The University of Maine football program announced on Apr. 17 the addition of five new staff members for the upcoming 2026 season, including three positional coaches, a sports performance coach, and an equipment manager.
These appointments are part of the Black Bears’ efforts to strengthen their coaching and support team ahead of the next season. The new hires bring experience from both collegiate and high school programs across several states.
Fredrick Gladney will serve as wide receivers coach after working at Mercyhurst University as special teams coordinator, wide receivers coach, and academic coordinator. While at Mercyhurst, Gladney contributed to the school’s transition from Division II to Division I and helped his receiving group achieve top conference rankings in multiple categories during his first year. His unit produced its first All-Conference First Team wide receiver since 2014.
Sean Green joins as running backs coach following roles as quarterbacks coach at the University of New England and head football coach at Portland High School. At UNE, Green was involved in offensive play-calling and game adjustments. During his time at Portland High School, he led the team to two state championship appearances with one title win and compiled a record of 22-3.
Amechie Walker takes over as cornerbacks coach after serving as pass game coordinator for corners and nickels at Kutztown University. In his tenure there, Kutztown’s defense was ranked number one nationally among Division II teams in 2024 and second in 2025. Walker coached four all-conference players during that period.
Max Brower has been named sports performance coach after working as assistant director of sport performance at Southeastern Louisiana University where he led strength training sessions for multiple sports teams including softball, women’s soccer, and men’s golf.
Patrick Reaves becomes equipment manager following an internship with the football program at the University of South Alabama where he supervised student managers and handled day-to-day equipment needs.
