Athens IFL Franchise Lands Seven-Time Champion Rob Keefe as Team's First Head Coach

June 26, 2026 - Athens, GA - The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise coming to Athens, Georgia may not have a team name yet, but it now has a proven leader as head coach. Veteran coach Rob Keefe has been named the inaugural Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Athens franchise, which is set to begin play in 2027 at Akins Ford Arena. One of the most accomplished coaches in indoor football, Keefe most recently led the Bay Area Panthers to the 2023 IFL National Championship. Overall, he... Full Story

The IFL's New Athens Franchise Is All About Community

May 29, 2026 - When the new Indoor Football League team in Athens, Georgia was formally announced at an event last Thursday at Akins Ford Arena, there was a word that was used over and over and over again to describe what this new franchise was going to be all about. If you were in attendance, or if you watched clips on social media, you may have lost count as to how many times this word was uttered. That word is the common denominator for how this franchise is being built. In a town known for its love of f... Full Story

Athens Rock Lobsters Name Scott Burt General Manager & Head Coach

May 29, 2026 - ATHENS, GA - The Athens Rock Lobsters have officially announced the hiring of Scott Burt as the organization's new General Manager and Head Coach ahead of the team's highly anticipated transition into the SPHL for the 2026-27 season. The announcement marks another major milestone for the rapidly growing organization as the Rock Lobsters prepare for the third installment of hockey in Athens and usher in a new era of professional hockey at Akins Ford Arena. Burt arrives in Athens with an ext... Full Story

Athens Rock Lobsters Officially Announce Move to the SPHL Beginning in 2026-27

May 13, 2026 - ATHENS, GA - The Athens Rock Lobsters today announced a historic milestone in the franchise's young but rapidly growing history, confirming that the organization will officially transition to the SPHL beginning with the 2026-27 season. The team will continue to call Akins Ford Arena home, maintaining the downtown venue that has quickly become one of the most vibrant and electric environments for professional hockey in Northeast Georgia. The move from the FPHL to the SPHL marks a significant s... Full Story

• Athens Rock Lobsters Officially Announce Move to the SPHL Beginning in 2026-27 - Athens Rock Lobsters (SPHL) May 13
• Rock Lobsters Part Ways with Head Coach & General Manager Garrett Rutledge - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 24
• 4-Goal Third Period Crowns Crustaceans Continental Kings - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 10
• Athens Rock Lobsters Set Sights on Commissioners Cup - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) April 6
• Continental Clash Ends in Crustacean Overtime Victory - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 29
• Lobsters Fall against Twin City in First Overtime Loss of Campaign - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 28
• Ford's Hat Trick Burns Former Flock in 6-2 Athens Win - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 28
• Star Wars Night Brings a Galaxy Far, Far Away to the Tank on April 4 - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 27
• Rodeo Night Presented by Akins Ford & Wild Willies Rides into the Tank April 3 - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 25
• Pucks & Paws Presented by 23 Design Returns to the Tank this Sunday - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 24
• Rock Lobsters' Eight-Game Win Streak Ends with Loss to Columbus - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 21
• Rock Lobsters Sell out Stick It to Cancer Night - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 21
• Lobsters Down Monroe on St. Patrick's Day - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 18
• Crustaceans Fend off Late Twin City Rally to Complete Sweep - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 15
• Lobsters Answer the Call in 5-3 Win over Thunderbirds in Front of Record Crowd - Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL) March 14
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• Huntsville Havoc to face 2 new opponents as SPHL expands to 12 teams - SPHL WAFF (June 1)
• PHOTOS: Indoor football kicks off in Georgia - IFL Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 22)
• Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season - SPHL Fox 5 Atlanta (May 14)
• Athens Rock Lobsters joining the SPHL during the 2026-27 season - SPHL WAFF (May 13)
• Pee Dee IceCats sweep Athens Rock Lobster to win series - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 19)
• Photos from Pee Dee IceCats' first home playoff game - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 19)
• IceCats thump Rock Lobsters for 1st playoff victory - FPHL Florence Morning News (April 18)
• IceCats fall to Rock Lobsters 7-3 - FPHL Florence Morning News (March 13)
• Athens Rock Lobsters barely claw past IceCats - FPHL Florence Morning News (March 7)
• IceCats lose to Rock Lobsters on road - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 28)
• Pee Dee IceCats beat Rock Lobsters, end losing streak - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 27)
• Pee Dee IceCats lost 5th game in a row - FPHL Florence Morning News (December 12)
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