PHOENIX STORM

Pre-season and Season Schedule, Staff and Development Program

 

Hello Parents and Players, 

 

Welcome to the Phoenix Storm Football Club! We are excited to officially get the season underway! To ensure our athletes receive the best possible experience, we have made significant updates to our coaching structure and long-term developmental goals.

 

Our Elite Coaching Staff

 

We have assembled a new coaching staff with years of collective experience at multiple levels of the game. Our goal is to provide specialized instruction at every position to maximize player safety and skill.

 

Head Coach/General Manager - Carrington Gupte

 

• Manages day-to-day operations of the team, events, staff and recruiting

 

• Tracking development and improvement to provide coordinators and position coaches with an overview of how players are performing from a skill and character standpoint.

 

• Responsible for Public Relations and enforcing Social Media Code of Conduct to ensure a positive brand image.

 

Assistant Head Coach/Program Builder/WR Coach - Hud Romero

 

• Program Builder, Lead Assistant - manages offensive and defensive coordinators, team gameplan. Oversees Development of Wide Receiver group.

 

• Supports Head Coach with education and development of players

 

• Playbook Oversight - final approval on offensive and defensive gameplans

 

Offensive Coordinator (OC) and QB Coach - Andrew Jones

 

• Develops offensive playbook, audibles and manages offense during practices and games

 

• Works with Offensive position coaches to ensure blocking schemes match offensive concepts

 

Defensive Coordinator (DC) and LB Coach - Max Prokell

 

• Designs defensive formations, schemes and blitzes with a focus on the Linebacker group

 

• Manages defense during practices and games

 

Position Coaches:

 

Line Coach (Offensive/Defensive Line) - Christian Hass

 

Designs blocking and pursuit schemes for the linemen on both sides of the ball

 

Running backs, Defensive Backs and Special Teams Coach - Colton Arrant

 

Responsible for the training and development of RB’s, DB’s and Special Teams Unit

 

Special Assistant Coaches:

 

Ray Osuna - Floating Support, Equipment Manager

 

Zach Brodt - Floating Support, Defensive Assistant

 

The Three-Year Freshman Ready Program

 

We are proud to announce the installation of a new long-term development program. This is not just a one-season plan; it is a three-year roadmap designed to build a rock-solid foundation for the boys as they transition toward freshman high school football.

 

The Timeline: Our training begins with OTAs (Organized Team Activities) focused on foundational football movements, footwork, tackling and reading a playbook and continues with high-intensity training, development and instruction throughout the regular season.

 

The Goal: over the next three seasons, we will progressively increase complexity in schemes and physical intensity to ensure every player is “Freshman Ready” by the time they leave the Phoenix Storm program and move onto high school.

Practice/Try Out Schedule:

 

Spring Practice (May 3rd - May 31st)

 

Sunday and Thursday Evenings, 5:30pm-7:00pm at Grayhawk Park

 

Official Team Try Outs (May 17th, 21st, 24th and 28)

 

A 4-event period where new/potential players showcase their skills and earn a spot on the final roster. This will coincide with our spring schedule and be on Sunday and Thursday evenings at Grayhawk Park from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

 

Summer Camp (June 2nd-July 2nd)

 

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6:00pm-7:30pm

 

Location TBD, will be announced at practice and on our Team Snap app where official team coordination and updates take place.

 

Summer Break (July 3rd-July 25th)

 

We take 3 weeks of July off to provide the boys with a break to enjoy their summer, escape a bulk of the hottest month and spend time with family.

 

Pre-season Practice Schedule (July 26th-August 31st)

 

Location TBD, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6:00-7:30pm

 

In-season Practice and Season Schedule (September 1st-November 14th)

 

At the start of September we’re granted access to move team operations to Pinnacle High School where we practice on the Freshman Field. Days/Times TBD.

 

The regular season starts on Saturday, September 5th and will go through November 14th should we advance to the championship round.

 

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 9 games. 8 regular-season and 1 bowl game (if we don’t qualify for the playoffs). Teams qualifying for the playoffs play 8 regular season games and start the playoffs which can last 3 rounds, giving these teams a total of 11 games.