Staff

Administration

Aaron Anderson

Founder & C.E.O. (Board Member)

Emailminneapoliswarriorsfootball@gmail.com

Jaysen 'Yogi' Howard

C.O.O. (Board Member)

Krista Clausen

President of Football Operations (Board Member)

Bickie Johnson

Secretary (Board Member)

Talon Frazier

Executive Vice President (Board Member)

Richard Fuji Allen White

Executive Vice President (Board Member)

Coaching Staff

Michael 'MJ' Johnson

Head Coach & General Manager (Board Member)

Benson Manento

Offensive Coordinator

My name is Benson Manento and I am the offensive coordinator for the Minneapolis Warriors.

School: Butte College Position: Special Projects Years exp 8 Hobbies: currently ethnographic research.

Fun Fact: Was the HC for the MN Valkyrie (LFL) Philosophy, The most disciplined team wins! I am primarily on the offensive side of the ball and have held positions as running backs coach & wide receivers coach at the high school level with Independence High in San Jose CA, Robbinsdale Cooper High (New Hope), and North high. As well as he’s helped Asst HC with the Minneapolis Warriors

Marty Nielsen

Special Teams Coordinator

My name is Martin Nielsen, I am the special teams' coordinator and assistant offensive line coach for the Minneapolis Warriors.

I have 23 yrs of playing experience and 1 year of coaching experience. My hobbies and interests include sports, the outdoors, and watching my kids grow. My goal for the Warriors is to be #1 in special teams again and win another national championship.

David Marshall

Cornerbacks

My name is David Marshall and I am the corner/defensive backs coach for the Minneapolis Warriors.

I ensure my guys are ready for war and know what’s expected of them when they take the field. I have 26 years of coaching experience.

My hobbies and interests include collecting model cars and motorcycles. A fun fact about me is COO Jaysen Howard and CEO/founder Aaron Anderson both played for me as football players.

My goal is to send more players to the next level and get the Warriors Brand Nationwide!

Anthony Valladares

Linebackers

My name is Anthony Valladares and I am the Assistant Linebacker coach for the Minneapolis Warriors.

I have one season of experience playing semi-professionally and my first year as a coach. I'm fully invested in sports, challenging myself to learn a new sport every year since 2019.

My focus in my role with the Warriors is geared towards teaching and, more importantly, learning. I'm returning as a player next season and the opportunity to improve my mental game within THE most prominent organization in the country will undoubtedly allow me to reach my full potential and beyond. War Ready

Craig Moyer

Quarterbacks

My name is Craig Moyer and I am the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator.

My experience includes playing Quarterback for 16 seasons, St Paul Johnson HS, Concordia University-St Paul, Minnesota Stallions, Minneapolis Lumberjacks, Minnesota Maulers, LA Terror Coaching: 4 seasons, QB Coach, Offensive Assistant at St Paul Johnson HS Varsity, Offensive Coordinator Blaine 8th grade Youth Football.

My hobbies and interests consist of coaching my son for his upcoming High School career, Poker, and Metaphysics. Fun fact about me is I beat former Carolina Panthers QB Chris Weinke and former Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens OL Matt Birk in football games. My hope for this season is I don’t hope. My QB and WR core will again dominate the leader and team statistics, again producing multiple All-Star selections.

Charley Langhorne

Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

My name is Charley Langhorne and I am the Tight End/Wide Receivers Coach for the Minneapolis Warriors.

I have 24 years experience of playing football; as well as, 16 years of coaching football. I played for the Minneapolis Warriors from late 2017 to 2019 and am going on 2 years of coaching with the Minneapolis Warriors. I love traveling and coaching youth sports. I usually coach year-round with football, basketball, and baseball.

A fun fact about me is I’ve been to 48 out of 50 states in the U.S. I hope to use my coaching and playing knowledge to help lead the Minneapolis Warriors back to the National Championship for the 3rd time in 6 years. #WarReady

Game Day Staff

Tiffany Davidson

Game Day Operations