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West Virginia Gladiators
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USFA Week FIVE - Gladiators lose on the road to the 2008 USFA & National Champions
WV Gladiators 6
WV Lightning 32
USFA Week FOUR - Gladiators go 3-1
WV Gladiators 30
Mountain State Bruins 24
USFA Week THREE - Gladiators lose on the road.
WV Gladiators 6
Pittsburgh Pride 23
USFA Week TWO - Gladiators win two in a row.
WV Gladiators 28
Western PA Warhawks 7
USFA Week ONE - Gladiators open season with a win.
WV Gladiators 41
Ceredo Kenova Crash 15
The West Virginia Gladiators Semi-Pro Football organization is a community-based team in north central West Virginia, organized with the hopes of bringing competitive semi-pro football to the area. We are committed to provide quality family entertainment through a competitive environment, in which amateur athletes may perform.
Our organization will strive to improve each year, and create a stable and exciting atmosphere for our players and for our fans. With the input of every member of our football family we are devoted to the success of our football program.
The West Virginia Gladiators Semi-Pro Football Team provides participants with the opportunity to continue to play competitive amateur football in an environment bound by sense of community pride, tradition, integrity, and mutual respect thereby encouraging personal growth, self-discipline, perseverance, and team commitment.
2009 West Virginia Gladiators Schedule
2009 Practice Schedule - Tues/Thurs/Saturday
All interested players should attend.
Practice will be held at Sellaro Field (across from Crockett's Lodge in Star City.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday @ 5:45pm.
1. This year's team dues will be $75.00.
2. This year's uniform cost will be $225.00
Yes, That's a total of $300.00 for any new player.
If you have any questions please email me at rmaxwell@mylanlabs.com
Team meetings will be held at:
Mon General Hospital
Hazel Ruby McQuain Conference Center
Morgantown, WV
2009 Gladiators Coaching Staff Selected.
After several discussions with Head Coach Willie Cunningham I'm pleased to announced that the Gladiators have added two new coaches to our staff.
Quentin DeShield will be the Defensive Coordinator and Damian Saab will be the Offensive Coordinator for the 2009 season.
Also I'm pleased to announce that John Ownens (2008 OL/DL Coach)will become the Assistant Head Coach. John's years of coaching football will play a vital role for the 2009 season.
Willie Cunningham - Head Coach / Special Teams
John Owens - Assistant Head Coach
Damian Saab - Offensive Coordinator
Quentin DeShield - Defensive Coordinator
Jay Winfrey - Defense Coach
Courtney Elder - Defense Coach
Reese Thompson - Defense Coach
Rich Maxwell
Owner / GM
2008 West Virginia Gladiators
2008 USFA - All-Star Team
FIRST TEAM
#80 Todd McMahan - TE
#24 Jason Colson - FB
#60 Dozer Knotts - OL
#6 Travis Paul - K
#97 Bull Hardin - DT
#58 Quention DeShield -LB
#26 Chris Wright - SS
#19 Phil Haddix - Utility
SECOND TEAM
#77 Anthony Murphy - OL
#9 Germaine Johnson - WR
#6 Travis Paul - P
#20 Frank Oliverio - DE
#35 Alex Lake - LB
#29 Kevin Bailey - DB
#47 Sean Wallace - DB
#34 Zach Camden - LS
#22 Ben Bradley - Utility
THIRD TEAM
#1 Freddie Little - RB
#61 Jerry Luzader - OL
#69 Tim Koon - OL
#21 Marcus Law - FS
HONORABLE MENTION
#8 Terence Wiltshire -WR
#96 Tim Savage - DT
#48 Mike Cottingham - DE
#43 Daris Bandy - LB
Congrads to all GLADIATORS who made the USFA league AllStar team.
Rich Maxwell Owner/GM
2008 Hillbilly Classic - Gladiators
2008 Hillbilly Classic Team Photo
Morgantown High School Project - August 17, 2008
I want to thank each Gladiator who volunteer his and her time to come out to Morgantown High School and help seal coat the home side portion of the track. You did a great job. Thanks again. Rich Maxwell Owner/GM
Check out some work photos in our PHOTO ALBUM under Morgantown High Project.
2008 Annual Baseball Game - Mircle Field w/ Steppingstones
I want to thank the following Gladiators for taking the time to participate in this years Mircle Field game with the Steppingstones crew. Those of you who were there saw their enjoyment and excitment playing with the Gladiators. They are our biggest fans. Thanks again Gladiators
Head Coach Willie Cunningham, Coach Greg Singletary(missing from picture), #53 Scott Nale, #50 AJ Morris, #26 Chris Wright, #21 Marcus Law, #24 Jason Colson, #80 Todd McMahan, #96 Tim Savage, #97 Bull Hardin, #72 Danny Cantrell, #69 Tim Koon and Owner / General Manager Rich Maxwell
Check out pictures of the August 3rd event in our PHOTO ALBUM under 2008 Mircle Field.
West Virginia Gladiators 2007 Highlight Reel.
Number #1 Gladiator Fan
Joshua brings a whole new meaning to "For the Love of the Game". He is football craazzzy at 4 years old. Come watch him cheer on the Gladiators!!
Rich Maxwell #63 / #4 - Founder / Owner / General Manager / Director of Public Relations
I would like to thank everyone for all their help in getting the Gladiators started. One of my slogans this past year was that the "Players come first!" A team is not a team without it's players. No players, No Team. I will try my best to bring "FUN" back to football. I will continue to staff our organization with quality personnel that can be trusted to get the job done. I will continue to take on the role of General Manager of the Gladiatior Organization. I bring to the table 7 years of semi-pro experience with matters that concern running a team. Get ready for the ride of your life! Our fourth season in the USFA is just around the corner.
Lisa Maxwell - Owner / Financial Manager / Director of Advertising and Team Sales
Lisa's role, besides being the wife of the greatest football player ever, will be to manage the $$$. She will also perform double duty when she takes on the responsibility of Advertisement for the Gladiators. She will be responsible for Team Sales during home football games. Come check out what interesting items she has planned to sell during the home games. We are not just selling t-shirts and hats anymore!!!
Todd McMahan #80 - Director of Football Operations
Todd McMahan is the Director of Football Operations and will have administrative responsibilities within the organization. If you have any questions please give him a call.
Tim Koon #69 - Director of Team Operations
Tim Koon has been promoted to the position of Director of Team Operations. The main responsibilities for this position will be Community Services, Game Day Operations, and Team Sponsorships / Donations. He will maintain and organize gameday filming. His input and knowledge with IT / Computers / Multi-media is crucial in helping this organization to succeed.
Terrence Wiltshire #8 - Director of Player Operations
Terrence Wiltshire is the Director of Player Operations with the West Virginia Gladiators organization. One of Terrence's main responsibility within the organization will be developing and educating the young or first year players with what semi-pro football is all about. He will help players with questions about obtaining sponsorships and help with their adjustment to the Gladiator family. Terrence will assist the General Manager with player issues and concerns. Terrence's other responsibility within the organization will be recruiting talented athletes.
Jerry Luzader #61 - Director of Team Development
Jerry Luzader is the teams Director of Team Development and his main responsibility will be to maintain a working relationship with our local television stations. His input and outside knowledge is crucial in helping this organization to succeed.
Dusty Gwinn #45 - Director of Legal Services
Dusty Gwinn is a Lawyer and is the teams Director of Legal Services. Dusty is dedicated and will do whatever it takes to bring success to our Gladiator Organization.
Tim Savage #96 - Director of Team Services - WV
Tim has been appointed to this position based on his dedication he has shown to the Gladiator organization. His main resposibility is to obtain team sponsorships in WV. Tim help obtained GameDay Touchdown TShirts (Davis & Lee)and our new practice field (Sellaro Field in Star City).
Willie Cunningham - Head Coach
Willie Cunningham is the Gladiator Head Coach. Willie has years of football experience playing at WVU and the Canadian Football League. Willie has played Semi-pro football for teams in New York and West Virginia.
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