Editing Emmanuel Bernardi (section)

== Providence Doves (1991 - 2019) ==

=== 1990s ===
Bernardi took over the Providence Doves ahead of the 1992 campaign, inheriting a team that had finished 12th in the prior season.

=== 2000s ===
Bernardi's Doves began the 2000s

=== 2000s Star Controversy ===
As head coach of the Doves, Bernardi played a prominent role in the 2000s Star Controversy. Thanks to their dominant showing throughout most of the decade, Bernardi's Doves had been favorites to win the star up until the final game of the decade, in which the Boston Spirits successfully defended their Double.

Bernardi was quick to echo reports that claimed the Boston Spirits were using blackmail and bribery to influence the VHF and voting members to award them the star. As more evidence was released supported these initial reports, Bernardi was famously vocal about his disdain towards the Spirits' actions. Bernardi made several inflammatory comments criticizing the Spirits, their head coach Charley Milner, their fanbase, and even Boston as a whole. He received some backlash for these comments, however never made an official apology for any statements during this time period.

The Boston Spirits eventually won the star, to the great dismay of Bernardi. Following the announcement at the end-of-decade award ceremony, Bernardi was seen storming out of the venue. His rant in the aftermath of the announcement were highly charged and accusatory, targeting the VHF, the Spirits (in particular Milner), the city of Boston, and even Doves players who did not leave the venue alongside him. Although asked to apologize for his tirade, Bernardi refused and doubled-down on his statements, chastising the VHF for having "committed crimes against Valoria."

Bernardi's rash behavior during this controversy meant he came close to being relieved of his duties. His incredible performance over the past decade, however, could not be overlooked, and Bernardi remained as head coach going into the 2010s.

=== 2010s ===
Following the bitter loss of the star, Bernardi announced the Doves were coming back in the new decade to reclaim what was "stolen from them."