Jan. 20, 2008
IIFA 1st League Meeting and Open Tryout
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance Conducted its first League Meeting and League open try out this past weekend in Euless Texas. The IIFA got a number of things accomplished at the meeting. First off the League will have nine teams for its 2008 Inaugural season. The nine teams that will be participating in the 2008 season will be: DFW Doom, Kaufman County Crunch, Galveston Tidalwave, Harris County Militia, Corsicana Thunder, Collin County Wranglers, Texas Rough Riders, East Texas Express and Bay Area Buccaneers.
Some of the changes that were made in the IIFA are as follows; The Bay Area Buccaneers formally the “Texas Blackout” was bought by a new ownership group headed up by Minority Owner GM and Head Coach Dewayne Ware. East Texas Express will be participating as a Travel team only. The Corsicana Thunder has been moved from the American conference to the National Conference and the Stephenville Franchise will participate in the IIFA in 2009. The new Schedule can be found on the leagues website at www.iifafootball.com. “The changes that we made will help all of our teams have a successful 2008 season” stated by Clayton Banner IIFA Commissioner and Team Operations Director.
The IIFA also held its 1st League open tryouts. There were over 60 participants at the tryout, with some of the highlights of the tryouts being Victor Smith from Lancaster, Texas running a 4.12 forty yard dash, Steven Lowe from Grand Prairie, Texas running a 4.19, Jordan Shepard from West Palm Beach, Florida running a 4.25 and Josh Booker from Irving, Texas running a 4.26. Josh Booker receiver from Irving, Texas signed with the host team of the tryout DFW Doom along with 13 others. Head Coach Dautrel Manos stated “Josh is outstanding young talent that we look forward to developing and moving on to the next level”. Victor Smith receiver from Lancaster, Texas and Steven Lowe defensive back from Grand Prairie, Texas both originally signed with Kaufman County Crunch. But Victor Smith was released from his contract by Coach Hendrix of the Crunch so he could sign with the Lubbock Renegades AF2 who was present at the tryouts, but Steven Lowe choose not to sign to with Lubbock and stay with Kaufman County Crunch. Coach Hendrix also signed Jimmy Jimenez a receiver from Forney, Texas and Jordan Shepard a Running Back from West Palm Beach, Florida. A number of teams also signed players the Tidal Wave signed five players, the Wranglers signed five players and the Buccaneers signed three players.
Dec. 11, 2007
IIFA get Advantage Rent-A-Car/Pickle Juice Sports drink
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance (IIFA) has partnered with Advantage Rent-A-Car as the “Official Rent-A-Car Supplier” and Pickle Juice Sports Drink "Official Sports Drink" to the league and its teams.
The deal between the IIFA, Advantage Rent-A-Car and Pickle Juice Sports Drink will begin as a football partnership in 2008. “This is a great relationship between the IIFA, Advantage Rent-A-Car and Pickle Juice Sports Drink will give us an opportunity to partner with a top of the line rent a car companies in Texas and up coming Sprots drink company in the US,” said IIFA Commissar Clayton Banner.
Dec. 7, 2007
IIFA goes East to make Nine
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance (IIFA) Commissioner/Team Operations Director Clayton Banner and Director of Football Operations Larry Hendrix, Jr, announced the 9th team to join the IIFA the East Texas Express. The East Texas Express will call Austin Covered Arena in Myrtle Springs, Texas two Miles North of I-20 on HWY 64 Between Canton and Wills Point, Texas home.
The Express are owned by Wayne Spruill and Clay Ard both natives of Tyler Texas. “We like the way the teams are laid out geographically and feel this decision will accomplish two goals," said Co-Owner Wayne Spruill. "First, it will cut our travel costs and second, we felt it was important to have teams close enough so our fans can support us when we are on the road."
Nov. 30, 2007
IIFA moves into South Texas for the 3rd Time
The IIFA is coming to Fort Bend County. A franchise in the Independent Indoor Football Alliance has been awarded to a group of local investors headed by Bradford Clarke of Sugarland, Texas and will begin play April 2008 in the Fort Bend County Fairground.
The announcement was made today, Friday, November 30, 2007 by Independent Indoor Football Alliance Commissioner and Team Operations Director Clayton Banner.
“The Independent Indoor Football Alliance and the IIFA family are excited to be in Fort Bend County,’’ said IIFA Commissioner and Team Operations Director Clayton Banner. With a solid owner like Bradford Clarke and an energetic management team the IIFA is very optimistic about this market.
This puts the IIFA back at 8 teams for the 2008 because the Gainesville franchise want begin operations until the 2009 season
Nov. 11, 2007
Collin County gets a Head Coach
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance (IIFA) Commissioner and Team Operations Director Clayton Banner announced this morning that the Collin County team has signed former San Angelo Stampede Express Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Alan Montgomery to a two-year contract to serve as the team’s head coach.
Coach Montgomery has served as a Scout and Camp Coordinator for Star 84 Athletes for the past three years and was the founder and CEO of the UPFL Minor League Spring Football Club.
“This is a great day for Collin County,” said Banner. “We’re very excited that Coach Montgomery has accepted the role of head coach. His experience, passion for the game and charisma make him a natural leader for this team.”
Minor League football fans throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth area will recognize Coach Montgomery through his association with the Garland Wranglers, Mesquite Falcons, Carrolton Jaguars and the Texas Rampage.
Nov. 7, 2007
The IIFA adds two Franchises
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance has gotten promission from the Cities of McKinney and Gainesville Texas to put a IIFA team in their towns. The team in McKinney will be called Collin County and will play in the Myers Park and Event Center. The team in Gainesville will be playing at Spring Creek Arena. The city of McKinney will be holding a name the team contact to get the team mascot and logo. Also the head coach for the Collin County team will be named on Monday November 12, 2007.
Oct. 27, 2007
The NEW League in Town
The Independent Indoor Football Alliance (IIFA) is a professional developmental indoor football league designed to deliver fast-paced, action-packed football to markets where it can be enjoyed by fans that would not otherwise have a professional indoor football team. It is a league designed for all independent indoor football teams and their affiliates, and is not involved or associated with any other league involving indoor or outdoor football.
As a league designed to assist member teams with all aspects of the game, the IIFA will provide constant support and involvement as requested. Among the services offered are assistance with equipment purchases, many at reduced prices from league sponsors, as well as marketing and media assistance from a staff of highly experienced football professionals. The league website will feature avenues to introduce teams to the community, players to the teams, and fans to the game.
The IIFA will provide players the opportunity to play professional football. For some of our players, it will be a dream come true to step on the field and play football (for compensation) once again. There is also a strong commitment to the advancement of players to more prominent national leagues such as the AFL, CFL, AAFL, and NFL.
As a fan-friendly organization, the IIFA is committed to making the fan experience second to none and providing families the opportunity to enjoy professional football without professional prices. Ticket prices will average about $12.00, showing a commitment to an affordable and exciting football product.
With an emphasis on quality and a devotion to family entertainment, the IIFA functions as a supporting organization for the independent indoor football clubs across the country. With its vast resources it will also serve as a central information source. We invite you to attend a game in your area because the only way to find the excitement is to be there.