"Clash of the Titans: Championship Showdown Between Two Legendary Head Coaches"

Memphis, Tennessee (August 20, 2024)– The Gridiron Developmental Football League (GDFL) is proud to recognize two outstanding candidates for the GDFL Leaders of Men Coach of the Year award. Both individuals are highly regarded not only for their achievements on the field but also for their leadership within their organizations and communities.

The significance of a coach's overall impact on the game goes beyond just their championship titles. These two coaches in the GDFL (Gridiron Developmental Football League) are aiming for a National Championship on August 31, 2024, both are undoubtedly aware that their legacies will be shaped by more than just a single game. Their entire coaching careers, the progress of the teams they’ve led, and their influence on the sport as a whole will contribute to how they're remembered in football history.

Winning the National Championship would be a significant achievement for either coach, but their place in the annals of the GDFL and football history will also consider how they've developed players, innovated strategies, and represented the sport throughout their careers. Each season and every team they've coached adds to their legacy, and this upcoming championship is another chapter in their ongoing story.

Wilbert Kennedy (Head Coach, Racine Raiders)

In his 10th season with the Racine Raiders, Coach Wilbert Kennedy has solidified his legacy by achieving more than 100 career wins, making him only the second coach in Raiders history to reach this milestone. The Raiders are currently on an impressive 26-game winning streak under his leadership. Kennedy's accomplishments include:

Racine Raiders

Head Coach 2014 - Present

Player 1989 - 2009

AFA Hall of Fame (Player): 2013

Career Record: 104-25

- Playoff Record: 33-5

Achievements:

League Titles: 4

National Championships: 2

2014 Raiders 39 Detroit (MI) Seminoles 8

2023 Raiders 27 West Sound (WA) Rebels 18

Occupation:  Chief of Police, Bloomfield Township

Damon Glasgow Sr. (Head Coach, Upstate Predators)

Damon Glasgow Sr. took the reins as head coach of the Upstate Predators in 2019 after serving as the team's Defensive Coordinator for two seasons. In his first year as head coach, he led the Predators to their first league championship appearance and a North/South Bowl appearance in Florida. Now in his fourth season with the GDFL, Coach Glasgow has guided his team to a 25-10 record, including a 4-2 playoff record, with one conference and one national championship appearance. The Predators consistently rank among the top defenses in the league, a testament to Glasgow's focus on maintaining an "Apex Defense." His career highlights include:

- Overall Career Record:(62-10)

- Playoff Record: (17-3)

  - Teams:

  - Upstate Predators (2017-2024)

  - Monroe County Sting (2007-2011)

  - Rochester Kings (2017-2018)

  - Achievements:

  - 3 Division Titles

  - 3 Conference  Titles

  - 3 National Championships (2007, 2008, 2009)

  - 1 Pro Arena Championship Appearance

These two coaches exemplify the qualities of leadership, excellence, and commitment that the GDFL seeks to honor with the Leaders of Men Coach of the Year award.

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