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U16 PROGRAM

The U16 program is a critical developmental stage for Niagara Spears athletes. We focus on bridging the gap between youth fundamentals and elite senior-level performance. Our standards are high, demanding discipline, tactical intelligence, and physical dominance. Here, players don't just learn the game—they learn how to win at the highest level while preparing for the intensity of U18 and collegiate opportunities.

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COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

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Advanced tactical concepts and football IQ development.

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Position-specific fundamental refinement and skill training.

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Mental toughness and high-performance psychological preparation.

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Collegiate-level standards for competition and discipline.

Excellence is the expected standard

U16 COACHING STAFF

Brad martin

HEAD COACH 

jocelyn broom

team manager

dan steele

offesensive coordinator

jon broom

defensive coordinator

gytis bieksa

special teams & defensive line

tim bisci

defensive consultant

jimmie cunningham

defensve line

gabe hetherington

defensive backs

CURTIS NEILSON

linebakers

STEVE ROACH

RUNNING BACKS

NICK SPANYI

RUNNING BACKS

TREY GERVAIS

RECIEVERS

JORDAN HOSTICK

OFFENSIVE LINE

DAN DEANGELIS

OFFENSIVE LINE

MARIO BAIOCCO

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

AUSTIN MACRAE

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT

GARY ETHIER

ASSISTANT

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Schedule subject to change without notice.

PLAYER
EXPECTATIONS

  • Commitment: Attendance at all practices and team events is essential.
  • Discipline: Respect for coaches, teammates, and opponents is non-negotiable.
  • Development: A hunger to learn, adapt, and earn your place every single day.
  • Preparation: Showing up ready to work—mentally and physically.
IF YOU AREN’T READY TO WORK, YOU AREN’T READY TO WEAR THE JERSEY.

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 U16 tEAM MANAGER

2026 Roster

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GAME DAY

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WE DON’T CHASE — WE LEAD.

U16 athletes are built through discipline, pressure, and preparation.

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