Savage was named Second Team All-Arena in 2017 and won ArenaBowl XXXI with the Valor in 2018. He and his wife Courtney have two daughters, Jayla and Kenzli, and a son, Jaxon. Loved his hunger and toughness and how he had a good edge about him. GIRLS COACHING STAFF. For the third time in five years, Valor Christian will have a new head football coach on the sidelines next fall. 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. Dan Dodd has coached some of the most elite Division I football players during his 40-year coaching career. Valor Christian Football in Highlands Ranch, CO is a High School Football Team that empowers their athletes with SportsRecruits. The text messages were in overwhelming support of a Colorado native, and a proven program builder, given the keys to one of the states best coaching jobs. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. McCaffrey had previously coached all of is sons in pop warner football growing up. 3 7 50 Valor FootballRetweeted Valor Christian Athletics Really excited for Jay and his wife and children to get to Norman. Were thankful for his time (at Valor), Bonn said Friday. Our philosophies meshed and I really liked his passion for the game and his desire to be a great leader. From Arkansas State to Tulane to TCU, Dodd has seen the best of the best come through his programs, and has developed a sharp eye for talent and for what it takes to play football at the collegiate--and professional--level. Like others on the Illinois staff, Bart Miller's first full-time coaching gig was under Bret Bielema. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Valai (pronounced vuh-LIE) will coach cornerbacks and nickelbacks at OU. Barry Lewis Dec 12,. Connections are created when high school staff and college coaches communicate on the platform. Manage Settings Texas Tech has wrapped its 2021 regular season finishing 6-6 overall, 3-6 in the Big 12. Thursday's game will be broadcast live by Mediacom (MC22); all Evangel home games in 2022 will be streamed live on theEvangel Sports Networkin conjunction with theHeart Network. Rodney Prince email - rxp1080@miami.edu. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. To use my Christ-given gifts and talents so no person goes unloved under my guidance. We absolutely love what Donnie did here the last two years, Bonn said. When asked about collegiate football and military servicemen Dodd sees a natural connection. Valors private-school resources and commitment to athletics give it an unrivaled facilities advantage in Colorado high school football. By Mike Roach Jan 23, 2021. 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. Coaching Staff | Virginia Valor FC. Baseball Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Schedule Baseball: . A lot of our values aligned as husbands and fathers, and certainly as coaches in this profession. Fans can also receive updates on their favorite EU teams by downloading the Evangel Athletics Gameday App through the App Store or Google Play. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Anoa'i was among the league leaders in sacks and tackles for a loss, while Leeviraphan broke up nine passes and led a pass defense that ranked fifth nationally. Connections are created when high school staff and college coaches communicate on the platform. darren.krein@valorchristian.com. Offensively, David Flores has moved to the offensive line and is now the Offensive Coordinator. Subscribe for announcements, updates, & more! Defensively a pair of seniors return with defensive lineman Will Anoa'i and defensive back Athanie Leeviraphan. Assistant Strength Coach - Football. He'll bring a lot of great ideas from a scheme standpoint, he's one of the best teachers in the game and he's got a great reputation as a recruiter. Coach Dan Dodd is a coaching veteran of nearly 40 years. Really excited. For the best experience, we recommend, Playoff and State Championship Highlights. - 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. To serve and care for students so that they can experience the heart of God and fulfill His purpose for their life. 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Tips will catch passes from Hayden Conrad and RJ Wakley, who both have seen action each of the last two seasons. 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. Start End Years Coach Name Record 2008 2012 Assistant Strength Coach - Football. Bret McGatlins cell phone has not stopped buzzing since being hired as the next head football coach at Valor Christian High School. Evangel won last year's meeting in Dubuque, Iowa, 24-9. Assistant Athletic Director - Coaching Development. Example video title will go here for this video. In the second season of playing home games at Nixa High School, Evangel's five-game home slate begins Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against Clarke University. I believe that these young people are much better prepared for the rigors of college athletics and academics after the experience of military training. Now that I am on the backside of 40 years in coaching, CoachUp has enabled me to continue doing what I love to do, teaching young people. To equip people with the skills they need to be the best versions of themselves. 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. Valai was a four-year letterwinner at Wisconsin, where he was a senior captain on its 2010 Rose Bowl team. "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? 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. Stubbs was born in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Concordia College in Selma, Alabama.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_7',163,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Grier begins his second season with the Valor and fourth of his coaching career. I've just been drawn to his thirst for knowledge and his great sense of humility. Grier's playing career spanned 10 seasons and included stops in the PIFL, af2 and AFL. 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. Without doubt my greatest takeaway from the AOV Football Combine was the joy that these guys had being on the field. To share the passion and joy I find in each day with others so they can find joy in all God has planned for them. Alonzo Highsmith. The official Football Coach List for the . 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). Evangel will hit the road for the first time of 2022 at Graceland on Saturday, Sept. 3. By Ross Fisher. Josh Tips also returns at one of the wide receiver positions after catching 28 passes for more than 450 yards last season. 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. Valor has been known to have high-profile coaches. 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. McGatlin replaces Donnie Yantis, who left Valor in February after two seasons for a head coaching job in Texas at Prestonwood Christian Academy. Director of Sports Performance. We recommend switching to Chrome, Firefox, and/or Safari for not only SportsRecruits, but for all websites. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. 1111 N. 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