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U14 PROGRAM

The U14 program is where serious development begins for Niagara Spears athletes. This stage focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and a competitive mindset while introducing the standards of high-level football. Players develop technique, discipline, teamwork, and game knowledge in an environment designed to challenge and support growth. Here, athletes build the foundation needed to progress into U16 and beyond.

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COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

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Strong fundamentals, proper technique, and football IQ development.

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Position-specific skill building and confidence growth.

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Discipline, teamwork, and competitive habits.

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Safe, structured coaching focused on long-term athlete development.

Building the foundation for future success.

U14 COACHING STAFF

TROY HERBERT

HEAD COACH 

SHELBY HERBERT

team manager

ROB GRAHAM

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH

AUSTIN WHETTON

OFFENSIVE coordinator

james maynard

defensive coordinator

aidan cook

assistant defensive coordinator

jacob ranger

LINEBACKS & DEFENSIVE BACKS

max mosquite

RECEIVERS & RUNNING BACKS

will schmahl

QB'S

tristan herbert

VOLUNTEER COACH

korey nelson

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

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Schedule subject to change without notice.

PLAYER
EXPECTATIONS

  • Commitment: Consistent attendance and effort at practices and team events. 
  • Discipline: Respect for coaches, teammates, officials, and the game. 
  • Development: Be coachable, learn fundamentals, and improve every week. 
  • Preparation: Arrive ready to work, listen, and compete with a positive attitude.
EFFORT & RESPECT

FOR FAMILIES

The Niagara Spears organization prides itself on maintaining open and professional communication with our families. We understand that a successful season requires a strong partnership between coaches, players, and parents.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS: All primary updates, schedule changes, and logistical info are handled through our dedicated team app.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: Clear fee structures and payment schedules are provided at the start of the season.

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​SUPPORT NETWORK: We require family involvement through participation bond during home games and community events.

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Participation Bond- Approved Roles:

 

  • Big Red Fundraiser

    • Unload delivery truck into club house

    • load vehicles

    • double check vehicles have appropriate amount of items once loaded

 

  • Team Roles (**person to be approved by Team Manager and must be the same person all season as they need to be included on Team Roster)

    • Stats x2, 

    • Game day photographer 

    • Game day video 

 

  • Game Day (*4 season home games and any playoff games for each team, we encourage people to volunteer for teams their children are not playing on, players should only volunteer AFTER their game) 

    • Set Up

    • Concessions

      • BBQ

      • Cash

      • Hand out drinks

      • Hand out food

    • Gate x2

    • 50/50 x2

    • Runner (ice and water)

    • Tear down

For specific inquiries, please reach out to the U14 tEAM MANAGER

2026 Roster

coming soon

GAME DAY

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WE DON’T CHASE — WE LEAD.

U14 athletes are built through fundamentals, confidence and growth.

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