Morays round out coaching staff
January 24, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Miami Morays News Release
The Miami Morays and Head Coach Larry Little are pleased to announce the addition of Charles Jackson and Cleveland Pratt to the Morays coaching staff. Jackson will head up the defensive line and Pratt will coach the special teams/offensive assistant coordinator.
A product of Jackson State University where he was named to the All-SWAC team in 1997 and 1998, Jackson was a 10th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989. He spent two seasons in the World Football League with the Orlando Thunder in 1991 and with Ohio Glory in 1992 where he was coached by Little. It was under his tutelage that Jackson earned All-World Team honors in 92. This will be Jackson's first season in the professional coaching ranks. He currently coaches basketball and football at his alma mater, Miami Central Sr. High.
Coaching the special teams and serving as the offensive assistant coordinator will be six-year Arena Football veteran Cleveland Pratt. From 1995 to 1999, Pratt was a member of the Miami Hooters and Florida Bobcats as a receiver/defensive back. In addition, Pratt worked with offensive coordinator Tony Wells last season with the Wilkes-Barre Pioneers in the AF2. A native of South Florida, Pratt graduated from North Miami Beach High and graduated from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania in 1990.
MIAMIMORAYSFOOTBALL.COM LAUNCHED
The Morays are also proud to announce the launching of their brand new website at www.miamimoraysfootball.com. Designed by Infinity Pro Sports out of College Station, Texas, the Morays website will feature complete rosters, statistics, game scoreboards, links to Morays and Original Gear merchandise, photo galleries, and a bright look that celebrates the day and night beauty of Miami's downtown skyline
The Miami Morays will play in the National Indoor Football League, entering its fifth season with 21 teams located across the United States. The NIFL provides players with an opportunity to develop their skills and continue their careers in professional football.
The Miami Morays kick off a 14 game schedule in March with seven home games at the Miami Arena. For additional information about the Miami Morays, please call Mark Fischel at 305-349-4466 or visit us at www.miamimoraysfootball.com.
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