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U18 PROGRAM

The U18 program is the final proving ground for Niagara Spears athletes. This is where talent meets accountability, discipline, and next-level preparation. Our focus is on elite competition, advanced football IQ, physical dominance, and leadership. Athletes are pushed to perform under pressure while preparing for junior, university, and post-secondary opportunities. Here, players don’t just compete—they learn how to lead, win, and separate themselves from the rest.

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COACHING & DEVELOPMENT

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Advanced tactical systems, film study, and elite football IQ development.

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Position-specific refinement built for next-level competition.

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Mental toughness, leadership, and performance under pressure.

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Junior and university-level standards for accountability and discipline.

Separation is the expected standard

U18 COACHING STAFF

BRIAN DUGUAY

HEAD COACH 

jocelyn broom

team manager

NATHAN ZAVARELLA

offesensive coordinator

JACK ANDREWS

defensive coordinator/LINEBAKERS

MIKE SOLANKI

 defensive line

TOM DAGENAIS

defensive BACKS

EUGENE PARK

defensve BACKS

DAN PEPE

QUARTERBACKS

KEATTON BRUGGELING

RECEIVERS

JOSH MOSLEY

OFFENSIVE LINE

JOHN GRANT

OFFENSIVE LINE

DAVID VELEZ

RUNNING BACKS

DAN FRANCIS

RUNNING BACKS

kYLE MCDOUGALL

ASSISTANT

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Schedule subject to change without notice.

PLAYER
EXPECTATIONS

  • Commitment: Attendance at practices, games, meetings, and team events is expected.
  • Discipline: Respect for coaches, teammates, officials, and the standard is non-negotiable. 
  • Competition: Earn your role daily through effort, consistency, and performance. 
  • Preparation: Arrive physically ready, mentally sharp, and focused to work.
  • Leadership: Set the tone through accountability, toughness, and example.
IF YOU AREN’T READY TO COMPETE, 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 U18 tEAM MANAGER

2026 Roster

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GAME DAY

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WE DON’T CHASE — WE LEAD.

U18 athletes are built through competition, accountability, and relentless preparation.

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