Dan Polly

Dixie Youth Football Junior Division head coach Dan Polly moves into his first season at the helm with Dixie Youth.  In 2023, Dan proudly worked with the Junior Division team and previous coach and DY Director of Football, Tom Diltz.

Dan has extensive experience in football as a player and coach. He played for Dixie Youth Raiders in the late 80’s and early 90’s winning multiple NKYFL championships and All-Star nominations. In addition, Dan was a 3 year varsity football letterman and Football Team Captain of Dixie Heights in 1998. He was a proud member of Coach Tom Spritzky’s first of many playoff winning teams at Dixie Heights High School. Dan was recipient of the TKR Cable scholarship for student-athletes. 

Dan has several years of experience coaching football in BCPFL, NKYFL and Dixie Heights High School Freshman football alongside many outstanding mentors and coaches over the years. 

Overall, his coaching mission is to thoroughly prepare DY boys to safely play middle school football as integrity rich young men. His approach is to inspire all players to achieve beyond their personal limitations by teaching them proper techniques and specific tools to be successful for years to come. Creating a lasting culture of winning and brotherhood at DY is critically important to Dan. He is passionate about the future of DY Colonels and capturing similar success and tradition that Dixie Youth Raiders organization earned years ago.

Dan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Thomas More University and his Master of Business Administration from University of Massachusetts. Professionally, Dan has 20+ years of commercial leadership experience in the medical device sector. 

Coach Dan and his wife, Connie reside in Edgewood with their two children, Danny (11) football and Ella (9) cheer. They are parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell. Among her many charitable and volunteer endeavors, Connie serves as the Junior Team Mom.

JD Smith

Hi! My name is JD Smith and I am so excited to be helping with the Dixie Youth Junior Football team. My wife Cara and I have been married for 12 years and together we have four kiddos: Lincoln, Denver, Nora, and Maverick. My two oldest sons have been playing for the Dixie Youth Organization going on three years. I was born and raised in Southeastern Kentucky, but now I am proud to call NKY/Cincinnati my home. I own a commercial construction company in Cincinnati specializing in historic restorations and glass installation. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, camping, being outdoors, and playing and watching sports with my family. I have played football, basketball, and tennis my entire life and enjoy getting to share my passion and experience with all of your incredible athletes. I can’t wait to get started with this football season, I know it is going to be a great one!  

Keith Scanlon

My name is Keith Scanlon and this is my 3rd year as a coach for Dixie Youth and 2nd year as head coach for the midget division. My oldest son Quentin played for Dixie Youth and is now playing for Turkeyfoot Middle School and my youngest son Cooper will be a Junior this year. I grew up playing for Dixie Raiders and graduated from Dixie Heights High School 02’. My beautiful wife Erica is a board member and currently serves as the Secretary. I look forward to another amazing year of growth and teaching kids the love of football. And of course attempting to go back-to-back Midget Division 3 Super Bowl Champs. Colonel Pride  

Matt Buford

Matt Buford is the offensive coordinator for the DYC Midget team. Matt is in his third season as a DYC coach. His football knowledge comes from playing eight years with the Dixie Youth Raiders and five years for the Dixie Heights Colonels. Away from football, Matt enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and three amazing children.  

Clint Warner

I have been a resident of Erlanger all of my life and graduated from Lloyd in 2000 (Go JUGGS!!!). I have coached youth football for 10 years, Boone County PeeWee and NKYFL (midgets and juniors). I joined an amazing DYC midget coaching staff last year. Look forward to another great season with a new group of kids. 

Joe Bricking

Joe Bricking has been the Head Coach for Dixie Youth Flag Football since 2021. Throughout the past 3 seasons, Joe has enjoyed teaching children the fundamentals of football in an effort to build confidence, skills & a love for the game. Joe was a multi-sport athlete at Dixie Heights High School (08’) & played football at Thomas More University (12’). Joe is supported by his wife, Meagan, who is Team Mom and Assistant Coach. Joe has two sons that are both actively involved in DYF.