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Extreme elevates Schmitz to assistant general manager

November 13, 2007 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Bloomington Extreme News Release


Bloomington Extreme owner Ed Brady announced today that Ted Schmitz has been elevated to assistant general manager in the indoor football team's front office.

By making the move, Schmitz relinquishes the head coaching duties that he has held during the first two years of the organization's existence. Brady said Schmitz made the decision to step away from the head coaching position.

"It's something we've discussed since the end of the season and Ted finally made a final decision recently," added Brady, who also said the team has already started the search for a new coach and hopes to have a replacement announced in the near future.

"This will be a new challenge for me and one I'm looking forward to," said Schmitz. "I enjoyed my time as the head coach working with the players and the assistant coaches, and getting to know the fans.

"When the Extreme started two years ago we said we would give it at least two years and see where we stand from a coaching standpoint. We think we've accomplished what we wanted to at this point. I'm still going to be involved with the organization and I want to be involved. I'm just not going to be on the bus.

"I believe we have built a solid foundation for the organization to succeed and I look forward to helping with the continued growth of the team. I can't say enough good things about the people in the organization from the owners to the management staff to the players."

Schmitz will work closely with general manager Jerry McBurney with the day-to-day operations of the team, along with overseeing the recruiting and signing of players.

"Recruiting players is something I've always enjoyed throughout my coaching career," added Schmitz. "My new position will allow me to continue doing that. We believe we know the type of player it takes to be successful in this league."

McBurney said he has enjoyed working with Schmitz the past two years as the team's head coach and is looking forward to working with him on the administrative and operations side.

"Ted will be heavily involved in the Extreme's football operations and we will look to Ted to provide guidance to whomever it is that succeeds him as head coach," added McBurney. "I truly feel that this strengthens our team by giving Ted more time to spend on recruiting the best possible players to bring to Bloomington."

Brady naturally appreciates the time and effort Schmitz put into helping the Extreme get off to a solid beginning as its coach. He's also excited that Schmitz agreed to take the assistant general manager position.

"Ted did a great job of helping us establish the team, not only on the field but away from it," said Brady. "While we are sorry to lose him as a coach, we are thrilled that he is staying with the organization to help us continue to grow."

Schmitz compiled a 14-18 record during his two-year head coaching tenure. He led the team to a 9-8 record last season and a berth in the championship game of the Eastern Conference in the United Indoor Football League playoffs.

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