
COACH MICHAEL MCCARTHY (OWNER)
Coach McCarthy has a unique perspective of the QB position from playing the game at a professional level, coaching the position at the collegiate level, and receiving a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Combining these avenues has allowed him to formulate a unique holistic approach to teaching & training the Quarterback position. This approach has proven success from his athletes at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels and his academy has continued to evolve each year. Coach McCarthy has helped develop some of the top Quarterbacks in the region, and trains nationally throughout the Country as well. In 2022, Coach McCarthy began coaching the Under Armour Camp Circuit, which works closely with the top quarterback prospects in the nation.
Coaching Experience and Resume
Individual Quarterback Coach (2012-present):
Professional Football (2015-2017):
Coach McCarthy has a unique perspective of the QB position from playing the game at a professional level, coaching the position at the collegiate level, and receiving a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Combining these avenues has allowed him to formulate a unique holistic approach to teaching & training the Quarterback position. This approach has proven success from his athletes at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels and his academy has continued to evolve each year. Coach McCarthy has helped develop some of the top Quarterbacks in the region, and trains nationally throughout the Country as well. In 2022, Coach McCarthy began coaching the Under Armour Camp Circuit, which works closely with the top quarterback prospects in the nation.
Coaching Experience and Resume
Individual Quarterback Coach (2012-present):
- Worked with over 650 Youth, High School, and College QBs (ages 8-25 y/o)
- Under Armour QB Camp Series QB Coach
- Focus on development of arm strength, accuracy, biomechanics, sequencing, footwork, coverage recognition, base, arm path/ fluidity , film breakdown, progressions/reads, conditioning, weight training, recruiting process, etc.
- Experience working with QB's, RB's, WR's, TE's, LB's, DB's.
- Top 4 ranked CoachUp trainer in Massachusetts with over 250 sessions completed
- Worked with over 100 different QBs/athletes in last 4 years on skill development, speed, plyometrics, flexibility, agility, & strength training
- Received 31 5-star reviews on the CoachUp website
- Responsible for practice planning, creating and executing practice drills during practice, help with on field play calling, individual film sessions with QB's, coverage recognition, on field coaching, breaking down quarterbacks form and technique, game planning, and weight training
- Coached a first team all conference QB/record holder and helped coach team to a conference championship and NCAA Playoff appearance in 2016
- QB Coach of the Junior Team (Ages 13-18)
- Responsible for coaching the quarterbacks of the Flag Football (Ages 8-12) and Elite programs (13-30)
- Spent time creating and implementing innovative drills, practice plans, and running practice for the Flag and Junior program, learning under Head Coach Kirk Mastromatteo
Professional Football (2015-2017):
- Starting QB and captain for the New Hampshire Brigade, CANAM professional indoor football league
- Starting QB and captain in Switzerland for the Geneva Seahawks under Coach Kirk Mastromatteo (Bethune-Cookman, Norfolk State Offensive Coordinator) (Div.1AA)
- Freshman QB on Scholarship at Merrimack College (D. II) Coached under John Perry (Houston Texans Coach)
- Spent the next four years at Bridgewater State University (D. III)
- Started 41 consecutive games at Quarterback for BSU (4 year starter/ every game) and was Team Captain
- All time career leader in Passing Yards, Total Offense and Completions at BSU
- In top 3 all time for every passing, rushing, and touchdown record at BSU
- Led team to NCAA Division III playoffs as a junior
- Voted Offensive MVP by team (x2)
- Tom Cook Award recipient - Most Outstanding Senior player and leader
- Compiled 7,478 yards of total offense and 83 touchdowns in 4 years as a starter
- 3 time Cranberry Bowl MVP (1st ever 3 time award winner in game history)
- Voted First team All MASCAC QB as a Senior (2,988 Yds and 35 total TDs in 10 games)
- Team-best 988 yards and 17 touchdowns Rushing, while completing 137 of 229 passes for 2,000 yards and 18 scores.(Senior)
- Tied for sixth nationally in points responsible for (210 pts.) as a Senior
- 2x ECAC and 2x MASCAC player of the Week and 6x Noontime Sports honor roll as a Senior
- Led team to a 27- 14 record as a starter
- 2013 All American Bowl All Star Game Participant (Div. 1, 2,& 3)
- NEFC & MASCAC All Academic Team and Deans List Student (2012-2013)
- 3-Year Varsity Starter at Quarterback for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
- Holds 8 school records for passing, rushing and touchdowns
- Led team to MIAA Super bowl as a senior
- Posted a 27- 5 record as a starter
- League MVP and Team Captain
- Eastern Massachusetts All Star
- Boston Globe and Boston Herald All Scholastic- All State
- Red Zone player of the year nominee
- Shriners All star game participant
- Island Cup Hall of Fame Recipient
- National Honor Society Member

COACH STEFANO D'EMILIA
Coaching Experience
M2 QB ACADEMY Coach (2018- Present):
Steve has worked with M2 QB Academy since 2018, and has helped develop some of the top youth, high school, and college quarterbacks in the New England area. Steve specializes in quarterback mechanics, footwork, and how to properly develop year over year. Steve instills great leadership skills into the quarterbacks he works with and his passion and dedication to the position and the athletes in New England make him one of the best Quarterback developers in New England.
Playing Experience
Bridgewater State University Starting Quarterback (2017-2019): D'Emilia finished his career as the Bears' all-time leader in completions (490), pass attempts (879) and completion percentage (.557). He is also second all-time in program history in passing yards (5,945) and passing touchdowns (52)….D'Emilia finished the 2019 season with a .601 completion percentage as he broke his own single-season record set last year (.600). D'emilia was a D2/D3 Golden Helmet recipient as well the MVP of the 41st annual Cranberry Bowl. He was elected a 2 time team captain, one of only a select few to be a multi-year captain at Bridgewater State. Prior to Bridgewater State, Steve was a standout quarterback for Bridgewater- Raynham High School.
Coaching Experience
M2 QB ACADEMY Coach (2018- Present):
Steve has worked with M2 QB Academy since 2018, and has helped develop some of the top youth, high school, and college quarterbacks in the New England area. Steve specializes in quarterback mechanics, footwork, and how to properly develop year over year. Steve instills great leadership skills into the quarterbacks he works with and his passion and dedication to the position and the athletes in New England make him one of the best Quarterback developers in New England.
Playing Experience
Bridgewater State University Starting Quarterback (2017-2019): D'Emilia finished his career as the Bears' all-time leader in completions (490), pass attempts (879) and completion percentage (.557). He is also second all-time in program history in passing yards (5,945) and passing touchdowns (52)….D'Emilia finished the 2019 season with a .601 completion percentage as he broke his own single-season record set last year (.600). D'emilia was a D2/D3 Golden Helmet recipient as well the MVP of the 41st annual Cranberry Bowl. He was elected a 2 time team captain, one of only a select few to be a multi-year captain at Bridgewater State. Prior to Bridgewater State, Steve was a standout quarterback for Bridgewater- Raynham High School.

COACH ALEX MCLAUGHLIN
Coaching Experience
M2 QB ACADEMY Coach (2019 - Present):
Alex has helped mentor hundreds of Quarterbacks within the M2 program. Alex specializes in the mental aspect of the position and does a phenomenal job creating drills that help quarterbacks understand how process plays post snap and recognizes coverages. Alex relates to his players very well and is an excellent coach and mentor.
Bridgewater State University QB Coach and Pass Game Coordinator (2020-2022):
Alex McLaughlin joined the Bridgewater State football coaching staff prior to the 2020 season and served as the quarterbacks coach. McLaughlin is a 2018 graduate of BSU where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.
Playing Experience
Alex played four seasons on the gridiron for the Bears from 2014 to 2017. In 39 career games at Quarterback and running back, he rushed for 3,333 yards and 37 touchdowns and tallied 226 points. Alex is third all-time in program history in both rushing yards and attempts (652). He is also tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns and ranks eighth in scoring. As a junior in 2016, McLaughlin was named as a first team selection on the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference Team. He was also named to the MASCAC All-Sportsmanship Team as a senior in 2017
TYLER MOODY - OPERATOR FOR OUR SHOWDOWN CAMP AT STONEHILL COLLEGE (2021-Current)
Tyler Moody is in his 11th season as an assistant coach with the Stonehill College football team, entering his sixth year as offensive coordinator, while also being promoted to associate head coach in 2020. He is in his third season as position coach of the quarterbacks after overseeing the Skyhawks offensive line for eight years. He has been The Showdown Camp Operator for the past 4 years.
Tyler Moody is in his 11th season as an assistant coach with the Stonehill College football team, entering his sixth year as offensive coordinator, while also being promoted to associate head coach in 2020. He is in his third season as position coach of the quarterbacks after overseeing the Skyhawks offensive line for eight years. He has been The Showdown Camp Operator for the past 4 years.