It’s truly an honor & a privilege to be part of such an
elite group of players & truly means the world to me...so thank you very
much!
What made you decide to “come out and play” in the NGFFL?
I was introduced to the Los Angeles Gay Flag Football League
just a “few short years ago” back in 2003 by Mr. Alvin Ty Law after a
shift we worked together @Fiesta Cantina in Weho & I was hooked!!!
What do you want your NGFFL legacy to include?
To be a motivated & positive role model for all players. To
let players know that no matter where life takes you, you will always have a
football family on & off the field.
Love the idea of little brother/big brother...little sister/big sister...for veteran & new players to connect with the league. We incorporated that idea in South Florida...my little brother lives on Pheonix & I live in LA & he is still my Lil Bro!!!
Given the mission of the NGFFL: “...promotes the positive
athletic and social benefits of flag football competition…foster and cultivate
the self-respect of all LGBTQ+ individuals and promote respect and
understanding from the larger community” – how do you plan to use your new
status as Hall of Famer to fulfill these ideals?
To represent the NGFFL, LAFF & SFFL in a positive manner
with no judgement, have fun on & off the field. Include the league in our
community with more outreach programs & information about the league who we
are, what we stand for & what we represent.
What are your suggestions to the NGFFL leadership to assist in
continuing to advance the organization’s reach, mission, and
vision?
I believe knowledge is key. Getting the word out to as much
GLBTQUIA individuals as possible. Contacting local high schools, colleges,
restaurants, bars & community centers to get the word out to ALL
individuals gay/straight/bi & everyone in between.
What is your memorable Gay Bowl moment so far?
It’s hard to narrow it down to just one over the years... there have been so many...but my top 2 most memorable Gay Bowl moments so far would be...
Coaching the LA team & winning the C Division in Gay Bowl XVII in Boston in 2017...the players putting me on their shoulders after the Championship Game & accomplishing what we came out to do collectively as a team & also bringing that winning trophy home cross country back to LA...that trophy got her own window seat & I wrapped that seat belt around her for the whole fight!
Also when Cat 5 from South Florida went to its first Gay Bowl...Gay Bowl 7 in NYC in 2007...we were the “new fun team”...we came home with a trophy...Spirt Award...so that meant a lot to me & all of us. Just knowing the players had such an amazing experience. We went back home full of energy, motivated, ready to practice & get better on the field...plus still do the MOST off the field. (Shot Shot Shot Shot Shot....)
What advice or wisdom would you share with new players?
That there is a position on this team & in this league for
EVERYONE. Regardless of your talent & knowledge of the game. Not
everyone can be a QB or a wide receiver. We are ONE team & ONE unit. Can’t
do this alone. We need ALL the moving parts to be successful. My biggest
thing to the players is we are ALL ONE FAMILY!!!
ON & OFF the field!!!
What is your go to artist or song to get you in game mode and
why?
Ciara LEVEL UP!!!
She’s hot...
Songs hot...
Upbeat...
You need to LEVEL UP & come correct before you take the
field!!!
Gets me going EV! ERY! TIME!
Plus her husband Russell Wilson is fine AF & the QB for the
Seattle Seahawks!!!
It’s a WIN WIN
BLOOP!!!
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