Diron is an experienced Org Leader, Youth & High School Coach. He leads our strategic efforts with the community, schools, sponsors, and other stakeholders to help build new organizations and support our current ones. Diron is focused on elevating Arizona Football for players, coaches, and organizations. He takes great pride in being a resource for all of our coaches to help them be their best.  If you are looking to start a team or run your Org more efficiently via fundraising, practice/game planning, player recruitment please get in touch with him. ​​​

JC is leading our competition committee and serves as a key point of contact for organizations throughout Arizona. He is a long time Org Leader and key contact with American Youth Football (AYF). JC grew up on a farm in Southeastern Arizona, but found his way to the city life in 2005.  He has been involved with youth football since 2011 as a head coach, org leader and board member.  Outside of his full-time job in the finance world, JC is a DJ on the side which he really enjoys. When not at the football field, you can JC hanging out with family, fishing, hunting or on an adventure with friends. 

Shannon is the first female official of the National Football League (NFL) and the first woman to lead a crew at the Division 1 level for the Mid-Eastern Conference. She currently serves as the Director of Officials for the Canyon Athletic Association where she is responsible for assigning and developing sports officials. Shannon is our key liaison between our orgs and our game day officials.​​​​

Nikki works with our teams, sponsors, and our internal communications to get the message of Arizona Youth Football League out to the greater public. She is a long time Org Board Director and Cheer Coordinator.

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Coach Pete comes to the league with decades of experience cultivating talent in young athletes across a spectrum of sports. His unwavering quest is to empower youth, especially young women, through our flag football program. Pete is known for his rigorous yet empathetic approach, he takes pride in being tough enough to challenge players, yet understanding enough to provide the tailored support that each individual requires. It is his ultimate goal to guide every player to not only meet but exceed their potential, transforming potential into excellence through perseverance and teamwork. 

Bryan Goodnight, a veteran coach from Goodyear, Arizona, is known for building disciplined, fundamentally sound defenses and developing high-IQ players. He began with the Scottsdale Boys & Girls Club (2002–2006) before joining Scottsdale Saguaro High School (2007–2019), where he coached on both sides of the ball and led the freshman program as head coach and defensive coordinator.

He also coached with the Scottsdale Argonauts youth program, creating a pipeline of technically skilled, team-first athletes. Renowned for clear communication and demanding standards, Goodnight’s steady leadership and defensive acumen have left a lasting impact on Arizona football. Now he serves as a resource to all teams in Arizona YFL.

Johnny, originally from Seattle, Washington, moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2003 to play collegiate football at Glendale Community College under Joe Kersting. In 2006, he earned a full scholarship to Central Washington University, where he was named to the 2000–2009 All-Decade Team at running back and selected to the Division II Cactus Bowl West Senior All-Star Team in 2008.

After his playing career, Johnny returned to Arizona and found his passion in coaching youth football. He founded the Arizona Boltz in 2015 playing in several leagues.

In 2020, he served as head coach for the AYF 10U All-Star team in Florida and coached with the Scottsdale Argonauts through 2023.

Currently, Johnny coaches varsity wide receivers at Sandra Day O’Connor High School and works as a General Manager at Knight‑Swift Transportation, where he continues to focus on developing and leading people. Loves to spend time with family, friends and enjoys traveling.