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Academy Director | Defensive Line/Linebacker Coach

Michael Rose-Ivey

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Rose-Ivey knew from an early age what the game of football could do for his life. Michael played at one of the best programs in the metro area, Rockhurst HS, starting as a freshman. By the beginning of his sophomore year, Michael had received letters from schools across the country such as Ohio St., Oklahoma, Tennessee, UCLA, USC and other Power-5 programs. Going into his junior season, Michael committed to the University of Nebraska, despite having 15+ offers from other schools. In Michael's final high school season, he was ranked the #5 ILB of the class of 2012 by ESPN and was selected to play in the Under Armour All-American game with the likes of Jameis Winston, Amari Cooper, Landon Collins, Dante Fowler and others. Entering Nebraska as a freshman, Michael was redshirted in his first year but took advantage of the down year by committing himself to the weight room and proper dieting. The following season as a redshirt freshman, Michael broke the Nebraska freshman tackle record after only starting in 6 games. This included a 17 tackle performance against Iowa in 2013, the most tackles by any player at Nebraska behind Lavonte David. Michael finished his Nebraska career with 170+ tackles, 25 TFL and 3 sacks. Upon returning back to Kansas City after short stints in the NFL, CFL and various other professional leagues, Michael knew he wanted to help elevate the way football is viewed in the metro. Michael's desire to help kids through the game of football can be witnessed during his training sessions.

Kyler Reed

Coach Reed coached 4 seasons at Highland Community College, helping lead the Scotties to a top 20 finish 3 out of 4 seasons. Reed served as the wide receivers and tight ends coach for 3 years and Running Backs coach for 1. He was also in charge of the strength and conditioning program. Reed joined the Highland staff in 2016 and helped the Scotties to a 7-4 record, the most wins in a season in over 20 years for the program. During his time at Highland he has worked with multiple players that have moved on to four-year institutions, including working with Marquis Terry the KJCCC Player of the Year and a NJCAA All-American in 2016. Prior to Highland, Reed got his coaching career under way at the high school level coaching at Lincoln Christian in Lincoln, Nebraska and also coaching at Olathe East in Olathe, Kansas. Reed played tight end at the University of Nebraska from 2008-2012. While there he set a Nebraska single season record for tight ends catching eight touchdowns during the 2010 season. During his time as a Cornhusker Reed earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors (2012), was named to Nebraska Scholar-Athlete honor roll (2012), was a member of the 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall honor roll and part of the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team for community outreach (2010; 2012). After his time at Nebraska Reed had a brief stint in the NFL with Jacksonville Jaguars, and also played a season in the IFL. Coach Reed hails from Kansas City, KS and played his Highschool ball at St. Thomas Aquinas. He has his Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska.

Dalvin Warmack

Dalvin Played Running back for four years at Kansas State University seeing action in 41 games. Counted for over 900 yards and 4 touchdowns during his time at Kansas State. Earned Academic All-Big 12 team three consecutive years. Graduated with a dual major in Business administration and Marketing as well with a minor in Leadership studies. High school: Prepped at Blue Springs under head coach Kelly Donohoe... A two-time Simone Award winner as the top prep football player in the Kansas City metro area... Became the only two-time recipient of the award in history at the time and only the second junior to win the award following the 2012 season... Earned Missouri Class 6 Offensive Player of the Year honors by the Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) in 2013 and was the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year as both a junior and senior... Named a first team all-state player by the MFCA and the Missouri media in both 2012 and 2013... Also selected to the USA TODAY Sports/American Family Insurance All-USA Missouri Team as both a junior and a senior... A two-time Kansas City Star All-Metro team honoree... Rated the 11th-best all-purpose back nationally and the ninth-best player in the state by Rivals... Rushed for 2,223 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior, while he also hauled in three touchdown receptions to help lead Blue Springs to the Missouri Class 6 State Championship for the second straight season... Totaled 2,300 yards and 45 total touchdowns, including 40 rushing scores, as a junior... Selected to play in the Blue-Grey North South All-American Bowl.

Tom Killilea

Tom has been involved with the game of football from a very young age. He played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas where he was a starter on the offensive line for the school’s second ever football state championship appearance. His standout play garnered First-Team All-League, State, Metro, and Simone accolades from multiple publications. This recognition led to 15 Division 1 scholarship offers from universities across the country. Tom chose to attend and play football at Kansas State University under Head Coach Bill Snyder. While at K-State Tom was a two time Academic All-Big XII selection and played on Texas and Cactus Bowl winning teams. He graduated from Kansas State in 2019 and has been coaching in the strength and conditioning field since with a specialty in college football preparatory training.