David played Quarterback at Purdue University under the instruction of current St. Louis Rams Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach, Greg Olsen. Upon finishing his career at Purdue he was invited to mini-camp with the Chicago Bears. He also played two years in the Arena Football League. David last coached at Central Southeastern High School in Camp Point, IL where he tutored All-State QB, Mitch Niecamp.
Position Specialty: QB
David Edgerton
Dan Callahan
Dan started his coaching career six years ago. He has coached QB's and RB's at the Middle & High School level with incredible success. He is extremely skilled at teaching the fundamentals and the correct technique to his players. Dan heads up the Youth Football 101 program for EFA, which teaches players the basics of football.
Position Specialty: QB
ELITE QUARTERBACK COACHES
Blaine Gabbert
Matt is the Founder of Elite Football Academy. Football has been a major part of Matt's life for the past 20 years. His coaching experience spans nearly 10 years. Before beginning his career as a coach, Matt played at the University of Missouri where he was a member of the 1997 Holiday Bowl Team. As a head coach he has an overall record of 40-3-1, and his total combined record is 60-6-1. Matt's coaching accolades include 8 League Championships, 4 Undefeated Teams, 2003 Midwest Football Classic Champions, 21 Division I Players, 4 NFL Players.
Position Specialty: QB,WR
Dave Cooke
Dave’s football coaching career began while playing football at Quincy University (’87-’91) he trained QB’s for the Bishop Dullaghan Summer Passing Clinics (’89-’94). After graduation he coached QB/WR’s for his High School Alma Mater Naperville North (’92-’94) State Champs ’92, runner-up ’94. Dave’s passion to coach and mentor youth/high school football players brought him back to coaching in ’07 as the Defensive Coordinator for the Idlewild Baptist (Tampa) undefeated 6-7th grade boys. Currently in addition to training QB’s, Dave is the Vice President, Marketing and Business Development for the Elite Football Academy- St. Louis.
Position Specialty: QB
Blaine coaches EFA's youth and middle school QB's. He is a unique coach because he is still an active Player. Not only does Blaine teach players the latest techniques, he also trains those same skills himself at Elite Football Academy. Gabbert is the most decorated High School Quarterback to ever come out of the St. Louis Area. His honors include Elite 11 Quarterback Challenge MVP, US Army All-American, and Rivals.com 5 Star Rating. He currently plays football at the University of Missouri.
Position Specialty: QB
