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Over 600 football student athletes have participated in the Leo Lewis Football Academy, representing over 80 high schools. They have transitioned to colleges all over the country including:

• University of Minnesota
• University of Nebraska
• Harvard
• Dartmouth
• Northwestern
• North Dakota
• North Dakota State
• University of Wyoming
• Eastern Illinois
• Fresno State
• St. Cloud State
• North Dakota State
• Iowa State
• Concordia University
• Southwest State
• Minnesota State - Mankato
• University of Missouri
• University of Pittsburgh
Past and Former Coaches
Ed McDaniel
All-Pro Linebacker - Vikings
John Randle
All-Pro Defensive End - Vikings, Seahawks
Randall McDaniel
All-Pro Guard - Vikings, Bucaneers
Kenechi Udeze
Defensive End - Vikings
Larry Fitzgerald
Wide Reciever - Cardinals
Jake Reed
Wide Reciever - Vikings, Saints
Matt Birk
Center - Vikings
Rich Gannon
All-Pro Quarterback - Vikings, Raiders
Chris Doleman
All-Pro DE - Vikings, 49ers
Lance Johnstone,
Defensive End - Vikings
Mark Ellis
Strength Coach - Vikings
Dennis Czech
Head Coach - Macalester College
Tom Cross
Assistant Coach - Macalaster College
Korey Stringer
Tackle - Vikings
Thomas Tapeh
Running Back - Eagles
Todd Bouman
Quarterback - Vikings, Saints

Previous Life Skill Professionals
Dr. Joel Boyd
1998 U.S. Winter Olympics physician
Dr. James Fearing
Substance Abuse Counselor
Fran Sepler
Social Awareness Counselor
Dennis Koslowski
Former Olympic Wrestler
Dennis Green
Head Coach - Vikings, Cardinals
Tony Byers
Team Building Consultant
Darrell Thompson
Packers - Bolder Options
Dr. Eric LaMott
Kinesiologist - Concordia University
Dr. Rick Aberman
Sports Psychologist
Charles Adams
Climb Theater