NATIONAL TEAM

PREDS 2028's

PREDS COACHING STAFF

member

JAMES MARGRAFF

COACH

Coach Margraff is a middle school teacher and varsity defensive coordinator at McDonogh School. As a player, he was a senior captain at McDonogh, graduating in 2016, and helped lead the Eagles to their first MIAA championship in over a decade. Margraff attended Division III Rhodes College, where he was a four-year starter and three-time captain. At Rhodes, Margraff garnered the honors of Newcomer of the Year, First-Team All-Conference, and SAA Tournament MVP. As a coach for McDonogh, Margraff has played a role in helping the Eagles win the MIAA championship in 2022 and 2023. Coach Margraff is a young, energetic coach who cares deeply about his player’s development on and off the field.

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION PROCESS

Within our Predators organization, we meticulously identify a pool of players who exhibit exceptional potential to represent our National Team. Our Maryland and New York directors and coaching staff undertake a detailed selection process, meticulously evaluating each candidate to ensure that only the most deserving individuals are chosen to proudly represent our organization on the national stage. This rigorous process is designed to assemble a team that not only demonstrates outstanding skill but also embodies the values and ethos of our organization, ensuring that our National Team excels both on and off the field during national events.