Receivers
Daniel Hearn
Coach Daniel Hearn is starting his 5th year with the Bears. Coach Hearn will be in charge of the receiving core this year. Coach Hearn is a 1997 East Ridge High School graduate who lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. After Prepping at East Ridge, Coach Hearn attended UTC receiving his undergraduate degree from there in 2004. He received his master's degree from Tennessee Tech University in 2010. His coaching career spans 16 years in and around Chattanooga and North Georgia. He has extensive experience on the offensive side of the ball, coaching all skill positions and serving as offensive coordinator. Coach Hearn also has experience in Track and Field and is currently coaching track here at Bradley. Coach Hearn currently teaches AP U.S. History here at Bradley Central.
Coach Hearn is married to Amanda, and they have four girls between them, Halli (13), Gaby (15), Kam (18), and Maggie (20).
Defensive Line/ JV Head Coach
Colby Dills
Coach Dills is beginning his 7th year with the Bears and 5th season as the Head Coach for the J.V. Bears. Coach Dills has been a part of the program since 2014, helping with Hudl on Friday nights. Dills started his coaching career in the Bradley County system helping Lake Forest Football from 2012-2016 and was Lake Forest's 6th-grade boy's basketball coach beginning in 2013, winning multiple county championships. Coach Dills is a Bradley High Alumni graduating in 2009, where he excelled in football and baseball for the Bears, earning numerous awards and accolades for Coach Floyd and Baseball Coach Travis Adams. Coach Dills will work with the D Line while overseeing the Hudl sideline setup. Coach Dills is also the freshman basketball coach for the Bears.
Coach Dills is working as an In-School Suspension Instructor at Bradley Central High School and toward his Business Marketing degree.
His fiancee is Taylor Lopez, and they have one son, Carmelo.
Defensive Line
Ricky Tallant
Coach Ricky Tallant is a seasoned and dedicated coach with extensive experience in high school and collegiate athletics. After gaining valuable expertise at McMinn Central and Silverdale, as well as serving as an equipment manager at UTC, Ricky is returning to Bradley Central. He brings with him his passion for the game and proven leadership skills. With a focus on mentorship, teamwork, and player development, Ricky is committed to enhancing the potential of the student-athletes, both on and off the field. His background and dedication make him a valuable addition to the coaching staff at Bradley Central.
Secondary
Damon Floyd
Coach Floyd
In his inaugural year at Bradley Central, Damon infused the coaching staff with significant energy and vitality. His youthful approach has brought about a positive influence on both the coaching team and the athletes. He will coach the secondary and will work as a behavior intervention coordinator for the Bradley Co Schools System. He was a starter his senior year at strong safety and played some at runningback during his career and his senior class won 10 games and made a trip to the third round of the playoffs.
Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks
Brett Standifer
Coach Standifer is starting his 5th year as a member of the Bear football staff and will be over the quarterbacks. Coach Standifer is no stranger to the Bear Nation, transferring from Soddy Daisy his senior year to lead the Bears at quarterback in 2013. His successful high school career would land him a scholarship to Stillman College before transferring to ETSU after Stillman folded their program. While finishing his degree in special education, Coach Standifer would spend a couple of years at Elizabethton High School as an assistant coach working with Head Coach Shawn Witten, helping the Cyclones make a deep run in the playoffs. Coach Standifer brings a lot of knowledge to the position and understands the expectations of playing quarterback for the Bears.
Coach Standifer will be a particular ed instructor here at Bradley High School. He is married to Kayleigh, and they have one son Karter Dale and one daughter Kollins Standifer.
Running Backs
Dylan Standifer
Dylan Standifer has transitioned into coaching after bachelor's and has earned his bachelor's degree in physical education and health. With a remarkable background in both football and baseball, Dylan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his coaching endeavors.
Drawing from his outstanding high school stats, where he achieved recognition as a 2x All-State and 3x All-Region player in football, Dylan set records in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and rushing yards. His achievements on the baseball field were equally impressive, being the all-time hits leader, with a career average of 402 and numerous accolades to his name.
As a former Lee University Flame, Dylan left an indelible mark as the all-time RBI leader in Flames history. His career stats of a .317 average, 37 home runs, and 195 RBIs further attest to his prowess on the baseball diamond. This exceptional background in both football and baseball positions Dylan as a coach with a deep understanding of the game and a proven track record of success.
Dylan Standifer's coaching journey is set to be exciting, and he brings with him a winning mindset, leadership skills, and a passion for developing players both on and off the field with his commitment to excellence and a drive to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Offensive Line
Buck Watson
Coach Watson is starting his 19th year with the Bears staff and will take over the offensive line. Coach Watson returned to the coaching staff in 2019 after an eight-year hiatus working as the Principal of Oak Grove Elementary. Coach Watson is a 1993 graduate of Bradley Central High School, where he played Center and Linebacker, playing for legendary head coaches Bill "Chief" Robertson and Louie Alford. Coach Watson's coaching career began at Trewhitt Jr. High School in 1998 after graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In 2001 Coach Watson moved to the High School, working under Head Coach Bill Price, helping with the Freshman. Coach Watson would take over the offensive line in 2003 under Head Coach Dean Ratledge and remain in this capacity until being named Principal of Oak Grove Elementary in 2012.
Coach Watson has 1 son, Knox, who was a two-time all-state linebacker and will be in his second year at the University of Cumberland this year. Coach Watson will be teaching science here at Bradley Central.
Defensive Coordinator
Brad Benefield
Brad Benefield Defensive Coordinator Coach Benefield is beginning his 24th year coaching football. He began his coaching career at age 20 in 1997 at Bradley Jr. High School. Since then, he earned his BA in History from Lee University and MA in European History from the University of Tennessee. Coach Benefield has served as a Defensive assistant and Defensive Coordinator at Notre Dame High School (2000-03) and Red Bank High School (2005-09), then as Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, and last season’s Offensive Coordinator for Cleveland High School (2009-23). He is married to Bradley Central alumna Heather Wilson Benefield. He has two children, Madison Rodas and Wilson Benefield, and three grandchildren, Ava, Jackson, and Beckham.
Team Chaplin
Mickey Clark
Mickey Clark is entering his 15th season as the team chaplain for Bradley Central. He is known for his dedication to providing spiritual guidance and support to the players and staff. Micky is also a well-respected pastor at Crossroads Church, where he has positively impacted the lives of many in the community. His commitment to both his roles as a team chaplain and pastor has made him a beloved figure among the Bradley Central community. He is married to Amy and have 5 kids.
Linebackers
Dewaun Massengill
Coach Massengill is beginning his 1st season on staff
Dewaun was a three-year starter at RB/MLB and actually started the last few games his freshman season; he helped the Bears to their first playoff appearance in 8 years, and He Served as a team captain his senior season, and during his successful career, his numbers were
1,577 rushing yards
18 rushing TDs
100+ tackles
3x All region
2010 region fullback of the year.
Dewaun has a beautiful family, including his wife, Amanda, and two daughters, Olivia and Carlee.
Dewaun was a well-respected police officer for ten years and Graduated from Bethel College with his bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Master Patrol Officer, SWAT Team Member, and Detective and will be a full-time criminal justice teacher at BCHS. We are excited to have Dewaun back at Bradley!!
Offensive Coordinator
Todd Burkhart
Coach Todd Burkhart is entering his 5th year as the offensive coordinator for Bradley Central. With his innovative and strategic approach to offense, Coach Burkhart has solidified himself as a great offensive mind in the football community. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in the team's success, and his dedication to developing impactful offensive strategies has greatly contributed to Bradley Central's achievements on the field.
Head Coach
Damon Floyd
Coach Floyd is beginning his 19th season as head coach and his 21st season overall as a part of the Bradley Central Football Staff. Coach Floyd is now the second longest-tenured head football coach for the Bears in its illustrious history of 105 years trailing only the legendary Jimmy Lovell's 22 seasons. Last year, Coach Floyd led the Bears to a 9-3 season, guiding them to the second round of the Tssaa playoffs and its twelfth straight playoff appearance. Coach Floyd is a 1996 BCHS graduate who excelled in football and wrestling. He led the football team to a second-round playoff run, rushing for over 1.800 yards and winning a state championship in wrestling at 160 pounds in his senior season. He continued his football career by signing a football scholarship with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he played in the defensive secondary for four years earning the Iron Man Award during his senior season and being selected as a team captain. A 2001 UTC graduate, Coach Floyd returned to Bradley to coach running backs and secondary in 2003. After working for two head coaches in three years, Coach Floyd was asked to take over as head coach and rebuild the program in 2006. After a nine-year hiatus, Coach Floyd would lead the 2010 Bears to a first-round victory in the playoffs and finish the season at 9-3. In 2017 Coach Floyd led the Bears to the third round of the playoffs finishing 10-3, the Bear's first 10-win season since 1980. Coach Floyd has led the Bears to first-round TSSAA wins in the past two years. Coach Floyd is 109 - 74 during his tenure at Bradley while producing a 27-7 overall record against crosstown rivals Cleveland and Walker Valley. As Head Coach for the past seventeen years, Coach Floyd has continued producing competitive teams representing the Honored Tradition and Relentless Pride that the Bear Nation can be proud of.
Coach Floyd is married to Angela and has two children, Damon and Clair.