Coaching Information

Marsh Creek Eagles Mission Statement

It is the purpose of the Marsh Creek Eagles to teach the game of football and skills of cheerleading to any and all eligible children within a defined geographic area.  We, as an organization and individually, will willingly teach the skills necessary to play and enjoy these activities without regard to race, gender, color or creed of the children entrusted to our program.  We will teach good sportsmanship and encourage our participants to show respect for their opponents, coaches and teammates.  We will, at all times, bear in mind that our primary mission is to build the self respect and self confidence of the children in our care. 

Marsh Creek Eagle Coaching Selection

Purpose: To select from all applicants, head and assistant coaches for all current seasons teams.

Process:  The coaches selection committee will review all applications and interview each prospective head coach. The committee will use the criteria listed below as a guideline to direct the interview, and make recommendations back to the Marsh Creek Eagles board. The board will make all final appointments of head coaches.

Head Coach Selection Process Criteria

Head coaches must have a complete understanding of and agreement on Marsh Creek mission statement and philosophy.

Head coaches must have a strong desire and knowledge to teach the game of football, maximizing the development of player skills and strong desire to ensure every player has a positive MCE experience.

Head coaches must have a plan to manage a staff of Assistant Coaches – practice and game day assignments and responsibilities.

Head coaches must have an Offensive and Defensive plan and strategy.

Head coaches must demonstrate good communication skills & be well organized (players, coaches, parents, Commissioners, and Board of Directors)

Head coaches must have a minimum of one year experience coaching with Marsh Creek for non-competitive and a minimum of two years experience coaching with Marsh Creek for competitive (no experience necessary for flag).

Head coaches must be responsible for all aspects of team, player, and parent involvement, participation, and actions (supported by Commissioner).

Head Coach Interview Schedule

Interviews for Head Coaches have been completed for Tackle Football.

Coaching Paperwork Information

If you are interested in coaching in any capacity this year for cheer or flag football, please download the form below and mail the completed form to the address listed below or bring them to registration.  Please include a check made payable to Marsh Creek Eagles for $14.00 to cover the cost of a background check.  Applications will not be accepted unless the form is completed and a check is attached.  Head coaching applications will be accepted postmarked no later than March 31st.

Coaching Clinic Information

To be eligible for coaching in a Pop Warner league, all tackle coaches for 2008 are required to attend a Mandatory Coaching Clinic.  Time and date TBD

Coaches' Awareness Clinics focus on rules, strategies and training. Stay tuned to this website for more information for Coaches.

For more information regarding Coaching please contact Joe Petrillo at (610) 458-9854 or send an email to joepetrillo@comcast.net.  Mail all completed coaching application forms to the following address:

Marsh Creek Eagles
P.O. Box 292
Lionville, PA  19353
Attn:  Joe Petrillo