Batavia Athletics Football (V)
Dahlheimer Hired to Lead the Football Program
By Mark Pierson | Feb 10, 2026 4:47 PM
The Batavia Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Coach Steve Dahlheimer as the new leader of the Bulldogs Football Program. Coach Dahlheimer has been the Bulldogs Defensive Coordinator the past three seasons. Coach Dahlheimer is a highly motivated coach who demonstrates leadership both on and off the field. He is a disciplined coach with a strong work ethic who constantly strives to improve his players and himself. Coach Dahlheimer's vast range of knowledge stems from many years coaching as both an assistant coach and as a head coach. Throughout his career Coach Dahlheimer has coached every position in the game and understands them thoroughly. He works well with community stakeholders and manages players in a positive manner. Coach Dahlheimer has been an assistant coach since 2010 with stops at Amelia (2010-2012), Clermont Northeastern (2013), Dixie Heights (2015-2018), Turpin (2019), Fayetteville-Perry (2021-2022), and Batavia (2023-2025). He was also the head coach at Bethel-Tate (2007). As the new Bulldogs Head Coach, Coach Dahlheimer brings a familiarity to the Bulldogs football program, as well as some continuity for the student-athletes. Coach Dahlheimer has a transformational coaching style focusing on discipline, growth, positivity, and leadership. We are excited for Coach Dahlheimer to be the leader of the Batavia Football Program this fall! We feel that he brings great football knowledge, discipline, energy, and positivity to our student-athletes and community. https://bxout.com/p/xno3hsgd-steve-dahlheimer-named-batavia-bulldogs-football-head-coach
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