Meet The Coaches

With six highly successful years under our belts, the Elite Football School coaches invite you to attend another great week of football instruction. Our success is based upon the principles of teamwork, determination, and proven coaching techniques.

All of the Elite Football School coaches personally teach every athlete throughout the week. This enables us to identify specific areas in need of improvement and to see those improvements take place. We strive to instill solid fundamentals and develop good habits that athletes can take with them well beyond their time at the Elite Football School.

Camp Director

Coach Keith Croft currently holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Rhode Island College, endorsements in Health Education and Adaptive Physical Education, and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from Providence College. From 2001 to the present, Keith has been employed by Cranston Public Schools as a physical education and health teacher. For the past fourteen years, he has been coaching football at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. Keith began his career as a varsity assistant coach, transitioned to the Junior Varsity Head Coach before becoming the Freshman Head Coach. Currently Keith is the Head Football Coach, a position that he has held for the last three years. Under the direction of Coach Croft, his teams have compiled a 70-16 record including seven playoff berths and six championship game appearances. While Freshman Head Coach, Keith led the Hawks to the 2004 Freshman State Championship. As the Varsity Head Coach, he guided the Hawks to both the 2007 and 2009 Division I Super Bowls. Keith has previously worked the New England Patriots Chris Slade Football Camp and will also serve on the staff of the New England Patriots Joe Andruzzi Day Camp. Keith currently resides in North Providence with his wife, Kerri.

Week One's Head Coach - June 28th to July 1st

Camp Offensive Focus: Wing T Offense
Camp Defensive Focus: 44 Front

Coach Michael Green currently holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters degree in Physical Education from the University of Rhode Island, as well as an Educational Administration certificate from Providence College. Mike has been employed by the Providence School Department as a physical education teacher since 1992. From 1993 to 2000, Mike also served Classical High School in Providence as the Head Freshman and Head Varsity Coach for football, as well as an assistant indoor/outdoor track coach. In 2001, he became the running back and wide out coach for Salve Regina University. In 2006, Mike served as the offensive co-coordinator for North Kingstown High School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Currently he is entering his fourth year on the coaching staff at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2007 and 2008, Mike served as the special teams coordinator. In 2009, he served the Hawks as the linebacker coach and defensive coordinator. Mike currently resides in West Greenwich with his wife and two daughters.

Week Two's Head Coach - July 5th to July 8th

Camp Offensive Focus: Multiple Formation Pro Style Offense
Camp Defensive Focus: 34 Front

Coach LaJhon Jones started his playing career at the University of Rhode Island where he was a four-year starter for the University of Rhode Island Rams. While in Kingston, LaJhon was a First Team All-Conference Line Backer (1997) and was also the runner-up for the Yankee Conference Rookie of the Year. As URI's all-time record holder for most tackles in one game (23 total), LaJhon is also the all-time record holder for most quarterback sacks in one game (4 total). In 1998, he was invited to training camp with the NFL's San Diego Chargers. He played in all four pre-season exhibition games prior to being released. Following his time with the Chargers, LaJhon was hired as an assistant football coach at Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island where he helped guide the Quakers to the 2000 New England Prep School Championship, the 2001 RIIL State Championship and the 2004 RIIL State/Division IV Championship. In 2005, LaJhon was hired as Head Football Coach at Moses Brown School. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, LaJhon led the Quakers to the regular season title.

Week Three's Head Coach - July 19th to July 22nd

Camp Offensive Focus: Spread Offense
Camp Defensive Focus: 40G Front

Coach Geoff Marcone, M.Ed., B.S. played high school football at Pilgrim High School where he was an All-State Quarterback selection (1992). Geoff played four years of college football at Springfield College where he served as defensive back and punter. He currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, a Masters degree in Health Education and is CPR and AED certified. Currently Geoff will be entering his seventh year as the Head Football Coach at LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island. Before coming to LaSalle, Geoff served as an assistant coach at Springfield College for two years. While at Springfield, Geoff was in charge of the defensive backs in 1999 and the wide receivers in 2000. He has also been a clinician at Northeastern Football Camp (1998), UMass Football Camp (1999), and Springfield College Football Camp (1998-2000). In 2009, Geoff spoke at the nationally known Frank Glazier Football Coaches Clinic in Massachusetts. Serving as a teacher and coach for ten years at LaSalle Academy, Geoff has taught physical education and health while also serving as the Physical Education Department Chair, Head Football Coach and Head Baseball Coach. This past year, Geoff received the 2008 Words Unlimited High School Coach of the Year award after leading his team to an undefeated regular season and the 2008 Division I State Championship.