MEET OUR COACHES

Coach Chris has over 12 years of coaching experience and has gained a substantial amount of knowledge and expertise from his successful football career. He was a student-athlete at Clarence High School, and played both Division One Football and Division One Track and Field at Canisius College. Coach Chris was ECIC Defensive Player of the Year, Class A Championship Defensive MVP, WNY Linebacker of the Year, 1st Team All WNY Linebacker, 2nd Team All State Linebacker, and a 3-time team MVP at Clarence. He has been the Defensive Coordinator of the Lancaster Jr. Legends for 5 years and served as Commissioner of the Buffalo United Football League for 2 years. He has his Atavus Level One Tackle Certification, is a 3-time Glazier Football Clinic attendee, and is USA Football Certified as well as First Aid/ CPR Certified.

Coach C has been a lifelong WNY native, growing up in Jamestown, NY, where he began his football journey in 4th grade. He had a standout career, earning All-League, All-WNY, and All-State honors as a tight end and safety/outside linebacker for the Red Raiders. At the beginning of his junior year, he attracted multiple Division I offers from schools like Syracuse, Akron, and UB. He opted to stay close to home and chose to play for the Bulls under Turner Gill, becoming one of only two true freshmen to start in the season opener at #16 Rutgers. 

He contributed to some of the most successful teams in UB history, including the 2008 MAC Championship team, and played alongside future NFL players that included James Starks, Naaman Roosevelt, Trevor Scott, and Khalil Mack. These experiences have equipped Coach C with a wealth of knowledge, which he leverages to coach effectively in the youth football arena. His exceptional communication skills and ability to foster a supportive environment help promote player development and growth, making him a dedicated mentor for young athletes.

Coach Maxx Amato, originally from Cocoa Beach, Florida, brings a wealth of football experience to his current role as Varsity Linebacker and Strength and Conditioning coach at Lancaster High School in Buffalo. A standout player in his own right, Maxx was a three-year starter and team captain at Cocoa Beach High, earning numerous accolades including team MVP, All-District, and selection to multiple All-Conference teams. He continued his football journey at the collegiate level on scholarships at Jacksonville University and Florida Tech, where he was part of historic achievements including a conference championship and serving as an inaugural team captain.

In his coaching career spanning over six years, Coach Amato has developed nine players who received postseason honors and seven who earned college scholarships. He has coached players across all levels, from youth leagues to professional football in the NFL and XFL. Maxx and his wife recently relocated to Buffalo, her hometown, underscoring their commitment to community and football development. His coaching philosophy centers on nurturing well-rounded young men through football, emphasizing personal growth and lasting relationships.

Coach Cory is currently the Varsity Offensive Line coach for Lancaster High School. He first stepped foot on a football field when he was 5 years old, and has loved the game ever since. He played for Airlanes Football League, and Maryvale High School where he was utilized all over the field including offensive & defensive line, linebacker, long-snapper & special teams. Cory received various leadership awards during his time at Maryvale, and continued his career as a long snapper at Utica College. In addition, he spent three years as an assistant coach at Utica where he worked with a variety of position groups both on the field, in the weight room, and reviewing film. His last season as a collegiate coach he assisted with play calling on game days. Coach Cory has experience cross-training athletes of all ages, is a proud eagle scout, and is CPR and First Aid certified.

Coach Ed has been around football his entire life and has studied under his father, Coach Ed Sr., watching him coach multiple successful high school programs. As a player, he earned 2nd-team All-League and was a 2-way starter at Westfield Academy & Central School. Coach Ed was Defensive Coordinator at Clover Hill (2016-2018) in Chesterfield, VA, and then moved to Lancaster as the Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of the Lancaster Jr. Legends for 4 years. He was head coach within the Buffalo United Football League for 2 years, serving as both Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Coordinator during those years. He is a Lancaster High School Varsity Assistant Coach, and is currently still on staff today. He’s coached at the Jim Kelly Football Camp (2004, 2005, 2006), and attended the Penn State Coaches Clinic (2002). Coach Ed is USA Football Certified, CPI and BFS certified, as well as First Aid/ AED/ CPR Certified.

Coach Hulton has over 28 years of coaching experience, in addition to playing football at Canisius College. Coach Hulton is currently the Varsity Defensive Line Coach at St. Josephs Collegiate Institute. Previously, he coached at Cheektowaga Central as the Varsity Defensive Coordinator for 3 years and the Varsity Linebacker Coach for 4 years where he took the team to a NYS Semifinal, two Division Championships and Sectional Championship. As Varsity Defensive Coordinator for 4 years at Maple Grove Chautauqua Lake he led the team to 2 Sectional Championships, a Regional Final, a Western Regional Semifinal, and a Sectional Final. He spent 5 years at Chautauqua Lake High School where he served as both Varsity Defensive Coordinator and Varsity Head Coach while earning a Sectional Championship. Previously he was the Varsity Defensive Coordinator at Falconer High School for 8 years. During that time, they won two Sectional Championships, took home a Regional Sectional Championship, a Western Semi-Final Sectional Championship, and were State Finalists, Regional Finalists, and Sectional Finalists. He coached for one year as the Varsity Defensive Line Coach at Westfield High School where they earned the D Bowl Championship. He was the JV Head Coach at Westfield High School for one year and coached 3 years for the Westfield Golden Hawks Midget football team where they earned two championships. Coach Hulton was BFS Certified for 6 years and has 22 years of experience coordinating off-season football training programs.

Coach Sean has coached for over 15 years, 9 years at Lancaster High School. He is currently the Offensive Coordinator for Lancaster Varsity football team and has served as the Varsity assistant coach, as well as the quarterback and running back coach. He also has coached at Maryvale, North Tonawanda, Alden, and Springville. Coach Sean is CPR and First Aid certified.

Coach Will has played football since he was 6 years old. He is experienced at every position except QB! To this day, he holds the single game record for tackles at Lockport Little Loop with 23 tackles! Coach Will was a starter all through little league, modified, JV, and Varsity. He was All Conference Honorable Mention as a junior and was 1st team All-Conference as a senior. He played corner for Buffalo State University and for the Upstate Predators semi-professional team in the GDFL league. Coach Will is a certified coach through the University of Health and Performance, and a certified trainer. Coach Will is CPR and First Aid certified.