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Predators Tab McCarthy As Franchise's First Head Coach

January 21, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Seattle Timberwolves News Release


Kent, WA: Brian Brents, making his first major decision as the Kent Predators Vice President of Football Operations, announced today that William McCarthy will be franchise's first Head Coach. The former El Paso Generals Assistant Coach helped Brents create one of the Indoor Football League's top offensive units in 2009 and will look to do the same for the Predators. "When I was brought to Kent by Chris(Kokalis) and was given the task of finding a Head Coach, William's name immediately popped into my head," said Brents. "I have had the privilege of working with him the last couple years and know he will bring a winner to the area."

Working under Brents last season, McCarthy oversaw the offensive and defensive lines as well as the Special Teams. He helped groom Jermaine Pruitt and Ron Ellington into All-IFL First Team members, and established the Generals as a top three offensive unit within the league. Prior to his work with El Paso, McCarthy coached the defensive line and special teams for the Mercyhurst Lakers and assisted on Brents' Mississippi Mudcats squad in the AIFA. McCarthy is optimistic in his latest challenge. "I am very excited to be the first Head Coach of the Kent Predators," he stated. "I look forward to the opportunity to bring some good football to the northwest and I hope to bring a product that the state of Washington and the city of Kent can be proud of."

The hiring of McCarthy was regarded with much approval by team Co-Owner and President Chris Kokalis. "I have much respect for the opinions of Brian Brents when it comes to the game of indoor football," he stated. "When he gave his recommendation for William and backed it up with the statistics on his coaching pedigree, it became an easy decision."

McCarthy will have the immediate task of assembling a 45 man roster that he can bring to next months training camp. That will begin with the teams second open tryout this Sunday, January 24th, from 1pm-5pm at the Showare Center, located at 625 W. James Street in Kent. Cost to participate is $65, paid by cash or credit card only. Players must be at least 18 years old, and be prepared to be evaluated in the 40 yard dash, 20 yard shuttle, four cone drill, standing broad jump, various agility drills, and position specific 7 on 7 drills. Participants are urged to arrive early for registration. The team signed 15 players from their first tryout in December. For more information on these tryouts or any Predators news, log on to www.kentpredators.com or call the team office at 253-239-3254.

The Kent Predators are an expansion franchise in the 25-team Indoor Football League (www.goifl.com) based out of Richmond, Virginia. The league has franchises in 13 states and holds a 14-game regular season that runs from February through June. The IFL's playoffs culminate in August with the IFL United Bowl. The IFL was created in 2008 out of the merger between the Intense Football League and the United Indoor Football Association. For more information, call the IFL offices at 804-643-PASS (7277).

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