Varsity Football
Biography:
Athletic Background:
I was the Varsity Football Assistant Coach at CPA for 4 years. In that time, we were a 4x Playoff team, 3x Regional Champions and had an overall record of 35-16. I was also the head Middle School coach for 2 years. During this time, I also was the Head Varsity Softball Coach at CPA for 4 years and we were 4x Region Champions with an overall record of 101-36. In that time, I won multiple region/section Coach of the Year awards. I also was an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach for a year.
Coaching Style:
I would say that I hold the players accountable through tough love and dedication. I care very much about their success on and off the field in school and athletics.
CPA History:
I have been a coach here on multiple levels since 2014. All of my 4 kids started at CPA and finished at CPA. I was the PSO President for CPA in 2010-2011.
3 Interesting Facts:
1. I am a Desert Storm vet.
2. I used to be a Bank President.
3. I have 4 kids, who are all named after characters on 'The Young & The Restless'.
Biography:
Athletic Background:
I was a 4 sport athlete playing Baseball, Football, Wrestling and Track. I was a Jiu-Jitsu world champion for 7 years straight. Muay Thai was another aspect of training I went through and went 5-1 as an amateur fighter. I ended up graduating from GCU with my BA in Sports Management. I also played Semi-Pro football.
Coaching Style:
I am a player's coach. I don't like to yell at a player to inspire them, I believe in understanding the player as a person and learning how to truly motivate and help individuals to push themselves.
CPA History:
I went to school here from 6th grade through graduation. I was an athlete at CPA and after graduation, I coached Middle School football, wrestling, track, and baseball. After a couple years, I made the move to high school coaching. Since, I have become the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the last 2 years, while still coaching High School sports.
3 Interesting Facts:
First, I have been in a car chase in high school. Interesting story that goes along with that, feel free to ask me anytime! Second, I compete in amateur golf tournaments. Lastly, I am very "outdoorsy", I love to go fishing and shooting.
Biography:
Athletic Background:
I have been playing tackle football since I was 8 years old. My idol was Larry Csonka and played DE and DT. I was recruited for Football at University of Air Force, but tore my ACL before and retired soon after. Started coaching at my alma mater at st. paul HS and was a head coach for freshman after and was also a Head Coach for my sons Flag Football team for the better part of 7 years. Once my son Dymetri began school and football at CPA, I became the Assistant Coach for HS and was also the Head Coach for Middle School his 8th grade year. I have also been the HS CPA offensive line coach for the last 2 years.
Coaching Style:
Times have changed, I believe football coaching changed to coaching with passion, but sincerity. The old days of yelling doesn't work anymore, and now you need more personal ability with players now adays, so I have changed my style from old school to a newer age style.
CPA History:
My daughter Cereena and my son Dymetri all have gone or are going to CPA since 2012.
3 Interesting Facts:
First, I was born in Madrid, Spain. Second, I have my Private Pilot license. Thirdly, I LOVE Cuban food!
Biography:
Athletic Background: I was a 3-sport high school athlete competing in football, basketball, and track. After graduating from high school, I played one year division II college football. I later pursued my dreams of extending my career in football overseas in Germany for 4 years. I experience success at each level; high school level state champions, collegiate runners-up in Sunshine Bowl and Semi-pro level runners-up in Rhine-Main Bowl Germany. Still having a passion for football, I turn my sights to coaching. I’ve been a strength and conditioning coach and football coach for 16 years at multiple tiers i.e., flag football, 8-man tackle and 11-man tackle.
Coaching Style: My philosophy is to teach young men to have integrity, honesty and commitment as a player, husband, father, and friend.
CPA History: I’ve been a coach with CPA since the enrollment of my son Adrian Robinson “AJ”.
3 Interesting Facts: Three interesting things about me…I’m still energetic at my age I love to lift weights, exercise, play golf, hiking, biking, fishing almost anything active. It may take me a couple days to recover from “body aches” but I’m still motivate for the thrill of having fun. Two, I like to eat sweets especially brownies and peanut M&Ms thus I better workout. Third, I love coaching. Seeing the excitement expressed from an athlete when they accomplish their goal despite adversity is inspiring. Whether the adversity was due to fear, under developed muscle maturity or injury recovery, it’s one of the best feelings in the world.
Biography:
Athletic Background:
I played HS, College, and Semi-Pro football. In high school I was a 4 year Varsity player in Football, Basketball and Track. I also fight and train MMA and am currently 4-0.
Coaching Style:
I am a player's coach! I prefer to talk with each player one on one and help them through their personal trials as well as on the field. I like to be very social and don't like to yell to put too much stress on the players.
CPA History:
I started coaching here in 2017 when my son Creon began 6th grade here. I coached under Goodman during my first 2 years for football.
3 Interesting Facts:
I love anything combo of Peanut Butter w/ chocolate. I received my masters at the University of Oklahoma in Diversity, Equity & Social Justice. When my kids turn 17, I will buy them their first tattoo!