Mark Johnson
A Greensboro native who has been coaching and mentoring in the Greensboro area since 2002. He is passionate about teaching the youth fundamentals in sports as well as life lessons. He has coached football and basketball at various locations such as the Lewis, Craft, and Leonard Recreation Centers. Prior to coaching he played multiple sports such as football, basketball, and baseball growing up. His passion for coaching came from his inspiration Coach Richard Sisk who coached at Northeast Guilford High School. Marks favorite quote " Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work Hard"
Maranda Johnson
A Virginia native who has been involved with cheerleading, basketball, and the Greensboro Youth Council. She has received a bachelors degree in Laboratory Animal Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She has been involved in the A&T student panel, Aggie Impact Scholars Program, and was a member of the Student Support Services. Maranda believes that preparing kids to be academically and athletically sound will help them transition to the Highschool level.
Lionel Shoffner Jr.
A Greensboro native who has numerous experiences in coaching youth football and is excited to be apart of The Greensboro Raiders Organization. He has coached the ages 10-12 for four years at the Lewis Recreation center and one year at the Leonard recreation center under Coach Mark Johnson. He graduated from Elon University in 2011 with a Major in Sports and Event Management after playing middle linebacker for his entire college career. Prior to college he played fullback and linebacker at Grimsley High school. He and his wife Meredith have a baby boy Lionel III, who was born in October 2020.
Dejon Caldwell
A Greensboro native who has an extensive background in community service in youth enrichment in the community. His understanding of the importance that sports and team bonding began in his formative years playing football and basketball at the Lewis center, YMCA, and Page High School. In 2016, He received a Bachelors degree in Business from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Since receiving his academic accolades he has become a Lead Account Manager for a portfolio company and is actively involved in the community as a Community Service Chair for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated for Greensboro (NC) Alumni Chapter. Dejon is motivated to help build the foundation of this great organization and provide valuable input.