05/20/2026
🚨🚨1/2nd grade announcement🚨🚨
Good morning Hilliard Elite families,
We wanted to provide an update regarding our 1st/2nd grade team for the 2026 season.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Coach Haywood is unable to dedicate his time this season. We want to thank Coach Haywood for everything he has done for the program, wish him the very best, and hope to have him back with our 1st/2nd grade team next season.
With that being said, we are excited to announce that Nick Koshiol will be stepping into the Head Coach role for the 1st/2nd grade age group for the 2026 season. After many conversations with Coach Nick, we truly believe he will be a great fit for the Hilliard Elite family and bring tremendous energy, experience, and leadership to the program.
We are still hoping to add 5–6 more players to the roster, and we have no doubt we will get there. Please continue sharing the program with any families who may be interested. We will be in contact by the end of May.
Please see below for a message and background from Coach Nick:
“My name is Nick Koshiol. I played football at Mentor High School and played in two state championship games, including one against Hilliard Davidson. I then played linebacker at Notre Dame College in South Euclid.
For the past six years, I have coached football camps and 1-on-1 training sessions at Bo Jackson’s. I was also the 1st and 2nd grade coach for Optimist Football last season, where our team made it to the championship game.
I’m excited for the opportunity to work with these athletes and be part of the Hilliard Elite family.”