About the Head Coach: Marc Klaiman
mklaiman@annamaria.edu
Coach Klaiman came to Anna Maria with 20 years of football coaching experience. Most recently he served as the Associate Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator for Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. He also served as the Assistant Head Football Coach at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI from 2004 – 2006 and as Assistant Football Coach at Norwich University, Northfield, VT from 1992 – 2003. While at Bryant College, Coach Klaiman helped lead the football team to the Division II Football Playoffs in 2006. During his time at Norwich, he helped lead the football team to the 2003 ECAC North Atlantic Bowl. Coach Klaiman also served as the Head Lacrosse Coach at Norwich for 10 years, leading the team to the program's first-ever postseason appearance. He finished with second most career wins in program history.
His Collegiate coaching experience began on the sidelines at American International College in 1988, before moving on to the United States Coast Guard Academy during the 1991-1992 season. He is a graduate of Nichols College and received his M.B.A. from American International College, Springfield, MA.
Coach Klaiman is a current member of the National Football Foundation while also serving as a committee member for the American Football Coaches' Association. He has performed duties as a clinician and coach at numerous camps and clinics throughout the Northeast Region.
He and his wife Amy presently reside in Holden, Mass. with their son Wil.
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Assistant Coach: Brian Hayes
Brian Hayes is in his second season as an Assistant Coach for the Anna Maria College Football Program. Over the years, Coach Hayes has gained valuable experience as both a player and coach. His knowledge, spirit, and enthusiasm are welcomed additions to the AMC program.
Hayes was the Team Captain and starting quarterback while playing at Magee High School in his home state of Mississippi. Hayes enjoyed much success as the team’s quarterback, including leading the team to a State Championship in 2000.
Hayes attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2003. After a serious knee injury cut his playing career short, he began his coaching tenure as the team’s Student Quarterbacks Coach.
After spending the 2005 season as a Volunteer Quarterbacks Coach for Magee High School, Coach Hayes was back at Copiah-Lincoln Community College as the Quarterbacks Coach. Under Hayes’ tutelage, Copiah-Lincoln’s starting QB was named the 2006 Mississippi Junior College Player of the Year. The team went on to become the 2006 Golden Isles Sea Bowl Champions and the 2006 Mississippi Junior College State Runner-Ups.
During the 2008 season, Coach Hayes was the Quarterbacks Coach at Assumption College.
Hayes earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Education from Mississippi College in 2008. He now resides in Newton, Mass. |
Assistant Coach: Vince Sinagra
Vince Sinagra joined the AMC Coaching Staff in 2010, bringing over 30 years of coaching experience with him, including 16 years at the Division I level with schools such as Stony Brook, Virginia Military Institute, Holy Cross, Hofstra, Fordham, and Norfolk State. As the Defensive Coordinator at Bloomsberg University, Coach Sinagra led a unit that was ranked number two in the nation among Division II teams. Most recently, he was the Linebackers Coach for a defense at Division I Norfolk State University that was ranked fifth nationally. During his coaching career he has had the pleasure of instructing some extremely talented players, including former New York Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet.
As a player, Sinagra was a standout offensive and defensive tackle at New Utrecht High School in New York, receiving numerous honors, including being selected to the Daily News All-City Team, the All-Metropolitan Team, the Brooklyn Big-44 Team, and the Schoolboy All-American Team.
He earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Rhode Island, where he was a four-year varsity starter at defensive tackle. Sinagra was named Team MVP during his senior season and had the opportunity to play against the Air Force All-Stars in the “Turkey Bowl” held in Frankfurt, Germany.
After his collegiate career concluded, Sinagra turned pro, joining the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League as a defensive tackle/end. Following his time in the WFL, Sinagra moved on to the Canadian Football League as a member of the Toronto Argonauts, where he finished out his playing career.
Coach Sinagra graduated from the University of Rhode Island where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health, as well as his Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Health, and Recreation. |
Assistant Coach: Andrew Dalton
Andrew Dalton is in his second year as an Assistant Coach at Anna Maria College. Prior to joining the AMCATS, Dalton gained valuable playing experience in both high school and college where he was not only a fine football player, but also an outstanding student.
Coach Dalton started his playing career at Catholic Memorial High School where he was a two-year Letterman. A versatile player, Dalton played on offense, defense, and special teams as a wide receiver, defensive back, and long snapper. In his senior season, he helped spark the team to a Conference Championship.
After high school, Coach Dalton was awarded the Honor’s Scholarship for his excellent academic standing and chose to attend Norwich University. Dalton joined the football team where he played wide receiver and long snapper. After his final season with the team, he was given the Senior Participant Award.
Coach Dalton graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Communications. He now resides in Worcester, Mass. |
Assistant Coach: Kevin Anderson
Anna Maria College welcomes Kevin Anderson as he joins the AMC Football Coaching Staff. Coach Anderson is a well rounded individual who has enjoyed success both on and off the field.
Anderson attended Bryant University as a member of the football team. He was a three-time letter winner and helped propel his team to two Conference Championships and two NCAA Playoff berths. Coach Anderson was also very involved off the field. He was a member of Delta Chi since the Fall of 2004, and was the acting Sports Chair. He also participated in several community service activities, helping organizations such as Relay for Life, the Special Olympics, RI Community Food Bank, Post Breast Cancer Lymphaedema Research, and the Multiple System Atrophy Fundraiser.
After his senior year, Anderson stayed on with the Bryant University Football Program as an Assistant and Running Backs Coach. He also gained experience coaching at summer camps since 2004.
Coach Anderson earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration and now resides in Worcester, Mass. |
Assistant Coach: Jerell Smith
Jerell Smith joins the AMCATS Coaching Staff after a standout collegiate career at Bryant University. After transferring in from Howard University, Jerell managed to set Bryant's all-time record for All-Purpose Yards (4,427) and Kick Return Yards (1,207) in just three seasons. He also finished his career as the Bulldog's third all-time rusher with 3,071 yards on the ground. During his three years at Bryant Coach Smith led the team to a Northeast-10 Conference Championship in 2007, and helped the team make a successful jump into the ranks of Division I NCAA Football. Smith earned several prestigious awards at Bryant, including the Omar Shareef Spirit Award (presented to a student that best personifies the spirit of Bryant Athletics), the Dr. William T. O’Hara Leadership Award (presented to a senior athlete who has demonstrated leadership qualities, integrity and above-average athletic talent), and the Bulldog Award (presented to the team’s Most Valuable Player). In addition, Coach Smith was elected as a member of the All-NEC Second Team.
Jerell earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from Bryant University in 2010, and is a valued addition to the AMC Coaching Staff. |
Assistant Coach: Peter Krafka
Peter Krafka begins his coaching career at Anna Maria College after a successfull collegiate playing career at Bryant University. Krafka was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs at left tackle, helping the team capture back-to-back Northeast-10 Conference titles in 2006 and 2007.
Coach Krafka played his high school football at Bishop Feehan where he was a Team Captain his senior year. After completing his senior season, Peter was selected as to play in the Shriners All-Star Game.
Coach Krafka is also an accomplished musician. He excels at standup classical bass, and was a member of the Clafflin Hill Symphony Orchestra's bass section in 2005.
Peter earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Bryant University in 2010 with a Minor in Business Administration. |
Assistant Coach: Matt Cantwell
Matt Cantwell was one of the original members of the Anna Maria College football program, and was selected as AMC's first Team Captain. Coach Cantwell played his high school football at Holy Name where he helped lead the team to a Central/Western Massachusetts Super Bowl title in 2005.
Coach Cantwell earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College in 2010, and is currently working on his Master's Degree. |
Mission Statement
- To create an atmosphere and environment for all members of the program – student-athletes, coaches, support personnel – to be successful members of society. Involvement in the program will help lead them to be successful while in the program and when they leave.
- To provide academic support for each student-athlete to reach full potential as a college student. This will help them attain the most important part of the college experience – the college degree.
- To provide the training exercises for each student-athlete to reach their full athletic potential. When each student-athlete can perform at an optimum level, the team can attain the goal of championships.
- To help each student-athlete begin their post college career with the best opportunities for success by having been a part of our football program.
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Coach's Philosophy
Offensively we will start in a two back set to build toughness in our program. Our philosophy is that if the offense can run the football and the defense can stop the run, then the team will be tough. Football is a tough game played by tough men, and it all starts with that premise. Once toughness has been instilled in the program we will look to open the formations and do more both offensively and defensively. This is my philosophy on building a program from the ground where no football exists. I suspect what we do in 2009 will be different than what we do in 2012, but the toughness will always remain!
When we win, and we will win, we will do it the right way - with good character people! I am basing what we do on the type of person that we recruit. I value having good people in our program much more than having a good athlete of questionable character.
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