Mike Pavlansky - Head Football Coach

Mike begins his 13 th year as a Head Football Coach and his 8 th season at Canfield. Before coming to Canfield as an assistant coach to Tony Ross, Mike was the Head Football Coach at Mentor High School and Lisbon David Anderson High School. Mike teaches social studies at the high school. Mike is married to the former Lisa Barrett. They are the proud parents of three daughters: Nicole (13), Jenna (11), and Lauren (9).

Mike Strohecker

Entering his 7 th year at Canfield, Mike is responsible for the wide receivers this fall. A graduate of Mount Union College he teaches health and physical education at the high school. Mike and his wife Jolene are the proud parents of three children. Daughters Isabella and Trinity and son Zane.

Gary Hoelzel

Gary begins his 24 th year of coaching high school football. He enters his 8 th year in Canfield and 5 th as the defensive coordinator. Coach Hoelzel is responsible for the inside linebackers. Gary and his wife Kim are the proud parents of two sons. Colin, a freshmen at Ohio Northern University, and Connor is a member of the 9 th grade football squad.

Dan DiGiacomo

Entering his 4 th year with the Cardinals, Dan will coach the offensive line this fall. Previously Dan served as the Head Football Coach at Wilson High School in Youngstown. Dan teaches science in the high school. Dan is single and resides in Poland.

Dom Prologo, Jr.

Dom begins his 11 th season in Cardinal Country. He spent 5 years as an assistant coach to former Canfield Head Coach Jeff Bayuk at Hubbard High School. Dom will be in charge of the secondary this fall. Dom owns and operates Austintown Financial Center. He is in his 21 st year of business. Dom and his wife Kerry have two children, Ali (12), and Vincent (7).

Jon Elliot (Picture Coming Soon)

Jon joins the Cardinal staff after 6 years at Niles High School. Jon will coach the running backs this fall. Jon enters his 23 rd year of coaching this fall. He is currently teaching at Niles High School. Jon and his wife Nikki have a son Jon (9), and two daughters Ainsley (3), and Ava (2).

Greg Kerr (Picture Coming Soon)

Greg comes to Canfield after spending last year teaching and coaching at Chaney High School. Greg will be responsible for the defensive line this fall and also assist on the JV level. In addition to his coaching duties, Greg will teach Social Studies in the high school. Greg and his wife Nikki have a son Ethan.