RECRUITING ANALYST & SCOUTING CONTRIBUTERS
RECRUITING ANALYST:
Coach Roger Silva is a former distinguished football coach and educator with over 22 years of experience. Coach Silva is a the former Regional Lead Scout for Prep Redzone New England and was involved in the launch of PRZ New England in 2023. His multifaceted career blends extensive coaching experience, law enforcement expertise, and a deep commitment to nurturing young talent in football. A former Middle School Football Coach, Coach Silva has a long-standing dedication to youth athletics. His impact on the sport extends beyond coaching as he has played pivotal roles in various organizations, including serving as the **Vice President of Old Colony Youth Football** and as the **President of the Silver Lake Youth Football Program** for 12 years. His commitment to promoting young athletes is exemplified by his founding of **Northeast Gridiron Promotions**, a company that utilized social media to elevate the profiles of football prospects across the Northeast region. Coach Silva's career in law enforcement spans 28 years, including his role as a **High School Resource Police Officer**, during which he contributed as an assistant high school varsity football coach and Strength and Conditioning Football Coach. This unique blend of coaching and law enforcement experience has equipped him with invaluable mentorship, discipline, and community engagement skills. Coach Silva has navigated the recruiting process firsthand as a parent, experiencing it twice with his sons. His oldest son, **Marquisse Silva**, earned a full Division 1 scholarship to the University of Maine, playing from 1999 to 2001 while majoring in kinesiology and physical education. A versatile athlete, Marquisse started as a true freshman at running back, wide receiver, and on kickoff returns, earning recognition as a key player. **Michael Silva**, Coach Silva’s youngest son, graduated from **Milton Academy** in 2017 and was subsequently recruited by Harvard University's football team. He graduated from Harvard in 2021 and played as a defensive back for the Crimson Tide, participating in notable games, including a historic matchup against Yale at Fenway Park. With a wealth of experience and a vast network of contacts, Coach Silva collaborates with NCAA coaches to promote rising high school football prospects throughout New England. Follow Coach Silva on Twitter X
Coach Marquisse Silva:
Raised in Kingston, Massachusetts, Marquisse played during his sophomore and junior years at Silver Lake High School. He transferred to Marshfield High School for his senior year and graduated in 1999. Throughout his high school career, he was a starting player on the varsity team for all three years. Marquisse earned All-Star honors twice in Division 1 and once in Division 3 from the Patriot Ledger, Brockton Enterprise, and Boston Herald. During his junior year, he led the state in touchdowns.
In 1998, he became a champion of the Division 3 Super Bowl and was named the Super Bowl MVP. He was recognized as the Defensive MVP for the South Squad at the 1999 Massachusetts Shriners All-Star Football Classic and currently holds the record for the most interceptions in the history of that game. Additionally, he holds the Triple Jump record at Marshfield High School.
Marquisse attended the University of Maine from 1999 to 2001, majoring in Kinesiology and Physical Education with an emphasis on teaching and coaching. As a true freshman, he started as a running back and wide receiver for the Black Bears while also returning kicks. In 1999, he ranked among the top twenty in the nation for kick return average in the NCAA. He played two seasons of Arena Football and ten seasons of semi-professional football from 2003 to 2020. Over the past 13 years, he has coached at both the youth and high school levels. Since 2014, he has been training and mentoring student-athletes through his program, No Off Season Training & Athletics. Since 2020, he has served as the Founder and Director of NOS EL1TE, an off-season college preparation football program. Follow Coach Marquisse Silva on Twitter x.
Amal Scott is an American Football Coach. He graduated from Florida A &M University and began coaching in 2016 as the Offensive/Defensive Line Coach at the Middlesex School in Massachusetts. He coached multiple lineman who went on to play collegiate football, helped the team to a winning record and the 2019 New England Championship. He was promoted to Special Teams Coordinator in 2020, and then Head Coach in 2022. He is now the Defensive Coordinator at The Lawrence Academy.
Coach Scott is also an All-American Coach with Football University (FBU), specializing in Defensive Line technique. He also is a National Scout/Evaluator for Football University, The Trench King Challenge by NXTGEN, and other media Sites. He continues to coach in camps and clinics around the country, with plans to expand to other countries “Football has done so much for me, I always get excited when it time to teach, develop and coach the next generation. Follow Amal Scott on Twitter X
Raised in Kingston, Massachusetts, Mitchel Graziano was a standout quarterback at Silver Lake Regional High School, where he established himself as one of the area's top signal callers. During his senior season, he was selected to represent his region in the prestigious Massachusetts Shriners All-Star Football Classic, recognizing him as one of the top high school football players in the state. Following high school, he completed a postgraduate year at Bridgton Academy in Maine, where he refined his skills, gained valuable exposure, and earned the opportunity to continue his football career at the collegiate level.
Mitchel went on to play four years of NCAA Division III football at Salve Regina University, where he competed as both a quarterback and wide receiver. His experience playing multiple positions provided him with a unique understanding of offensive football, quarterback development, and the demands required to compete at the college level.
Today, Mitchel is the Founder and CEO of Graziano Football Academy, an international online quarterback development program that mentors and trains quarterbacks from around the world. Through personalized coaching, strength and performance programming, film study, and quarterback-specific development, he helps athletes improve their arm strength, mechanics, football IQ, leadership, and confidence while preparing them for success at the varsity and collegiate levels.
As a Scouting New England Recruiting Analyst, Mitchel combines his playing experience, coaching expertise, and passion for quarterback development to evaluate prospects, identify emerging talent, and provide in-depth player evaluations while helping student-athletes gain exposure throughout New England. Follow Mitch Graziano on Twitter X.
CJ DeGennaro graduated from Bethel High School in Connecticut. He competed as an NCWA D2 wrestler for the University of Connecticut and is currently a pending amateur MMA fighter training at Texiera MMA in Danbury, Connecticut. He played football until his senior year and maintains his passion for the sport by participating as a college-level analyst. While completing his final semesters at UConn, he plans to scout in the New England region, where he continues to reside. Follow CJ DeGennaro on Twitter X.