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ABOUT SVS SPORTS 

THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN PRIVATE INSTRUCTION. ONE DAY CAMPS. MINICAMPS. TEAM CAMPS. 

COLLEGE SHOWCASES.  QB'S | WR'S | SPECIALISTS | TEAMS   

JIM CANTAFIO FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

SVS SPORTS 

ABOUT JIM CANTAFIO

DIRECTOR, SVS SPORTS

With over 32 years of head coaching experience, Coach Jim Cantafio knows the value of a properly trained, highly skilled quarterback. Through his instruction and guidance, Cantafio has seen many of his high school quarterbacks go on to play football at the next level, including Ohio State's QB Dwayne Haskins & Michigan All-American and NFL Quarterback Chad Henne!

 

Coach Cantafio’s ability to develop winning quarterbacks has made him one of the most successful high school coaches on the East Coast. His coaching strategies have earned him 263 career wins at the high school level and a well-earned spot in the Pennsylvania Football Hall of Fame. Coach Cantafio is the only coach in Pennsylvania to win three district championships at three different schools in the 1990s.

 

SVS Sports, the leader in East Coast football camps, is committed to helping develop teams and individual players to the next level of play.st Coast.

Teams, Coaches, and Individuals Coming Together to Improve

For nearly two decades, SVS Sports has enjoyed taking teams and individuals to the next level.

The combination of SVS and Spooky Nook gives every athlete that trains with us the BEST coaching, training, and facilities available. Spooky Nook has indoor and outdoor football and training fields, start of the art fitness training, and is the PREMIER Sports Facility in North America! 

 

SVS and Spooky Nook will give you access to unparalleled training and developmental opportunities.


Our SVS Mini Camps are One day, intensive camps for quarterbacks and wide receivers. We are committed to bringing experienced coaches to work with the athletes. With a player-to-coach ratio of 7 to 1, this camp provides individualized attention that ranks with the best in the industry. Plus, our break down of mechanics uses the latest in video technology and is second to none.

With our SVS Team Camps, you get an early start on installing and testing your offense and defense against other teams, while accelerating the team building process for the upcoming season. In 2018, we had over 1,500 players from 40 schools attend our team camps!


Thank you for your interest in SVS Sports Camps. We look forward to helping you develop your players to be the best they can be.

 

If you have any questions or comments, please email us at jim@svssports.com.

Sincerely,

Coach Jim Cantafio

Director, SVS Sports.

HIGHLIGHTS OF JIM CANTAFIO'S CAREER

32 years Head Football Coach

Coaching Record 262-95-2

Average 8.2 wins/year

 

  • As Offensive Coordinator at Coatesville High School from 2016-2019, Cantafio had a 27-1 league record, 4x League Champions, 2x District One 6A Champs,  2x Top 4 fnishes in PA with 46 total wins.

  • 12 League Championships

 

  • Average 8.2 wins per season

 

  • Won League Championships at 4 different schools

 

  • Won District Championships at 3 different schools in the 90’s. 1st coach in PA history

 

  • Only coach in PA football history to have two QBs selected to the Nike Elite 11.

  • PA Big 33 Head Coach 1998

 

  • QB coach for the Under Armour All-American Game 2013

 

  • Recipient of 10 Coach of the Year Awards 

  • Took over the Conestoga Valley Football Program in the fall of 1980. In 1977, CV was 2-8, 1978 CV was 3-7, and in 1979 CV was 4-6. Won 5 Lancaster Lebanon League Championships in his first 6 years on the job.

 

  • Took over the Wyoming Valley West program in 1995. WVW had just come off 3 losing seasons. In his 3 years at WVW he guided them to 27 wins, a Wyoming Valley Conf. Championship, a District 2 Championship, and a undefeated 1997 regular season. 

 

 

  • Took over the Wilson West Lawn Football Program in the fall of 1998. In 8 seasons guided the Bulldogs to 4 League Championships and a District 3 AAAA Championship.

 

  • Took over the Cedar Cliff Program in the fall of 2008. In 2005 CC was 2-8, in 2006 CC was 4-6, and in 2007 CC was 4-6. In his 6 seasons at Cedar Cliff, averaged 7 wins per season and guided the Colts to 5 Playoff appearances and the Mid Penn Keystone Championship in 2013. 

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"Thank you Jim Cantafio for speaking at today’s camp. Believing in yourself is paramount to a successful life. Powerful words."

- Coach Evans (Mark Evans- Manheim Township)

@canes77

@SVSQB

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THE PA FOOTBALL STORY PODCAST

Check out the latest episode of the PA Football Story Podcast featuring Coach Jim Cantafio. Hosted by Chad Brubaker, this podcast covers Coach Cantafio’s career, the evolution of offensive football and other highlights of PA Football from the perspective of a PA Hall of Fame Coach. It’s a must listen for former players, parents, coaches and anyone interested in high school football— enjoy!

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HEAD COACH Jim Cantafio leads WYOMING VALLEY WEST OVER BERWICK

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