2024 Head Coach Application
Date Applications are accepted up until: May 5, 2024

Any individual that would like to volunteer as a Head Coach will need to read and acknowledge these guidelines and expectations of Coaches responsibilities. 

All Head Coach applicants will be contacted by the Football Commissioner with the date for the in-person interview after May 5, 2024. 

Please contact the New Milford Bulls Football Commissioner with any question at fbcommissioner@newmilfordbulls.org
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As a Football Coach for Bulls Youth Football Organization, I agree to:

ONGOING

1. Remember that Bulls Youth Football is for the children and not the adults, and that coaching is a privilege. I will do my best to help participants develop an appreciation for the sport in an enjoyable positive environment.

2. Promote good sportsmanship and fair play in all situations, including respecting the referees and other field personnel.

3. Use positive encouragement to increase confidence and build self esteem in players.

4. Provide a positive role model for all players by treating players, cheerleaders, parents, coaches, opponents, and referees with the utmost respect.

5. Encourage all players to maintain high academic standards, and work with parents to resolve any issues.

6. Be prompt in attending meetings, practices, and games. Show respect in language and behavior at all times.

7. Submit to a background check, when requested by the Bulls Organization.

8. Complete USA Football Heads Up Tackling Certification (each year).

9. Support the Bulls Board members and other coaches in their activities.

10. Support and promote any fundraising events and other functions of the Bulls Organization.

11. Abide by the rules set forth in the Bulls Code of Ethics (Bylaws) and Zero Tolerance Policy.

Your electronic signature confirms you have read and agreed to the statements above.
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FOOTBALL SEASON (Practice typically starts the first week of August)

1. Place the player’s emotional and physical well being ahead of winning at all times.

2. Be in attendance at practice every night during the first two weeks, unless previously arranged with the Head Coach.

3. Be in attendance at all practices throughout the season.

4. Assist players in maintaining their equipment properly throughout the season, so as to meet all safety standards.

5. Confirm all players have the required equipment before allowing them to practice or play in games.

6. Maintain coach’s equipment throughout the season, so as to meet safety standards.

7. Conduct practices and games in a safe and healthy environment for all participants according to Pop Warner rules and regulations.

8. Teach players safe and approved football fundamentals and basic skills.

9. Supervise all players until they are picked-up after practices and games.

10. Teach players to treat all home and away practice and game fields respectfully, by picking up after themselves and not damaging property or equipment.

11. Maintain appropriate sideline manor during all practices and games.

Your electronic signature confirms you have read and agreed to the statements above.  

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REGULAR SEASON & BOWL GAMES

1. Assist Bulls Board members with field duty as assigned (typically four games per season).

2. Follow the rules for the specific level as printed on the master roster sheet distributed by Pop Warner.

3. Responsible for helping with Setting-up and Breaking-Down the field as scheduled (first game of day & last game of day).

Your electronic signature confirms you have read and agreed to the statements above. 

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In addition to the guidelines and expectations of Coaches responsibilities indicated above, as a Head Football Coach for the Bulls Youth Football Organization, I agree to:

FOOTBALL SEASON (Practice typically starts the first week of August)

1. Develop an adequate coaching staff to assist with practices and games.

2. Be in attendance at practice every night during the first two weeks, unless previously arranged with Bulls Commissioner of Football or Bulls Deputy Football Commissioner.

3. Be in attendance at all practices throughout the season, unless adequate coverage has been arranged with assistant coaches.

4. Participate in mandatory play counts of all players at their level according to Pop Warner rules and regulations.

5. Confirm all paperwork for each rostered player (registration form, birth certificate, and medical release form) is in my possession, in the event of an emergency. 

6. Report all injuries (practices, games, and injuries outside of practice that require a doctor’s note to return to play) to the Bulls Football Commissioner or Deputy Football Commissioner within 24 hours of the injury.

7. Familiarize yourself and your coaching staff with basic first aid and emergency protocols used by Pop Warner.

8. Turn-in roster paperwork and electronic files in accordance with Pop Warner requirements.

9. Monitor player absences and not allow players to practice or play if ill or injured.

10. Conduct parent meetings prior to the start of the season, and during the season as needed.

11. Communicate effectively with both players and parents regarding parent and player expectations of Pop Warner rules and regulations.

12. Adjust practice and game plans accordingly to allow for adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, extreme weather, heavy rain, cold/windy, etc.)

13. Develop a practice schedule that makes the best use of all players' time.

14. Recruit a Team Administrator (Team Mom) and other parent volunteers to assist with all game day responsibilities (MUST follow Pop Warner rules and regulations).

15. Report serious parent issues promptly to the Commissioner of Football, Deputy commissioner of football, or a Bulls Board Member .

16. Be responsible for the conduct of players, coaching staff, parents, and spectators during all team activities.

Your electronic signature confirms you have read and agreed to the statements above.  

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REGULAR SEASON & BOWL GAMES

1. Adjust playing time as needed for players missing practices for any reason.

2. Assign playing time for all players based on roster and MPRs.

3. Maintain a plan for distribution of playing time for review by the Football Commissioner, and Deputy Football Commissioner, as needed.

4. Create a working relationship with the cheer squad assigned to your team.

5. Report any game day issues promptly to a Bulls Board Member.  This especially includes injuries requiring transportation to the hospital or ejections from the game that require further disciplinary action.

Your electronic signature confirms you have read and agreed to the statements above.    

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Last Name:

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First Name:

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Street Address: 

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Do you have a secondary email address used for sports only if so what is the Email Address: 

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Cell Phone Number:

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Shirt Size:

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Please describe your coaching experience:
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Please enter up to three teams you are interested in coaching, in order of preference (7U, 9U, 11U, 13U)
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Please list the name of your football athlete in the program.
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Please list the name of your cheer athlete in the program.
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I have an assistant coaching staff.
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If you answered yes above, please list your assistant coaches.
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HEAD COACH APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Why do you want to be a head coach for the New Milford Bulls 2024 Season?

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What aspects about being a football coach do you enjoy the most, and why?

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How many years of experience do you have being a football coach? How many at Pop Warner ages?

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If your team is behind in a game, what techniques would you employ to help get them back in the game?

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How would you handle critique or constructive criticism from another coach that is not on your “staff”?

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How would you handle parents who are unsatisfied with your coaching style and or team performance?

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In your opinion, what is the most important quality for a coach to have?

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What are the biggest differences between coaching a High school tackle football team and a Pop Warner youth tackle football team?

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How would your players, assistant coaches, peers, and parents of players describe you as a coach?

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How would you remove a player or coach from a game who was exhibiting poor behavior or poor sportsmanship on or off the field?

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New Milford Bulls Football and Cheer Organization does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in this application process. All Head Football Coach applicants will undergo an in-person interview with the Bulls Commissioner of Football and the Deputy Commissioner of Football as part of the interview process. The Bulls Board Members may also bring in outside help from other local Paid Coaching Staffs (Example: New Milford High School Head Football Coaches) to aid in this selection process for an outside perspective of the Bulls Head Football Coach Candidates. 

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