Meet the Coaches
Flag Football Coaches
Flag Head Coach- Jeremy Simons
Our Head Coach for our Flag program for the 2022 season is Jeremy Simons.
Flag Coaching Staff
AJ McDonough
Kyle Cain
Mike Cain
Robbie Mathias
Scott Helton
Mini-Pony Football Coaches
Mini Pony Head Coach- Mike Morley
Head Coach of Mini-Pony level for 2023 season is Mike Morley. This is his 3rd year as a head coach for this level. Mike grew up in Eldersburg where he played youth football and baseball. Mike is active in coaching in the community as a baseball coach for the Titans Baseball Club and basketball coach for Central Carroll. Mike has served our country proudly as he is a Veteran of the United States Army. When he is not on the field coaching, he works as a Project Manager, spending time with his family camping and watching the Orioles and Ravens. We are so lucky to have Mike as a member of our coaching staff. He is a knowledgeable football coach and creates an environment for players to learn, grow, have fun, and be proud of themselves.
Mini Pony (D2) Head Coach- John Mohnasky
Mini Pony Coaching Staff
Jason Stevens
Tony Braglio
Josh Evans
Jeff Lerman
Mike Mandella
Ian Siepel
Matt Fritsch
Ben Tempest
Mike Bellew
Pony Football Coaches
Pony Head Coach-Pete Sylvester
The Pony head coach for our 2023 season is Pete Sylvester. He has been with the Gamber program for 6 years now and also serves as an assistant director. For the past 8 seasons, he has been part of the Liberty HS baseball program. He is originally from Virginia, and played baseball, basketball and ran cross country. Pete is an analyst for Social Security, and enjoys all things sports in his spare time. He is a die hard Redskins fan, no matter how bad they are. Pete is a tremendous asset to the Gamber football program in his coaching methods and passion for youth sports.
Pony (D2) Head Coach- Randy Belt
Pony Coaching Staff
Mike Hartzell
Ronald Wilson
Maurice (Moe) Barton
Zach Smith
Corey Shimer
Ken Crocken
John Behegan
Sean Smith
Rafael Fernandez
Elizabeth Caulder
JV Football Coaches
JV Head Coach-Rex O'Connor
Rex O'Connor is the Assistant Director of Gamber Football and Cheer program, as well as Head Coach for the JV team this year. Rex has been a valued member of the Gamber organization for the past 7 years in his role as Head Coach of the Flag, Mini-Pony, and Pony levels. He has been instrumental in helping to grow the organization and develop a competitive football program. Under his direction, his teams have earned a Valley Division Championship, a trip to the Semi-Finals, and a Super Bowl appearance. He has a love and passion for youth sports, and puts his heart and soul into his coaching. His energetic enthusiasm and positive attitude make kids excited to learn the sport and work hard. A native of Clinton, Tennessee, Rex spent his youth on the baseball and football fields, and earned scholarships to college for both. He eventually graduated from Coker College in South Carolina, where he played NCAA baseball. When he is not on the field coaching football and baseball, he is working as a Nurse Educator at Mercy Medical Center, and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
JV (D2) Head Coach-Doug Ransom
JV Coaching Staff
Adam Storie
Ted Capshaw
Matt Bowers
Chris Schoonover
Steve Defeo
Ron Caulder
Art Spangenthal
Jamie Lloyd
Varsity Football Coaches
Varsity Head Coach - Mike Hamrick
Varsity Coaching Staff
Ron Manzo
Mike Petrochkp
Donny Lawrence
JC Porter
Chris Sheckels
Jason Reed
cheer Coaches
Cheer Varsity Head Coach -
Diana Frendel
Cheer JV Head Coach and Director -
Jessica Morrissey
Cheer Pony Head Coach -
Melissa Hartzell
Melissa grew up in Eldersburg where she participated in youth soccer, basketball and softball. This is Melissa’s 5th year being involved with the Gamber Mustang Football program and her second year helping coach cheer. Melissa has 3 children in the Gamber Mustang Football and Cheer program and enjoys being able to help the program grow! In addition to coaching cheer Melissa is also the treasurer and an acting board member for Warhawks Wrestling. Most of Melissa’s time is spent on a sports field or wrestling mat but in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the beach or by the pool.
Cheer Mini Pony Head Coach -
Ariel Plunkert
First year as Head Coach for the Mini Pony cheerleading team. I grew up in Westminster and was a cheerleader for most of my adolescence years. I followed my mothers footsteps and cheered for Gamber when we moved to Carroll County when I was in third grade. I continued to cheer for Gamber then became a Westminster Owl cheerleader. I also did competitive cheer for a few Allstar teams. I have two lovely children. My oldest son is fourteen and the youngest who is 5 is my daughter that is cheerleading for the Mini pony team. I love helping people and learning new things for which is why I work at Carroll hospital. On my free time I love to go to the beach and travel with my family. I am excited to be in my cheerleading coaching era and I am looking forward to working with the girls this season.
We always welcome new volunteers that would like to assist in any capacity. If you would like to assist in coaching or any other aspect of our organization, please reach out: GamberFootballandCheer@gmail.com