Head Coach: Gerad Novak
Assistant Coaches: Bob Swift, Angel Cirilo, Joel Buch, Mike Querry, Dave Outland, Clint Holcomb, Rick Periandi, Tom Care
Team Name: Conestoga Valley
2016 Record: 4 – 6
Key Starters Lost: Grant Stoltzfus, Connor Brinton, Parker Graff, Mike Sadis, Nick Ator, Joel Ortiz
Offensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. WR Jose Barbon, 6-0, 180
Sr. OG Chris Dietrich, 6-3, 260
Sr. TE Michael Lefever, 6-1, 190
Jr. WR Tyre Stead, 5-9, 160
Defensive Starters Returning: (5)
Sr. DB Jose Barbon, 6-0, 180
Sr. OG Chris Dietrich, 6-3, 260
Sr. OLB Clayton Byers, 6-0, 180
Jr. LB Addison Stauffer, 5-11, 220
Jr. DB Tyre Stead, 5-9, 160
Special Team Starters Returning: (2)
Sr. DB Jose Barbon, 6-0, 180
Jr. DB Tyre Stead, 5-9, 160
Key Newcomers: (5)
Sr. Tanner Schwilk, 5-10, 165
Jr. OG/DT Yodhe Desta, 6-4, 250
Jr. WR/DB Gavin Horning, 6-1, 175
Jr. WR/OLB Keegan Martin, 5-11, 220
So. OG/DT Brandon Camp, 5-11, 220
2017 Offensive Outlook:
1. We need to replace a four year starter at QB (Grant Stlotzfus)
2. We are explosive at the WR position (Barbon & Stead) so our passing game is critical to open the running game.
3. Our offensive line has to us the time to throw the ball down field and open some running lanes for our RB’s.
4. Control the ball, keep our opponents offensive units off the field.
5. 3 or 4 Explosive plays per game.
6. Consistency under pressure.
2017 Defensive Outlook:
1. Run defense at the point of attack. Keep opponents to less than 3 yards per carry.
2. Produce more turnovers.
2017 Special Teams Outlook:
1. We need to score a minimum of 5 TD’s on special teams.
2. Kick-off returns – starting field position beyond the 40 yard line.
3. Punt returns – 15 – 2o yard average per punt return.
