Copyright 2023 University of Oklahoma Athletics. Savage was named Second Team All-Arena in 2017 and won ArenaBowl XXXI with the Valor in 2018. I'm excited. contact us. 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. By Mike Roach Jan 23, 2021. I am grateful to all the young men that allowed me to be their football coach the Valor staff, community and my football staff, Yantis tweeted. SUPER Y-LEAGUE. Valor last won a state title in 2018 under former head coach Ed McCaffrey, who took the Northern Colorado job in 2020. Valai graduated from Wisconsin in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in life science communication and earned a certificate of business. Being able to share my faith all the time was the number one reason why I looked at (Valor). By Ross Fisher. Over his coaching career, Schmidt has coached 4 NCCAA All-Americans as well as 24 high school Defensive All-Conference players. Secondly to take advantage of the services provided through Athletes of Valor. It was not only a great diversion from their normal day, but an opportunity to compete with one another and have fun doing it. Bret McGatlins cell phone has not stopped buzzing since being hired as the next head football coach at Valor Christian High School. His top priority? PROGRAMS. (Professional Indoor Football League) coaching staff during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, helping lead the team to . Fans can also receive updates on their favorite EU teams by downloading the Evangel Athletics Gameday App through the App Store or Google Play. Robinson led EU in rushing touchdowns and averaged 5.9 yards per carry. We have to encourage those situations.. Schematically, on offense and defense, Im one of those guys who will change based on my personnel. New Texas Tech football coaching staff. Our players will love his expertise, his passion and his ability to connect.". Evangel Valor (0-0, 0-0) vs. Clarke Pride (0-0, 0-0). HIGHLANDS RANCH -- While the majority of high school football teams are going on their summer hiatuses right now, the off-season is just heating up for new Valor Christian head football coach Ed McCaffrey. Lott brings over six years of scouting and consulting experience as he begins his first season in Washington. COACHING STAFF. Assistant Athletic Director - Coaching Development. grassroots. Dodd has experience coaching in 12 bowl games and his roles have included head coach, assistant head coach, tight ends coach, recruiting coordinator, and offensive coordinator. Were thankful for his time (at Valor), Bonn said Friday. Prior to this year, Valai served as cornerbacks coach at Texas in 2020 and Rutgers in 2019. Our philosophies meshed and I really liked his passion for the game and his desire to be a great leader. Evangel is 3-0 all-time against Clarke who started football in 2019. Valor Christian football coach Donnie Yantis, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates , Valor Christian football coach Donnie Yantis moving on to Texas, Colorado state basketball tournaments 2023 Class 6A Great 8 results and coverage, 2023 Colorado state basketball tournament brackets, results, Keeler: From Tennessee Vols to CU Buffs, everybody wants Bri Crittendon. If you are still having trouble, please be sure to email us at [emailprotected], South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dodd, coming from a military family and a strong advocate of supporting our troops, was on the coaching staff for the Athletes of Valor Football Performance Combine at Camp Pendleton in March 2019. How Nick Saban's 2015 Alabama coaching staff changed the college landscape (3:27) Take a look at how how Nick Saban's 2015 Alabama coaching tree planted its roots throughout college football. Evangel won last year's meeting in Dubuque, Iowa, 24-9. Dodd, coming from a military family and a strong advocate of supporting our troops, was on the coaching staff for the Athletes of Valor Football Performance Combine at Camp Pendleton in March 2019. To encourage others to discover their identity in Christ so that they find their self-worth through Gods design rather than worldly successes and failures. For the third time in five years, Valor Christian will have a new head football coach on the sidelines next fall. Assistant Performance Coach. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Valor has been known to have high-profile coaches. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He and Miss Terry have been amazing to my family and me. "It's a balanced group that will relate well to our players on and off the field. The Evangel Valorkicks off its 46th season of football on Thursday night against Clarke University under the lights of Eagle Stadium in Nixa, Mo. To serve and care for students so that they can experience the heart of God and fulfill His purpose for their life. Evangel won last year's meeting in Dubuque, Iowa, 24-9. McGatlin replaces Donnie Yantis, who left Valor in February after two seasons for a head coaching job in Texas at Prestonwood Christian Academy. "Jay is one of the up-and-coming coaches in college football. GRASSROOTS SOCCER. But to get the opportunity to be closer to home working for an Oklahoma program I grew up watching while living in Dallas and to work with Brent and be a cook in the kitchen with him is special. CLUB. Cronin was born and raised in Medfield, Massachusetts and attended Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. phone: 703.789.2876. staff office ad dress: 4455 brookfield corporate dr, suite 104, chantilly . Schmidt, the Missoula, Montana native, coached at Trinity Bible College and Hardin High School, where he produced Hardin's first win in four seasons, before joining the Valor Football staff. Coaching Staff | Virginia Valor FC. Venables Hires Valai to Complete Coaching Staff. Notable Coaching Staff. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The move allows Yantis and his wife to move closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren in Texas, while also leading a program that posted six seasons with 10-plus wins in the past decade but was 7-5 in 2021. Prior to his time in Washington, Grier was on staff with the AFL's New Orleans Voodoo (2015) and the Professional Indoor Football League's Alabama Hammers (2014). He asked me if I minded serving as one of his mentors and I was just honored. 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. Continue with Recommended Cookies, April 18, 2019 - Arena Football League (AFL) - Washington Valor News Release. Valai was a four-year letterwinner at Wisconsin, where he was a senior captain on its 2010 Rose Bowl team. why virginia valor fc? callie.harper@valorchristian.com. Savage begins his first season of coaching after three years playing in the AFL, most recently with Washington from 2017-18. Valor Soccer is supported by top-tier staff, which includes administrators, developmental directors, training specialists, and coaches. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. To serve, love, and lead others to confidently live out their identity in Christ while glorifying God through the art of dance. We want to make sure that you are on a more secure browser and that you have the best experience with SportsRecruits as possible. After he was selected, he says it was a family decision to take the job -- especially considering youngest son, Luke, was going to be a senior at Valor this fall. As a senior in 2005, he was a PrepStar All-American, first-team All-District 5-5A selection and district special teams player of the year. Bryan Carrington (recruiting), Paul Gonzales (safeties), and Kaz Kazadi (strength and conditioning) are part of the new football staff under new head coach Sonny Dykes. It's a number that will only increase, as all of the staff's salaries are set to escalate after the 2022 season. Donnie Yantis announced Friday on Twitter that he is stepping down from the. It has given me an opportunity to teach young people to pursue greatness in every area of their life. He has worked two national championship games (2017 and 2021 seasons). Valor Soccer serves the communities of Auburn, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, and Buckley. He and his wife Courtney have two daughters, Jayla and Kenzli, and a son, Jaxon. When asked about collegiate football and military servicemen Dodd sees a natural connection. The Eagles compiled a 20-2 record in Yantis two seasons, going undefeated in the regular season both years before losing 21-0 to Cherry Creek in successive 5A title games. "When you coach your own son, sometimes emotions get in the way," McCaffrey said. The official Football Coach List for the . The Eagles have claimed eight state championships in program history. more. Its been crazy, McGatlin said Monday afternoon. Prior to joining the Valor, Lott worked as a scout for the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders (2016-19), a consultant for former CFL coach Chris Jones (2012-16) and a consultant with the AFL's Tampa Bay Storm for scouting and defensive backs.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'oursportscentral_com-box-4','ezslot_4',168,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'oursportscentral_com-box-4','ezslot_5',168,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-168{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. Prior to joining the Huskies, he served as head coach at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., beginning in March 2007, where he launched the football program. McGatlin plans to meet with players starting on Wednesday to begin a new era of Eagles football. Really excited. 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. For the 2018 and 2019 Football seasons Super Bowl Champion Ed McCaffrey was the head coach. 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.