Pittsburgh Power hires Line Coach and Former Arena Bowl Champion John Sikora
November 17, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Pittsburgh Power News Release
John Sikora, a two-time ArenaBowl winner and powerhouse lineman joins Pittsburgh as the offensive and defensive line coach. "Coach Sikora as a former 2-way player has a unique understanding of the Arena League trenches which benefit him greatly as a coach-Â remarked Head Coach Chris Siegfried.
About John Sikora:
John started his professional career in Albany with the AFL, helping the Firebirds win the ArenaBowl in 1999. John played ironman football in Albany, starting on both the offensive and defensive lines and serving as the team long-snapper. After leaving Albany, John went to Chicago where he was known as the anchor on the offensive line of the Rush for three years. Sikora was named the team's lineman of the year in 2006 and set personal records on both offense and defense.
Prior to turning professional, John played at Slippery Rock University, setting records and earning accolades as a four-year starter on both the football and lacrosse teams. Sikora was a two-time All-American selection for the Pride and was named First Team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference two years in a row. John coaches football at Central Cambria High School and is married to wife Stephanie; the couple has three children, Jaylee and Jewel and Jemma.
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