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May 23, 2018
“You may as well catch the ball.” Those words were a defining moment in my development. I was 10 years old and had just completed my first Pop Warner football …
Reggie Eccleston
Reggie Eccleston serves as Code Compliance Manager with the City of Flagstaff. In addition, during the football and basketball seasons he enjoys his role as a Color Commentator with KAFF Radio covering Flagstaff and Coconino High School games. He previously served as Football Sideline Analyst for Fox Sports and NAU-TV covering the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
Reggie also served as a crew supervisor for the Coconino County Adult Probation Department, where he identified community service jobs for probationers as part of their civic contribution. He also served as the director of the Murdoch Community Center.
His community and professional service includes participation on the NAU Civic Service Institute’s Community Engagement Committee, the Good Neighbor Coalition, and the Lumberjack Athletic Mentoring Program. In addition, he is involved with the Unified Progress International (UPI) life skills program for at risk youth. Reggie is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Coconino Community College Foundation.
Reggie was a three standout in Connecticut playing football, basketball and baseball at New London High School. He achieved All State honors in both football and baseball and was inducted into the NLHS Football Hall of Fame. He continued his football career at University of Connecticut where he achieved many honors including first team All American wide receiver and was elected to the UConn All Time Football Team. He went on to play for the New England Patriots in the NFL.
He is the father of three daughters and two granddaughters and a third grandchild due to arrive in June who keep him on his toes, along with the love of his life Sandra. His hobbies include golf, fishing, watching sports, grilling, and chilling.