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2024 San Leandro Crusaders Youth Football

2024 REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON

2023 Football Coaching Staff

Mark Aranzamendez - Jr. Peewee Head Coach

Mark Aranzamendez, aka Coach AZ, proudly served his country as part of the Armed Forces since 1997.  He's a U.S. Airborne Paratrooper Veteran who got his nickname "AZ" while serving.

This is Coach AZ's second season with the San Leandro Crusaders.  He's been coaching for over ten years in multiple sports including boxing, football, and rugby. He was also part of the coaching staff with Antioch Youth Football league in 2009.  His favorite part of coaching is the mentorship with the student-athletes and seeing the joy they experience when they accomplish their goals both on and off the field.

Coach AZ believes in building kid's confidence and developing a great work ethic in our children to develop them as leaders not only on our football team but in life.  He firmly believes he is where his is today due to the work ethic.  He wants kids to understand that in order to be successful it takes hard work and dedication, and the ability to work together as a team to achieve a common goal.

Coach AZ married his high school sweetheart Magdalena and have two daughters, Alexus & Jayden and two sons, Justin & Jayce, and granddaughter Reynalyn.

Congratulations 2019 EBYFC Turkey Bowl Champions- Junior Peewee Division!!

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for coaches who can help educate our kids in all areas of development including developing team leaders.

We are seeking coaches that have a moderate level of knowledge of the game of football and can manage a team of children ranging in age from 7-14. Our focus will be to help them develop and appreciate the game of football and teamwork as they make their way through our program ready and prepared for high school.

The Coach will be responsible for teaching football skills to a team with varying levels of skill and abilities. Training will be required and provided by USA Football as well as supplemental coordinated clinics organized with various coaches in our local area. Coaching experience is not required but a willingness to learn will be necessary. Please send an email to slcrusadersfootball@gmail.com for more information.

You will be required pass a background check and obtain CPR/1st Aid Certification.  You will also be scheduled for an interview with our Executive Board Members. You will also be required to attend monthly Board Meetings held every 3rd Wednesday.

Evette Washington

Vice President & Football Coordinator, San Leandro Crusaders

Phone: 510-325-0122