The articles focus on Steve and Brian Belichick's roles and compensation in their father Bill Belichick's football program at UNC. Both brothers transitioned from the New England Patriots to join their father's collegiate staff, with Steve as defensive coordinator and Brian coaching defensive backs. They aim to leverage NFL experience to build their college coaching careers.
Steve Belichick plans to forge his path in the coaching world while working under his father at UNC. He jokes about his influence on Bill's foray into college coaching yet emphasizes independence. Steve succeeds as a defensive coordinator and brings humor and a unique coaching style to UNC, drawing from his NFL background. Brian Belichick, also a former Patriots coach, takes the role of defensive backs coach at UNC. His hiring complements the Belichick family's NFL approach to college coaching. Like Steve, Brian's experience brings a competitive edge to the Tar Heels' defensive structure, which they strive to improve. Regarding compensation, Steve will earn $1.3 million, and Brian $500,000, reflecting their roles and past success in the NFL. Their focus lies in developing a robust defensive system, shaping a team environment conducive to player growth and maximizing on-field performance. Both Belichicks contribute to their father's vision of an NFL-modeled program at UNC.
NO. 1: UNC’S BILL BELICHICK AND STAFF STILL GETTING FEEL FOR THE COLLEGE GAME, COLLEGE WAYS
General manager Michael Lombardi said the first 60 days on the job were “incredible” with the caveat there’s much work still to be done. | Published February 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 2: UNC FOOTBALL STAFF UNDER HEAD COACH BILL BELICHICK TAKES SHAPE AS SPRING FOOTBALL BEGINS
Former NFL head coach Freddie Kitchens is the Tar Heels’ offensive coordinator, and Steve Belichick will be the defensive coordinator for his father. | Published March 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 3: HOW MUCH WILL BILL BELICHICK’S UNC FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF BE PAID IN 2025?
The Tar Heels’ staff of assistant coaches includes defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the coach’s son, and offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. | Published April 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 4: WHAT NEW NC SPORTS HALL OF FAMERS ELLIS, JONES THINK ABOUT BELICHICK, NIL ERA
Ellis, a former UNC football All-America, says he expects Bill Belichick to succeed as Heels coach and get program moving in ‘right direction.’ | Published May 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 5: EVEN COACHING AT UNC UNDER HIS DAD, STEVE BELICHICK WANTS TO CHART HIS OWN PATH
Steve Belichick walked up to the podium in the Kenan Football Center on Wednesday, nearly 20 minutes after Bill Belichick stood in the same spot. | Published August 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Caroline Wills
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