NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR MARK RAMER VOWS ‘PREPARATION, RESPECT FOR THE GAME’ (INDIO) – Vowing “preparation, confidence and respect for the game,” new SoCal Coyotes’ assistant coach Mark Ramer this week officially stepped into the position of defensive coordinator for the 2017 fall season with America’s #1 Developmental Football Program™. Ramer, a veteran coach with deep roots, relationships and respect at three different prominent California high schools, will direct a mature ‘Darkside … Read More
CFL PROSPECT JARROD HARRINGTON PROMISES FAST, FURIOUS, 2017 SEASON (INDIO) – Playmaker Jarrod Harrington, who reached camp with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers after leading the SoCal Coyotes in every receiving and return category during an undefeated 2016 season, will resume pursuit of his dream this fall with America’s #1 Developmental Football Program. Harrington, 5-8, 190, a two-time collegiate All-American, delivered an explosion of offense to the Coyotes his … Read More
ELECTRIFYING AFL STAR SHAINE BOYLE ‘SENDS MESSAGE’ FROM SOCAL COYOTES (INDIO) – Electrifying defensive back Shaine Boyle, 5-11, 190 – an Arena Football League star since 2014 with the Portland Steel and L.A. KISS – has re-signed with America’s #1 Developmental Football Program™ to anchor the SoCal Coyotes secondary for the 2017 fall season. “There are so many great players who have put their blood, sweat and tears into the … Read More
CONFIDENT, BOLD, MICHIGAN STATE’S MARTINEZ BRINGS BLUE-CHIP SWAGGER TO COYOTE CORNER (INDIO) – The charisma was classic. When SoCal Coyotes coaches asked blue-chip Michigan State prospect Drake Martinez if he was proof-positive he could run with the best receivers ‘in the world’ this fall, the brash rookie didn’t flinch. “In flip-flops,” he said, matter-of-factly. After a series of sub-4.4’s in recent pro workouts, Martinez, 6-2, 215, has reason to be confident … Read More
GRADY TUCKER RECRUITED TO LEAD JULY 22 COYOTES COMBINE (FOOTHILL RANCH) – Prominent Southern California coach, scout and player personnel executive Grady Tucker will direct the Pacific Coast Division Open Combine, hosted by the SoCal Coyotes, at Motiv-8 Performance Center this Saturday, July 22. There is no charge to compete in the open combine. Motiv-8 Performance Center is located at 19681 Da Vinci in Foothill Ranch, California. Registration is … Read More
PASSION, PURPOSE, PERSPECTIVE – ARIZONA STATE’S STRUHS READY TO ‘FINISH THE FIGHT’ (INDIO) – Passion, purpose, and perspective are required equipment in scaling life’s obstacles, reaching your potential, and leading a life of endurance. Perspective for Arizona State rookie lineman Mitch Struhs hit home when he was just 12 years old. Gary Dean Struhs, his father, idol, mentor, coach and best friend – was taken from the family by a sudden heart … Read More
SOCAL COYOTES COULD ADVANCE TO NATIONAL TITLE AT COWBOYS AT&T STADIUM (INDIO) – Internationally renowned AT&T Stadium will be home to the 2017 National Championship of the World Developmental Football League, when the winners of the East Coast Division and Pacific Coast Division collide on November 6, league officials confirmed today. For the SoCal Coyotes, a Pacific Coast Division championship on October 28 would mean an automatic trip to Dallas. The WDFL National … Read More
HUMILITY, INTEGRITY: WASHINGTON STATE’S ZACH KOEPP IS REALIGNED, AND DRIVEN (INDIO) – Great Passion + Clear Mission = Focused Action. Remove one of those, and you’ve got a challenge, perhaps even a career misfire. But add a little hardship – and some spiritual realignment – to an ordinary man with extraordinary skill, and the result? A man on fire. Just ask Washington State long-snapper/center Zach Koepp, 6-3, 250, once a … Read More
RIVERSIDE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT FEATURES SOCAL COYOTES (INDIO) – The SoCal Coyotes – now in their fifth year working with the Riverside County Probation Department Youth Accountability Team (YAT) – are prominently featured in a recent publication of their ‘Reach New Heights’ magazine. Players, coaches and staff of the Coyotes non-profit sports leadership organization lead team-building seminars and host the annual flag football game several times a … Read More
COYOTES ‘RESTORE THE ROAR’ AT CAHUILLA ELEMENTARY (PALM SPRINGS) – The SoCal Coyotes continued their ‘Restore the Roar’ educational program recently at Cahuilla Elementary School this week with an afternoon of encouragement to third, fourth and fifth graders. Linebacker and Bemidji State graduate Gary Young, the Coyotes 2016 leading tackler, taught students to live a life that is ‘Above the Line.’ The Coyote captain shared personal stories … Read More