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June 26, 2026 - Athens, GA - The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise coming to Athens, Georgia may not have a team name yet, but it now has a proven leader as head coach.
Veteran coach Rob Keefe has been named the inaugural Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Athens franchise, which is set to begin play in 2027 at Akins Ford Arena. One of the most accomplished coaches in indoor football, Keefe most recently led the Bay Area Panthers to the 2023 IFL National Championship. Overall, he has won seven professional in... Full Story
May 29, 2026 - When the new Indoor Football League team in Athens, Georgia was formally announced at an event last Thursday at Akins Ford Arena, there was a word that was used over and over and over again to describe what this new franchise was going to be all about. If you were in attendance, or if you watched clips on social media, you may have lost count as to how many times this word was uttered.
That word is the common denominator for how this franchise is being built. In a town known for its love of football, especially the Georgi... Full Story
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Athens IFL Franchise Lands Seven-Time Champion Rob Keefe as Team's First Head Coach
June 26, 2026 - Athens, GA - The new Indoor Football League (IFL) franchise coming to Athens, Georgia may not have a team name yet, but it now has a proven leader as head coach.
Veteran coach Rob Keefe has been named the inaugural Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Athens franchise, which is set to begin play in 2027 at Akins Ford Arena. One of the most accomplished coaches in indoor football, Keefe most recently led the Bay Area Panthers to the 2023 IFL National Championship. Overall, he has won seven professional in... Full StoryMore Athens stories below
The IFL's New Athens Franchise Is All About Community
May 29, 2026 - When the new Indoor Football League team in Athens, Georgia was formally announced at an event last Thursday at Akins Ford Arena, there was a word that was used over and over and over again to describe what this new franchise was going to be all about. If you were in attendance, or if you watched clips on social media, you may have lost count as to how many times this word was uttered.
That word is the common denominator for how this franchise is being built. In a town known for its love of football, especially the Georgi... Full StoryAthens News
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