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Football Adds Jody Stouffer and Chris Ballance To Staff

BUIES CREEK, N.C.- Campbell head football coach Dale Steele has added Jody Stouffer and Chris Ballance to his coaching staff for the 2009 season.

Stouffer will serve as the running backs coach after most recently working as the head coach and defensive coordinator at Lee County High School (LCHS) from July 2005-January 2009. In his four years as the head coach, 21 former Yellow Jackets signed letters-of-intent to play college football. In his first year as the head coach, 2005, Stouffer led LCHS to the 4A District title, the Sectional Championship and the team finished as the East Region Runner-up. As a head coach, Stouffer was also able to mentor current Campbell players Mike Stryffeler and Jon-Michael Stone.

Stouffer began his 16-year coaching career working for his alma mater at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania following his playing career.

"Coach Stouffer had been a head football coach in the state of North Carolina for the last four years so he is very familiar with North Carolina High School Football and the type of in-state players that we looking for," Steele stated. "He is an excellent football coach that brings a wealth of experience in working with and getting the best out of young people. He is also a great character individual that we are excited about bringing into the family."

Stouffer was a three-year offensive line starter at Kutztown from 1989-1994. In 1994 he earned his bachelor's degree in art education while also serving as the team captain. While at Kutztown, Stouffer also was teammates with former Denver Broncos linebacker John Mobley.

In addition to his football duties Stouffer has worked as the Art Education Teacher at Lee County for the last five years while also teaching courses in weight lifting. Stouffer replaces former Campbell coach Jonathan Riba on the coaching staff.

Stouffer is married and lives in Sanford with his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Savannah.

Ballance, who will fill the role of defensive assistant, comes to Campbell after most recently working as an Assistant Coach at New Bern High School last season. At New Bern, Ballance worked as the Head Junior Varsity Coach and Offensive Coordinator. He was in charge of creating the team's practice schedules, game plan for the offense and worked extensively with the junior varsity's quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. Also while at New Bern he worked with and assisted the varsity's offensive coordinator. During the school hours he worked as teacher of the high school courses U.S. History, Civics and Economics during his time at New Bern.

Prior to working at New Bern, Ballance worked as graduate assistant at East Carolina for two years (2006-08) while obtaining his master's degree in exercise and sports science. As a GA at East Carolina the first-year Campbell coach worked closely with ECU's receivers while also assisting in film breakdown and aiding in the creation of the offensive game plans for the wide receivers. Ballance also coordinated the scout team defense during practice and helped organize and run the team's recruiting weekends.

Ballance earned his bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science from East Carolina University in 2006. While earning his undergraduate degree the Havelock, N.C. native aided the football program in a variety of ways. He began his time working as the student equipment manager for three and half years, where he oversaw the seven other student managers. Ballance worked his way up to the position of student assistant for his final six months, where he worked closely with the special teams coach and aided the special team area in film break down and game plans. He also aided in the organization of the Junior Recruiting Days, High School Coaches Clinics and ECU Summer Camps.

The 25-year old Ballance is married to Maria Montesano-Ballance. He resides in Buies Creek.

"We are glad to have Coach Ballance with us," Steele said. "He coached at New Bern High School last year and prior to that he spent a few years as a graduate assistant coach at East Carolina. As a late addition to the staff he has done a great job of adapting quickly to our system. We are really proud of what he has done and everything he has focused on to fit in with the rest of the staff. We feel he will be valuable asset to our program."

Stouffer and Ballance join Art Link, Jerrick Hall, Oscar Olejniczak, Greg Williams, Paul Troth and Landon Mariani on the Campbell coaching staff.

Ballance replaces former Campbell coach J.K. Sommers.

The alignment for the football staff goes as follows for the 2009-10 season:

Campbell Coaching Staff

Dale Steele

Head Coach (4th year)

Art Link

Asst./Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers (3rd year)

Jerrick Hall

Asst./Defensive Line (3rd year)

Greg Williams

Asst. Head Coach/Secondary/Special Teams Coordinator (2nd year)

Paul Troth

Asst./Wide Receivers (2nd year)

Landon Mariani

Asst./Passing And Quarterbacks (3rd year)

Oscar Olejniczak

Asst./Off. Line/Run Game/Recruiting Coordinator/Offensive Coordinator (3rd year)

Jody Stouffer

Running Backs Coach (1st year)

Chris Ballance

Defensive Assistant (1st year)

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Players Mentioned

Jon-Michael Stone

#17 Jon-Michael Stone

LB
6' 1"
Sophomore
Mike Stryffeler

#18 Mike Stryffeler

TE
6' 0"
Redshirt

Players Mentioned

Jon-Michael Stone

#17 Jon-Michael Stone

6' 1"
Sophomore
LB
Mike Stryffeler

#18 Mike Stryffeler

6' 0"
Redshirt
TE