Coaches
Coach Lightfoot
Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator- Offensive Line &
Linebacker Coach
Math Teacher for The High School of Legal Studies
Coach Lightfoot was named defensive coordinator on Jan. 5, 2005. Lightfoot
will be challenged to continue The Wolves tradition as a dominant defensive
force in the PSAL.
Lightfoot’s experience brings a fundamentally sound and hard-hitting
style of defense to The Wolves
“Mike Lightfoot is a very impressive young coordinator and play-caller,”
Gazzillo said. “He had great success over the last few years. His
style will establish toughness and an aggressive style of play.”
Lightfoot spent the 2004 season as co-offensive line coach and outside
linebacker coach for The Wolves.
Lightfoot, spent the previous five seasons as the freshman coach at his
alma mater, Avon Lake High School in Ohio. Avon Lake, Winner OHSAA State
Football Division II Finals in 2003, OHSAA State Football Division II
finalist in 2004, and winner of the Southwestern Conference All-Sports
Trophy 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003,
and 2003-2004.
Lightfoot took over the position as The Wolves Assistant Strength and
Conditioning Coach in 2005. Mike is experienced in the weight room. He
coaches athletes from various sports, helping to develop position-specific
speed and multi-directional acceleration programs, as well as power and
strength protocols.
Coach Lightfoot resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn |