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We will see you at registrations in the Spring!
Mini-Pony Head Coach - Bill Poffenbarger  Coach Poffenbarger is entering his 2nd season as an MVAA coach and will be the head coach for MVAA Mini-Pony football. His primary focus is in the development of young athletes providing them with the tools necessary to excel at the next level. One of Coach Poffenbarger’s immediate goals is to develop a coaching staff that remains at the mini-pony level in an effort to continuously strengthen the quality and consistency of the Middletown program through the teachings of sound fundamentals and the development of young athletes leaving self and agenda behind. Former Head Coach Mike Faron will be returning to the Mini-Pony program serving as an assistant coach bringing 4+years of MVAA coaching experience. Poffenbarger’s focus is on overall consistency of the mini-pony program and coordination of the multiple D1/D2 teams we work with at this level. The Mini-Pony coaching staff is very much an instructional level aimed exclusively at peaking the interests of young athletes and providing them with the tools to succeed. To achieve this, we require from both the young athlete and the parents, dedication, discipline, and hard work from each player. Pony Head Coach - Scott Grossnickle
Coach Grossnickle is entering his 6th season as head coach for MVAA Pony football. He leads an experienced coaching staff, including Steve Meyer, Keith Powell, and Kirk Wenner, who each have been part of the Pony staff for 4+ years, in addition to their prior football coaching experience. Coach Meyer’s focus is on offense/quarterbacks, Coach Powell works with the offensive and defensive lines, and Coach Wenner will be coordinating the Pony defense for the 5th year. The Pony coaching staff focuses on instruction in the fundamentals of the game, and expects dedication, discipline, and hard work from each player. Junior Varsity Head Coach - Brian Moore
Coach Moore is in his third year with
the MVAA Football Program and second year as the head
coach at the junior varsity (J.V.) level. Coach Moore
brings a wealth of football knowledge to our program.
His experience as a collegiate football player (Cal
Poly-1980-85) and professional football player (S.F.
49ers-1985) has added in-depth knowledge of offensive
and defensive linemen techniques. Coach Moore's
philosophy in coaching youth athletes is not necessarily
measured by wins and losses, but rather producing young
leaders who exhibit discipline, commitment, respect, and
show the initiative to excel, both on and off the field.
Coach Moore is fortunate to have two well-seasoned,
knowledgeable football coaches in Mark Pritts, as the
offensive coordinator, and Scott Farrow, as the
defensive coordinator. Coaches Pritts and Farrow
have numerous years coaching MVAA football. Before
coaching in the MVAA program, they both coached at the
high school level. Varsity Head Coach - Tom Evich Assistant Head Coach - Scott Stottlemyer
Coach Evich returns for his 9th
consecutive year as varsity head coach. His coaching
experience with the varsity dates back to 1993 when he
served as an assistant coach to his current offensive
coordinator—Scott Stottlemyer. Coaches Evich and
Stottlemyer have over 25 years combined MVAA coaching
experience working with 7th and 8th graders to prepare
for the Middletown High School Football Program. They
head up a coaching staff that believes in setting high
standards and inspiring players to live up to them.
This applies both on and off the field. The Varsity
staff will dedicate themselves to provide each player
the instruction and tools to help make them the best
football player he can be and more importantly a more
successful person in life. In addition, an
environment that constantly emphasizes the value of team
and individual humility is what has inspired hundreds of
former MVAA players over the years to graduate into the
ranks of the MHS Football Program and thrive. DID YOU KNOW?The MVAA players have continued their success at the high school level. The philosophies and nomenclature utilized in the MVAA program allow for the gradual and successful succession to the Middletown High School football program. Every player in the MVAA program develops the skills and techniques to help them reach their full potential. The MVAA competes in the Mountain Valley Youth Football League (MVYFL). Our league does not condone unsportsmanlike acts from coaches or players. We are proud of the fact that none of the Middletown MVAA football coaches or players (38 seasons) has ever been cited with an infraction to the league. We respect the job of the officials and demand the same of our players. The same officials employed in MVYFL officiate at the high school games. Our primary coaching positions are filled by those who believe that success is bred by continuity and consistency. Coaches are assigned to teams based on the needs of the overall program, not neccessarily where their son plays. This in itself inherently provides us an unbiased evaluation of the talent. The potential of every player in our program can be tapped to the fullest, void of personal bias. Our approach has been successful. In the 5 years we have fully implemented the continuity approach to coaching, the three competitive levels of our program have a combined record of 128-37-2. We have two MVYFL Superbowl victories, five Superbowl runner-ups and 5 Valley Divisional titles. MHS head varsity football coach - Coach Lynott has coached within the MVAA program for the last 4 seasons. Coach Lynott was also our game time PA announcer. It was not uncommon to hear our fans praise the excellent job and commentary provided by Coach Lynott. His guidance and assistance helps reinforce the MVAA efforts in preparing our players for high school. Many of the present MHS football coaches were former MVAA coaches and/or players including: Coach Cutsail, Coach Dillon, Coach McCallion, Coach Michels, Coach Thumma and Coach White. First year players have always contributed to our program's success and have earned starting positions. Part of the excitement each year for our coaching staff is not knowing the potential attributes of a new player. Time after time, the new players serve a vital role on all of our teams. It is never too late to start playing football with the MVAA. The MVYFL is comprised of a DI and DII level. The same coaches coach both the DI and DII teams. Both divisions practice together and only separate on game day. The DII Middletown squads adhere to a "must-play" policy. Playing time at the DII level is afforded to all of the athletes that practice. MVAA understands there are commitments that take precedence over football, including but not limited to family, scholastic and religious events. These situations can be handled one on one with the head coach. We have an 85% retention rate with MVAA football players. Year after year, players return to our program with the desire to become a better player and contributor to their team. We have found that our program offers an appealing venue for those wanting to commit to a team and continue to build the Middletown football tradition. Practice Schedule First Practice July 27th, 6PM MVAA Football typically practices on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights during the season. This provides our players the opportunity to watch the high school football teams. Freshman and JV High School games are typically played on Wednesdays with Varsity games typically on Friday nights. MVAA Football History The MVAA football program was formed in 1971 to provide a feeder program to Middletown High School (MHS). We would like to thank our parents for their continued support of the program. The youth football league existed before there was a high school team. The premise behind the program was to develop football players through fundamentals, dedication, confidence and commitment to their team to prepare them for high school football. After the start-up of the high school football program, graduates of the program began giving back to the community where many grew up. Today, there are many coaches within the MVAA program who played MVAA football as well as MHS football. There are also just as many coaches involved in the MVAA program that have played and coached for other programs from other areas of the county and country. Our program models the high school program and is coordinating our efforts with the new head coach - Coach Kevin Lynott. By virtue of the fact that our practices and program philosophy are nearly identical to what is expected at the MHS Program, MVAA football players have a seamless transition from the MVAA Program to the MHS Program. Not only are they well schooled in the same techniques and terminology used at the next level but most importantly they become immersed in the mental attitude that is distinctly Middletown Football. MVAA Present Day As our region has continued to grow, so has the MVAA and MVYFL. Within our league there are two division levels. DI is the competitive division and the DII level is where the players hone the football skills in a game-like atmosphere. We will be entering our fourth year with DII representation. The DII teams are coached by the DI staff making it possible for your son to advance and benefit from competing with DI players.
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