New Year Brings Practice for Liberty Belles
January 6, 2003 - Independent Women's Football League (IWFL)
Philadelphia Liberty Belles News Release
The Philadelphia Liberty Belles are putting all the holiday rush and excitment behind them and will be focusing on the season ahead as they look forward to bringing home the 2003 Championship in the IWFL.
The Liberty Belles begin practice on January 7, 2003. They will be learning the rules of the NFL to reach their goal.
The Inaugural Championship team of 2001 will be playing in the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) for their first year, along with a whole new coaching staff that has the dedication and knowledge necessary to move this team ahead and make their mark within the IWFL. "My coaching staff is ready to teach these talented, athletic women to learn more about football and bring home to Philadelphia another championship in the IWFL", states head coach, Bill Beall.
These women come from as far away as Delaware, Lancaster and the Poconos to play for the Philadelphia Liberty Belles. Some will drive 2 hours to practice, 3 times a week. They also work full time jobs and a few have children. These are dedicated athletes who play for the "Love of the Game", overcoming obstacles with tenacity and perserverence.
The Liberty Belle Staff is working hard on getting everything the team will need to accomplish their goals. "We'll do what it takes to get our team to the championship", states Donna Beall, President of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles.
Alena Malatesta, General Manager of the PLB states, "We are pleased that our schedules are being filled with appearance requests and the awareness of these women is coming to the forefront."
The determination of these women are to be commended. They obviously respect and desire to play for a team that has a Championship past and a future Championship team headed by a tremendous staff for their third season.
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