NICK HEINLE - INTERIM HEAD VARSITY COACH

I am really Excited to be a part of Aztec Football and the Esperanza winning Tradition. I graduated from Fountain Valley in 1999 and in that time played many tough games against Esperanza in the old Sunset League. I graduated from Chapman University where I played football. This is my 15th year Coaching; 12 of these years as a Varsity Defensive Coordinator. I have been blessed to help lead the teams to 5 league titles, 2 CIF Championships at Canyon and Garden Grove High. I have coached in the North/South All-Star game twice and also as a player. Football has been my passion and now I am looking forward to experiencing it with son in the Program. I am a local business owner and currently live in Yorba Linda with my wife Michelle and my 3 Kids. Looking forward to the journey and grind of helping elevate the program to its full potential!

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ANTHONY DRAFT - VARSITY OFFENSE / PASS GAME COORDINATOR

I grew up in Orange County on the Anaheim side of the 91 freeway, which gave me a wide circle of friends and connections across the Placentia–Yorba Linda area. I played quarterback in youth football with my brother—we won a championship our first year and made a deep playoff run the next. At Valencia High, we only lost five games in four years, went undefeated our freshman and senior seasons, and won a CIF championship.
 

I continued football and basketball at Fullerton College, starting as an X-receiver on the 1994 KISS Bowl championship team, and later captained undefeated All-Navy and squadron teams while serving in the U.S. Navy. It was there I met Gillian, the mother of our twin sons Dylan (QB) and Ethan (WR/FS), who now play at Fullerton College.
 

I’m grateful to my parents for instilling athletic ability, humility, and resilience, and to my brother for showing me what it means to dream big and execute—he’s a Stanford grad and 12-year NFL veteran. Aztec Nation, I’m bringing a winner’s mindset in life, not just football. Let’s go!

CALVIN FLORES - DEFENSIVE LINE COACH

Currently the Esperanza Aztecs Defensive Line coach. Coach Flores played for the Aztecs from 2016-2020 winning C.I.F. Champions his senior year. Has went on to play football at Aurora University where he has won a conference championship and graduated with his bachelors in nursing.

BRANDON THOMPSON- OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

 Offensive Line Coach

BRAYDEN ZIELKE- ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS COACH

 Esperanza alum, Brayden is excited to work with Special Teams.  He has 5 years of Coaching experience and brings a winning culture to every team he has been a part of.  He is looking forward to to influencing each game through special teams and helping the team win through dedication and resilience while coaching each player with respect and trust.

COACH SMITH- WIDE RECIEVER COACH

Wide Receiver Coach

OWEN GALASSO - ASSISTANT OFFENSE COACH

Offense and QB Coach

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AMBER GALASSO- FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Assists with day to day football operations