BIO COMING SOON

Cole is a Burlingame High School alumni that is currently attending the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. Cole had a very successful career in high school as a 2-way starter at linebacker and running back. He received the team MVP award, linebacker of the year, and all league honors for the competitive De Anza league, along with being named the Bay Area Newsgroup athlete of the week following a playoff win.

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Cole is a defensive-minded coach with a passion for the details and intricacies of the many different coverages. Cole enjoys giving back to the youth of his community and sharing his love for the game of football. Cole is committed to not only being a mentor on the field but also serving as a figure athletes can come to for advice off the field. Cole always brings the energy and is hyped up for the upcoming season

Jayden Monroe is a former Menlo-Atherton High School graduate and a current college football athlete at San José City College. Having played the game since the age of six, Jayden has developed a deep respect for football and the lessons it teaches both on and off the field.

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As a coach, Jayden is passionate about giving back to the game that shaped him, with a strong focus on player development, discipline, and confidence. He is committed to helping athletes grow not only as football players, but as young men and leaders in their communities.

Coach Rich is a Southern California native who grew up competing in football, baseball, and wrestling, where he learned early how sports shape character, discipline, and resilience. He later moved to the Bay Area to pursue a degree in Nutritional Science at SFU, a path that deepened his understanding of human performance, recovery, and long-term athlete health.

Building on this foundation, Coach Rich founded Rare Ambitions Training, a performance-based training company designed to help athletes optimize their physical development through intentional training, proper movement, and nutrition-backed programming. Rare Ambitions was created to bridge the gap between strength training and real-world athletic performance, emphasizing sustainable habits that support both competition and overall well-being.

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For the past five years, Coach Rich has coached at Burlingame High School, working with running backs and linebackers while serving as the JV Defensive Coordinator. His experience also includes managing the freshman baseball team, assisting the JV baseball program as an outfielder and bench coach, and coaching a travel baseball team during the offseason. Across every role, his coaching philosophy has remained consistent: sports are a powerful vehicle for personal growth beyond the field.

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In addition, Coach Rich is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, specializing in Sports Performance Training and Corrective Exercise. He is committed to teaching athletes how to move efficiently, train with purpose, and stay healthy throughout their careers.

Above all, Coach Rich’s mission is to develop complete athletes by instilling mental toughness, confidence, discipline, accountability, and self-belief. His goal is to help every athlete he works with grow into the best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally—both in sport and in life.

Gio Joachim is a former standout athlete from Burlingame High School, where football played a central role in his development both as a player and a leader. He was a three-year varsity athlete, served as team captain his senior year, and earned Team MVP honors in 2023. Gio was also selected to the PAL All-League team as a linebacker for three consecutive seasons, recognizing his consistency, toughness, and impact on the defensive side of the ball.

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Specializing at linebacker, Gio learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and leadership—traits that continue to guide him today. Off the field, he is deeply committed to family, health, and hard work, believing that maintaining physical well-being and an active lifestyle directly supports success in all areas of life.

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As a coach, Gio is passionate about working with young athletes and making a meaningful impact in his community. His goal is to share his knowledge and love of the game while helping players grow both on and off the field. Gio emphasizes that football is about more than wins and losses—it is a platform for building character, fostering teamwork, and forming lifelong relationships.

Coach Zach will serve as a Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach, working closely with athletes during academic breaks to provide consistent leadership and high-level instruction. He is a former walk-on at Oregon State University, where he gained firsthand experience in the discipline, preparation, and accountability required at the collegiate level.

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Coach Zach is now a college student at CSU Long Beach and works as a personal trainer with Spectrum Performance in the Bay Area, focusing on athletic development, strength, and movement efficiency. He is a graduate of Archbishop Mitty High School, where he played cornerback and developed a strong technical foundation in defensive back play.

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Previously, Coach Zach coached with High Intensity 7v7, serving as their Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach, where he emphasized technique, communication, and competitive mindset in the secondary. His coaching style blends on-field fundamentals with off-field preparation, ensuring athletes understand both the “how” and the “why” behind their development.

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Coach Zach strongly aligns with the Next Play mentality, which he views as a commitment to growth, resilience, and constant improvement. To him, “Next Play” means learning from every rep—good or bad—and responding with focus, confidence, and effort. He believes this mindset is essential not only for defensive success, but for building disciplined, resilient young athletes prepared to handle challenges on and off the field.

Sean Chang is a graduate of Burlingame High School, where he played varsity football as a defensive back, lining up at both cornerback and safety. During his time at Burlingame, Sean developed a strong understanding of defensive technique, preparation, and accountability, building the foundation for his continued involvement in the game at the collegiate level.

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Sean is currently a sophomore at San José State University, where he serves as an equipment manager and football assistant for the Spartans. In this role, he works closely with the coaching staff, including Cornerbacks Coach Greg Burns, gaining hands-on experience in daily operations, player preparation, and the demands of a Division I football program.

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With experience as both a player and a collegiate staff member, Sean brings a detail-oriented, disciplined approach to coaching. He is passionate about helping young defensive backs refine their technique, understand the game at a deeper level, and develop the work ethic required to succeed on and off the field.

Liam is a graduate of Burlingame High School, where he played varsity football at quarterback and helped lead the program to a playoff appearance his senior season. In a run-first Wing-T offense, Liam emerged as an overlooked but highly effective leader, throwing for nearly 2,000 passing yards while managing the game with discipline, toughness, and poise. His experience as a quarterback in a system built on trust and execution shaped his understanding of leadership, accountability, and team-first football.

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Growing up, Liam competed in hockey and other team-oriented sports, developing a competitive mindset and strong appreciation for collaboration and communication. He currently works at Ninja Republic as an Assistant Manager, helping operate one of the Peninsula’s only American Ninja Warrior–style training facilities. This role has expanded his athletic perspective and allowed him to work closely with youth athletes, reinforcing his passion for mentorship and development.

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Liam joins the Next Play team with a deep respect for the game of football and a commitment to serving the next generation. The Next Play mentality—focusing on growth, resilience, and responding with purpose—mirrors how he approaches both sport and life. To Liam, success is built through consistency, adaptability, and the ability to move forward with confidence after every challenge. He is driven to help young athletes develop not only their skills, but also the mindset needed to succeed on and off the field.

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