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Du'Ane Bennett

Du'Ane Bennett

Lead Coach
coachbennett@rpacollege.org

"If you Stay Ready, you'll never have to Get Ready"

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"If you Stay Ready, you'll never have to Get Ready"

Son of Daryl Bennett and Chantya Floyd.

First name is pronounced (DOO-juan) born June 11, 1989

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of O'Fallon Township High School (Ill.) high school coach was Todd Moeller named to the PrepStar Midwest Region Team, the 135th-ranked running back in the nation by ESPN.com. Bennett finished his senior season with 1,362 yards and 22 touchdowns, totaled 993 yards rushing on 112 carries with 12 touchdowns his junior year. Bennett concluded his career with 443 carries for 3,419 yards and 40 scores. 

COLLEGE: 2007 FRESHMAN SEASON: Earned Freshman All-Big Ten honors from The Sporting News. Bennett appeared in 10 of 12 games & was the Gophers' starting running back in seven contests, made six of his seven starts during Big Ten play. Bennett earned his first career start against Big Ten champion Ohio State, finished the year ranked second on the team in carries (107) and third on the squad in both rushing yards (442) and rushing touchdowns (3), compiled 370 of his rushing yards in Big Ten games to rank second in the conference among freshmen in rushing yards during conference play. Bennett led all Minnesota running backs with 18 receptions for 145 yards, ranked sixth on the team in scoring with 24 points. Bennett earned his first letter.

 2008 REDSHIRT SEASON: Granted redshirt after sustaining knee injury in second game, Bennett entered the season as one of the Big Ten's top young running backs, suffered a season-ending knee injury on a screen pass in the second game of the year at Bowling Green. Bennett had started the first two games of the season and was the Gophers' leading rusher with 32 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns at the time of the injury. Bennett had also hauled in 12 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown and at the time, ranking second on the team in both catches and receiving yards per game. 

2009 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Bennett returned from season-ending knee injury in 2008 to be the Gophers' leading rusher in 2009, compiling 376 yards on 98 carries (3.8 avg), with six touchdowns. Bennett was also a threat in the passing game, he caught 16 passes for 194 yards (12.1 avg) and two scores, carried the ball a team-high 98 times on the season. Bennett collected a season high 89 yards against Northwestern, recorded six of the Gophers' 13 rushing touchdowns this season & had a career day in the passing game against Michigan State, catching two passes, each for touchdowns, and tallying a career-high 121 receiving yards. Finished the season sixth on the Gopher receiving charts with 172 yards on the season. Bennett earned second varsity letter. 

2010 JUNIOR SEASON: Appeared in all 12 games and started seven this year at running back. Bennett led Minnesota with 996 all-purpose yards in 2010, 529 rushing yards on 123 carries including three touchdowns, hauled in 33 receptions for 319 yards and one touchdown, & threw for one touchdown. Bennett also returned nine kicks for a total of 148 yards in 2010. Earned third varsity letter. 

2011 SENIOR SEASON: Started all 12 games at running back; finished Gopher career with 2,126 rushing yards, which ranked him 13th all-time in Minnesota history, upon completion of his career. Bennett finished 2011 season with 166 carries for 639 yards and three touchdowns & recorded three receptions for 23 yards. Bennett rushed 23 times for season-high 127 yards at Northwestern in Week 11 & was named the Kickoff Returner of the Week by College Football Performance Awards for his 96-yard kickoff return for a TD vs. Wisconsin in Week 10. Bennett earned Fourth varsity letter. 

PROFESSIONAL: After finishing college at University of Minnesota & compiling 3,481 all-purpose yards & 24 touchdowns, Coach Bennett was signed to the Green Bay Packers in 2011 as a priority free agent. Upon completion of Fall camp Coach Bennett made the roster & played for 1 season, yet was plagued by a knee injury that ended his season on the injured reserved.

Vice President & General Manager, TC Elite Training Schools  -- Help build a non-profit program that served the inner-city youth athletes to provide opportunities to enhance their athletic skill-set. Attend various college visits, sporting events, sport camps, community engagement events, while also providing scholarships to high school students to attend college. 

Volunteer Running Back Coach, North Minneapolis High School  -- Conducting research and analyzing previous games to develop game plans, tactics, techniques, formations, and strategies. Determining individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factoring these into the gameplay and strategy sessions. Fostering good sportsmanship in all team players, resolving disputes, and addressing bad behavior in a timely manner. 

USA Youth Football Certified Coach, Phelps Boys & Girls Club Minneapolis, MN  --Ensuring the football field is available for practice sessions and that players show up on time. Establishing rules and regulations and ensuring players are familiar with them. Ensuring all sports equipment is available and in working order. Encouraging players to engage in other recreational sports and to live a healthy life with a balanced diet.

 Owner of Game Ready Specialized Performance  -- Responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients. 

Why Did You Choose to Coach??

I chose coaching to give back to those looking to better themselves, whether it involves sports or not. I was fortunate to have a handful of coaches impact my life & athletic career, & to realize where my life would be without those coaches I couldn't fathom. I want to use the teachings & lessons gained throughout my athletic career to share with the youth of tomorrow. Together as a village, we can create the future of our tomorrow by making changes today.




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Andrew Bates

Offensive Coach
coachbates@rpacollege.org


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You make a living by what you make, you make a life by what you give. -Winston Churchill


Andrew Bates is from Pine Bluff Ar. He is a graduate from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He is married and has two Children. The reason Coach Bates coaches is to impact the lives of young men. He believes in utilizing the game of football as a tool to help develop and teach young men about life. Coach Bates has coached for six seasons and has made a major impact in the lives of his players. 

Coach Bates has a heart to serve and mentor young people. When not coaching, Coach Bates serves an Organization, CarePortal, as a Schools Ambassador; that helps meet the needs of vulnerable children and Families that are in need. In addition, Coach Bates is also a Youth Pastor at his local Church. In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing, cycling, and playing musical instruments. 

Coach Bates is a former Educator in the State of Texas. He served as a History Teacher. He was celebrated for his teaching efforts after consistently having his students score above average on the State’s exam, The Starr. In addition to teaching, He has Coached in two of DFW largest districts, Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD. His last stop being the Historic David W Carter High School in Dallas TX. While at David Carter he served as the Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator. 

Unfortunately, His playing career was cut short during his High School Career due to injuries. Yet, he has never stopped loving the game. He continued to study the game and help out his peers as a student coach. During that time he developed a passion for coaching. After graduation, he soon moved to Texas to pursue a career in Coaching. 

Now, Coach Bates is the Quarterbacks coach here at RPA in his first season. He is a motivated and detailed coach who is eager to help develop our kids on and off the field.


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Marquies Bailey

Defensive Coach
CoachBailey@rpacollege.org

“A man can meet his destiny on the very road he took to avoid it”

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“A man can meet his destiny on the very road he took to avoid it”

Coach Bailey attended  Irving High School, graduating class of 2011. He played linebacker and wide receiver on Varsity for 2 years. Once his playing career was over, he focused on attending College and entered the work force.

Before becoming a member of the Staff at RPA College, Coach Bailey spent time as a Line Cook, Chef and Lead Trainer throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Over time he also ventured in to work within the Plumbing Field. Bailey understands that not all athletes have the same path but should always have a path post sports.

Born to Mother, Misty Mayes and Father, Courtney Bailey. Also oldest boy of 10 siblings.

I chose to Coach because I love this game. I see myself in a lot of the kids I come in Contact with, Especially at a Program like RPA College that could have been beneficial to someone like me when I was younger, having so much focus on the developmental aspect.

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Savone Wardlaw

Offensive Coach
wardlaw@rpacollege.org

There is no success, without sacrifice

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There is no success, without sacrifice

Coach Law played high school sports at Ware Shoals High School in Ware Shoals SC. Playing multiple sports in school such as football, basketball, and wrestling. High school he was a team captain in football during his senior year. He played collegiate football at Mars Hill University. 

Coach Law walked on to the football team but had to end his playing career due to a career ending injury.

Previously the Assistant Offensive Line Coach at Methodist University

Why Did You Choose To Coach?

I coach because I want to be able to give back to the next generation the same way that football gave back to me. The reason that I came to be apart of RPA College is because I felt that this program supports the same mission that I'm on in coaching.  

I'm from a small family of 4 with 3 sisters. I grew up in Greenwood SC where most of my family is from.

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Dwane Barbee

Defensive Coach
Dbarbee@rpacollege.org

Your lungs will win more game than your talent

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Your lungs will win more game than your talent

Son of Dwight and Jernetta Backus, have 3 siblings

B.S. in Business Administration with the concentration in Marketing

2018-2019 Coached Defensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coach at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids Minnesota 

Played RB at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from 2004-2007 Played FB for the San Jose Sabercats Arena team from 2008-2011


Why Did You Choose To Coach?

I chose to coach to help young men become better men mentally, physically,  and spiritually on and off the field

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