A note from the Iowa Energy regarding head coach Nick Nurse....
Energy Fans,
I wanted to reach out to you today to inform you that Energy Head Coach Nick Nurse
has accepted a coaching position outside of the Energy organization. We are thankful to Nick for his time in Iowa, and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
In the meantime, I felt it was important that our fans stay informed regarding the process of hiring the next Energy coach. As you know, the Energy have been the most successful team in NBA D-League history. What you may not know is that our franchise has the highest winning percentage of any active team in the D-League AND the NBA! We are ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and every other team! I tell you this because we are committed to continuing this excellence in the years to come, and our coaching hire will reflect this commitment. Be assured, we have a stated goal of repeating at D-League Champions!
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So that all of our fans can stay in the loop, below is the tentative timeline for hiring our next head coach:
September 23 - Final candidate list selected
September 27 - Telephone interviews completed
October 2- In-person interviews completed
Week of October 3rd - New Energy Head Coach hired
Monday, September 19, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
CAPTION TIME!!: The new Cy-Hawk Trophy
The new Cy-Hawk Trophy made an appearance at the Iowa State Fair. It needs captions. Have at it!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Barnstormers Name Mike Hohensee Head Coach
Arena Bowl Winning Coach Joins Iowa
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers today named Mike Hohensee as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations at a morning news conference this morning at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Hohensee joins the organization effective immediately and oversee all coaching and football operations duties.
Hohensee brings a wealth of experience to the Barnstormers organization, having coached in the AFL for over two decades. He is known best for his nine year run as Head Coach of the Chicago Rush (2000-10), where he led the team to the playoffs every season, including an Arena Bowl XX championship in 2006.
Hohensee has also spent time as Head Coach of AFL franchises in Washington, Albany, New England, Anaheim, and most recently Philadelphia where he spent the 2011 season. In 17 years as a Head Coach in the AFL, Hohensee’s teams have qualified for the playoffs 13 times.
“We are very excited to have Mike Hohensee on board as our head coach”, stated Barnstormers Team President Jeff Lamberti. “He is a proven winner in our league and has a passion for Arena Football that is second to none. He understands the storied tradition of the Iowa Barnstormers franchise, and we strongly believe that he can help lead us to an Arena Bowl Championship”.
Hohensee takes over for Interim Head Coach J.T. Smith, who replaced longtime Barnstormers Coach John Gregory halfway through the 2011 season. Smith guided the Barnstormers to 3 victories over the final 9 games, but the team finished with a disappointing 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
The Barnstormers have also scheduled a meet and greet event with Hohensee tonight from 5:00-7:00pm at Overtime Neighborhood Hub Sports & Grub, located at 4810 86th Street in Urbandale. The event is FREE and open to the general public. The Barnstormers are encouraging all their fans to attend, show their support and meet the new Head Coach.
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers today named Mike Hohensee as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations at a morning news conference this morning at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Hohensee joins the organization effective immediately and oversee all coaching and football operations duties.
Hohensee brings a wealth of experience to the Barnstormers organization, having coached in the AFL for over two decades. He is known best for his nine year run as Head Coach of the Chicago Rush (2000-10), where he led the team to the playoffs every season, including an Arena Bowl XX championship in 2006.
Hohensee has also spent time as Head Coach of AFL franchises in Washington, Albany, New England, Anaheim, and most recently Philadelphia where he spent the 2011 season. In 17 years as a Head Coach in the AFL, Hohensee’s teams have qualified for the playoffs 13 times.
“We are very excited to have Mike Hohensee on board as our head coach”, stated Barnstormers Team President Jeff Lamberti. “He is a proven winner in our league and has a passion for Arena Football that is second to none. He understands the storied tradition of the Iowa Barnstormers franchise, and we strongly believe that he can help lead us to an Arena Bowl Championship”.
Hohensee takes over for Interim Head Coach J.T. Smith, who replaced longtime Barnstormers Coach John Gregory halfway through the 2011 season. Smith guided the Barnstormers to 3 victories over the final 9 games, but the team finished with a disappointing 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
The Barnstormers have also scheduled a meet and greet event with Hohensee tonight from 5:00-7:00pm at Overtime Neighborhood Hub Sports & Grub, located at 4810 86th Street in Urbandale. The event is FREE and open to the general public. The Barnstormers are encouraging all their fans to attend, show their support and meet the new Head Coach.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Functioning normally again
Iowa Pro Sports had been experiencing some technical difficulties where a bunch of news stories showed up on the page that shouldn't have been there. You may have noticed some stuff that seems out of place. It appears as if everything is working normally again so ENJOY!!! Thank you.
Friday, February 18, 2011
The Midwest Football Alliance finalizes its 2011 charter members and upcoming season schedule
Official Press Release for the Midwest Football Alliance... co-formed by the Des Moines Blaze and Midwest Rampage
The Midwest Football Alliance, newly formed last December, has finalized both its 2011 charter members and upcoming season schedule. The MFA is a premier league in the Midwest including the states of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska and consists of 8 quality, established teams that not only have proven track records, but also have been successful in other leagues. The MFA is excited for the 2011 season and looks forward to showcasing clean, competitive, and fan-friendly games while having the highest standards for its teams and their players in order to best serve all with both pride and dedication.
The 2011 MFA regular season will commence on May 7 and to July 30 and then be followed by the playoffs consisting of three rounds (1st Round, Semifinals, Championship) all to be determined by seed; 6 total teams will qualify for the MFA playoffs.
The following teams are members of the 2011 MFA:
* Bridge City Knights (Ottumwa, IA) – Third-year team who was 2010 NAFL playoff qualifier with 9-3 final record
* Capital City Crush (Lincoln, NE) – Second-year team who finished 4-4 as members of WFL in 2010
* Des Moines Blaze (Des Moines, IA) – 2010 World Football League Runner-up who finished with final record of 9-2
* Dubuque Bruisers (Dubuque, IA) – Former NAFL team who qualified for 2009 playoffs, finished 5-8 in 2010
* Iowa Sharks (Sutherland, IA) – Annual powerhouse who was 2010 Midland League Champion with 7-1 record and 2009 WFL Semifinalist with 11-1 record
The Midwest Football Alliance, newly formed last December, has finalized both its 2011 charter members and upcoming season schedule. The MFA is a premier league in the Midwest including the states of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska and consists of 8 quality, established teams that not only have proven track records, but also have been successful in other leagues. The MFA is excited for the 2011 season and looks forward to showcasing clean, competitive, and fan-friendly games while having the highest standards for its teams and their players in order to best serve all with both pride and dedication.
The 2011 MFA regular season will commence on May 7 and to July 30 and then be followed by the playoffs consisting of three rounds (1st Round, Semifinals, Championship) all to be determined by seed; 6 total teams will qualify for the MFA playoffs.
The following teams are members of the 2011 MFA:
* Bridge City Knights (Ottumwa, IA) – Third-year team who was 2010 NAFL playoff qualifier with 9-3 final record
* Capital City Crush (Lincoln, NE) – Second-year team who finished 4-4 as members of WFL in 2010
* Des Moines Blaze (Des Moines, IA) – 2010 World Football League Runner-up who finished with final record of 9-2
* Dubuque Bruisers (Dubuque, IA) – Former NAFL team who qualified for 2009 playoffs, finished 5-8 in 2010
* Iowa Sharks (Sutherland, IA) – Annual powerhouse who was 2010 Midland League Champion with 7-1 record and 2009 WFL Semifinalist with 11-1 record
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Des Moines Demons on Iowa Pro Sports Live!
Our second show was a little smoother than the first one. Not a surprise. We spent the first segment rehashing the Super Bowl, the commercials, the National Anthem, the half-time show, and the ticket/seating fail.
The second segment featured players from the Des Moines Demons of the Mid-Iowa Baseball League. The guys did a great job of explaining the league and the team. They were very actively involved in the conversation. Great job, Demons!
We also announce our new sponsor, Advanced Therapeutic Massage of Iowa. This isn't your everyday shoulder rub. This is real therapy which athletes should find very valuable if they choose to use ATM's services. I'm going to have work done to help my Planter Faceitis. (i'm sure that is spelled horribly wrong
Thanks to Keith at Advanced Therapeutic Massage of Iowa for helping us bring Iowa Pro Sports Live to life!
If you missed the live show, you can still see it here!
The second segment featured players from the Des Moines Demons of the Mid-Iowa Baseball League. The guys did a great job of explaining the league and the team. They were very actively involved in the conversation. Great job, Demons!
We also announce our new sponsor, Advanced Therapeutic Massage of Iowa. This isn't your everyday shoulder rub. This is real therapy which athletes should find very valuable if they choose to use ATM's services. I'm going to have work done to help my Planter Faceitis. (i'm sure that is spelled horribly wrong
Thanks to Keith at Advanced Therapeutic Massage of Iowa for helping us bring Iowa Pro Sports Live to life!
If you missed the live show, you can still see it here!
Watch live streaming video from desmoineslocallive at livestream.com
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