Berlin Midget Football requires all football and cheerleading coaches to be certified by the NYSCA. All coaches must abide by the Coaches Code of Conduct outlined by the NYSCA

The Head Coach is the most visible and important position in our league. The head coach must be at least 21 years old. He/she is responsible for the team players/cheerleaders, his/her coaching staff, and the entire operation of the team. This includes maintaining a safe environment, maintaining rosters, equipment, uniforms, schedules, and reporting game results. The head coach will select assistant coaches, appoint coaching responsibilities, and will make decisions involved with the coordination and performance of his/her team.

Anyone interested in a head coaching position, must complete a coaching application and submit it to the board of directors for approval. Head coaching positions are selected by the board of directors at the February meeting each year. Head coaching applications must be received one week prior to the February meeting.

The Assistant Coach is selected by the head coach, and supports all league activities. The head coach must present his/her appointed assistant coaches to the board of directors for approval. Head coaches will present assistant coaching application at the March meeting each year.

Anyone interested in an assistant coaching position, must complete a coaching application and submit it to the head coach of that team. The head coach must receive coaching applications one week prior to the March meeting.

To download a coaching application, click here.

Each football and cheerleading team must have at least one coach that is First Aid and CPR certified. For a list of First Aid and CPR classes scheduled locally by the Red Cross click here.

Football and Cheerleading coaching clinics can be found on our Calendar page. Click here to access the Berlin Bears calendar, to find clinic dates scheduled. Any questions on coaching clinics, please send an email.

Coaches click here to complete BMF Injury Report