
Coach Byrne
Title: Head Coach
A member of the Knights coaching staff since 2005, Coach Byrne was named the second head coach in program history in 2013. Coach Byrne coordinates the offense and coaches the offensive line. Coach Byrne resides in Ellington with his wife Nicole and their daughters Molly and Emily.
Title: Head Coach
A member of the Knights coaching staff since 2005, Coach Byrne was named the second head coach in program history in 2013. Coach Byrne coordinates the offense and coaches the offensive line. Coach Byrne resides in Ellington with his wife Nicole and their daughters Molly and Emily.

Coach Mangiafico
Title: Defensive Coordinator
“Coach Mang” has over twenty five years of experience coaching high school football. This past season was his first here with the Ellington Knights, his defensive mindset along with a never give up attitude makes him a prime example of a players coach; a label he takes great pride in. Prior to coming to Ellington he had spent twelve seasons as Windsor High School’s Defensive Coordinator. During his tenure there, the Warriors amassed an impressive 104-18 record, making the playoffs numerous times and winning one state championship! Sebastian has also coached with the Ellington Youth Football organization the last nine seasons; and looks forward to this next chapter in his coaching career here with Ellington High School.. His sons Dominic and Dante both reside in Ellington.

Coach Schmidt
Tittle: Offensive and Defensive line Coach
A member of the Knights coaching staff since 2018, Coach Schmidt played Offensive Line during his years at the University of Connecticut. Eric will be assisting with both this offensive and defensive lines. Eric has also coached with the Ellington Youth Football organization the last five seasons Coach Schmidt resides in Ellington with his wife Carrie and their children Sarah, Grace & Evan.
Tittle: Offensive and Defensive line Coach
A member of the Knights coaching staff since 2018, Coach Schmidt played Offensive Line during his years at the University of Connecticut. Eric will be assisting with both this offensive and defensive lines. Eric has also coached with the Ellington Youth Football organization the last five seasons Coach Schmidt resides in Ellington with his wife Carrie and their children Sarah, Grace & Evan.