Reno, the head coach of Yale's football team, has added two new members to his coaching staff: Paul Rice and Chris Bergeski. Rice, a former Yale player, will coach tight ends and has prior coaching experience at Columbia and Fordham. Bergeski, previously with the University of Rhode Island, will serve as the running backs coach. Rice brings a wealth of experience, including coaching at Yale and in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Big Picture

The recruitment of experienced coaches like Rice and Bergeski reflects a strategic move to strengthen Yale's coaching staff and enhance the team's performance.

By the Numbers
  • Paul Rice coached linebackers and served as the Special Teams Coordinator at Columbia for two seasons.
  • Rice spent one season as a Defensive Analyst with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
State of Play
  • Rice returns to Yale after coaching at Columbia and in the NFL, bringing a wealth of experience to the team.
  • Bergeski, coming from the University of Rhode Island, adds expertise in coaching passing attacks and developing standout receivers.
Bottom Line

The addition of Rice and Bergeski to Yale's coaching staff signals a strategic move to enhance the team's coaching expertise and strengthen player development, emphasizing a commitment to improving the team's performance.