from 2009 to 2011, the organization went through several general manager and head coaching changes. despite those changes, the team finished in the top tier of the league. in 2009, james kerwin was head coach of the beef and led the team to a 12–2 record and to the second round of the ifl playoffs. the beef continued their consecutive playoff qualification streak, which ended after 14 years across five leagues when the beef failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2014.