Jason McCloskey: Head Varsity Coach
Varsity Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Coach McCloskey is entering his 16th year as an Educator. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education at Moorhead State University. He later earned a second Degree in Health Education from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He also earned a Coaching Minor and is currently working towards his Masters Degree.
After many years teaching and coaching in Minnesota, Jason and his family moved back to California in 2011. He has also been a Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls Basketball coach. Coach McCloskey has been married to his wife, Lindsey for 15 years and they have 4 children.
“Success is not given, it’s earned. You must be able to look in the mirror knowing you made the effort to become the best in which you are capable.”
Freddy A. James II: Assistant Varsity Coach
Varsity Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers / Wide Receivers
Coach James has been a football coach in the Tracy area for over 15 years. He has coached within the Delta Youth Football League with The Tracy Raiders for 11 years and joining the Kimball High School staff for 6 years where he served as an assistant coach to both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels and as a defensive coordinator on the Junior Varsity Level.
Coach James' philosophy is very simple, let's teach the athletes the fundamentals of the game and expand the athletes minds so that the disiplines within football fuse to the everyday life of the athletes within the classroom, community and at home.
"As a coach I really don't worry about wins and loses as much as I focus on the fundamentals of the game. Teach them great habits and the wins tend to come by themselves. For me it's about building a program that is fundamentally sound!"
John Thomas Williams: Assistant Varsity Coach
Varsity Offensive / Defensive Line
Coach Williams was born and raised in Tennessee, I have lived in Chicago for the last 12 years before moving to California in 2013. I have coached the same position at Mission San Jose in Fremont for the last 2 years. My family and I have moved to Mountain House because we believe this is the best community in California. I come from a coaching lineage as my grandfather Larry Myrick coached in Tennessee for 34 years (football / baseball / basketball) and was the 1971 TSSAA State champs (HHS) I have been a part of the game of football for all my life and look forward to assisting in making our brand strong.
My Playing Experience:
Westview HS (Martin, TN) (4 conference championships / 2 State championship appearances (98-01)
University of Tennessee Martin (01-03 LB/DE)
Chicago Rush (Arena Football League –Rosemont, IL 2005-2006 LB/FB)
Steve Thompson: Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Varsity Quarterbacks / Defensive Backs
Coach Thompson comes to use from . . .
Scott G. Johnson: Head Junior Varsity Coach
Junior Varsity Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
Coach Johnson is an experienced football coach with over 22 years of developing and motivating student-athletes. He spent 10 years in the Delta Youth Football League first as an assistant coach for 4 years followed by 6 years as the Head Coach of the Novice level, 8-11 yr. olds for the Tracy Raiders organization. He also served two years as the 2nd VP of Football during that same time. Coach Johnson then moved up in the High School ranks taking an assistant coach’s position at West High in Tracy on their JV staff where he coached running backs and defensive line for 9 seasons. He then moved up to the Varsity staff where he coached 3 years working with receivers, defensive backs and running backs. He then had the opportunity to become the JV head coach at Kimball high where he coached for 2 years and was also the team’s Offensive coordinator before coming to Mountain House last season where he served as the JV Offensive coordinator, Quarterback coach, and Defensive back coach for both the JV and Varsity teams.
His coaching philosophy is to teach the players to be fundamentally sound and students of the game. He believes that Knowledge equals Confidence equals Playing Fast! His mantra is: Believe in Yourself, Believe in your Teammates, Always work hard, and Never Ever Give Up! He came up with mantra many years ago while in Youth Football and watched it change the mentality of the players he coached so he stands by it. If you think about what it really is saying is keep your self-esteem high, trust in those who are your teammates, Develop a good and strong work ethic, and always remain Determine in achieving your goals.
He has 4 children between he and his wife and they have 7 beautiful grandchildren, whom they love dearly and enjoy spending their time with! In his spare time he loves to ride bicycles and travel and play Golf occasionally.
Dan Butler: Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers / Running Backs
Coach Butler is in his second year of coaching, his first being the 2015 season with Mountain House High School.
After his playing career had ended due to injury, Coach Butler has spent his time in a variety of industries as a strategic marketing professional along with being a part of a few successful start-ups.
He moved to Mountain House in May 2015, and wanted to become part of the football program to help the young athletes gain the insight and life lessons needed to succeed in the real world.
“No matter what you decide to do, do it at 100%. If you fail, fail giving it everything you got.”
Tim Cantu: Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity Receivers / Defensive Backs
Coach Cantu comes to use from . . .
Eric Frobese: Freshman Assistant Coach
Jr. Varsity Offensive / Defensive Line
Coach Froboese is joining the Mustang family after spending three previous years with the Mountain
House Hurricanes/Jr. Mustangs, serving in various coaching positions. Coach Froboese has also held
various positions with the Mountain House Little League and Mountain House Flag Football
organizations.
Coach Froboese has been married to his wife, Shelly for 21 years and they have two children. Coach
Froboese enjoys fishing, hunting and playing golf in his spare time.
Jason Dias: Freshman Head Coach
Freshman Defensive Coordinator
Coach Dias has been teaching physical education in the central valley for the last 10 years.
He graduated from CSU Stanislaus with his B.A. in physical education and his Masters Degree from
Concordia University in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Coach Dias spent time as a personal trainer and currently a sport specific trainer for college athletes.
Coach Dias enjoys spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and any type of sporting activity with his beautiful wife and four children. Coach Dias is also a football, volleyball, and baseball coach in his spare time.