BT Hartloge
Jason is the Director of EFA's Defensive Programming. He 20 years of playing and coaching experience in a wide variety of defensive schemes. While playing linebacker at Drake University Jason trained under Dave Doeren(U of Wisconsin), who is one of the fastest rising coaches in NCAA Division I Football. Christopher is a highly sought after speaker at many coaches clinics because of his common sense approach to coaching. Jason is also a teammate of former Oakland Raider Head Coach and now University of Southern California Head Coach Lane Kiffin.
Position Specialty: LB
•BT played collegiately at Samford University
•All Conference performer in college
•Graduate assistant coach at Samford University
•Played High School football for nationally ranked Hoover High School (Birmingham, AL)
Position Specialty: DB
Position Specialty:RB
Dan began his coaching career in 2001. 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
Brett Fischer
Jamie Pond
Jamie is the Director of EFA's Offensive Programming. He played collegiately at Arkansas State University. While at ASU he earned a Degree in Physical Education. Jamie played offensive line where he was Academic All Conference (Sun Belt) as a Junior and Senior, All Conference Honorable Mention as a Junior, as well as All Conference 2nd team as a Senior. He also played Professional Indoor Football after graduating from ASU. He is considered by many to be the premier Offensive Line Coach in the Midwest.
Position Specialty: OL
Brett was a record setting wide receiver at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Upon graduation Brett played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs as well as the Detroit Lions. He is the son of a high school football coach who has grown up around the game, because of this he is able to easily teach basic concepts to professional level adjustment. Brett heads up the receiver programming for EFA.
Position Specialty: WR
Position Specialty: DL, OL
Addison Meyers
Will Paul
Will recently returned home to St. Louis after graduating from the University of Michigan. He was a three year letterman for the nationally ranked Wolverines. Will played Defensive End his first two seasons, and completed his final two seasons at Fullback. He played in 39 games including the Alamo Bowl, Outback Bowl, and two Rose Bowls. During his prep career he was a standout at Parkway West High School. Where he received All-American Honors from CNN/SI & Rivals.com, as well as All-State Honors from the AP. Will was also selected to participate in the prestigious 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. EFA is proud to have Will back with us. He brings a great deal of knowledge and passion for the game. He coaches both the Defensive Line and Fullbacks.
Position Specialty: DL,FB
After finishing an All-American football career at Hazelwood East High School, Brian went on to become a three year starter at the University of Illinois. Brian was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 2008, where he is a Defensive Tackle. In his first NFL Start he Sacked Ben Rothlisbeger 2 times on Monday Night Football. He focuses on teaching his EFA players the most current pass rush techniques. As Evidence Brian has trained Muiltple Division 1, 5 Nike Training Camp and 3 NUC Combine MVP's.
Position Specialty: DL,LB
Brian Schaefering
Position Specialty: RB
Casey Cramer
Mario Patton
Mario was a record setting receiver at Lindenwood University. After finshing his collegiate career Patton was granted a Free Agent Tryout with the St. Louis Rams. He played nine seasons of professional indoor football. He has coached high school football for the past 9 seasons. Mario teaches both defensive backs and receivers for EFA.
Position Specialty: WR,DB
J.C. Kime brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to EFA's line program. He played football at Southeast Missouri State University. Upon graduation JC coached collegiately at SEMO and Lindenwood University. He was the defensive line coach for the Missouri State 6A Champion Hazelwood Central Hawks.
Position Specialty: OL, DL
JC Kime
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 is the starting QB at the University of Missouri.
Position Specialty: QB
Blaine Gabbert
Daryl is a product of Hazelwood East High School and the University of Missouri. Whittington has a great football background having played professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe, and the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching knowledge to Elite Football Academy. We are proud to have Daryl on our staff.
Position Specialty: DL
Daryl Whittington
Aaron Whittington
Aaron is a recent graduate of UCLA and Member of the Rivercity Rage . While at UCLA Aaron was a valuable performer for the Bruins Defense starting three seasons at strongside linebacker. He played locally at Hazelwood East HS. While in high school Aaron was voted; SuperPrep All-Midlands (No. 38 prospect), All-Midlands selection (No. 15 prospect) by Tom Lemming, PrepStar All-Region selection, Three-star selection by rivals.com, Rated No. 22 nationally among weakside defensive ends by rivals.com. and Earned First-Team All-State acclaim his Junior and Senior Year.
Position Specialty: LB, DL
Brian Lewis
Mark Watson is a currently a Defensive Back at McPherson College. Watson was a two-time all-conference honoree at Francis Howell High School. Mark has a dual role with EFA. He is both a position coach and a player in our program. Comments from Mark’s college head coach. “Mark is a special player…he will definitely be an impact player in our conference. He's bigger than any linebacker we had a year ago, plus he is a good enough athlete to be one of the better return men in the conference. He's an excellent student-athlete, and a lot of fun to have around.”
Position Specialty: DB
Mark Watson
Dave’s passion to coach and mentor youth/high school and college football players brought him to the Elite Football Academy in January 2009 as QB coach and Vice President, marketing and business development. Cooke has served as quarterbacks coach in many different capacities, including the Bishop Dullaghan Passing Camp, Schuman National Underclassmen Combine, NFL High School Player Development and USA Football. He also spent three seasons (1992-94) as quarterbacks’ coach at Naperville North High School, winning an Illinois state championship in 1992. Currently, Cooke enters his first season on the Washington University in St. Louis football staff coaches QB's. He is an active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, American Football Coaches Association, & USA Football. Cooke played college football at Quincy University, and earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing 1992. He and his wife Allison, have three children: Caitlyn (seven), Hannah (five), Palin (4months).
Position Specialty: QB
Dave Cooke
Moe played football for the University of Illinois. Where he was a member of the 2008 Rose Bowl Team. He brings a great knowledge of the running game to EFA. He serves at the South Facility as Running Back Coach. Moe is also studying to be a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicince.
Position Specialty: RB
Elmer comes to Elite Football Academy with 20 plus years of youth and high school coaching experience. He is an expert Defensive Back coach who has helped train 20 plus Division I players. He boasts two current Missouri Tigers Robert Steeples and his son Munir Prince. Elmer's younger brother Ricardo was also a record setting running back at Hazelwood East who went on to play at University of Missouri. Elmer also coached the DeSmet 2005 6A State Championship Team.
Position Specialty: DB
Elmer Rhodes
Moe Haney
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Mark Kornfled
Position Specialty: QB
Bryan brings a wealth of knowledge about defensive back positions to Elite Football Academy. He is an expert coach who teaches the art of man to man and zone coverages. He has an extensive coaching and playing background which allows him to connect to players of all ages and ability levels. Baldwin has served as the Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator ,Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers Coach at Normandy High School.
He was also selected by Head Coach Raheem Morris to serve as Intern Coach/ Guest Defensive Back Coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kansas State University Varsity Football, Cornerback
2003 Big 12 Championship Team - 2003 Fiesta Bowl - 2006 Texas Bowl
Position Specialty: DB
Bryan Baldwin
Matt is the Founder of Elite Football Academy. He is considered one of the premier QB coaches in the country. He has personally coached and mentored 22 Division I & 4 NFL Players. Football has been a major part of Matt's life for the past 20 years. His coaching experience spans over 10 years. Before beginning his high school and middle school coaching career, 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.
Position Specialty: QB
Dan Callahan
• Six year NFL Veteran Offensive Tackle with the Ravens, Bills, and Dolphins
• Play collegiately at the Tennessee State University
• First-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference pick as a both a junior and senior,
• First-Team Black College All-American
• Coached Professionally for the Rivercity Rage
• Position Specialty: DL,OL
Position Specialty: OL, DL
Bennie Anderson
Position Specialty: WR
Rudy Flemming
Position Specialty: WR,RB
LaMark Brown
Brian had a successful collegiate career as a running back at Indiana University. As a senior he was voted Team Captain. Lewis prepped at Pattonville High School. He was recognized as one of the nation's top 100 players by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report in 1999, and was the 22nd-best player in the country by The Sporting News. He rushed for over 1,000 yards his last three seasons in high school, racking up 4,954 rushing yards and 5,646 all-purpose yards. Lewis had 25 games of 100 yards or more. He earned All-State recognition after his sophomore and junior season.
Position Specialty: RB
CURRENT AND PAST PLAYER COACHES
Position Specialty: OL
John Tabash
