On the Rattlers main page there is a tab called Team under team is a tab called coaches. These sections normally do not have any change they remain forgotten. In the last week there have been changes to it. First Kevin Guy was added and several adjunct coaches were removed but mike church was still there. Now as of this AM Kevin is head coach, Skip Foster is O cord and MIke Church has been removed from the list.
Does this mean anything? I think so. Anyway very interesting. Maybe Mike is going back to San Jose they need a Def Cord.
Full Version: Is Mike Church still with the Rattlers?
It certainly appears that the Rattlers will no longer be having Church services.
I was under the impression that Church had a year left on his contract, but buyouts are not all that uncommon in sports.
I would be very surprised if he landed with San Jose, particularly after they scored 62 points against the Rattlers in the season finale, but stranger things have happened.
I was under the impression that Church had a year left on his contract, but buyouts are not all that uncommon in sports.
I would be very surprised if he landed with San Jose, particularly after they scored 62 points against the Rattlers in the season finale, but stranger things have happened.
I can see why Church is no longer listed as the D-Coordinator. Coach Guy is the new head coach and understandbly will want his own coahing staff. I wish the best to Mike Church in the future in the future except when his team plays the Rattlers.
You will soon see Church announced as LA's D-Coordinator.
The best to you Mike.
big john
The best to you Mike.
big john
QUOTE(bigjohn @ Aug 24 2007, 01:42 PM) 
You will soon see Church announced as LA's D-Coordinator.
The best to you Mike.
big john
If that is true, then it is a step up for coach Church......almost back to the level & quality of SJ football
SaberCatFanatic
Hey Rattler Fans,
Hope all of you are doing well. Heard about the hot weather you guys have had.
It is official that your Mike Church is now the defensive co-ordinator for the Avengers. I talked to a few of you in New Orleans about how the off season will be very interesting to see how many changes will be made during the off seasona with coaches and players. Well we've seen a lot of movement with the coaches and the player moves will be starting next month. Take care... here is the article of the Avengers hiring of Church:
AVENGERS ADD MICHAEL CHURCH TO COACHING STAFF
L.A.’s new defensive coordinator has two ArenaBowl championship rings
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Church, who has been with two ArenaBowl world championship teams over the course of his nine seasons in the Arena Football League, has signed a two-year contract to be the Los Angeles Avengers’ new defensive coordinator, head coach Ed Hodgkiss announced today.
Church replaces Mike Wilpolt, who was announced as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Gladiators yesterday. Wilpolt was the Avenger defensive coordinator for the past three seasons.
“Michael Church is well known for getting the most out of his players,” said Hodgkiss, who signed a five-year contract extension on July 25. “He’ll bring a tough attitude to our defense and a great deal of experience to our coaching staff. I believe his wealth of contacts in the coaching world and previous experience recruiting players will help us right away. In addition, he knows our division very well, having coached at San Jose and Arizona , which hopefully helps us with our first goal every year ... to win the Western Division.”
Church, who has 34 years of coaching experience, spent the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator of the Arizona Rattlers. In 2006, he led an Arizona defense that was ranked third in the AFL in total defense (269.4 yards allowed per game) and fourth in passing defense (248.9). Last season, the Rattlers led the league in rushing defense (10.3).
“It’s an honor to be joining a first-class organization like the Avengers,” Church said. “I’ve coached teams that have played against the Avengers so many times and have always enjoyed competing against them. I really feel comfortable in this new situation and look forward to bringing my aggressive style of defense to Los Angeles .”
Prior to joining Arizona , Church served as defensive coordinator of the San Jose SaberCats for four seasons (2002-05). In 2002, the SaberCats led the AFL in turnover margin (+14) and were second in quarterback sacks (18) on their way to winning San Jose ’s first ArenaBowl world championship. After reaching the semifinals in 2003, the SaberCats won another ArenaBowl title in 2004. During that strong three-year run (2002-04), San Jose was the only team in the AFL to hold opposing quarterbacks to a sub-100 passer rating in all three seasons (95.9, 95.8 and 98.7). In addition, Church’s defensive unit topped the league in interceptions and interceptions returned for touchdowns in both 2003 and 2004.
Prior to becoming the SaberCat defensive coordinator, Church was the team’s secondary coach in 2000. After his first season in San Jose , he went on to become defensive coordinator for the San Francisco Demons of the XFL in 2001, before returning to the SaberCats in 2002.
Church began his associating with the AFL in 1997, when he served as the defensive coordinator of the Portland Forest Dragons for two seasons. In 1999, he briefly left the AFL to become the defensive coordinator at DeAnza Junior College ( Cupertino , Calif. ).
After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Church began his coaching career in 1973, as a graduate assistant at the University of Nebraska under head coach Tom Osborne, who was in his first season in Lincoln . After three seasons with the Cornhuskers, Church moved on to spend time as an assistant coach at Washington State University (1976-78), the University of California (1979-80) and Northwestern University (1981-82).
He got his first taste of professional football in 1983, when he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the USFL’s Denver Gold. Then, Church returned to the college game, serving as an assistant at Brown University (1984-85), the University of Texas El Paso (1986-88) and the University of Missouri (1989-90).
In 1991, Church returned to his alma mater and spent three years as a defensive coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1991-93). He ventured overseas in 1994, spending one season as an assistant for the Munich Thunder of the short-lived Football League of Europe.
Church returned to the United States in 1995, serving as the defensive coordinator at San Jose State University for two seasons (1995-96), before beginning his career in the AFL.
Born on Nov. 15, 1949, Church resides in Los Gatos , Calif. , with his wife, Anh-Dao Nguyen-Church, and son, Kol. His daughter Kasey lives in Sacramento , with her husband, Josh Brown, who is an assistant football coach at Sacramento State .
This past season, the Avengers finished second in the Western Division, compiling a 9-7 regular-season record before defeating the Utah Blaze, 64-42, at STAPLES Center to register the franchise’s first postseason victory.
Avenger 2008 season tickets, which include nine games played at STAPLES Center , are on sale now at 1-888-AVENGERS or www.laavengers.com.
Hope all of you are doing well. Heard about the hot weather you guys have had.
It is official that your Mike Church is now the defensive co-ordinator for the Avengers. I talked to a few of you in New Orleans about how the off season will be very interesting to see how many changes will be made during the off seasona with coaches and players. Well we've seen a lot of movement with the coaches and the player moves will be starting next month. Take care... here is the article of the Avengers hiring of Church:
AVENGERS ADD MICHAEL CHURCH TO COACHING STAFF
L.A.’s new defensive coordinator has two ArenaBowl championship rings
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Church, who has been with two ArenaBowl world championship teams over the course of his nine seasons in the Arena Football League, has signed a two-year contract to be the Los Angeles Avengers’ new defensive coordinator, head coach Ed Hodgkiss announced today.
Church replaces Mike Wilpolt, who was announced as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Gladiators yesterday. Wilpolt was the Avenger defensive coordinator for the past three seasons.
“Michael Church is well known for getting the most out of his players,” said Hodgkiss, who signed a five-year contract extension on July 25. “He’ll bring a tough attitude to our defense and a great deal of experience to our coaching staff. I believe his wealth of contacts in the coaching world and previous experience recruiting players will help us right away. In addition, he knows our division very well, having coached at San Jose and Arizona , which hopefully helps us with our first goal every year ... to win the Western Division.”
Church, who has 34 years of coaching experience, spent the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator of the Arizona Rattlers. In 2006, he led an Arizona defense that was ranked third in the AFL in total defense (269.4 yards allowed per game) and fourth in passing defense (248.9). Last season, the Rattlers led the league in rushing defense (10.3).
“It’s an honor to be joining a first-class organization like the Avengers,” Church said. “I’ve coached teams that have played against the Avengers so many times and have always enjoyed competing against them. I really feel comfortable in this new situation and look forward to bringing my aggressive style of defense to Los Angeles .”
Prior to joining Arizona , Church served as defensive coordinator of the San Jose SaberCats for four seasons (2002-05). In 2002, the SaberCats led the AFL in turnover margin (+14) and were second in quarterback sacks (18) on their way to winning San Jose ’s first ArenaBowl world championship. After reaching the semifinals in 2003, the SaberCats won another ArenaBowl title in 2004. During that strong three-year run (2002-04), San Jose was the only team in the AFL to hold opposing quarterbacks to a sub-100 passer rating in all three seasons (95.9, 95.8 and 98.7). In addition, Church’s defensive unit topped the league in interceptions and interceptions returned for touchdowns in both 2003 and 2004.
Prior to becoming the SaberCat defensive coordinator, Church was the team’s secondary coach in 2000. After his first season in San Jose , he went on to become defensive coordinator for the San Francisco Demons of the XFL in 2001, before returning to the SaberCats in 2002.
Church began his associating with the AFL in 1997, when he served as the defensive coordinator of the Portland Forest Dragons for two seasons. In 1999, he briefly left the AFL to become the defensive coordinator at DeAnza Junior College ( Cupertino , Calif. ).
After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Church began his coaching career in 1973, as a graduate assistant at the University of Nebraska under head coach Tom Osborne, who was in his first season in Lincoln . After three seasons with the Cornhuskers, Church moved on to spend time as an assistant coach at Washington State University (1976-78), the University of California (1979-80) and Northwestern University (1981-82).
He got his first taste of professional football in 1983, when he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the USFL’s Denver Gold. Then, Church returned to the college game, serving as an assistant at Brown University (1984-85), the University of Texas El Paso (1986-88) and the University of Missouri (1989-90).
In 1991, Church returned to his alma mater and spent three years as a defensive coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1991-93). He ventured overseas in 1994, spending one season as an assistant for the Munich Thunder of the short-lived Football League of Europe.
Church returned to the United States in 1995, serving as the defensive coordinator at San Jose State University for two seasons (1995-96), before beginning his career in the AFL.
Born on Nov. 15, 1949, Church resides in Los Gatos , Calif. , with his wife, Anh-Dao Nguyen-Church, and son, Kol. His daughter Kasey lives in Sacramento , with her husband, Josh Brown, who is an assistant football coach at Sacramento State .
This past season, the Avengers finished second in the Western Division, compiling a 9-7 regular-season record before defeating the Utah Blaze, 64-42, at STAPLES Center to register the franchise’s first postseason victory.
Avenger 2008 season tickets, which include nine games played at STAPLES Center , are on sale now at 1-888-AVENGERS or www.laavengers.com.
That's old news!
As usual, the Pro-Fans released that info a full 2 weeks ago. We didn't need to speculate or wait for Vegas to decide on Wilpolt, and announce how the dominos fall.
I am quite sure that Wilpolt didn't sign a multi year deal in Vegas, especially since they will barely survive another AFL season before moving to Miami, San Antonio or some other prospect city.
big john
As usual, the Pro-Fans released that info a full 2 weeks ago. We didn't need to speculate or wait for Vegas to decide on Wilpolt, and announce how the dominos fall.
I am quite sure that Wilpolt didn't sign a multi year deal in Vegas, especially since they will barely survive another AFL season before moving to Miami, San Antonio or some other prospect city.
big john
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