Scorpions name coaching staff, hold tryouts
Daniel Tovar has been named the new head coach of the SoCal Scorpions women’s football team. The Scorpions, which have played their home contests at La Jolla High’s Edwards Stadium, open play in August.
In addition to Tovar, the Scorpions announced that Mark Ring, formerly the team’s sole multi-season offensive line coach, will also be taking the reins of offensive coordinator.
Ring was partially responsible for last season’s highest scoring offensive performance in franchise history. The Scorpions fell 34-3 to Dallas last season in the AFC Championship game of the Women’s Professional Football League.
Also new to the team’s offense will be coach Simms Wooten. Wooten arrives with several years of semi-pro experience, including being named the San Diego Saints Offensive Player of the Year in 2001.
“I have to admit, I have not felt this excited about a season this early in a long time,” said Ann Bagala, the team’s owner.
The Scorpions have 23 returning veteran players this season, including all of their 2006 WPFL All-Pro players.
The team will be holding open tryouts on March 17 and March 24 for women who would like to become part of the 2007 roster. Women at least 18 years old can register on the team’s Web site, www.socalscorpions.com.