The Big New England Football Clinic is proud to congratulate Kevin Cahill on his appointment as Head Football Coach at Yale University. Kevin’s coaching journey has been defined by leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes, and we are excited to see him lead one of the most historic programs in college football. Yale football carries a rich tradition, and Kevin now takes the helm of the Yale Bulldogs football with a clear vision for the futur

We’re excited to officially announce that Jeremy Springer, Special Teams Coordinator for the New England Patriots , will be our Friday Morning Keynote Speaker at 11:00 AM on March 6th  in the Newport Marriott Atrium! Jeremy entered the NFL as an Assistant Special Teams Coach with the Los Angeles Rams (2022–2023)  before being named Special Teams Coordinator for the New England Patriots in 2024 . Throughout his career, Springer has earned a reputation for building high-perform

Newport, RI — The Big New England Football Clinic is proud to announce the addition of a new featured speaker session titled “The Winners Circle,” scheduled for Saturday, March 7th from 7:50 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in the Marriott Ballroom. Designed as a high-level, conversational forum, “The Winners Circle” will bring together four accomplished head coaches for an in-depth discussion on leadership, culture development, adversity, and what it truly takes to build and sustain winni

We’re excited to officially announce that Corey Hetherman, Defensive Coordinator at the University of Miami,  has agreed to be our Friday Night Keynote Speaker on March 6th  in the Newport Marriott Atrium! Coach Hetherman has built a reputation as one of the brightest defensive minds in football and was a finalist for the Broyles Award this past season. A New England native, his coaching journey has taken him across the country, consistently developing tough, disciplined, an

We’re beyond excited to announce that Drew Lieberman  — Founder of The Sideline Hustle , NFL Wide Receivers Coach, and one of the most respected player-development voices in football today will be joining us as a speaker at this year’s Big New England Football Clinic ! Drew Lieberman, known to many simply as Coach Liebs  is the founder and CEO of The Sideline Hustle , a football education platform that blends professional-grade coaching with community-driven development for p

New Canaan (Conn.) High School head coach Lou Marinelli has been named the recipient of the 2025 AFCA/AFCF Power of Influence Award. This award is given jointly by the American Football Coaches Association® and the American Football Coaches Foundation®. Marinelli was nominated by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. He was honored today during the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Power of Influence Award was created as a way for the AFCA® and

We’re excited to announce that Jason Candle, recently named Head Football Coach at the University of Connecticut, will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Big New England Football Clinic. We are proud to help welcome him to New England. Coach Candle arrives at UConn with a strong reputation as a program builder and his hiring marks an exciting new chapter for UConn football. He previously led Toledo to two MAC Championships and nine bowl appearances in his ten seaso

We’re excited to welcome Kevin Cahill, Head Football Coach at Lehigh University, back to the Big New England Football Clinic in 2026. Since taking over at Lehigh, Cahill has quickly turned the Mountain Hawks into a consistent winner, delivering back-to-back Patriot League titles and consecutive trips to the FCS playoffs. His teams play fast, physical, and disciplined football, and his results on the field reflect the strong culture he has built. A Springfield College alum, C

The Big New England Football Clinic is proud to congratulate Bob Chesney on his recent move to UCLA. Bob’s coaching journey has been defined by excellence, leadership, and winning at every stop along the way. We are excited to see him take this next step on the national stage. Bob has won everywhere he has been, building successful programs through his energy, vision, and ability to develop players and coaches. Most recently, he led James Madison University to the College Fo

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick will deliver a keynote speech at the highly anticipated Big New England Football Clinic this Friday,...

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We will again be offering exclusive access to professionally filmed videos of every session, recorded live at the BNEFC. This year’s...

Join us for a night of celebration, camaraderie, and community in Newport, Rhode Island! Calling all former Springfield College football...

Big congratulations are in order for Liam Coen, who has just been named the new Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars! This is a huge...

Mike Boyle, co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC), is widely regarded as a leader in the field of strength and...

We are thrilled to announce that Bob Chesney, Head Coach at JMU will return as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Big New England Football...

We are excited to announce that one of the premier defensive coaches in the game, Jerry Azzinaro , will be one of our key speakers at...

Don’t Miss Joe Harasymiak at the BNEFC – March 7th at 7 PM!   Mark your calendars for March 7th at 7 PM because Joe Harasymiak, the new...

We are very happy to welcome back two of our most beloved speakers to the 2024 BNEFC. Dante Scarnecchia, who spent a very successful 34...

Almost 50 years ago when my predecessor, Chet O'Neill, began the Big New England Football Clinic in the basement at St. Raphael Academy,...