Francis Howell Football Coaches
The coaches and staff of Francis Howell are as follows:
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cory Snyder |
| Defensive Coaching Staff | |
| Varsity Defensive Coordinator / DL Coach | Justin Schmidt |
| Head JV Coach / JV Defensive Coordinator / LB Coach | John Locke |
| Head Freshman Coach / Freshman Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach | Jason Skidmore |
| DB Coach | Jacob Cole |
| Safeties Coach | Pat Doering |
| LB Coach | Tim Thomas |
| Offensive Coaching Staff | |
| Varsity Offensive Coordinator | TBD |
| JV Offensive Coordinator / RB Coach | Mark Malawey |
| Freshman Offensive Coordinator / QB Coach | Brad Livingston |
| Special Teams Coordinator / WR Coach | Mike Muench |
| OL Coach | Malach Radigan |
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| Director of Football Operations | Carl Wayne |
| Assistant Director of Football Operations | Sam Kohler |
| Head Equipment Manager | Mark Henley |
| Game Day Filmers | Matt Beyer, Stephen Koehler, Daniel King, Jeff Stahl |
| "Team Moms" | Lori Locke and Pris Reed |
| Game Day Stat Keepers | Sam Kohler, and Mike Hulen |
| Sideline Photographer | Mike Keithly |
| Public Address | Terry Black |
| Student Managers | Natalie Baner, Reagan Glenn, Taylor Haynes, Sam Henley, Ryley Marcotte, Payton McDonall, Jen McKelvey, Shaylyn O'Donohue, Kaitlin Ratliff, Kelsey Totty |
| Chains | Mark Buenenmann, Greg Hale, Lee Vint, Ron Vogt, Joe Wuest |
Head Coach
» Cory Snyder
Education:
Francis Howell High School 1997-2000
University of Illinois 2000-2003
University of Illinois - Masters Degree 2003-2004
Lindenwood University – Masters Degree 2004
Sports Experience:
College
Wide Receiver at Washington University
Coaching Experience:
Assistant, Westminster Christian Academy 2001 - 2010
Head Coach, Westminster Christian Academy 2011 - 2015
Francis Howell High School 2016 - Present
Defensive Coaching Staff
» Justin Schmidt
Education:
Francis Howell High School Class of 2003
Lindenwood University Class of 2008
Bachelor of Arts in History
Sports Experience:
Baseball-4 years Francis Howell High
Football-4 years Francis Howell High
Basketball-1 year Francis Howell High
Coaching Experience:
Football- Francis Howell High 2009-Current (Defensive Line)
Timberland High School 2008 (Defensive Line)
Baseball- Francis Howell Central 2009-Current (Head JV Coach)
Francis Howell High 2005-2008 (Assistant Freshman)
Personal Info:
Single, Mom-Barb, Father-George, Sister-Angie
Coach Schmidt enjoys coaching (of course), hunting, fishing, and anything else hands on.
Coach Schmidt currently teaches 8th Grade SPED at Hollenbeck Middle School
Priority for this year:
Instill the qualities and ideals that these young men will need to succeed not only on the football field but off as men of our community. Also to win 14 games!!!!!
» John Locke
Education:
Undergraduate Degree B.S. California State Univ. Hayward,
M.A. Missouri Baptist Univ.
Sports Experience:
Played football, baseball, and wrestled in high school
Played football for two years at Cabrillo Jr. College
Played football for two years at CSUH
My proudest moments in sports was having the opportunity to coach with both of my sons Kellen and Trevor.
Coaching Experience:
Football Coach – Three years at Castro Valley High School in CA
Jr. Varsity Coach – Eight years at St. Charles High School
Football Coach – Seven years at Francis Howell High School
Personal Information:
Married 28 years to Lori. Have 3 children: Kellen, Trevor, Brenna.
Priority for this year:
To help provide a positive life experience for all our players and families
» Jason Skidmore
Education:
Senatobia (MS) High School
Senatobia, MS
Class of 1992
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
Class of 1996.
Sports Experience: Most Memorable Sporting Moments:
1. Having the privilege of coaching in the state title game in 2012.
2. Vikings 49 FZW 28, 11-11-11
3. And 0 Freshman seasons in 2010 and 2012.
4. Saturday mornings with good men.
5. Coaching my son, Wes, for his four year career at Howell
Coaching Experience:
Junior Vikings - 2007
Francis Howell High School - 2008 - Present
Personal Information:
Wife : Amanda, Sons: Wes, 19 (Former Viking letterman) and Eli, 6 (Future Viking and current biggest fan). Viking football is a fabric of my family. We are honored to be part of such a great football community, and to have the opportunity to serve the young men and families of that community.
Goals for this year:
1. Win the GAC South title on all three levels.
2. One More Step.
» Jacob Cole
Education:
Parkway Central High School Class of 2003
University of Missouri Class of 2008 (Bachelor's in Personal Finance)
Lindenwood University Class of 2010 (Master's in Education)
Sports Experience:
Football and Baseball at Parkway Central High School
Coaching Experience:
Football:
Francis Howell High School
(Freshman Defensive Coordinator 2013)
(Defensive Backs Coach 2011-Present)
(Wide Receivers Coach 2010)
Swimming:
River Bend Swim Club
(Head Coach 2003-2006)
(Asst. Coach 2001-2002)
Personal Information:
Father- Robert
Mother- Sally
Siblings- Katie, Kerry, Jessica
Priority for this year:
Live in the here and now by attacking each day, while at the same time instilling the character and moral fiber required to be successful fathers, sons, husbands, and future role models!
» Pat Doering
» Tim Thomas
Offensive Coaching Staff
» Mark Malawey
Education:
Truman State University – Masters Degree
Sports Experience:
Football, Wrestling, Track at Francis Howell High School 1980 - 1984
Wrestled at Forest Park 1985-1987
Coaching Experience:
Coached Track 1990-1995
Coached Wrestling for 18 years
Head Coach of Francis Howell High School 1998 – 2007
Resigned with Francis Howell High School 2007
Coached football starting for 21 years
Coach of the Little League Wrestling program
Personal Information:
Single
Children: Allie, 11 years old
Luke, 9 years old
Priority for this year:
Build a football program feared by ALL!
» Brad Livingston
» Mike Muench
Education:Francis Howell High School Class of 2006
Missouri State University Class of 2010 with bachelors in Physical Education
Lindenwood University Class of 2012 with Masters in Education Administration
Sports Experience:
Football 4 years Francis Howell High School
Varsity Football Captain 2005
Coaching Experience:
Francis Howell High School 2012-Current (Wide Receivers)
Hillcrest High School (Springfield MO) - 2008 (Wide Receivers/Tight ends), 2009 (Linebackers)
Personal Information:
Single, Mom-Paige, Sister- Jennifer
Enjoys Fishing, Golfing, or anything else active
Currently teaches Physical Education grades K-5 at Daniel Boone Elementary since 2010
Priority for this year:
To get better Everyday!!!









