The Elite Football Academy staff is much more than just coaches and trainers. They truly care about the young men that they work with both on and off the football field. The staff at EFA also provides their expertise and many of years of experience to help educate the youth coaches of the St. Louis metro area. The EFA is truly making a positive impact on the game! -Joe Owens, USA Football
COACHES
SKYLER SUGGS - DEFENSIVE LINE /LINEBACKERS
Hometown: Washington, MO
Alma Mater: Lindenwood University
- Education: B.S.Physical Education
Playing Experience:
- College: Northern Iowa University, Arizona Western, Lindenwood University
- Professional: Guelfi Firenze Italy
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
David Johnson (Cardinals), Pierre Desir (Colts), Connor Harris (Jets), LJ Fort (Steelers)
Playing Career Honors
- High School: All-Conference,...
MATT BIERMANN - QUARTERBACKS
Founder: Elite Football Academy & Elite Performance Academy
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: University of Missouri
- Education: B.S. Education
Playing Experience:
- College: University of Missouri
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Coach Larry Smith (Missouri, USC), Dave Toub (Bears), Brian Stewart (Cowboys & Maryland), Brock Olivio (Lions), Dwayne Blakely (Falcons).
Playing Career Honors
- High...
MARCUS SNOZEK - QUARTERBACKS
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Alma Mater: Lindenwood University
Education: B.A. Physical Education, M.A. Education
- Playing Experience:
- College: Lindenwood University
Coaching Experience:
- Assistant Coach - Olathe East High School 2009-2010
- Quarterback Coach - Lindenwood University 2004 - 2007
- EFA Quarterback Coach 2010 - Present
- Notable Players Coached:
- DeDe Dorsey, Travis Tannehill
MATT KRAPFL- QUARTERBACKS
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Missouri State University
Education: B.A. Physical Education
Playing Experience:
College: Missouri State University
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach - Kirkwood High School
EFA Quarterback Coach 2010 - Present
Notable Teammates:
Jeremy Maclin, Mike McNeill
moreJAMIE POND - OFFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Alma Mater: Arkansas State
Education:B.S. Education
Playing Experience:
- College: Arkansas State University
- Professional: Arena Football League
Playing Career Honors:
- High School: All-Conference, All-Metro, All-State
- College: 2x Sun Belt Academic All-Conference
- College: Sun Belt All-Conference as Junior
Coaching Experience:
- Parkway South Jr. Patriots
- Parkway West Jr....
DOUG WAGENER - OFFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: St, Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Lindenwood University
Education: Business Administration
Playing Experience:
College: Lindenwood University
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Notable Players Coached:
Andrew Ness, Brian Wallace, Jack Kurzu, Alec Abeln, Gabe Kuhn
moreLUKE PIOT - OFFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: Millstadt IL
Alma Mater: Coe College
Education: Bachelors in Strength and Conditioning / Business Administration
Playing Experience
College: Coe College
Notable Teammates/Coaches: Steve Staker (DIII Coach of the Year)
Coaching Experience: Elite Football Academy (2016-present) / Private Long Snapping Instructor / HSPD Development Camps / HSPD 7v7 Scout
moreSEBASTIAN MARDON - OFFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: St, Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Lindenwood University
Education: Business Administration
Playing Experience:
College: Missouri Baptist University
moreBRETT FISCHER - WIDE RECEIVERS
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: University of Missouri- Rolla
Education:B.S. Engineering Management & B.S. Economics and Finance
Playing Experience:
- College: University of Missouri- Rolla,
- NFL: Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions
- AFL: Offensive Specialist for Memphis and Las Vegas
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Dick Vermeil, Mike Martz, Charlie Joyner, Preist Holmes, Tony Gonzales, Roy Williams, Mike Williams, Charles Rogers, and Dre’ Bly, Trent Green, Jared Allen,...
moreJUSTIN GAGE - WIDE RECEIVERS
Hometown: Jefferson City, MO
Alma Mater: University of Missouri
Education: B.S. Economics and Finance
Playing Experience:
- College: University of Missouri
- NFL: Chicago Bears & Tennessee Titans
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Coaching Experience:
St. Dominic
moreMIKE CARTER - WIDE RECEIVERS
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Lindenwood-Belleville
Education: B.S. Sports Management
Playing Experience:
College: Lindenwood-Belleville
moreDEREK STANLEY - WIDE RECEIVERS
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Education:Health & Human Performance
Playing Experience:
- College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- NFL: St. Louis Rams & Detroit Lions
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Orlando Pace, Torry Holt, Issac Bruce, Marc Bulger, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Steven Jackson
Accolades:
Coaching Experience:
Lindenwood University
moreWESLEY LEFTWHICH - WIDE RECEIVERS
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Alma Mater: University of Missouri
Education: B.S. Economics and Finance
Playing Experience:
College: University of Missouri
moreJASON CURTIS - DEFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: St, Louis, MO
Alma Mater: University of Missouri
Education: International Business
Playing Experience:
College: University of Missouri
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Larry Smith, Justin Smith
Notable Players Coached:
Jonathan Bonner (Notre Dame), John Voit (Army), Renell Wren (Arizona State)
moreADDISON MEYERS - DEFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Tabor College
Playing Experience:
College: Tabor College
College: Lindenwood University
Coaching Experience:
Lafayette High School
Featured Clinician at USA Football Coaches School
NFL High School Player Development Camp
St. Louis Rams Youth Camp
Chaminade High School
Notable Players Coached: Brian Schaefering (Browns), Sheldon Richardson (Jets), Kenny McClendon (Central Michigan)
moreRAYSEAN GOLDEN - DEFENSIVE LINE
Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina
Alma Mater: Southern Illinois University
Education: Community Health Administration Bachelors/Workforce Development & Education Master's
Playing Experience:
College: Coffeyville Community College/Southern Illinois University
Notable Teammates/Coaches: Chase Allen, Dicky Rose, Jerry Kill, Matrell Spaight, Claudeson Pelon, Ray Agnew II, Malcolm Agnew
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moreJAMES CROCKETT - DEFENSIVE BACKS
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Alma Mater: Arizona Western
Playing Experience:
- Arizona Western
Notable Teammates/Coaches:
Cody Hollister (Patriots), Eric Beisel, Eric Wren
Coaching Experience:
- Boom 7v7
NICK MCCARTNEY - RUNNING BACKS
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Alma Mater: Western Illinois University
Education: Communications
Playing Experience: College
College: Western Illinois University, Lindenwood University
Notable Teammates/Coaches: Derek Stanley
Coaching Experience:
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