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High School

Jeff was the starting QB for the #1 team in NJ and the #6 ranked team nationally by the USA Today, St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ. St Peter's beat then #1 ranked Bergen Catholic at Giants stadium in the state championship game in 1994. Jeff was undefeated, a varsity starter, and only lost two games he started in his 4-year career at Prep.

College

Jeff was a two-sport athlete at Wagner College (FCS); however, his passion was football. Jeff was the 1st non-FBS transfer to start at QB for Wagner in 7 years. Jeff was a 2-year starting QB at Wagner and

played during the program's streak of 23 consecutive seasons without a losing record. During his senior season, when the team lost 12 starters on both sides of the ball, Jeff set a few single-season school records, including total offense. He led three or four three-quarter comeback wins during the season, highlighted by a record 62-44 win at Jacksonville, where Jeff was responsible for 5 TDs. Jeff was named the team's MVP for the '98 season.

Professionally

After college, Jeff played professionally in Europe for one season. On his return stateside, he participated in a few AFL and CFL tryouts. After being unable to stick with a team, Jeff turned down other opportunities overseas to focus on a career in finance in New York City.

Coaching

On Jeff's return from playing in Europe, Jeff coached at Dickinson High School in Jersey City for the '99 season. After the season, Jeff decided to pursue a career in the finance world. Jeff started to get back into coaching youth football once his oldest son became interested in football. He has been active with Glen Rock youth football, where he ran their flag football offering for 2 years before being named their youth football director of operations. Jeff's stay in that position was short-lived after he had the opportunity to join the Bergen Stars youth football program. He was named the head coach of the 10u team in '23 and is still with that tackle program. During the springtime, Jeff has also been coaching QBs for now-named ASG-Metro, a top 7v7 football program in northern NJ. He has been a part of their staff since '22. Jeff has also offered a youth football spring training camp under Legit Football for the last few years. In 2024, Jeff was asked to be an instructor for ICON Football. That group began to run a football-specific talent evaluation platform for middle school players.

Personal Life

Jeff is married with two young boys and resides in Bergen County, NJ. Jeff was one of the founding members of The Bubba Fund, a tuition assistance scholarship fund at St Peter's Prep in Jersey City. The foundation was created to honor the memory of former teammate Bill "Bubba" O'Donnell, who also went on to be a star offensive lineman at Syracuse University.

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Coach Cobb is a proud alumnus of Don Bosco Prep and currently serves the Ironmen as the Director of Recruiting and the freshman team's offensive coordinator.

He brings a wealth of experience, having been a critical member of Don Bosco Prep football from 2006 to 2009, during which the team achieved remarkable success with a record of 47-1. 

Coach Cobb played a pivotal role as a two-way starter on the 2009 national championship team, contributing as a standout player in various positions, including DE, TE, LB, WR, and more. His accolades include multiple state championships and recognitions, such as all-league and all-county honors.

After high school, Coach Cobb earned a full football scholarship to the University of Virginia, where he red-shirted in 2010 before transferring to the University of Delaware. He became a four-year starter as a tight end and H-Back for the Fightin Blue Hens football team. 

In 2014, Coach Cobb's leadership and community contributions were recognized with the AFCA All-State Good Works Team election. 

His journey from high school phenom to college standout and now dedicated coach highlights his deep commitment to the sport and mentoring young student-athletes.

LINEBACKERS | O & D LINE

Coach Conroy serves the Don Bosco Prep Ironmen Football program as the freshman team's special teams coordinator and offensive and defensive line coach, in addition to his role as the Director of Football Instruction for The Academy 3A.  

Coach Conroy’s football career began as a standout player at Lodi High School, where he played under NJ Hall of Fame Coach Pat Tirico and was a member of the 2005 State Championship team. His coaching career started in 2006 with youth football, and he has since built an impressive resume that includes roles such as:

• Defensive Coordinator
• Offensive Line Coach
• Defensive Line Coach

At Pace University, he inspired and mentored players as he developed their skills and fostered a winning mindset as the Assistant Linebackers Coach.

In addition to his football expertise, Coach Conroy is dedicated to education. A proud alumnus of Grand Canyon University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, combining his love for athletics with a solid academic foundation. He serves as an instructor for the educational program, sharing his knowledge in mathematics. 

With a dual passion for football and academics, Coach Conroy embodies the qualities of a well-rounded mentor. Whether on the field or in the classroom, his commitment to student-athlete success is evident in everything he does.

OFFENSIVE LINE | LONG SNAPPERS

Jason Azzolino is a proud alumnus of Don Bosco Prep, where he played the offensive line and earned Second Team All-League honors in 2019 for the Ironmen.

Jason continued his football journey at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI, where he excelled on and off the field. As a Center, he was a four-year starter and two-year captain and earned Second-Team All-Conference NEWMAC honors in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Minor in Business Administration and earned his MBA, showcasing his academic and athletic drive.

He joined the Salve Regina University football staff in 2024, serving as the offensive line coach and video coordinator. 

Jason brings his leadership, strategic thinking, and passion for football to our program, where he’s committed to developing the next generation of student-athletes.

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