Mike Hawkins has been involved in youth football as a head coach and assistant for the past 7 years. He was an initial member of the PG Chargers organization. He has helped kids develop a love for football and grow as young men. He stresses hard work and discipline in life and on the field. Coach Mike has coached winning teams each year with this philosophy. He encourages the children to have fun and give full effort. He has two children playing for the PG Chargers organization and enjoys the time he spends helping each child.
Super Mite Flag | 202-438-4013 | coachmike@pgchargers.org

Mike Walker
Tiney Mite | 301-547-5844 | coachwalker@pgchargers.org

Moe Butler joined the PG Chargers Youth Athletics Association in May 2009 and has been a Head Coach for the Tiny Mites division for the 2009 & 2010 football seasons. Coach Moe has been involved with youth sports serving as either an assistant or head coach for football & basketball for the past 5 years, which has allowed him to bring several years of experience in youth sports and dedication to the organization. In addition to his dedication, Coach Moe possesses a positive attitude necessary for encouraging his players to achieve excellence, making the sport fun and instilling confidence in his team. As Head Coach, he welcomes the challenges & rewards as he looks forward to developing a team that understands the fundamentals, reflects pride, high moral standards and sportsmanship. Coach Moe resides in PG County, he has two kids which one is also part of the Charger family!!
Mitey Mite | 202-207-5114 | coachmoe@pgchargers.org

Sheldon Witherspoon Sheldon has served the community over 8 years as both assistant and head coach with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) as a basketball coach (Holy Comforter/ St. Cyprian with varying ages from elementary to high school). Sheldon coached 1 year of basketball with Charles Count Department of Community Service and has been coaching with the PG Chargers organization in various roles as a position coach, special teams coach, and offensive coordinator since 2007. He is proud to be a part of the coaching staff that won the first Regional Championship and competed for a National Championship with the Chargers.

Sheldon has a drive to teach youth organized sports fundamentals, sportsmanship and the true meaning of “team”. He believes in teaching youth that winning is not gained by one person, but through hard work, commitment, accountability and responsibility to your teammates. He is a firm believer in professional development and working on mastering the craft of coaching football via coach’s trainings and clinics.
Cadet | 301-520-8922 | coachspoon@pgchargers.org

Tyrone Jackson was born and raised in Washington, DC. He discovered his passion for sports at ayoung age, playing for numerous youth football teams in both DC and Prince Georges County, MD. He credits some of the best moments of his childhood as time spent with his coaches and teammates. The positive influences and experiences have been the launch pad to the successful coach, athletic trainer, father and mentor that he has become today. With over 9 years of coaching experience Coach Ty has coached in the PG County Boys & Girls Club, AYF and WCAC, winning many championships and conference titles. Coach Ty is one of the top youth Quarterback Trainers in the DC Metro Area.
Jr. Pee Wee | 240-644-7440 | coachty@pgchargers.org

John Vessels has been employed as a Prince George’s County Police Officer/Detective for over (17) seventeen years. He began his football career in the Beltway League as a youth when he played for the 65lb team with the “Woodridge Warriors” . He played all sports throughout grade school and concentrated on football under the guidance of famed H.D. Woodson High School Football Coach, Bob Headen. Coach Vessels became an All-Met and All-American defensive back while playing for H.D. Woodson Warriors during their championship years of 1983 – 1986. He was heavily recruited his High School Senior year by major colleges throughout the Country and eventually chose a full football scholarship to play for the University of Maryland Terps Football Team in 1986 – 1991. During his football career with the University of Maryland, He played for some of the most highly respected football coaches in the country, and received numerous honors as one of the best players in the ACC. In 2006-08, He joined the KLM Boys and Girls Club as an assistant coach, subsequently winning (2) divisional titles and the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club Championship for the 75lb division 2007. Coach Vessels joined the PG Chargers in 2009 and won the Pee Wee League Championship. In 2010, Coach Vessels led the Pee Wee team to a Division II Conference Championship, State Championship, Regional Championship, and placed 4th in the National Championship Tournament in Florida. He is married with (3) children, and currently serves on the Deacon Board with Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. His son Ryan plays for the Chargers.  My sons Ryan and Ryson play for the PG Chargers.
7th Grade | 240-253-3037 | coachvessels@pgchargers.org

Demetrius Lewis Knowledgeable player and coach with over twenty years of football and youth development experience. Passionate mentor, believing in fostering relationships with players by passing on valuable life lessons and experience. A prepared coach who institutes a program rather than just coaching a team

“If you treat an individual as he is, he will remain as he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be!”

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8th Grade | 202.705.4745 | coachlewis@pgchargers.org