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
