Francis Howell Central Football is turning the page to a bold new chapter in 2025. With a revamped coaching staff, an energized offseason approach, and a hungry group of underclassmen, Coach Malach Radigan is leading a culture shift rooted in discipline, speed, and high-level preparation.
Offseason Focus: Building a Faster, Stronger, Smarter Team
The Spartans’ offseason has centered around becoming a stronger, faster, and more disciplined team. Emphasizing speed development, strength training, and football IQ, the program is laying a foundation not just for wins, but for long-term success. A major point of emphasis has also been on accountability and leadership, setting a new tone that will define this era.
New Era, New Staff
The program welcomes a new offensive coordinator, a new defensive coordinator, and a culture coach—all part of a strategic move to elevate the team on and off the field. While some key seniors have moved on, a wave of motivated underclassmen and talented newcomers is stepping up in a big way.
Players to Watch: Stars Emerging Across Classes
Class of 2026:
Aymen Mohammed
Tank O’Connell
Gus Barron
Brady Holtgrewe
Ashton Payton
Don Thornton III
Class of 2027:
Jack Brown – A Rivals 4-star prospect to keep a serious eye on
Braxton Gordon – Another young talent poised to shine
Offseason standouts have shown remarkable physical transformations—from added muscle to faster 40s and improved verticals. The program’s training is paying dividends.
Training & Performance: Modernized, Athlete-First
The Spartans are all-in on the “Feed the Cats” philosophy, prioritizing explosiveness, speed, and recovery. Their weight room is focused on maximum power output and injury prevention, with individualized programming to meet each athlete’s specific needs.
Nutrition & Recovery: Educating and Elevating
Nutrition is a key focus, with players receiving guidance on protein intake, hydration, and recovery nutrition. Plans are in place to enhance pre- and post-practice fueling, aligning with the overall goal of providing a Division 1-level experience for every player.
Game Prep & Strategy: Simplify, Sharpen, Succeed
Offensively, the team is refining its identity to maximize the strengths of its personnel. Defensively, they're streamlining schemes to allow athletes to play faster and freer. From film study to practice efficiency, everything is being retooled for maximum impact.
Community Engagement: Building the Spartan Brand
FHC Football is doubling down on its connection to the community:
Youth Camps & Jr. Spartans
Service projects and leadership events
Social media engagement and team events
The goal? To make Spartan football a staple of pride and energy across the community.
Challenges Ahead: Experience, Consistency, and Culture
Coach Radigan is clear-eyed about the road ahead:
Youthful Roster: Talented but still developing
Raising the Standard: A new culture takes time—and buy-in
Consistent Execution: The pieces are there. Now it’s about showing up every Friday night
“We’re fired up for the season and ready to Forge Our Legacy.”
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