Coach Billie Thomas brings over 35 years of football coaching experience and a long-standing commitment to developing young athletes both on and off the field. With a strong coaching history in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Toledo, Ohio, Coach Thomas has dedicated decades to mentoring youth and helping players reach their full potential.

Known for building disciplined, competitive teams, Coach Thomas emphasizes the importance of strong fundamentals, mental toughness, and accountability. His coaching philosophy goes beyond the game itself, focusing on preparing athletes to succeed not only in football but also in life.

Coach Thomas believes that football is a powerful tool for teaching teamwork, responsibility, and character. Through structured training, positive leadership, and a passion for the sport, he works to ensure every player develops confidence, discipline, and a strong work ethic.

With decades of experience and a proven track record of developing athletes, Coach Thomas continues to make a lasting impact on the next generation of players.

Coach Martina Sapp is a dedicated and passionate football coach with nine years of experience developing youth athletes, including five years in flag football and four years in tackle football. She is a strong advocate for teaching the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and character both on and off the field.

A former Women’s Professional Tackle Football player, Coach Sapp brings firsthand knowledge of high-level competition and athlete development. Her playing experience, combined with her coaching background, allows her to mentor young athletes with a unique understanding of the game and what it takes to succeed.

Throughout her coaching career as both a Head Coach and Assistant Coach, Coach Sapp has helped guide young athletes to success through structure, accountability, and strong mentorship. Most recently, she led a Girls Flag Travel Team to two championship titles, demonstrating her ability to build competitive teams while developing confident and skilled players.

Coach Sapp is committed to building programs that empower athletes and strengthen their love for the game. Her coaching philosophy centers on teaching football the right way—developing players who are not only talented on the field but also respectful, disciplined, and confident leaders.

She focuses on preparing athletes for the next level of competition and for life beyond the field, ensuring that every player grows both as an athlete and as a person. Coach Sapp looks forward to continuing to develop young players and helping them prepare for the upcoming 7v7 season and tackle football season as proud Patriots.

Coach James McGuigan brings a lifetime of football knowledge and a strong commitment to developing young athletes. A former multi-sport athlete, Coach McGuigan played both football and baseball in high school before continuing his athletic career at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he competed at the collegiate level.

Following college, Coach McGuigan continued his football career by playing one season of semi-professional football with the Pittsburgh Ironmen, gaining valuable experience competing at a high level of the game.

Coach McGuigan has dedicated over nine years to coaching youth football, helping develop players both on and off the field. During that time, he has served in several leadership roles, including two years as an Assistant Coach, one year as an Offensive Coordinator, and three years as a Head Coach. His leadership has produced strong results, including two GFL Championship titles and one runner-up finish.

Known for his focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and discipline, Coach McGuigan is committed to building confident athletes and strong teams. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching the game the right way while helping young players develop character, work ethic, and a love for football.

Coach McGuigan looks forward to continuing to mentor and develop the next generation of athletes as the 9U Head Coach for Berkmar.