About the program
For coaches
Every Bluefins coach is a volunteer. If you can commit three evenings a week through the autumn, we would like to hear from you.
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Coaches wanted for 2026
We need head coaches and assistants across all three divisions. Previous coaching experience is welcome but not required — what matters is showing up consistently and wanting these kids to have a good season.
Apply to coachBefore you apply
What the season asks of you
Three evenings a week
Practices are typically Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, set by your team.
Sundays in season
Ten Sundays, 13 September to the Super Bowl on 15 November.
Certification first
The Heads Up tackling course has to be completed before you take a session.
Mandatory
Heads Up tackling certification
Every Bluefins coach is required to complete the Heads Up football tackling course before running a practice. It covers contact technique and the reasoning behind it, and it is the single clearest thing we do to keep tackling as safe as it can be at this age.
Also worth reading
The OCYFL bylaws govern weigh-ins, eligibility and game-day procedure. As a coach you will be asked about all three, usually on a Sunday morning with thirty seconds to answer.
OCYFL bylawsOnce you are in
Managing your team
Rosters, schedules, RSVPs and team messaging all run through SportsEngine TeamCenter. Your team parent will handle a lot of it, but the schedule and the roster are yours to keep straight.
Roster and schedule
Add and edit player details, then publish practices and fixtures so families see them.
Messaging and RSVPs
Message the whole team or individual families, and see who is available before game day.
Ready to join?
Registration for the 2026 season is open — spots fill fast.
Register now