistant Performance Coach. For the best experience, we recommend, Playoff and State Championship Highlights. Venables Hires Valai to Complete Coaching Staff. darren.krein@valorchristian.com. contact us. Valor has been known to have high-profile coaches. SERIES HISTORY After losing his O-line coach to the NFL, Jon Sumrall's replacement comes from the SEC. At Valor Christian, he compiled a 55-12 record, leading the Eagles to four-straight state championships in 2009 (3A), 2010 (4A), 2011 (4A) and 2012 (5A). 2 Grand View Scoreless Streak in Loss, Valor Football Match With William Penn Canceled Due to Inclement Weather, Valor Football Sweeps Heart Player of the Week Awards After Shutout Victory, Leeviraphan Named NAIA National Football Defensive Player of the Week, Record Eight Interceptions Boost Evangel Football to Shutout Victory, Evangel Football Gameday at Eagle Stadium, Evangel Football Looks to Rebound Saturday vs Culver-Stockton, Miscues Cost Evangel Football in Road Loss, Evangel Valor Football Makes First Road Trip at Graceland, Evangel Defense Stands Tall as Valor Win Opener, Evangel Valor Football Opens Season Thursday vs Clarke, Valor Football Bolsters Coaching Staff with Two Additions, Evangel Football Picked Fourth in Heart Poll, Evangel Football Season Tickets & Single-Game Tickets Now On Sale. "I was asking him if he had any recommendations, and he suggested, 'You know, maybe you should apply,' and it dawned on me that, you know, what? The Eagles have claimed eight state championships in program history.. Main Navigation Menu. Yantis replaced Ed McCaffrey as Valor head coach after McCaffrey took the Northern Colorado job in 2020 following his own two-year run with the Eagles. Evangel seventh-year head coach Chuck Hepola enters Saturday's contest with a 35-27 mark as EU's sideline boss; his win total ranks third in school history, trailing only Keith Barefield (66) and Scott Metcalf (44). Increase the number of connections for your high school by sending athlete profiles to college coaches using the . Swofford and his wife Erin reside in Ozark and have six children, Ciara, Julia, Greg, Abbie, Jacey, and Nate, as well as four grandchildren. LOOKING AHEAD His top priority? The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Alabama ranked seventh nationally in total defense (304.1 yards per game) and 18th in scoring defense (20.1 points per game) while totaling 15 interceptions and 45 pass breakups. He loves his craft and is mature beyond his years regarding X's and O's and the teaching of all defensive positions. HOME. 7 final AP ranking. As a staff member at Georgia, he helped the Bulldogs to a College Football Playoff semifinals win over Oklahoma at the Rose Bowl at the end of the 2017 season. McGatlin, 44, spent the previous 16 years leading Chatfield and won a Class 4A state football championship last season. We will take as long as it takes to make sure we bring in the right person, Bonn said. Coaching has given me a sense of purpose that extends well beyond a paycheck. He has worked two national championship games (2017 and 2021 seasons). Assistant Strength Coach - Football. Returning for Evangel are four First Team All-Heart selections, with offensive lineman Derrick Johnson and wide receiver/returner Dillon Hester on the offensive side of the ball. contact us. . Schmidt and his wife Kaitlyn were married in 2011 and recently welcomed their son, Ezra, in 2021. Cronin was born and raised in Medfield, Massachusetts and attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. Schematically, on offense and defense, Im one of those guys who will change based on my personnel. "It's been going great, I've been having the time of my life," McCaffrey said. Our philosophies meshed and I really liked his passion for the game and his desire to be a great leader. "It's a balanced group that will relate well to our players on and off the field. In my attempt to Transform for Christ, I must use my anointed calling to Coach, Mentor and Disciple others; being a minister of God through the platform of Sports. Alonzo Highsmith. Savage played at the University of Oklahoma from 2013-14 and was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 in 2014. By Mike Roach Jan 23, 2021. Coaching Staff | Virginia Valor FC. Director of Sports Performance. GOLD: Craig Scott - craigscott@virginiavalorfc.org Example video title will go here for this video. Our players will love his expertise, his passion and his ability to connect.". Savage was named Second Team All-Arena in 2017 and won ArenaBowl XXXI with the Valor in 2018. Valor Football Bolsters Coaching Staff with Two Additions Posted: Aug 15, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Like others on the Illinois staff, Bart Miller's first full-time coaching gig was under Bret Bielema. Skier Shiffrin's quest for 86th win extended after downhill, Colorado mountain communities consider legal action against USPS, 77 inches of snow fall at Colorado ski area in 9 days. Bret McGatlins cell phone has not stopped buzzing since being hired as the next head football coach at Valor Christian High School. Valor Finalize 2019 Coaching and Football Operations Staff, Destroyers Announce CD102.5 as Team's Official Radio Partner for 2019 Season, Douglas McNeil III to Host 5th Annual Youth Football Camp, Nelson Named AFL Offensive Player of the Week, Valor Eliminated from Playoffs with 48-41 Loss to Soul. Grier's playing career spanned 10 seasons and included stops in the PIFL, af2 and AFL. To serve others so they can fulfill God's destiny and design for their lives. Valor Announce 2018 Coaching Staff. They will take on Faith Lutheran of Las Vegas at 7 p.m. What drives you to coach football? Establish a winning culture. Ed McCaffrey is settling into a new role coaching at Valor Christian in Denver. Counting Ed's two titles he won with John Elway in 1997-98, the. coaching staff. McGatlin has not finalized his assistant coaches but expects some crossover from his Chatfield staff. contact us. - The Evangel Valor kicks off its 46th season of football on Thursday night against Clarke University under the lights of Eagle Stadium in Nixa, Mo. Were thankful for his time (at Valor), Bonn said Friday. more. So we exchanged numbers and stayed in touch. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. GIRLS COACHING STAFF. 2 Grand View Scoreless Streak in Loss, Valor Football Match With William Penn Canceled Due to Inclement Weather, Valor Football Sweeps Heart Player of the Week Awards After Shutout Victory, Leeviraphan Named NAIA National Football Defensive Player of the Week, Record Eight Interceptions Boost Evangel Football to Shutout Victory, Evangel Football Gameday at Eagle Stadium, Evangel Football Looks to Rebound Saturday vs Culver-Stockton, Miscues Cost Evangel Football in Road Loss, Evangel Valor Football Makes First Road Trip at Graceland, Evangel Defense Stands Tall as Valor Win Opener, Evangel Valor Football Opens Season Thursday vs Clarke, Valor Football Bolsters Coaching Staff with Two Additions, Evangel Football Picked Fourth in Heart Poll, Evangel Football Season Tickets & Single-Game Tickets Now On Sale. The Evangel Valorkicks off its 46th season of football on Thursday night against Clarke University under the lights of Eagle Stadium in Nixa, Mo. Ed was officially announced as the head coach at Valor Christian back on Feb. 5. Valai was a four-year letterwinner at Wisconsin, where he was a senior captain on its 2010 Rose Bowl team. SERIES HISTORY Evangel is 3-0 all-time against Clarke who started football in 2019. GRASSROOTS SOCCER. He spent the 2018 season with the Kansas City Chiefs in a defensive quality control role and as assistant defensive backs coach, and was a defensive quality control assistant at Georgia in 2016 and '17. We created some great friendships that will (last) a lifetime. Lott brings over six years of scouting and consulting experience as he begins his first season in Washington. The Eagles home stadium seats 5,250 fans and the school has a 4,000-square-foot weight room, locker rooms and a training room. Stubbs begins his second season on the Valor coaching staff after a six-year indoor football playing career, which included stints with the PIFL's Columbus Lions (2012) and Alabama Hammers (2013), where he won a championship, and the AFL's Orlando Predators (2013-14), New Orleans Voodoo (2015) and Tampa Bay Storm (2016-17). field locations. Former Broncos WR Ed McCaffrey is the Eagles' new head coach. u7-u8 valor rising. Peavy, a native of Storrs, Connecticut, begins his first season as Football Operations and Player Development Manager after two years as Football Operations Coordinator for the Valor. Without doubt my greatest takeaway from the AOV Football Combine was the joy that these guys had being on the field. Valor FootballRetweeted Ty Barwind @BarwindTy 13h Super blessed to announce that I have received an offer and have COMMITTED to Colgate University! interested in coaching? Valor Soccer is supported by top-tier staff, which includes administrators, developmental directors, training specialists, and coaches. He was named . He went through a daunting task as a brand new coach in Colorado and I thought he did it really, really well.. He brings a tremendous amount of passion and energy to the job, as well as a real love for the game and for relationship-building. To joyfully love and reflect Christ, and teach His ways to all those He entrusts to me. What does Crittendon want? While Yantis inherited a talented team, headlined by 2021 Gold Helmet winner Gavin Sawchuk, the former Arizona State tight ends coach also had to deal with the stop-and-start COVID season in his first year on campus.