Post by 50yardfan on Aug 18, 2010 9:16:23 GMT -5
(RICHMOND) - The Richmond Raiders announced today their Front Office positions going into the 2011 season. The Raiders also announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement with the Richmond Coliseum.
Steve Criswell, former Richmond Revolution and 2010 IFL Coach of the Year, has been hired as a Senior Consultant to guide football operations strategies. Criswell began his coaching career in 1984 coaching receivers for Henrico High School in Richmond. Criswell spent substantial time in the High School coaching ranks from 1984-2000 at stops including Petersburg and Hermitage.
In 2001, Criswell coached the Fullbacks and Linebackers for the Richmond Speed under Head Coach Richard Davis. That year, the Speed appeared in the Arena Cup, AF2's Championship Game. After 3 years with the Speed, Coach Criswell became the FB/LB's coach for the AF2's Cape Fear Wildcats serving with Head Coach Chris Siegfried. In 2005, Steve came home to join the Richmond Bandits of the AIFL coaching the Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Linebackers and Fullbacks compiling an 11-1 record and winning the inaugural AIFL Championship.
From 2007 through 2008, Criswell worked on Will McClay's staff for the AFL Dallas Desperados as the Offensive Line and Special Teams Coach. In 2007, the Desperados set an AFL record by compiling 15 regular season wins. Two Fullbacks, three Linemen and two Special Teams players received All-Arena honors during the 2 years of Criswell's tutelage.
Matthew Felan has assumed the role of General Manager overseeing business operations. Felan is entering his second season with the Richmond Raiders. In 2010, Felan supported the Raiders in developing strategic sponsorships. Felan brings a unique blend of business, marketing, political fundraising and sports experience to the Raiders organization.
Gary Criswell has been hired as Director Player Personnel and Communications. Gary has been involved with indoor football in Richmond since its inception serving on the coaching staff of the Richmond Speed (2000-04). Criswell has previous coaching experience in the High School ranks at his alma mater, Henrico High School and later served at the collegiate level with stints at Virginia Union and Hampton University. Since his "retirement" from college coaching, Gary can be found broadcasting High School football. 2010 will mark his 15th year in the broadcasting booth as a color commentator and college recruiting analyst.
Jack Bowman is entering his second year with the Richmond Raiders and his tenth season in professional indoor football. Jack has held a variety of roles from General Manager to Vice President of Operations with responsibilities including day-to-day operations, player personnel and recruiting along with game day operations. In addition, he has worked as the National Director of the American Indoor Football Association where he ran league operations.
The Richmond Raiders LLC is a professional indoor football team that plays in the American Indoor Football Association with games played at the Richmond Coliseum. The Raiders offer fast paced, high scoring football action in an affordable, family friendly atmosphere. The Raiders are committed partners in the Richmond community through various volunteer and philanthropic efforts.
Steve Criswell, former Richmond Revolution and 2010 IFL Coach of the Year, has been hired as a Senior Consultant to guide football operations strategies. Criswell began his coaching career in 1984 coaching receivers for Henrico High School in Richmond. Criswell spent substantial time in the High School coaching ranks from 1984-2000 at stops including Petersburg and Hermitage.
In 2001, Criswell coached the Fullbacks and Linebackers for the Richmond Speed under Head Coach Richard Davis. That year, the Speed appeared in the Arena Cup, AF2's Championship Game. After 3 years with the Speed, Coach Criswell became the FB/LB's coach for the AF2's Cape Fear Wildcats serving with Head Coach Chris Siegfried. In 2005, Steve came home to join the Richmond Bandits of the AIFL coaching the Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Linebackers and Fullbacks compiling an 11-1 record and winning the inaugural AIFL Championship.
From 2007 through 2008, Criswell worked on Will McClay's staff for the AFL Dallas Desperados as the Offensive Line and Special Teams Coach. In 2007, the Desperados set an AFL record by compiling 15 regular season wins. Two Fullbacks, three Linemen and two Special Teams players received All-Arena honors during the 2 years of Criswell's tutelage.
Matthew Felan has assumed the role of General Manager overseeing business operations. Felan is entering his second season with the Richmond Raiders. In 2010, Felan supported the Raiders in developing strategic sponsorships. Felan brings a unique blend of business, marketing, political fundraising and sports experience to the Raiders organization.
Gary Criswell has been hired as Director Player Personnel and Communications. Gary has been involved with indoor football in Richmond since its inception serving on the coaching staff of the Richmond Speed (2000-04). Criswell has previous coaching experience in the High School ranks at his alma mater, Henrico High School and later served at the collegiate level with stints at Virginia Union and Hampton University. Since his "retirement" from college coaching, Gary can be found broadcasting High School football. 2010 will mark his 15th year in the broadcasting booth as a color commentator and college recruiting analyst.
Jack Bowman is entering his second year with the Richmond Raiders and his tenth season in professional indoor football. Jack has held a variety of roles from General Manager to Vice President of Operations with responsibilities including day-to-day operations, player personnel and recruiting along with game day operations. In addition, he has worked as the National Director of the American Indoor Football Association where he ran league operations.
The Richmond Raiders LLC is a professional indoor football team that plays in the American Indoor Football Association with games played at the Richmond Coliseum. The Raiders offer fast paced, high scoring football action in an affordable, family friendly atmosphere. The Raiders are committed partners in the Richmond community through various volunteer and philanthropic efforts.