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Familiar faces added to Valley Huskers coaching staff

New Husker head coach Jason Quinter is bringing in an ex-NFL running back and two members of the Abby Panther coaching staff.
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Luke Acheson (left) has helped create a dominant offensive line at GW Graham.

A former National Football League running back highlights a Valley Huskers coaching staff that otherwise consists of many familiar faces.

New head coach Jason Quinter announced his staff this week.

J.R. Redmond was a Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, enjoying a six year career that ended in 2005. Recently, the former Arizona State Sun Devil standout has created ‘Just Run Pro Training,’ a series of speed and explosiveness camps for kids across the United States and Canada.

Redmond was a guest coach with the Huskers last summer and will serve as a part-time running back coach this season.

A former Husker head coach is back in the fold as Luke Acheson signs on as assistant offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

He’ll work closely with Cory Hamade, who’s also back in the mix as the offensive coordinator. Hamade has previously served as coordinator on both sides of the ball.

Elmore Abraham is a new face, coming on board as defensive coordinator.

Abraham is one of the best running backs the Notre Dame Jugglers ever saw and played collegiately for the Bakersfield College Renegades and UBC Thunderbirds.

He most recently served as D coordinator for the Abbotsford secondary school Panthers, leading the junior team to a provincial title and the senior team to the provincial final.

He’ll be aided by another face familiar to Husker fans. Jason Campbell has been away for a few years, but his connection to the team goes back nearly two decades and he will be the defensive line coach.

Ex-Husker Teague Funk has made a name for himself as the O coordinator for the Abby Panthers.

Funk was the wide receivers coach for the Langley Rams in 2012 and 2014, and they advanced to BC Football Conference championship games both years.

He’ll fill the same role with the Huskers.

Other coaches added include Kirk Jones (receivers) and Tyler Garrah (linebackers and special teams).

See valleyhuskers.org or bcjuniorfootball.ca for BCFC info.