MOUNTAIN TOP
JR COMETS
YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING ORGANIZATION
8U FOOTBALL
HEAD COACH
Dustin Hausherr
HIGH SCHOOL: Addison Trail High School (IL)
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
GRADUATE: Northern Illinois University
BOARD MEMBER: Media & Flag Football Director
EMAIL: dhausherr24@yahoo.com
BIO: This is Coach Dustin's 3rd year coaching for the Mountain Top Jr Comets. He was a member of his high school football, basketball and track teams. He continued playing football at UW-Whitewater where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and completed his maters in Special Education at NIU. He currently teaches Physical Education at Hazleton Area High School where is also the Varsity Head Coach of the Boys Track & Field team. He will also be an assistant coach for Crestwood Varsity Football Team this fall and he's a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strenght & Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is married to his wonderful wife, Carrie, and has two daughters, Taylor (20), Julianna (15) and two boys, who also play football, Hudson (7) and Camden (5).
ASSISTANT COACH
TJ Cook
HIGH SCHOOL:
UNDERGRADUATE:
BIO: Coming Soon
NIck Crivellaro
ASSISTANT COACH
HIGH SCHOOL: Wilson Area High School
UNDERGRADUATE: Kings College
BIO: This is Coach Nick's 2nd year coaching for the Mountain Top Jr Comets. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and was a member of the football, baseball, wrestling and track teams. He continued to play sports at Kings College while participating in football, frisbee golf, intramural dodgeball and wiffle ball. Coach Nick finds it personally rewarding seeing the kids succeed and achieve their goals while helping them build confidence in themselves to overcome any hurdles in front of them in both sports and in life. Coach Nick is looking forward to a fun and successful football season!
Simon Daywood
ASSISTANT COACH
HIGH SCHOOL: Wyoming Valley West High School
UNDERGRADUATE: Luzerne Community College
BIO: This is Coach Simon's 2nd year coaching for the Mountain Top Jr Comets. He was a basketball player in high school and went to LCCC for Business Managment where he also participated in basketball and soccer. He is currently a Director of Logistics. He enjoys ensuring his players are learning the great game of football and most important... having fun! His wonderful wife, Sarah, also coaches cheer for the organization and his two daughters, Addison and Nora, are current cheerleaders. Coach Simon is also a master fryer and fastest chin strapper in all of NEPA!
ASSISTANT COACH
Chad Hummel
HIGH SCHOOL: Greater Nanticoke Area HS
BIO: This is Coach Chad's 2nd year coaching for the Mountain Top Jr Comets. He was a member of his high school's basketball team and is currently a steel worker. He truly enjoys watching the kids have fun as they learn the great game of football. Coach Chad is always willing to help any way he can on and off of the football field.
ASSISTANT COACH
Andy Petros
HIGH SCHOOL: Crestwood High School
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Pittsburgh & Wilkes University
BIO: This is Coach Adny's 2nd year coaching for the Mountain Top Jr Comets. He brings a wealth of positivity and enthusiasm to the program! He was a member of the football team while he was a Comet in high school and played club lacrosse in college. He finished with his bachelor's degree in history and is currently emplyed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His favorite part about coaching for the Jr Comets is seeing his players enjoy the game.