It was learned on Monday afternoon that Steve Bush, a former NFL and college assistant, has been selected to be Middletown North’s new football coach. His hire was made official at Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting.

Bush, a former Miami Dolphins assistant (2009-12) and Syracuse University assistant (2000-04), will attempt to turn around a program that has faced many challenges in recent years.

He also has experience on the high-school level, coaching Manalapan to a 36-30-1 record along with three Class A North titles during his tenure from 1993-99.

He joined the Syracuse staff following his tenure at Manalapan and signed on as defensive backs and quarterbacks coach. Following his stint at Syracuse, he returned to the high-school ranks and coached West Genesee High School (NY). He also achieved success there and won the New York State Class AA Title in 2007.

It was then after his time at West Genesee that Bush landed a big-time gig as the offensive quality control coach, and eventual wide receivers coach with the Miami Dolphins. Now, he is back on the high-school level and is ready to take over as North’s next head coach.

Bush’s hiring results from former coach Joe Trezza’s resignation in January after seven seasons with the Lions.