Coalition UFL Fellow

Fellowship Program Overview

The Colaition UFL Fellowship is a two-year program built for high school coaches who want to grow, learn, and get real experience at the professional level. As a fellow, you won’t just observe – you’ll be involved. You’ll work alongside professional coaching staffs, help build weekly game plans, and coach on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

A big part of this fellowship is mentoring and building relationships with athletes. Fellows are expected to be present, supportive, and engaged – helping players develop not only on the field, but as people. You’ll have the chance to learn how pro coaches connect with athletes and build trust over a season.

Fellows also play an active role in community outreach and youth football. You’ll help identify and recruit participants for football and flag youth clinics, assist with planning and running those clinics, and serve as a leader in your local football community. This is hands-on work that matters and makes an impact.

Another important piece of the fellowship is opening the door for your schools, athletes, and their families to experience the UFL up close, helping them feel welcomed into the fan base through special game-day opportunities.

You’ll be paired with another fellow as part of a two-year cycle. In year one, you’ll work alongside a returning fellow and learn the program. In year two, you’ll step into a mentorship role for the next incoming fellow.

What's New This Year

The United Football League enters 2027 with a fresh vision and expanded footprint—creating a unique opportunity for fellowship participants. This season, the league welcomed two new teams into new or upgraded venues designed to improve the fan experience and support the league’s long-term growth.

For fellows, this means stepping into energized, evolving football environments and helping teams build new traditions and identities.

New Markets

If chosen, you would get to pioneer of the fellowship program in these new markets:

• Colorado Team: Weidner Field (Colorado Springs, CO)
• Rhode Island Team: Centreville Bank Stadium (Pawtucket, RI)

Returning Teams in New Venues

• DC Defenders: Audi Field (Washington, DC)
• Columbus Aviators: Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus, OH)
• Louisville Kings: Lynn Family Stadium (Louisville, KY)
• Orlando Storm: Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, FL)
• St. Louis Battlehawks: The Dome at American Center (St Louis, MO)
• Dallas Renegades: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, TX) formerly Arlington Renegades

With the league growing and teams settling into new homes, fellows will have the chance to learn in environments that are evolving, competitive, and full of momentum. This year is an especially exciting time to join the fellowship and be part of the UFL’s next chapter.

Applications Timeline

• All proper documents must be ready and submitted at time of application and need to be in PDF documents. No links will be reviewed. Please submit PDF forms for review.Application Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2027

Program Pillars

Coaching (Offensive & Defensive)

Youth Clinic Programming

School & Community Outreach

Fellow Will Gain

• Hands-on coaching experience with a professional football team
• Insight into practice planning, game preparation, and player development
• Experience in school and community outreach
• Direct exposure to football operations and league-wide systems
• Opportunities to network with coaching peers and professional football contacts
• Mentorship and guidance from UFL coaching staff
• A meaningful, résumé-building experience aligned with long-term coaching goals

Program TimelineIntros Zoom meetings (2)

February 2027

• Expectations for in-market participation throughout the season

Training Camp & Team Integration @ UFL HQ – Dallas/Arlington, TX

Beginning of March

• Meet-your-team fellowship kickoff
• Daily practice and team meetings
• Assignment to a UFL coaching staff
• Professional development course

Regular Season

March – June 2027

Coaching

• Participate in five (5) home games in the fellow’s assigned UFL market
• Attend team meetings and practice the night before each home game
• Support coaching staff on game day

Community & Youth Engagement

• Organize local youth football and flag clinics
• Support and collaborate business team staff on community and school programming to grow attendance at games and programming
• Keep an eye out for good coaches in your community who you think would be a great fit for next year’s fellowship, and help point them our way

Eligibility Requirements

• To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must be:Please note all of these are mandatory requirements.*If you would like to apply for the fellowship but are not a member, you can join before applying. Required background checks apply. One year membership fee is $50 and the application can be made online.
• A member of the National Coalition of Minority Coaches*
• Currently a high school football coach with at least three years experience
• This is a part-time fellowship intended to complement, not replace, your existing coaching role.
• Able to commit to the full duration of the fellowship schedule
• Able to travel to league training camp, home game weekend meetings, practices and games, in-market clinics and related team events
• Passed all required background checks
• Must live in the team’s market and be within 90 minutes driving distance to the home stadium.

Only applications applied on the direct website will be considered. Visit https://ncmfc.com/ufl-fellowship/ to apply.

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, TX 76011