There’s a new regime at Christ’s Church as Coach Jim Stomps hopes to lead the Eagles to the promised land. After an 0-9 season in 2014, Christ’s Church looked for change and found it in Stomps. 
Setting a process of becoming a champion is the focus for Stomps and his coaches. “We talk about the process and not the championship.Honoring God every time we take the field and our goal is to be 1-0 at the end of each week.” Its a shaping and molding process that he and the coach staff takes to heart.
Coaches like Chris Kinnett -Offense, David Lamp – Running Backs, Josh Payne O-Lineman Coach , and Brian Fowler- Strength and Conditioning have all taken hold of the players psyche. Fowler’s enthusiasm strengthens the players mind and body. Payne is affectionately known as the ” Boss Hog” and has given his offensive line the same name of the famous Washington Redskins offensive line ” The Hogs”. Kinnett’s ability to mentor young men is invaluable. Last year he was the head coach of the Creeks Junior Pee Wee team who won a city championship, regional championship and made it to the Pop Warner National Championship in Orlando. Coach’s like this make the difference and it started the moment Stomps stamped his approval on them to lead his team. And the message as been received well by the players.
Roster
| 2 | Adam McManus | HB, ILB | Jr. | 5-10 | 170 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cameron Law | QB, DE | So. | 5-11 | 145 |
| 4 | Mitchell Tucker (C) | WR, OLB | Jr. | 5-9 | 170 |
| 5 | Ty Van Duyn | TE, FS | Jr. | 6-0 | 175 |
| 6 | Josh Dennie | WR, DB | So. | 6-0 | 160 |
| 7 | Johnny Gullet | RB, OLB | So. | 5-7 | 165 |
| 8 | Dj Lampp | WR, QB, OLB | So. | 5-10 | 170 |
| 9 | Carson Brown | TE, ILB | Fr. | 5-9 | 170 |
| 10 | Blake Fowler | HB, CB | Fr. | 5-9 | 150 |
| 11 | Jacob Reeves | HB, ILB | Fr. | 5-9 | 155 |
| 12 | Ben Allen | WR, DE | So. | 5-9 | 160 |
| 13 | Zack Baldwin (C) | QB, FS | Jr. | 6-0 | 175 |
| 14 | Andy Varnes | TE, DB | Jr. | 6-0 | 170 |
| 16 | Brett Fowler | WR, DB | Fr. | 5-10 | 140 |
| 18 | Cole Berger (C) | HB, ILB | Sr. | 5-11 | 185 |
| 21 | Zac Appelo | TE, DE | Jr. | 6-4 | 180 |
| 22 | Nick O’Conner | HB, LB | Jr. | 6-0 | 180 |
| 22 | Nick O’connor | RB, OLB | Jr. | 5-9 | 151 |
| 23 | Austin Healey | WR, LB | Sr. | 5-11 | 180 |
| 25 | Isaiah Pantoja | WR, DB | Sr. | 5-11 | 160 |
| 32 | Carson Roberts | K, P | So. | 5-9 | |
| 35 | Cove Moyal | TE, DE | Jr. | 6-1 | 170 |
| 45 | Caleb Bowman | WR, CB | Fr. | 5-6 | 140 |
| 50 | Tj Strong (C) | G, OLB | Jr. | 5-11 | 205 |
| 51 | Louie Nammour | G, DE | Jr. | 6-2 | 240 |
| 52 | Kyle Johnson | G, LB | Fr. | 5-10 | 170 |
| 53 | Kole Keene | C, LB | Fr. | 5-6 | 155 |
| 55 | Alec Diaz | C, NG | So. | 5-5 | 170 |
| 56 | Matthew Stone | DT, C | So. | 5-10 | 200 |
| 57 | Walker Ade | T, DE | So. | 6-4 | 195 |
| 62 | Brandon Stowell | OT, DE | So. | 5-11 | 175 |
| 66 | Max Peterson | OT, NG | Jr. | 6-0 | 250 |
| 78 | Jake Tylski | OT, DT | Fr. | 6-2 | 260 |
| 87 | Trey Higginbotham | TE, DE | Jr. | 6-3 | 185 |
Cole Berger, a senior RB /MLB has been with the team all four years. He can feel the difference that Coach Stomps brings in his senior campaign. ” Coach Stomps is like a father to me. He’s really transformed this team in the short amount of time that he’s been here. It’s a totally different philosophy this year”. One of these differences includes the practices. Christ’s Church began their 2015 fall campaign at 12:01 am August 3rd. Florida High School teams aren’t allowed to have official practices until August 3rd, and Coach Stomps decided to take advantage of every minute allowed by the FHSAA. “We have a goal to be the first team to practice and the last team to practice this year. We want the kids to be excited and get them to be uncomfortable.”
Comfort is a word you think a Quarterback learning a new system might not necessarily use, yet starting QB Zach Baldwin is praised by his Head Coach for knowing the offense and picking up the plays so well.
“I study the playbook when ever I can. I’m excited about the offense and its design. It allows the players to really use their attributes best” said Baldwin. The Eagles will run an up tempo offense to keep pressure on defenses. Look out for TE Zac Appelo 6ft 4 inches , and TE Trey Higginbotham at 6ft 3 inches to make plays in this offense.
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2014 standings & 2015 outlook
2A Standings District 2
It was a tough year for the Eagles last year in the W column. But with the recruiting issues behind them, and a new focus on the process of winning, new beginnings should make for new heights for this team.
Don’t forget to check back for our official team pages, and predictions this fall.
Special thanks to Coach Stomps, and the Christ’s Church Academy for allowing Duval Sports to come out.
