Kissimmee names head coach
October 12, 2004 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Kissimmee Kreatures News Release
LAKELAND, Fla. Centurion Sports Management, LLC announced today that they have named Orlando area native Marquette Smith as head coach of its National Indoor Football League franchise in Kissimmee, FL.
Im thrilled to become the first head coach in franchise history, said Smith. Hopefully my experience and success on the field will translate into success as a head coach. Its a great challenge and I cant wait to get started.
Smiths playing career led him from Lake Howell High School where he was one of the top athletes in the country, to the Garnet and Gold of Bobby Bowdens Florida State Seminoles and a National Championship in 1993. After two seasons at FSU, Smith finished his collegiate career at the University of Central Florida and was drafted in the 5th round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
Stops in the NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League, the Arena Football League, and two seasons in the NIFL culminated Smiths professional career that spanned seven seasons.
Marquette is a perfect fit in Kissimmee, said CSM President Tony Pewonski. His reputation and accomplishments speak for themselves and we couldnt be happier to have him on board.
For additional information about Centurion Sports Management, LLC, the NIFL, or season ticket and corporate sponsorship information, please visit our website at www.centurionsportsmanagement.com or call 863-687-8110. Additional information about the NIFL can be found at the league website, www.nationalindoorfootballleague.net or call 888-422-9682.
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