Anderson to lead Firebirds in 2021 18 NOV 2020 2021 Head Coach The Queensland Firebirds are proud to announce Megan Anderson as the Club's new Head Coach for the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball Season. During his short time as being in the role of Head Coach he has had some great successes. . It happens frequently that a former IceHog returns to the team a few years later as a seasoned veteran. Not only that he was the team captain. For the second time this season, the Flint Firebirds have fired head coach John Gruden and assistant Dave Karpa. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Flint Jr. Firebirds Hockey privacy policy. . In addition to Coaching the B10 and B12 Firebirds, Coach Arenz assists Coach Mark Brandel at the Sports Academy at Plymouth . "I'd like to thank Rolf, Terry, Ted, and the whole Firebird organization for supporting me in this decision to further my coaching career," Nightingale said. Firebirds hire former Plymouth Whaler Mark Ridout as Assistant Coach and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today the hiring of Mark Ridout (pronounced Ride-Out) as the club's assistant coach and head strength and conditioning coach. He has also spent the last decade coaching in various Ontario junior hockey programs including the last two seasons as Assistant Coach of the OJHL's Oakville Blades Jr. Ron Waller, former Head Offensive Coach of the Firebirds, served as interim head coach of the San Diego Chargers for the final six games of 1973, then moved on to become head coach of the Philadelphia Bell in 1974. Netball World Cup 2015 - Sydney, 2019 . "Really excited to have Cole be part of our hockey operations and coaching staff," President of Hockey Operations Terry Christensen said. Firebirds Jared Nightingale Named Assistant Coach of the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) - November 16, 2021 Rangers' Parsons Shines in Goal as Kitchener Defeats Flint 4-2 - November 13, 2021; Kitchener . She will be joined by a new face in Katie Walker and familiar faces Jenny Brazel and Clare Ferguson. After graduating from Virginia Union, Butler served as head junior varsity and assistant varsity coach at Bladensburg High from 1999-2001. By Michel Anderson. Although that hasn't created a stable environment for Detroit Red Wings draft . Flint, Mich - The Firebirds announced today that assistant coach Jared Nightingale has been promoted to be the assistant coach for the American Hockey League (AHL) Rockford IceHogs. Wellington Firebirds assistant coach Lance Dry has been appointed the new Wellington Blaze head coach for the 2021/22 season. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Flint Jr. Firebirds Hockey privacy policy. He also coached Varsity Lacrosse from 2008-2011 and was an assistant varsity football and junior varsity basketball coach at St. Paul's. A former high school and college All-American at The Peddie School (1997) and Georgetown University (2001), Colbert was picked 12 th in the 2001 Major League Lacrosse Draft and played for the Bridgeport . IVELISSE CALHOUN. The American Hockey League (AHL) has awarded its 32nd Franchise to the Coachella Valley, which will take the ice in late 2022 at the Coachella Valley Arena.This new AHL Hockey franchise will be the official affiliate of the NHL's Seattle Kraken. Following his playing career, Ridout spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Windsor Lancers, followed by two years with the OHL's Firebirds. Coaching Bio: Varsity Record of 8-2 in 2019. Become a sponsor Visit Website. I rededicated my life to Christ in my Freshman Year at Bob Jones and have enjoyed my daily walk with Him since. Craig started coaching as an assistant . Jul 19, 2018. Assistant Coach . "I want to thank Rolf, Terry, Ted, and the entire Firebird organization for helping me make this decision to advance my coaching career," said Nightingale. Oulahen, who joins the Firebirds after serving as an assistant coach with the North Bay Battalion this past season, is just five years removed from playing in the American Hockey League. "Mike Riley is an outstanding choice to lead our Men's Basketball program," Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas said on the day of his hiring. Wellwood won the Memorial Cup in 2009 and 2010 as a player in Windsor before helping Oshawa win it as an assistant coach in 2015. The Firebirds were perhaps best remembered as the subject of a 1970 NFL Films documentary Pro Football, Pottstown, Pa. which documented the ties between the minor league club, its players, and their hometown of Pottstown . ANZ Championship. . Dry moves into the role after two years with the Wellington Firebirds and will be assisted by Firebirds legend Luke Woodcock who has been appointed as a specialist batting coach for the Blaze and the Cricket Wellington pathway players. Greg Williams (born March 12, 1976) is an American football coach who is the cornerbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). "I know that her experience, expertise, and love for lacrosse is going to allow her to leave a very special mark on our program!" And that always meant doing right by the student-athletes under his guidance. Many of the Pottstown Firebirds went on to play for the Philadelphia Bell as described in Vince Papale's book Invincible. PHOENIX — Soon after the Phoenix High School varsity boys basketball team wrapped up a breakout season last spring, coach Nick Perioli started opening the gym at 5:45 a.m. for shooting workouts at the request of senior John Dion. The 14U Firebirds, who finished runnerup in a weekend tourney at Leeson Park, include, back row standing from left, assistant coach John Eliszewski, Cole Gerber, Zach Virgin, assistant coach Gary . "I am excited and eager to join the Firebirds organization," Nightingale said. A ninth-round Draft pick of the D-backs in 2007, Hallberg began his coaching career with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod League, where he worked from 2014-17. Former Grand Rapids Griffins player Ryan Oulahen has been hired as new coach of the Flint Firebirds. The Phoenix Firebirds Youth Rugby Club coaching staff is led by Rob Speers. In a day game against the Sarnia Sting, More. Following his playing career, Nightingale moved behind the bench as an assistant coach in the junior hockey ranks starting in 2017-18. He was the head football coach at Kent State University from 1975 to 1977 and spent seven years (1982-1988) as an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Chuck Noll. June 8, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) - Flint Firebirds News Release Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today the . Recent 08 Jr. Flint Firebirds News No news currently found. Prior to joining the Giants Major League staff for the 2020 season, Hallberg was the manager at the Giants Salem-Keizer affiliate in 2019 and a fundamentals coach with Salem-Keizer in 2018. For the last two years she has been in the Australian Diamonds set-up as an assistant coach to Alexander, who is no longer head coach after her contract was axed by Netball Australia. Rob Speers - Director of Rugby and HS/U16 Coach - 15s & 7s. Certified Level 2 Coach, USA Rugby Referee Educator. New to the Flint Firebirds. This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Flint Jr. Firebirds Hockey privacy policy. Flint, Me - The Firebirds announced today that Jared Nightingale has been promoted to assistant coach for the American Hockey League (AHL) Rockford IceHogs. Kris Sparre • 34-year old Kris Sparre is the Firebirds new associate coach. Peake, who was a first-round pick (14th overall) of the Washington Capitals in 1991 NHL . He. Ryan will serve primarily as the defensive coach, and he will also assist with the hitters and be the first base coach. Become a sponsor for Scottsdale Youth Football - Firebirds and support youth in your area. Free State Coaching Tenure: 2nd Year as a Lawrence Free State Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, 3rd Year as a Lawrence Free State Assistant Softball Coach. Before that, he was an assistant coach for the OHL Niagara IceDogs from 2016-2018, where he was on staff with Ted Dent. After retiring as a player, Anderson transitioned to coaching; including five seasons as assistant coach at the NSW Swifts and two years as assistant coach of the Australian Diamonds. He became an assistant coach in 2018, after serving as the Birds' MLB Scout Liaison in 2017. Assistant Coach, Orleans Firebirds (2016-Present)- 4th season Head Coach, Shelter Island Bucks (2015) Assistant Coach, USMMA (2013-2015) MILB Video Coordinator, Arizona Diamondbacks (2013-2014) Assistant Coach, Hofstra University (2012) Assistant Coach, LIU Brooklyn (2011) Bullpen Coach, LI Ducks Professional Baseball (2011-2012) In 2011 Firebirds finished the season undefeated. Jared Nightingale is Anders Sorenson's new assistant. June 14, 2021 Flint Firebirds Announce Kris Sparre as Associate Coach Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today the hiring of Kris Sparre as the club's associate coach. Spencer Bonner is set to enter his seventh season as an assistant, as he coaches cornerbacks for the Firebirds. November 7, 2018. Flint Firebirds Announce Jared Nightingale As Assistant Coach Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today the hiring of Jared Nightingale as the club's assistant coach. OHL Firebirds in chaos after coach, owner suspended OHL Commissioner David Branch may have to coach the Flint Firebirds after suspending owner Rolf Nilsen and interim bench boss Sergei Kharin. Flint Firebirds coach John Gruden (Terry Wilson, OHL Images) With a David Branch Band-Aid affixed, the Flint Firebirds have resumed being an Ontario Hockey League team. New Flint Firebirds coaching staff looks to create winning culture. Prior to becoming head coach at UDC, he served as an assistant coach for two seasons. Twenty-four Firebirds players have unquit. Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League have tapped Kris Sparre as their associate coach for the 2021-2022 season. Firebirds Assistant Coach Clare Ferguson has played at the highest level of netball and competed in some of the toughest competitions in the world, but coaching is a challenge she's always wanted to take on. Want to participate in your local community? Caesars youth hockey coach Pat Peake was brought in by Branch as an assistant coach. Before joining the Giants, Hallberg was an Assistant Coach with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod League from 2014-2017. Anderson . Our Head Coach Roselee Jencke notched up 10 years at the helm in 2019 and she will coach her 11th season for the Queensland Firebirds in 2020. Between 2011 and 2016, Jencke guided Firebirds to five grand finals and three premierships.They were the most successful team during the ANZ Championship era . He coached Rockford forward D.J. Roselee Jencke OAM is a former Australia netball international and netball coach.As a player, Jencke was a member of the Australia teams that won the gold medal at the 1991 World Netball Championships and the silver medals at the 1985 World Games and the 1987 World Netball Championships.In 1992 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.Between 2009 and 2020, Jencke served as head . Email Address: sfrantz@usd497.org. Flint Firebirds re-hire coaches after players protest. But now Anderson, 46, will take on her first role as head coach at Firebirds ahead of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season. "I know that there is a great group of assistant coaches, support staff and players in place already. A 37-year-old resident of Waterdown, Ont., Rutledge has spent the past two seasons as a member of the Firebirds Scouting Department covering the OMHA's SCTA Minor Midget area. Sparre is the third new coach to be hired in Flint since owner Rolf Nilsen brought Terry Christensen on board as president of hockey operations on May 7. November 7, 2018 MiHockey Staff. "We are excited to have Kris as part of our staff," said President of Hockey Operations Terry Christensen. By @MichaelCaples - The Firebirds are finally in the win column. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers.. Williams has 15 seasons of coaching experience, including nine years at the NFL level. 18 Nov, 2020. Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach Keisha Gills Posted: Oct 26, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC- Head Coach Zhane Ruffin announced the hiring of Keisha Gills as the new Assistant Women's Lacrosse coach at the University of the District of Columbia. Ron Waller, former Head Offensive Coach of the Firebirds, moved on to become Head Coach of the Philadelphia Bell in 1974. The latest former IceHog to rejoin the team now comes back in a coaching capacity. His first year coaching was in 2017-18 when he was an assistant coach for the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. The Firebirds overlook former national coach Lisa Alexander for her former assistant. In 2009, Roselee Jencke was appointed head coach. In their first season in Flint after relocating there with new ownership following the purchase of the Plymouth Whalers […] On October 12, 2018, Ryan Oulahen stepped down as head coach. COACHELLA VALLEY FIREBIRDS Coachella Valley Is Getting Its First Professional Sports Team for the '22-'23 Season. AAP. Author: Fundraising Director. Although the Firebirds finished with a 16-46-6- last year, they . Her career led her to Australian Diamonds from 2014-2016 as well as captaining the side in 2016. Bio. "I am so grateful to have Keisha join the Firebird family!" said Coach Ruffin. Business Manager. The OHL then appointed Ryan Oulahen as head coach and Eric Wellwood as an assistant. ©2021 SportsEngine, Inc. WASHINGTON, DC-Head Coach Zhane Ruffin announced the hiring of Keisha Gills as the new Assistant Women's Lacrosse coach at the University of the District of Columbia."I am so grateful to have Keisha join the Firebird family!" said Coach Ruffin. Firebirds and support youth in your area. NSW Swifts assistant coach Premiers 2001, AIS Scholarship Coach, Firebirds Specialist coach 2010-14 Premiers '11 (3 Grand Finals) Australian U21's World Champion assistant coach 2010; Australian Diamonds specialists coach 2008 -12 World Champions 2011; South Africa Proteas Assistant Coach 2015-19. Before joining the OHL, he was an assistant coach for the United States National Team Development Program. JV Record of 8-0 in 2019. He . Guerrero spent the previous four seasons working as an assistant hitting coach for the Phillies, first under Kapler and then under current Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi. Rob started playing rugby at University in Australia in 1989 and in Phoenix in 1999 with the Phoenix Rugby Club Mens team. Anderson took over the reins as head coach of the Firebirds for season 2021, becoming just the sixth head coach in the club's history. 2021 will be Ryan Erickson's fourth summer with the Firebirds. Assistant coaches—Brad Emmer, Quincy French, Bosko Djurickovic, . ERIN STREMCHA. In this photo, Oulahen (16 . Firebirds Associate Coach, Mike Ridout. The Firebirds announced Wednesday that head coach and general manager John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa had been fired "effective immediately," with director of hockey operations Sergei . Between 2008 and 2016, Firebirds played in the ANZ Championship. The Firebirds overlooked ex-national coach Lisa Alexander, who applied for the North Melbourne AFL job last . Busdeker in Saginaw and was on Flint's staff, which is led by former IceHogs head coach Ted Dent. Eric Wellwood (right) will fill the Firebirds' head coach position, vacated by Ryan Oulahen (left) last week. Former Diamond Megan Anderson will take over as Queensland Firebirds coach for the 2021 Super Netball season, beating her former boss Lisa Alexander to the position. Within a week or two, Dion was joined for the early training . Branch also called in Peake, a former NHL forward and current Little Caesars youth . However, she always had one eye on the suit and clipboard. Email: mriley@udc.edu. Kelly Marten picked up the Firebirds final point of the day at 285 pounds, winning by fall. The former Auburn quarterback played with Carolina Panthers from 1998-01 and ended his playing career in 2002 Indiana Firebirds of the Arena Football League. Assistant Coach: Evin Hutton - I graduated from Bob Jones University and was saved at the age of 7. If you followed the IceHogs during the 2013-14 season, Nightingale was a defenseman on the team. Bonner played defensive back for KU during the 1995 season, coming through with a . New York Islanders Learning About Assistant Coach John Gruden. Flint Firebirds coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa have been re-hired less than a day after they were fired by first-year owner . Mike Riley was hired on June 11th, 2013 to lead the University of the District of Columbia Men's Basketball program. Sparre spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach for EC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria's top professional hockey league. November 17, 2021 Firebirds' Nightingale joins AHL's Rockford IceHogs as Assistant Coach flint firebirds Rockford Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, today announced that former team captain Jared Nightingale has joined the coaching staff as an Assistant Coach. "He brings a lot of great experience to our hockey club. Phone: (202) 274-6379. The former Australian Diamond, and most recent Assistant Coach with the national team, becomes just the sixth Head Coach in the Club's history. Coach Frantz, a 2013 Lawrence Free State Graduate, played basketball and softball for the Firebirds, and then for four years at the University of Saint Mary. Another week, another coaching addition. Email Address: chad.aberle@usd497.org. Assistant Coach. The Firebirds finished the 2011-12 season with a record of 21-7 overall and 12-4 in its first season in the ECC. Assistant Coach: 510-290-5511: Classified Employee Bryan Curry: Assistant Coach: 615-329-8150: Classified Employee Andre Davis: Assistant Coach: 615-500-5903: Classified Employee Tennessee State University (2008) Damien Harris: Assistant Coach: 615-329-8150: Full-time Teacher University of Tennessee at Martin (2005) Eric Knight: Assistant Coach . On February 21, 2020, the Firebirds won their 15th consecutive game, setting a new franchise record. . Become a . . This marked the beginning of a golden age for the team. On October 18, former associate coach Eric Wellwood was named head coach. Stefan, who is the Firebirds assistant general manager, was an assistant coach with the Plymouth Whalers. There are also several young assistant coaches in the OHL including Greg Nemisz, 25, in Oshawa and Mike McKenzie, 30, in Kitchener. Firebirds Jared Nightingale Named Assistant Coach of the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) November 16, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) - Flint Firebirds News Release Flint, Mich - The Firebirds announced. In . Wellwood was working as an assistant coach with the University of Windsor to start the 2018-19 campaign. Firebirds Announce Cole Lussier as Video Coach & Administrative Assistant Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced today the hiring of Cole Lussier as the team's new Video Coach and Administrative Assistant. Most recently, he served as the assistant coach with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL for the past two seasons, where he helped the club to a 6-5-0 record to start this season. Mired in yet-another slump with just two wins in their last 10 outings, Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League have relieved head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa of their duties effective immediately. His final coaching position was as the defensive coordinator for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League. For 8 years I was on the Wellington Firebirds management team with duties including performance analysis and coaching. Wellington Firebirds - Head Coach 2019-present. Personal Bio: Coach Aberle, who teaches 7th Grade science at West Middle School, is also involved in coaching Wrestling and Track & Field. The Ontario Hockey League has taken control of hockey operations of the Flint Firebirds from owner Rolf Nilsen. ©2021 SportsEngine, Inc. "We're very, very excited to have Jared on board," President of Hockey Operations Terry Christensen said. Free State Coaching Tenure: 2nd Year as a Lawrence Free State Assistant Football Coach. Ferguson (nee McMeniman), who was a key member of Firebirds teams that won titles in 2011, 2015 and 2016, has been appointed as assistant coach to the club's new head coach Megan Anderson. Nightingale's brief coaching history has connections to the IceHogs. Head Men's Basketball Coach. Nightingale then became an associate coach for the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL before moving to the Flint Firebirds of the OHL as an assistant. The OHL instead named Joe Stefan, the assistant GM of the Firebirds, as interim head coach for Thursday's game. We are delighted to have Katie on board as our Assistant Coach. John Carl D'Annibale Show More Show Less 29 of 45 Albany Firebirds coach Tony Bowick goes over his playbook with his team members during an arena football game against the Manchester Wolves in . I held the official position of Assistant Coach for the last 6 years working alongside Jamie Siddons initially then Bruce Edgar. Carthage returns home to face Concordia (Wis.) on Wednesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Assistant Coach Jake Calhoun According to reports, coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa are unfired. Notable when he lead the team to winning the Ford Trophy in 2018/19 season when he took on the Head Coaching reigns for that campaign. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: John Gruden #17 of the Washington Capitals stickhandles the puck against . The Windsor native spent four seasons with his hometown Spitfires, suiting up for 179 games and amassing 39 points and 381 penalty minutes. Jared . MAURICE SMITH. Flint Firebirds record first win of 2018-19 campaign. Foster leaves legacy of love for Firebirds By Paul Durham paul@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7808 Paul Durham For Brian Foster, as a football coach and teacher, it always came down to doing the right thing. "I'm excited for the opportunity to become the Firebirds next Head Coach," Wellwood said. Flint Firebirds Announce Jared Nightingale as Assistant Coach. The Firebirds host top-ranked North Central at noon Saturday at Art Keller Field with first place in the CCIW on the line.