FOOTBALL
COACHES
HEAD COACH
Ernest Anderson
Ernest Anderson, a 2005 alumni of St. Thomas More (STM), is deeply rooted in the tradition of success both as a player and a coach. He was part of an undefeated team that captured a bowl victory during his time at STM, earning a spot in the STM Athletic Hall of Fame. Anderson took the helm as Head Coach in 2019, after five years as the Defensive Coordinator, demonstrating a strong commitment to the development and success of his players.
With a rich coaching background that includes winning championships at St. Luke's School and securing multiple city championships at Stamford High School, Anderson has a proven track record of preparing athletes for success at various collegiate levels, from Division I to III, including Ivy League schools.
His coaching philosophy focuses on the holistic development of student athletes - academically, athletically, and socially - with a primary goal of college placement. At St. Thomas More, Coach Anderson continues to build a program that excels in developing well-rounded individuals ready to take on the challenges of collegiate athletics and beyond. Welcome to THE LAKE!
Contact info: eanderson@stmct.org
Career Facts: Ernest Anderson
- In 2012, Coach Anderson won a championship as DC at St. Luke’s School.
- Coach Anderson has won multiple city championships as OC at Stamford High School in Connecticut.
- Coach Anderson was DC and Assistant Football Coach under Jason Manson before becoming the Head Coach in 2021.
- Coach Anderson placed 18 players in college last year at all levels:
P5, Ivy, HBCU, FCS, D2/D3
Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs Coach
Coach Jahkai Gill
Jahkai Gill, from Hartford Connecticut, started his football career at Capital Prep Magnet School and then at ASA Junior College, where he was part of a bowl championship team. He later earned a scholarship to play at the University of Connecticut. Returning to Capital Prep as a coach, Gill has been instrumental in developing the skills of wide receivers and defensive backs, leveraging his substantial experience as a scholarship athlete and player.
Contact info: jgill@stmct.org
Defensive Coordinator
Coach Martin Manson Jr.
Martin Manson Jr. serves as the Defensive Coordinator at St. Thomas More, bringing a wealth of experience and a robust record of player development. A former scholarship athlete and four-year All-Conference performer at Southern Connecticut State University, Manson excelled as a student-athlete and was a three-time All-ECAC honoree and pre-season All-American. His professional playing career included contracts with Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League and several arena football teams. As a coach, Manson has held multiple key defensive roles across high school and college programs, significantly enhancing defensive strategies and player performance.
His coaching history is marked by success, including leading defenses to top rankings and fostering environments conductive to athlete development. Manson's comprehensive approach to coaching, coupled with his firsthand experience as a high-performance athlete, underscores his qualifications to mentor and lead at St. Thomas More.
Contact info: mmanson@stmct.org
Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Line Coach
Coach James Glowa
James Glowa, entering his fifth year with STM, oversees the defensive line and special team for both the spring and fall football seasons at St. Thomas More. Initially working with linebackers and assisting in strength training, Glowa, a former linebacker at Western Connecticut State University, returned to his alma mater, Bristol Central, to coach linebackers and strength before joining STM. His coaching emphasizes defensive acumen and strength conditioning, contributing significantly to the team's overall performance and resilience.
Contact info: jglowa@stmct.org
Offensive Line Coach
Coach Phil Simplicio
Phil Simplicio enters his second year St. Thomas More as the Offensive Line Coach, drawing on his robust background in football and academics. A 2016 graduate of Conrad High School where he played varsity football, basketball, and lacrosse, he furthered his athletic and academic pursuits at Bates College, playing football and earning a degree in Economics. His recent role before joining STM involved coaching and teaching at the Winchendon School, underlining his dual focus on sports and education.
Contact info: psimplicio@stmct.org
Running Backs Coach
Coach Will Norris
Bio to come
Contact info: wnorris@stmct.org
Linebackers Coach
Coach Kevin Kehoe
Bio to come
Contact info: kkehoe@stmct.org
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Josh Frigo
Joshua Frigo brings a dynamic blend of academic excellence, hands-on coaching experience, and applied sport science to the field of strength and conditioning. He holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Science from the University of Tampa (2022) and a Bachelor of Arts in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport from the University of Connecticut (2020).
Joshua has worked with athletes at every level, contributing to performance programs across multiple NCAA Division I and II institutions. At Yale University, he served as a Strength and Conditioning Intern, supporting football and Olympic sports in both lifting and speed development sessions. While at Sacred Heart University, he worked as a volunteer strength coach with football, softball, cross country, and track and field, helping implement team training programs that emphasized both injury prevention and athletic performance.
His role as a Sport Scientist at the University of Tampa allowed him to bridge the gap between research and performance. There, he led data collection and sport science initiatives for the women’s soccer and basketball programs, using evidence-based metrics to enhance training strategies and recovery protocols.
Joshua’s research contributions include two published abstracts in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning and the European College of Sport Science. He has also presented at premier international conferences, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference in New Orleans and the European College of Sport Science International Conference in Seville, Spain.
Driven by a passion for performance and backed by science, Joshua is committed to helping athletes reach their full potential through intelligent programming, innovative technology, and a relentless work ethic