Charlie Greener
I'm part of Flag Star to teach the fundamentals of football and to give the players the best experience doing so
The Most important value to teach and share with kids is Perseverance
Favorite Sports movie is Friday night lights
My favorite Coach was my middle school Football coach and they taught me that the best teams are tough and persevere through hard times if you want to be a champion
My best friend i met through sports is Caleb Morris!
My most cringe worthy moment in sports was fumbling the snap because I wasn't paying attention during a playoff middle school game. We almost gave the other team the ball back to score the game winning touchdown. I learned to always pay attention and to focus on the little details if I want to win!
Off field Hobby's: Video games, Watching Netflix, Reading Sports books and Coaching High school football
Favorite Quote: Don't settle for being Average, Be your best every day!
Cormac Flanagan
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I grew up playing in the league, having fun and getting better due to the coaches and refs. I just wanted to return the favor.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Capacity - Everyone has the capacity to do what they put their minds to.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Cascada - Every time we touch.
Favorite Sports Movie:
The Blind Side
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Joe Flacco
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Alex Vergara, my wrestling coach, was my favorite youth coach, he taught me the values of capacity, as well as perseverance.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Joe Cobb
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
About 2 years ago I was playing quarterback in a Flagstar game. I was being blitzed hard and had just taken a sack the previous play to push the team back onto our goal line. On second down I am blitzed hard and in a panic throw the ball out the back of the endzone. I might be the only person in the history of Flagstar to throw a safety.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Video Games. I play a lot of video games.
What’s your favorite quote:
Live life to the fullest.
Carlos Hubb
I am apart of flag star because…
I heard about it from my friend and i really love being around kids and making them feel like they are on the top of the world. the most important value that I share with the kids is to be a great teammate all the time because then everyone will have fun.
Favorite song:
“BOP” by DaBaby
Childhood Sports Hero:
Lebron
Favorite Coach:
My middle school coach was my favorite coach because not only did he teach me about the game, he also taught me how to be a man.
Best Friend made through sports:
Myles Stute
Biggest Failure:
When i lost the basketball game for my team by turning it over.
Off-Field Hobbies:
Going to the movies, hanging out with friends, going hiking
Juan Dixon
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I enjoy being apart of the culture that has been in flagstar they’ve grown on me and have taught me many things and I wouldn’t exchange them for anyone
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
To never give up no matter what because it shows true character
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Here comes the boom
Favorite Sports Movie:
Water Boy
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Russell Wilson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Fleming taught me how to be tough and how to be good with my size
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Curtis
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
I broke my wrist when I tried to kick a soccer ball because I slipped on ice
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
I’m a gamer and I like to watch movies
What’s your favorite quote:
I did my best, and God did the rest. ...
Anything else people need to hear??
feel free to talk to me if you see me I’m a cool guy !
Wilson Tibbits
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I want to help give kids the same great Flag Football experiences that I had when I was a kid.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
All the greatest players have short memories, never get hung up on your mistakes and let them affect the next play.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Jump Around by House of Pain
Favorite Sports Movie:
The Water Boy
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Allen Iverson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Brian Brennan and he taught me that hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Ewan from Basketball camp
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
My team was down 3 points in our playoff basketball game, and I hit an insane 3 pointer to tie the game up with 10 seconds left. But I got so caught up celebrating with my team that the other team in bounded the ball and ran down the court and scored an easy layup winning the playoff game, and knocking out my team, the 1 seed.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Singing and Watching Basketball
What’s your favorite quote:
“ I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan
Nate Stokes
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
Flag Star is a great environment to be around. Throughout out the years the organization has shown me steps to be a greater human being in all aspects of life.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
You win some you lose some, but you live, you live to fight another day.
Every game is going to have a winner and loser, just because you lost doesn’t make you a loser
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Bring em’ Out Jay Z
I felt like such a boss when they played this song as we came out the tunnel during a Junior Pee Wee football championship game
Favorite Sports Movie:
Like Mike, I thought this movie was so real that I stood out in a thunderstorm and tried to see if my shoes would get struck by lighting just like in the movie…. That gives me a thought, be right back (maybe)
Who was your childhood sports hero:
My childhood sports hero was Lebron James because of the way he carries himself on and off the court. Tried to mimic his style of play on the court, but didn’t work out too great haha
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
My favorite youth coach was Coach Brandon because he taught me how to be tough on the football field and would always challenge my knowledge of the sport. He molded me into a student of the game and I look forward to doing the same for young adults for centuries to come!
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Best friend, that’s a tough one but I’ll go with my cousin Lynn
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure
My biggest failure to me is not living up to my full potential, basketball and football wise! I know deep down I could have done more with the time I had and if I showed a lot more dedication and focus to those sports who knows where I would’ve ended up! But we learn from those experiences and if I see a kid in similar shoes as me I speak up and let them know not to waste their time because this could be “there way out”
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
I really really enjoy Biking and Rollerblading. It’s a great workout that’s so much fun. You’ll never know where you may end up.
I also play pickup basketball whenever I get the chance, it’s awesome
What’s your favorite quote:
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
Anything else people need to hear??
I’m a great individual to talk to about anything, my doors always open for conversation about anything (might not have all the answers but what the heck) So if you see me out there on a field near you don’t be afraid to speak because I most likely wont
Isaiah Frazier
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I am a part of Flag Star because of my passion for the game of football.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
The most important value the kids can learn is the value of good sportsmanship.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
- "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins
Favorite Sports Movie:
The WaterBoy
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Sean Taylor
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
My favorite youth coach was actually my father. He taught me the value of enjoying the work you do and never hanging your head after a loss.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
My friend Angelo who I played Rec basketball with throughout middle school.
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
During my first ever football game in 3rd grade, I was running for a touchdown and tripped at the two yard line.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
One thing I enjoy off of the field is watching old horror movies on Netflix.
What’s your favorite quote:
"The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win." - Kobe Bryant
Anything else people need to hear??
- The game of football isn't going to make our break your life. Enjoy every play while you can and give it your all.
Ameerah Jones
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I`m a Leader full of energy and Experience and a team player
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Most important is having fun with learning how to be a Great teammate and push your skills of football to the top
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Mercy / uptown funk
Favorite Sports Movie:
any given Sunday /the program
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Larry(grandma ma) Johnson /Walter Payton
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he teach you:
Mike Green /Confidence and everyone Isn`t the same on the field or game time practice
Who’s the best friend you met through sports:
Kenneth Nero
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
(Working ON IT )
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Music /Gamer
What’s your favorite quote:
WHO GOT THE JUICE SHAKE IT UP CRACK IT OPEN AND LET`S GO GET IT
123 (FLAG STAR
Anything else people need to hear??
DJ KHALED WORDS (WE THA BEST IN THE DMV)
Richie Oliver
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I’m part of flag star because of the positive energy that the atmosphere brings, from the many personalities and all walks of life were able to come together on the same field and share the same goals!
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Most important value to share would be to HAVE FUN!
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
DMX rough riders anthem
Favorite Sports Movie:
The little giants
Who was your childhood sports hero:
jackie robinson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
coach jack taught me to never look back at whats behind you it will only slow you down!
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
erron p
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
biggest failure was allowing things with no meaning To Dictate my future
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
off field interest would be enjoying time with my family and teaching my daughter things i love to do and life lessons also enjoy being active playing sports and making music
What’s your favorite quote:
”float like a butterfly and sting like a bee”
Anything else people need to hear??
“All things are possible if you have faith
Henry Iloanya
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I love the game of football and the community of people that Flag Star brings together. I also love working with kids.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Teamwork, discipline, and perseverance through adversity are all great values to teach.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Meek Mill - Dreams and Nightmares
Favorite Sports Movie:
Like Mike
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Allen Iverson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Trivers at Gonzaga. He was a big influence on me, teaching me how to be a better man in all aspects
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
I've made more than one good friend through sports! I wouldn't be able to pinpoint this question on one person.
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
I scored on the wrong basket in a crucial 4th grade basketball game. Needless to say, MAKE SURE you know what hoop is designated for your team to make buckets!
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Listening to music, spending time with friends, sleeping
What’s your favorite quote:
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"
Zacciah Saltzman
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I want to be a positive influence on kid’s lives.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
consistency
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Is this love -Bob Marley
Favorite Sports Movie:
does gladiator count? Lol uhh remember the Titans
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Kostival... he really just believed in me and sometimes a kid just needs positive support to help them blossom.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Joe Burrow because unfortunately my college career didn’t go well, so most of my biggest sports memories were with him.
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
We played St. Vincent St. Mary’s in the state semis my junior year... I had the worst half I’ve had in sports with a fumble and multiple drops. I ended up leading us in receptions that game and caught the game winning touchdown to send us to the state championship game. My position coach at halftime asked my OC in front of me if we should bench me in the second half and the OC said “no way. You’re good right Z.” I said yes and really just locked in.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
music and nature
What’s your favorite quote:
“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet” or “What we do in life echos in eternity.”
Wade Jackson
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
It allows me to reach out to the youth and help them excel in football. It also allows me to help teach them the characteristics that football builds that will help them in life.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Hard work. It might seem like a usual answer. However; no matter what happens in the game, they should always give their all and try their hardest. Hard work is the way you separate yourself from others
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Lil Baby; Sticky
Favorite Sports Movie:
Sandlot
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Allen Iverson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Kelvin, That sports is 90% mental 10 % physcial
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Rodney Faulk, Army football commit
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
I don't really have one.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Working out, Video Games
What’s your favorite quote:
I wasn't a point guard, I was a killer - Allen Iverson
Anything else people need to hear??
Go hard or GO HOME!!!
Xavier Reddick
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I truly love the game of football. Also, I love kids and the ability to share the game I love with them. One day, I look to Coach football as a career.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
The importance of fighting when things get hard. The importance of brotherhood and teamwork.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Dey Know by Shawty Lo
Favorite Sports Movie:
Facing the Giants ( Christian football movie)
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Sean Taylor
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Mike( trainer), he taught me the importance of not putting a price on success, whether it’s money or time. He said if you want it, take it.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Quay and Courtney who I played high school ball with.
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
Losing to Archer in the 2nd round of my Jr Yr. it taught me the importance of preparation all year long.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Working out, video games, watching sports
What’s your favorite quote:
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Ben Plishker
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Sportsmanship
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
“Humble” - Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Sports Movie:
Remember The Titans
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
My 5th grade basketball coach who taught me the insignificance of a result if I gave it my full effort.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Ben Brooks (another ref)
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure (we’re just putting these in here to kind of poke fun at ourselves, take pressure off kids…) and bonus if there’s some LESSON on the back of that.
Going 0-11 for free throws and losing by 2
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Outside of school work I like to play video games with friends and play sports.
Anything else people need to hear??
Go Jets
Michael Hoover
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I love flagstar because it gives me the opportunity to help guide, and teach young kids the amazing game of football that I grew up playing.
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
“Yes Indeed” - Lil Baby (Ft. Drake)
Favorite Sports Movie:
Rocky
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Calvin Johnson
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
My favorite youth coach was my flag football coach when I was younger. Mr. Rifken taught me to play hard, and not be afraid of different obstacles you might face.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
I met most of my great friends through sports. Collin, Ben, and Jack who live in another state, but I still talk to each of them daily.
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
My most embarrassing moment was in Basketball in 6th grade were I missed 1 out of 2 free throws in the last seconds. Which eventually lost the game for my team. That moment was really tough on me. But, was a building block to the player I am now. Adversity, and challenges only helps build you back up.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
My hobbies are fishing, going to Bethesda with friends, and listening to a lot of different types of music.
What’s your favorite quote:
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard” -Kevin Durant
Anything else people need to hear??
Something you should know about me is I’m a two sport athlete. With also playing Varsity Basketball at BCC High School.
Dreu Wilkins
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
What’s better than being a part of an organization that gives kids the chance to get out and play with other kids in a fun and encouraging environment?!
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Approach every situation/ opportunity with a positive attitude. It makes a difference!
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
“Win” - Jay Rock
Favorite Sports Movie:
It’s between Love & Basketball and Coach Carter (can you tell that I was a basketball player?)
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Marissa Coleman, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Coach Rod, he taught me that the last play already happened and that there is nothing that I can do in the future to change it, so don’t waste time thinking about it.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Brittany Bryant, that’s my girl!
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
During my freshman year of college, my basketball team made it to the conference championship and we were playing against a team that we had already beat twice that season. My team and I went into the game thinking that this was going to be an easy win because, well, we beat them twice before. Y’all, we lost! The lesson that I learned from that situation is that you should give your all in every game that you play.
What are your off-field interests/hobbies:
Science, medicine, scrap booking, painting
What’s your favorite quote:
“I’ve had to learn how to fight all my life - got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile, things will work out.” -Serena Williams
Nife Oolawoyi
I'm a part of Flag Star because…
I love to be involved with football in one way or another.
Most important value to teach the kids is:
to never give up, just find a better way and learn.
Favorite intro/pump:
Zombamafoo by Hoodrich Pablo Juan
Favorite sports movie:
Kicking and Screaming
Favorite Youth Coach:
Mr. Wisdom
off-field interests/hobbies:
Reading,
Favorite quote:
I'll be back
Anton Lingeman
I’m a part of flag star because
A friend told me about it and said it was a great organization and wanted me to be involved
I think the most important value to share with the kids is
teaching them how to get back up when they get knocked down, both in football and later in life
Favorite pump up song
shoot to thrill by AC/DC
Favorite childhood sports hero
I gotta go w JJ watt
Favorite youth coach
My AA baseball coach who taught me that perfect practice makes perfect
Best friend I made through sports
Cotter smart, also involved with flag star, he was one of our captains this year and we got really close
Biggest failure
would be this year when I was about to make a tackle but tripped and face-planted
Off the field I love
music, fishing/anything outdoors, spending time with friends
Favorite quote
is “life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around, you’ll miss it”- Ferris bueller
Taevon Howard
I’m a part of Flag Star because…
I Love the Youth.
What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Favorite intro/pump-up song:
Knuck if you Buck,
Favorite Sports Movie:
Remember the Titans
Who was your childhood sports hero:
Lavar Arrington, Redskins
Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:
Kendall, Ballerz Dont make Excuses, We Create the Game.
Who’s the best friend you made through sports:
Kendall
What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:
Fumbling the Rock, HANDS HANDS HANDS-Glued lol