Tag: Head Coach

SENIOR | Head Coach Vacancy

08 Aug
Michael Dilley All News, Come and Try, Senior Football , ,

Following last month’s announcement that Senior team Head Coach Neale McMaster will be stepping down at the end of the season, the club would like to invite applications for the position of senior team Head Coach from the 2019 season. It is hoped to select and appoint the successful candidate during the autumn of 2018 to allow for a full pre-season preparation.

About Us

The Eagles were formed in 2013 following a merger between the Milton Keynes Pathfinders and Bedfordshire Blue Raiders, initially as a Senior contact team based in Bedford offering football to those in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

The club also consists of the Bedford Blackhawks and Milton Keynes Redwings youth teams and Bedford Blackhawks senior flag team and aspire to develop the game throughout the region.

The senior team was promoted from Division 2 to Division 1 following the 2014 season and currently play in SFC1 Central.

The Role

The Head Coach of the OVE Senior Team is responsible all senior team football preparation, development and outcomes. This will include, but is not be limited to:

  • The development and implementation of the pre-season programme
  • The appointment of co-ordinators and positional coaches including from the existing coaching group
  • Practices scheduling, frequency and format
  • Player evaluation, retention and recruitment
  • Player coaching and development
  • Developing youth / junior pathways into the senior team
  • Playbooks
  • Off field activities e.g. game film evaluation, team film study, gym, workouts
  • Game day coaching
  • Building appropriate football relationships and networks
  • Liaison with coaching staff and Club Management Team
Requirements

The Head Coach of the OVE Senior Team is responsible all senior team football preparation, development and outcomes. This will include, but is not be limited to:

  • Proof of Level 1 BAFCA Coaching Qualification in American Football – essential
  • Proof of Level 2 BAFCA Coaching Qualification in American Football – preferable
  • Previous experience as a Head Coach or Co-ordinator
  • Presence for practice and games
  • Priority focus on Ouse Valley Eagles senior team
Selection Process

A short-list will be created. An interview panel will be convened for those short-listed. We’d like any interview to be a free form discussion about football and your approach. Please be prepared to talk about:

  • Your football philosophy
  • How you would improve Ouse Valley Eagles
  • How you structure your approach to games, practices
  • Your expectations of the players in terms of capability, effort, work / life balance
  • Expectations of remit, autonomy and Management Team support
  • Your football experience and network
  • How you work with and develop players
  • How you run game-day
  • Thoughts about recruiting and developing players
  • Year 1 programme plan
  • 3 year development plan
Application Process

Please mail mark.chilton@oveagles.com in the first instance to declare your interest. All correspondence will be treated in confidence.

FLAG | Blackhawks looking for a Head Coach

13 Mar
Michael Dilley All News, Flag Football , ,

The Bedford Blackhawks Senior Flag Team, who currently play home games in Sandy, are looking to appoint a new Head Coach to lead the team and take them forward.

The Blackhawks were formed ahead of the 2016 season and are aimed at players aged 16 and over. In the 2017 season they will play in the SEC North Division alongside Aylesbury Vale Spartans, Ware Wolves and West Essex Showboats.

Flag football is a non-contact version of American Football where tackles are made by pulling a flag off an opposing player. The game retains the same principles as the contact form, but in a 5v5 non-contact arena with a maximum of 12 players per squad, and is a tremendous way to increase passing and catching fundamentals.

It is the fastest growing format of the game in Great Britain, encompassing schools, colleges, universities and community football.

The Role

As Head Coach of the Blackhawks Flag Team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of training sessions specifically suited to Flag Football.

You will maintain and develop a team playbook as well as a player depth chart, and be responsible for the in-game play calling and substitutions.

Player retention, recruitment and development is central to the role. As such you will be expected to work alongside our Senior and Youth Team coaches in order to facilitate the transition of youth players into the adult program, and from contact to flag football (and vice versa) as appropriate, demonstrating and promoting the values of the Club at all levels.

The Head Coach will collaborate with the Club Committee on all matters impacting on-field activities related to Flag Football.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 1 BAFCA Coaching Qualification in American Football and have previous coaching experience.

They will be available for practice sessions and games, be highly organised, able to communicate effectively, have a forward-thinking approach to Flag Football, a positive attitude and a passion for developing talent.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to interview for the role by the current Committee. To apply for this voluntary position or enquire further, complete the form below before 5pm on Friday 31st March 2017.

All correspondence will be treated in confidence.

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Eagles looking for new Head Coach

Eagles
04 Aug
Michael Dilley All News, Senior Football , ,

Ouse Valley Eagles American Football Club, currently based in Bedford, are looking to appoint a new Head Coach to lead the Senior Team and continue to push the club forwards.

The Eagles were formed ahead of the 2014 season following a merger of the Milton Keynes Pathfinders and Bedfordshire Blue Raiders, and were promoted from Division 2 to Division 1 (now the MFC1) at the end of our first season.

We have made the play-offs twice in the last three seasons, and aspire to build a team and brand capable of not only competing in the Premier Division, but to create a sustainable program that competes perennially and develops the game in our region, which includes Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

The Role

As Head Coach of our Senior Team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the pre-season programme, working with our existing group of coaches.

The Head Coach will also be expected to take on a role as a positional coach, be responsible for the appointment and development of new coaches, and will collaborate with the Club Committee on all matters impacting on-field activities.

Player retention, recruitment and development is central to the role, and as such you will be expected to work alongside Youth Team coaches in order to facilitate the transition of youth players into the adult program, demonstrating and promoting the values of the Club at all levels.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 BAFCA Coaching Qualification in American Football (Level 1 essential) and have previous experience either as a Head Coach or Coordinator.

They will be available for all pre-season activities (including pre-season camps), in-season practices and games, will have a forward-thinking approach to American Football, a positive attitude, a passion for developing talent and be able to use video analysis tools (i.e. HUDL/Krossover).

We wish applicants to be upfront concerning their current and future coaching commitments and/or involvement with any University teams.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to interview for the role by the current Committee. When attending the interview, candidates will be expected to bring the following:

• Proof of coaching qualifications
• Year 1 Programme Plan
• 3-Year Development Plan
• List of potential coaching staff candidates to work with

To apply for this voluntary position or enquire further, please contact Vice Chairman Mark Chilton via mark.chilton@oveagles.com before 5pm on Wednesday 31st August 2016. All correspondence will be treated in confidence.

The Committee would like to sincerely thank Darren Hill for his efforts since stepping in as Interim Head Coach shortly before the start of the season.

The date for applications have now passed. Thank you to everyone who has shown an interest in the role, we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews shortly.