David Beezer Named Strike Force Head Coach
November 17, 2021 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
San Diego Strike Force News Release
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The San Diego Strike Force announced the hiring of local coaching legend David Beezer as Head Coach for the 2022 season. Beezer, most recently athletic director for Christian Unified Schools will report to new general manager Todd Durkin, who joined the team last week.
"I think he's a great fit for the Strike Force for several reasons. Coach Beezer is a guy who is constantly working on ways to out-scheme and out-smart the opposition. He has the right temperament to lead the team. He exemplifies the winning culture our team and organization stand for. He expects the best out of his players and he's one of the most competitive people I know who wants to win a championship in year one and is committed to doing what it takes to get there. I love that," Durkin said. "He's lived in San Diego for decades so he understands our community and fan-base, and loves the idea of bringing winning professional football back in town."
When the Indoor Football League's season kicks off, it will be Beezer's 30th year coaching football. Raised in San Diego, Beezer played football for Christian High School and then at Liberty University as a wide-receiver. After graduating, he joined Liberty's coaching staff under two-time NFL Coach of the Year, Sam Rutigliano. Beezer returned to his high school alma mater in 1993 as head coach at age 23, immediately turning around a 1-9 team to winning three consecutive CIF Championships. Former Strike Force starting quarterback, Michael Carrillo, played QB for Coach Beezer at Christian High and won the CIF Championship in 2013. As head coach or offensive coordinator, Beezer's teams have never had a losing season. He also took on the Athletic Director and Director of Development roles at Christian High and retired in 2020.
"David was my first choice when I assumed the team president role. He cultivates winning teams. He cultivates a championship attitude. He cultivates leading men on the field. Everything about him is what it takes to win and win the right way," said San Diego Strike Force President, Vivi Lin.
"This is a team that wants to be a great representative of San Diego at a highly competitive level. Easy to cheer for a home team that wins," Beezer said. "The slate is clean. There hasn't really been success in the past. Our job is to start building and having successes. I don't do well finishing second or third, so I want to put us in a spot where we're winning the whole thing."
The next open tryout for the San Diego Strike Force is November 20. The 2022 season kicks off on March 21 away against the Bay Area Panthers; the home opener is March 28 against the Arizona Rattlers. For tickets and more information: sdstrikeforce.com
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