FOOTBALL

from Athletics Media Guide Fall 2021

SHASTA COLLEGE KNIGHTS - TRAINERS AND STAFF

Ray Atkins Assistant CoachWide Receivers

Ray Atkins returns to coach the Shasta Knights for his 7th season as an assistant coach.

Coach Ray has worked with both running backs and inside slot receivers. Coach Atkins’ playing career started at Butte College (WR) and then concluded at Chico State University where he played for Coach Gary Houser, retired Shasta College Athletic Director. Ray is very passionate and a tireless recruiter. Coach Atkins will be working with the WR’s in 2021.

Anthony Cavalli Assistant CoachDefensive Backs

Anthony Cavalli has been a member of the Knight’s staff since 2013. He has worked on both the defensive and offensive sides of the ball. In addition, he served as the special team’s coordinator from 2019-2020. This season he will coach the defensive backs and will serve as the assistant defensive coordinator. Prior to joining the staff, Coach Cavalli was a member of the Knights football team in 2011. Anthony was an All-Conference selection as a Wide Receiver during the Knights 2011 season along with being an All-Region III Wide Receiver. Coach Cavalli graduated from Enterprise High School in 2011 and was part of the 2010 section champion team. Coach Cavalli resides with his girlfriend Bailey and their son Kayden.

Dan Lewis Offensive Line & Assistant Offense Coordinator

Coach Daniel Lewis is entering his third season as an assistant coach for the Knights. After a successful playing career at Shasta College (20162018), Coach Lewis was hired as the quarterbacks coach (2019). This season he moves to the offensive line.

Roger Hatton Team Manager

Roger has been helping the Knight’s football team since 1998. His service to the team is invaluable. He helps set-up and assist coaches with equipment and whatever else it takes to make practice run smoothly. Roger also assists the Shasta College Women’s soccer team and in his free time he coaches soccer for the Anderson Youth Soccer League. He is married to Charlene and they have four daughters, three son-in-law and seven beautiful grandchildren.

Eric Jenkinson Assistant CoachHead Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Eric Jenkinson returns to the Knights football staff where he will continue to serve as the defensive line coach and head strength and conditioning coordinator. Coach Jenkinson brings 15 years of coaching experience to the Knight’s program. As a player, Coach Jenkinson played defensive end for 4 years at Taylor University in Indiana; where he graduated from in 1992. Upon graduation, he attended Indiana school of medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics in Grand Rapids, MI and fellowship in sports medicine at Central Indiana Orthopedics/Ball State in Muncie, IN. Coach Jenkinson currently works at Shasta Orthopedics in Redding, CA as a sports medicine physician. He is married to Heather and they have three children; Haley, Jacob and Abigail.

Bryce Stevens Assistant CoachOffensive Line

Bryce Stevens joins the Knights coaching staff where he will be assisting with the Offensive Line.

Jake Capraro Assistant CoachTight Ends & Assistant Special Teams Coordinator

Jake Capraro joins the Knights coaching staff where he will serve as the assistant special team coordinator working with the Kickers/Punters while also assisting with the Tight End’s. Coach Capraro is a 4 year letterman at NCAA Div. 1 New Mexico State University (P). He holds a MA in Organizational Leadership and is completing a multiple subject teaching credential through National University.