Sammy Alcantar

Bio

McClintock High School Linebackers Coach Sammy Alcantar is a Phoenix native and graduate of Cesar Chavez High School. After his high school career, Alcantar continued playing football at the collegiate level as a linebacker at Walsh University, giving him firsthand experience at the position he now coaches.

Alcantar also brings a strong academic background to the Chargers program. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science along with a minor in Biblical Studies. His combination of education and playing experience has helped shape his approach to coaching, leadership, and developing student-athletes both on and off the football field.

Coach Alcantar brings nine years of high school football coaching experience to McClintock. Throughout his coaching career, he has gained experience with several programs across Arizona, including Arizona Christian University, Higley, Mountain Pointe, Central, Saguaro, and Heritage Academy. Those different stops have allowed him to work with a variety of athletes, coaching staffs, and football programs while continuing to develop his knowledge of the game.

As McClintock’s Linebackers Coach, Alcantar brings his playing experience, Arizona football background, and years of coaching knowledge to the Chargers defense. His focus is on developing linebackers who play with physicality, discipline, intelligence, and relentless effort while helping his players grow into dependable young men away from the field.