Coming soon: True free agency for players and coaches

The NMLF continues to be on the cutting edge as the formation of the NMLF FA Pool has been announced. Is your team in need of a Wide Receiver, Offensive Lineman, or Middle Linebacker? Log onto the spot and choose from available players. Need a Defensive Backs Coach? Log on to the site. Are you a free agent coach or player looking for a home? Create your bio today, and start getting offers from teams now!

For more info, e-mail NMLF Commissioner J.C. Kimey at commissioner.kimey@nmlf.org

Consultant's Corner

The NMLF News caught up with former NFLers and current NMLF Senior Consultants Rickey Dixon and Lincoln Coleman, this week as the announcement of the new e-mail program for all NMLF league members was made. This program will allow all NMLF franchises to have direct contact with Coleman and Dixon, who will answer football related questions and offer tips and drills to help the quality of play in the NMLF. Here's a few excerpts from the interview:

NMLF News: Let's start with you, Rickey. Tell us how league franchises will benefit under the NMLF's new e-mail program.

Rickey Dixon: League members will be able e-mail myself and Lincoln questions about different aspects of their teams' play. Being a Cornerback, I played for some great defensive coaches, so I know a little about pass defense. I also know what makes a great pass offense go.

NMLF News: Lincoln, I'm guessing you know a little about running the football as well.

Lincoln Coleman: That's right Commissioner Kimey, I also know a little about how to stop the run as well.

NMLF News: I understand you both played some special teams so you can be of help there as well?
RD: Absolutely. It accounts for 20% of the plays in a football game, so it is very important.

LC: Special teams are another chance to make plays, so they can't be overlooked.

NMLF News: Thanks for the time guys, tell us how league members can contact you.

RD: League members can e-mail me at: rickeydixon29@nmlf.org

LC: They can get me at: lincolncoleman.dc@nmlf.org

The NMLF, where charter membership has its priviliges.

The best team in Wichita Falls joins the NMLF

That's right, the North Texas Falcons have joined the NMLF for the 2009 season. The Falcons have a tradition of winning, as well as the support of the entire Wichita Falls community. Keep it here for updates on the Falcons as well as the NMLF.

Plano joins the NMLF

The Plano Venom has joined the NMLF! The NMLF is very excited to add the Venom as a charter member. Be sure to stay tuned to NMLF News for interviews with Venom personnel.

Grand Prarie joins the NMLF

The Grand Prairie Titans have joined the NMLF! Chris Swinney is bringing his team's aggressive style to National Minor League Football. Be sure to log on to National Minor League Football news for interviews and quotes from Titans front office personnel, coaches and players in the coming weeks.

Dewayne Gordon of The N.Texas Seminoles: "I like the fact that the NMLF is run by former players"

Dewayne Gordon of the North Texas Seminoles has been a player, coach and owner for the past 11 plus years, and he likes the fact that the NMLF front office is comprised of former players. "Having played the game myself, I realize that there is a certain knowledge that goes with that," Gordon said. " With the NMLF having Rickey Dixon and Lincoln Coleman in the front office, this league is set up for success on the national level, not just in Texas. Both of those guys have been to Super Bowls, so they understand big time football."

Carol Trahan of the Lone Star Pitbulls: "We have big plans, and the NMLF does too"

NMLF News caught up with Lone Star Pitbulls' owner Carol Trahan, and she talked about her plans for the future, and why the NMLF was the place for the Pitbulls to be in 2009. "Some of these leagues are so narrow minded in their vision for the future. They make false promises, and they don't do anything to promote the teams, outside of their website, " Trahan said. "I believe that if there is a minor league system for baseball, why not football ? The Pitbulls do so much more than just play football, we are active in the community, too. The NMLF will help us get the word out about the Pitbulls as well as events we are planning."

DFW Xpress: Why we joined the NMLF

DFW Xpress CEO and head coach Truman Vernon spoke to NMLF News this week, and gave us a few reasons as to why his team is in the NMLF as opposed to some of the other less proactive spring football leagues: "The other leagues seem to be all about taking your money and not doing anything else", Vernon said. "That, and the chance to work with former NFL players, the revenue stream sharing, the radio show, and most of all, a desire to go national with this thing. I'm glad we (The Xpress) are a charter member, because the NMLF will be the largest football league of any kind within a few years, and we were there at the beginning."