head football coach

program builder

motivator + educator

LOS ANGELES, CA

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my story

I’m Eddie Ficklin Jr., a football coach, program builder, and educator committed to developing young men on and off the field. As the only son of my parents and the middle brother of six sisters, leadership and accountability were shaped early in my life.

Football became my purpose through playing in middle school, high school, and college, and that purpose has carried into my coaching career. In my first head coaching role at Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, I helped lead the program to its first playoff appearance in years, developed All-League athletes, grew the roster to its largest size in program history, and built a more diverse, unified team culture rooted in discipline, belief, and opportunity.

These experiences continue to shape how I coach, teach, and lead by using football as a platform to prepare young men for life beyond the game.

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program leadership

  • My passion is to work hard, lead, and take varsity football programs to new heights. I achieve this by taking responsibility for every action in and around my football program; that means on and off the field. I value culture and accountability and believe it all starts with me. I’m all about football being fun but in a disciplined fashion. Learn More

  • My love for football started at an early age. From playing in middle school at the park to playing in high school and college competitively, football has grown into my passion, purpose, and livelihood. Learn About My Playing Career and Coaching Career

  • I believe the game of football holds fundamental truths. It is a physical and violent game. Generally, the more physical team wins. At the core of my belief is this: It does not take one ounce of God-given ability to give one hundred percent effort. I take advantage of matchups and put our men in the best position to win games. Learn More About my Coaching Philosophy and Program Philosophy

Coach Eddie Ficklin Motivator

player development

  • Tips, tools, and encouragement for achieving success academically and athletically as a high school and/or college student-athlete.

  • Strategies and encouragement for preventing or exiting a gang, gang-related activities, and/or gang violence.

  • Tips, tools, and guidance for youth looking to achieve highly.

education & character

  • Various health sciences classes that include Physical Education, Biology, and Anatomy.

  • Multi-subject substitute teaching for middle and high school students

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math classes that include: Architecture and Design, Innovation and Design, and Robotics

Building structure while pursuing championships

leadership &

program impact

With over 15 years of coaching experience, I lead football programs with a focus on fundamentals, discipline, and long-term player development. My work centers on building strong, competitive teams by developing football IQ, physical readiness, and accountability through structured training, conditioning, and a mastery of the game’s fundamentals.

Explore the areas below to learn more about my approach to coaching, leadership, and program impact.

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DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT:

  • HE KEEPS GRINDING AND CHANGING YOUNG MEN'S LIVES. HE SHOWS TRUE LEADERSHIP.

    Colleague

  • He's an amazing mentor. But an even better coach.

    Football Player

  • I never felt in the dark when he explained defense to me. He's a true expert and student of the game.

    Colleague

  • The energy he brings to the sport is different and that's what makes him one of the best.

    Football Player