Pratley graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin, where he met his wife, Mary. The Pratleys have three children: daughters, Keyarra (age 11) and Kyra (age 10), and son, Tyrus (age 5). Prior to moving back to Michigan, the family attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park, Maryland. Pratley had grown up in Frankfort, Michigan, and served as Youth and Family director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frankfort prior to accepting the coaching position in Maryland.

To reach Coach Pratley, call (734) 995-7450 or e-mail pratla@cuaa.edu To reach Head Coach Robbins, call (734) 995-7478 or e-mail robbin@cuaa.edu.

Avante Mitchell enters his first season at Concordia University - Ann Arbor. Coach Mitchell is the Cardinals' Defensive Coordinator and is in charge of the Cardinals' line backers.

Prior to joining the Concordia staff as a position coach in the spring of 2011, Coach Mitchell built his experience serving as defensive coordinator, QB's coach and assistant head coach at East Detroit High School. Prior to working at East Detroit Coach Mitchell held the same rolls at U of D Jesuit High School. He is the son of a long time football coach, Arthur Mitchell. Avante stated that he attributes the foundation of his football knowledge and communication skills with his players to what he has learned over the years from his father.

Coach Mitchell has coached three All-Americans, and multiple All-State, All-County, All-Conference and All-League players. He is a staff member of nationally renowned Nike Football Training Camps and the Elite 11 Camps. He has coached in camps at Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan among others.

Avante attended and played football for the University of Louisville and he later transferred to Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. He also played football for Detroit Northwestern High School and St. Martin DePorres High School which is one of the highest winning programs in the state of Michigan.

 

Chris Matsos is in his first year coaching wide receivers for the Cardinals. Chris is also the Director of Student Academic Support Services on campus here at Concordia University Ann Arbor. He played professional arena football in 2006 and 2007 and then began his coaching career following the 2007 season at Manchester College as their Running Backs Coach. He coached the HCAC's second leading scorer and 1^st Team All-HCAC running back Brandon Wells. Matsos became the Running Backs Coach at Wayne State University in 2008, where he coached current NFL running back and Harlon Hill Trophy Winner Joique Bell. He also coached 1^st-Team All-GLIAC running back Daryl Graham.

Matsos was a four-year member (2001-2004) and letterwinner for the University of Michigan as a wide receiver and special teams player. During his fouryears in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines compileda 37-13 mark. He was part of back to back Big Ten championship teams and participated in four New Year's Day Bowl games, including back to back Rose Bowls against USC and Texas.

Matsos earned his bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan in 2005. He earned an M.A. in English from Wayne State University in 2011.

Matsos is a native of New Boston, Michigan where he attended New Boston Huron High School, graduating 4th in the Class of 2001. He was named to the All-Huron League and Detroit Free Press All-West Team as a senior. Matsos also lettered in basketball and baseball in his junior and senior years, earning All-League Honors in both sports. He resides in New Boston with his wife, Christi.

Coach Minock brings 27 years of coaching experience to Concordia University.  He started his coaching career at age 19.  He was a Quarterback coach and Offensive Coordinator at both Howell and Brighton High Schools.  Coach Minock has 12 years of Head Coaching experience compiling a record of 82 wins and 32 losses.  Jeff was also a registered agent in the NFLPA, signing players with NFL teams.  Coach Minock will be coaching Quarterbacks, Kickers and Punters at Concordia University.

Coach Popa comes to Concordia University from Walled Lake Western High School where he served as as a Varsity Wide Receivers coach.  Coach Popa started coaching in 1998 with the Walled Lake Braves youth football organization.  Coach Popa played his college football at Central Michigan University.

Dr. Darryl Warner earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Hillsdale College (1985-1989). He was a two sport scholarship athlete (Football & Track and Field) during his four years at Hillsdale College. He was a member of Hillsdale's 1985 NAIA National Championship football team. As a member of the track and field team at Hillsdale Dr. Warner held several records in the 55 meter and 300 meter dash and was a top ten finisher at several indoor and outdoor NAIA National Track and Field Championships. Dr. Warner was four time Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (G.L.I.A.C.) champion in the 100 & 200 meter dashes.

Following his career at Hillsdale Dr. Warner earned a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in December, 1992.After several years of working in community mental health Dr. Warner earned a Doctoral Degree in Philosophy (Educational Psychology) from Wayne State University in December, 2003. He specializes in the development and implementation of positive behavior supports in schools for children with special needs. Dr. Warner published a research article titled "Positive and Negative Outcome Expectations, Drinking Contexts and Alcohol Consumption among undergraduate students (2004). He has served as a consultant and key note speaker on topics regarding the implementation of anti-violence and anti-bullying programs throughout several public schools and college campuses in the state of Michigan in today's schools, and maximizing your potential in the classroom and athletic field (presented to high school and college students). 

Dr. Warner is currently employed as a School Psychologist in Dearborn Public Schools where he has been employed since 1999. Dr. Warner served as the head Freshmen football coach at Dearborn high School for three years (2005-2007) and game day assistant for Dearborn's varsity football for the past five years. Dr. Warner served as a volunteer coach for the varsity football team at Willow Run High School between 1999 through 2002.  

Terrance Wilson II, a native of Detroit Michigan, is in his 1^st season as the Defensive Backs Coach for the Cardinals. Terrance, a former athlete, brings a great wealth of experience and passion to the team. He is a 1998 graduate of St. Martin de Porres High School where he helped lead his football team to two Michigan state championships in 1996 and 1997.  Terrance has a love for all sports.  After high school Terrance went on to play baseball at Indiana Tech University.  His athletic talent as a centerfielder for Indiana Tech in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference is proof of his athletic versatility and talent.

Terrance's enthusiasm for mentoring was merged with his passion for sports when he began his coaching career following his collegiate athletic experience. From 2003 to 2005, he served as the Defensive Backs coach for his alma mater, St. Martin de Porres High School. In 2006, he accepted the Head Coach position with the Northeast Detroit Shamrocks Varsity Football Team. He served in this position through 2009. His great leadership and coaching ability led to Terrance being recruited as the 2010 Assistant Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receiver Coach for the Shamrocks of East Detroit High School in Eastpointe, Michigan. He also became an integral part of the Wide Receivers 2010 Nike Coaching Staff.

Terrance Wilson's coaching skills have proved to be remarkable through his achievement of coaching 35 athletes and preparing them for great success at the collegiate level. He has also trained and coached many of the top high school prospects in the Midwest. His athletic talent and leadership skills will be greatly valued at Concordia University.

When Terrance isn't on the football field coaching, he can be found spending time with his family and setting a great example for his children. He is married to Linda Wilson and they have four beautiful children: Tityanna Ford, Martez Ford, Dewayne White and Terrance L. Wilson III. Terrance also enjoys mentoring young men and helping them to become better men and athletes.

Terrence Blevins

Scott Kleinow