Roughnecks Introduce Coaching Staff

November 22, 2011 - Lone Star Football League (LSFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release


WEST TEXAS: The West Texas Roughnecks Professional Indoor Football Team would like to thank all media representatives for attending an important  Press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, 2011 at Murray's Restaurant & Deli located at 3211 West Wadley Avenue # 24, Midland, TX 79707 .

          Roughnecks introduced coaching staff members(Gregg Patterson, Brando Patterson, Manny Rodriguez) and announced the new ticket price structure. "We constantly make a conscientious effort to provide a bigger and better family atmosphere as well as entertainment, and I am absolutely confident that with this new price structure families of any sizes can come enjoy a game and not break the bank to do it. I am very excited to be the first to allow children ages 12 and under in FREE to professional sporting event in 2012" stated Roughnecks Owner/GM Dale Morris.  If you have any questions regarding the news conference, please contact the West Texas Roughnecks front office at (432) 563-KICK (5425).

 

 

 

Gregg Patterson - Assistant Head Coach

 

Coach Gregg Patterson previously spent six seasons with the Roughnecks Organization Coaching Staff as the Offensive / Defensive Lines Coach & Running Backs Coach from 2004 to 2010.  In six seasons with the Roughnecks organization Patterson helped the organization establish a winning tradition by recording an undefeated regular season in 2005 (14-0), and an Intense Football League Championship in 2006.  During his ten years of coaching experience Patterson has worked in various levels of football from the youth level to the professional ranks.  Patterson has never failed in reaching the playoffs during his ten years of coaching and was part of a Roughnecks Coaching Staff that received Coaching Staff of the Year honors following the 2005 season.  During his time as a coach Patterson has developed experience in recruiting players, running combines for tryout purposes and player evaluations.  Furthermore, Patterson has developed practice drills, game plans, and was a member of the National Indoor Football League All-Star Team Coaching Staff during the 2005 season.  Patterson currently resides in the Midland/Odessa, Texas area with his wife Jamie and has a son Landry. "Coach Patterson is not only established here in West Texas, but he obviously has all the tools necessary to win a championship and that is our focus in 2012 is to bring home a Championship" stated Owner/GM Dale Morris. 

 

 

 

Manny Rodriguez - Linebackers Coach

 

 

Manny Rodriguez, from Crane, is currently working at Midland Christian as a Secondary / Wide Receivers Coach as well as Defensive Coordinator for the Junior High. Manny has coached at Midland Christian for the past five years. Rodriguez graduated from Crane High School, and attended college at UTPB. Manny is also President of the NON Profit Competitive Sports Organization MMFL (Mitey-Mite Football League). Coach Rod is married to Tahni and has 3 children Ryver, Boston, and Callaway.

"I know Coach Rod pretty well as my son Daegan attends Midland Christian Junior High and plays on the 8th grade team. He is great with the kids and an excellent addition to our coaching staff I look forward to working with him", stated Dale Morris Owner/GM.

 

Brando Patterson - WR's Coach

 

Brando Patterson was a part of the Roughnecks Organization 2007-2008 season where he served as Quarterback Coach and contributed to a 13-3 season with Coach Brian Brents with the El Paso Generals in 2009. "I look forward to working with Brando and Gregg as they have been successful every place they have been" commented Head Coach Brents.



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