COACHES
Our staff is made up of highly trained experts with a variety of specializations. Each and every day, it’s their mission to support our players and push them to the next level. The coaching staff helps our team reach their potential, both physically and psychologically. Meet the people who help make Howell Vikings Basketball what it is today.
COACH GRANT AGBO - HEAD COACH
Coach Grant Agbo is in his 10th year coaching at Francis Howell. The 3rd Year Head Coach is 2 time GAC south Coach of the Year and 1 time District Coach of the Year,  as St. Louis Native Agbo Attended McCluer High school and was coached by former Vikings Coach Kurt Jacob. While at McCluer , Agbo was 2 time conference player of the year, 2 time 1st team all state and 2 time all metro. He went on to attend Truman State University where he was conference Freshman of the year, 4 year starter, and finished top 20 in scoring and rebounding for school history.
COACH LANDON SHIPLEY - VARSITY ASSISTANT
Landon Shipley is in his 7th year of coaching varsity with Francis Howell. He was previously in collegiate coaching as an assistant with Univ of Missouri - St. Louis for 4 years and 1 year as a grad assistant at Austin Peay St. Univ, where he received his Masters degree in exercise science. Landon is a native of St. Louis, and played for Lafayette high school, where he was a 3 time 5a MSHSAA all state selection and a two time first team all metro selection. He was named St. Louis Post-Dispatch player of the year in 2005 as well. He holds the all-time career record for points, steals, 3fg, and assists at Lafayette. He then went to play collegiately at Illinois State Univ and Austin Peay St University.
COACH DOUG MCVICAR - VARSITY ASSISTANT
Coach McVicar has been a coach for over 25 years. He has been a mainstay for Howell Basketball since 2002. As a retired teacher Coach McVicar provides a wealth of knowledge to the basketball program.
COACH CLIFF WILLIAMS - JV HEAD COACH
Accomplished Basketball Coach with over 10 years of experience helping student athletes to realize their greatest performance levels in the game of Basketball. Adept in guiding players to foster their competencies, and gain new and beneficial skills. Experienced in helping players learn powerful techniques to improve their form and maximize performance and endurance. Bringing forth a personal background demonstrating powerful Coaching Skills and a commitment to the sport of Basketball.
COACH FADI (FRED) KAID - VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Fadi (Fred) Kaid was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Â moved to his home country of Palestine, but returned to St. Charles as he began his freshman year at Francis Howell High School. A Howell graduate in 2017 and played basketball all four years. Winning Two straight GAC South Conference Titles. A first year coach, Coach Kaid is excited and extremely blessed for the opportunity to help grow the Brotherhood that is Francis Howell Basketball.
COACH WILL CRAWFORD - HEAD FRESHMAN COACH | MEDIA OPERATIONS
Will Crawford is in his second-year as the Freshman Head Coach, and second as apart of the Howell Basketball coaching staff. Will is a native of Cheyenne, Wy but has lived in the STL area since 2019. Will was the main broadcaster for the Howell Activities Network during the pandemic that brought Viking fans all of the action. Look for all of Will's work on the Vikings basketball Twitter and Instagram.
COACH MAURICE SIMON - VARSITYÂ ASSISTANT
Coach Simon Brings over 10 years of Youth basketball experience to Howell. This is Coach Simon 2nd year at Howell.