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The '''Pittsburgh Passion''' are a women's [[American football]] team based in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]. They were formed in March [[2002]] and are currently owned by team member [[Teresa Conn]].
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|colspan="2" align="center" |'''Year founded:''' [[2002 in sports|2002]]
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|'''City''' || [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]
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|'''Team Colors''' || Black & Gold
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|'''Head Coach''' || Larry Camerota (2003)<br>Lou Rood (2004 - 2007)<br>Jeff Ogden & Tresea Conn (2008 - present)
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|colspan="2" |'''League/Conference affiliations'''
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* [[National Women's Football Association]], Northern Conference (2002 - 2007)
* [[Independent Women's Football League]], North Atlantic Conference (2008 - present)
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|colspan="2" |'''Team history'''
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* Pittsburgh Passion (2002 - present)
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|colspan="2" |'''League titles''' (1)
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|2007 NWFA Northern Conference championship
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|colspan="2" |'''League Championships''' (1)
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|2007 NWFA Championship
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|colspan="2" |'''Home fields'''
* Belle Vernon Area High School (2003)
* [[Rubenstein Stadium|Moe Rubenstein Stadium]] (2004 - 2005)
* [[Pittsburgh Public Schools#Athletics|George K. Cupples Stadium]] (2006 - present)
:East Carson Street between 8th and 9th Streets
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The '''Pittsburgh Passion''' are a women's [[American football]] team based in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]]. They were
formed in March 2002 and are currently owned by Teresa Conn.


The Passion are a former member of the Northern Conference of the [[National Women's Football Association]]. The team became a member of the North Atlantic Conference of the [[Independent Women's Football League]] after the 2007 season. In 2008 they will play an eight-game regular season schedule. Two bye weeks are built into that schedule which runs from April to June each year. The season concludes with three rounds of playoffs and a championship game in July.
The Passion are a former member of the Northern Conference of the [[National Women's Football Association]]. The team became a member of the North Atlantic Conference of the [[Independent Women's Football League]] after the 2007 season. Beginning in 2008 they will play an eight-game regular season schedule. Two bye weeks are built into that schedule which runs from April to June each year. The season concludes with three rounds of playoffs and a championship game in July.


== History ==
==History==
===National Women's Football Association===
In 2003, the Passion played its home games at Belle Vernon Area High School. The teams inaugural head coach was Larry Camerota. The team finished its inaugural season with a 2-6 record. The average attendance at each of their four home games that season was between 2,500 and 3,000 fans.


In spring [[2003]], the Passion played its home games at [[Belle Vernon Area High School]]. The head coach at the time was [[Larry Camerota]]. The team finished its inaugural campaign with a 2-6 record; four of the six losses were lost by a touchdown or less margin. Average attendance at each of the Passion's four home games that season was between 2,500 and 3,000 fans.
In 2004 season, the Passion changed its home stadium to Ambridge High School's [[Rubenstein Stadium|Moe Rubenstein Stadium]]. Lou Rood was named head coach that season. The team improved its regular season record to 6-2, just missing the playoffs as a Northern Conference wildcard team. The Passion led the league in attendance for 2004 with crowds approaching 4,000 fans per game.


In 2005, the Passion carried an active roster of 55 players along with a [[practice squad]].
For the [[2004]] season, the Passion moved its home location to [[Ambridge High School]]'s [[Rubenstein Stadium|Moe Rubenstein Stadium]]. [[Lou Rood]] served as Head Coach. The team improved its regular season record to 6-2, narrowly missing a berth in the [[NWFA]] playoffs as a Northern Conference wildcard team. The Passion led the league in attendance for [[2004]] with crowds approaching 4,000 fans per game.


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Starting in 2006, the Passion have played its home games at [[George K. Cupples Stadium]] (formerly "South Stadium") in the South Side of Pittsburgh.
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During [[2005]], the Passion carried an active roster of 55 women along with a practice squad. Each year, players are selected for the team after going through a tryout and interview process to test their physical abilities and gauge their interest in playing. Since the organization's inception in [[2002]], over 200 women have attended Passion tryouts.


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In 2006, the Passion were host to the annual NWFA championship game at Newman Stadium in [[Wexford, Pennsylvania]].
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The Passion's coaching staff has a head coach and group of assistants with various coaching backgrounds and playing experience at the youth, scholastic, collegiate and professional levels. Volunteer support personnel include equipment and merchandising managers, athletic trainers, personal trainers, chiropractors, web designers, marketers, videographers, photographers, statisticians, and gameday coordinators. The Passion have also implemented an active internship program with local colleges and universities to give students hands-on experience throughout the year in fields such as advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism, business administration and sports management.


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In 2007, the Passion recorded an undefeated regular season going 8-0. After winning all three of their home playoff games, the team improved to 11-0 after victories over [[Erie Illusion|Erie]], the West Michigan Mayhem, and [[Cleveland Fusion|Cleveland]]. The team then won the NWFA Championship Game on July 21, 2007 against the [[Columbus Comets]] by a score of 32-0.
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Starting in [[2006]], the Passion have played its home games at [[George K. Cupples Stadium]] (formerly "South Stadium") in the South Side of [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]].


===Independent Women's Football League===
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In 2006, the Passion were host to the annual [[NWFA]] championship game at [[Newman Stadium]] in [[Wexford, Pennsylvania]], [[United States]].
After the 2007 National Women's Football Association season the Passion joined the[[ Independent Women's Football League]]. As well as having a new league, the team also gained two new head coaches, Jeff Ogden and owner Teresa Conn.


==Tryouts==
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In 2007, the Passion completed an undefeated regular season going 8-0. The Passion were successful in all three of their home playoff games. The team improved to 11-0 after victories over Erie, West Michigan, and Cleveland. The team then won the NWFA Championship Game on July 21, 2007 against the Columbus Comets with a score of 32-0.
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Each year, players are selected for the team after going through a tryout and interview process to test their physical abilities and gauge their interest in playing. Since the teams inception in 2002, over 200 women have attended tryouts.


==Coaching staff==
[[Jeff Ogden]] and [[Teresa Conn]] are the team's current Head Coaches for the 2008 season.
The coaching staff has a head coach and group of assistants with various coaching backgrounds and playing experience at the youth, [[high school]],
[[collegiate]] and professional levels.


==Team personnel==
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== Player information ==
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The team also includes volunteer workers. Volunteer support personnel include equipment and merchandising managers, athletic trainers, personal trainers, [[chiropractors]], [[web designers]], marketers, [[videographers]], [[photographers]], [[statistician]]s, and gameday coordinators. The Passion have also implemented an active internship program with local colleges and universities to give students hands-on experience throughout the year in fields such as [[advertising]], [[marketing]], [[public relations]], [[journalism]], [[business administration]] and [[sports management]].


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==Player information==
With little to no actual experience playing [[American football]], Passion players come from various sports backgrounds, including [[softball]], [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], [[soccer]], [[rugby football|rugby]], [[lacrosse]], and [[track & field]]. The players live in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]] as well as in the various suburbs that surround the city and typically commute 45 minutes to one-and-a-half hours for meetings, strength and conditioning workouts, and practices three to four times per week in the evenings and on weekends.
With little to no actual experience playing [[American football]], Passion players come from various sports backgrounds, including [[softball]], [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], [[soccer]], [[rugby football|rugby]], [[lacrosse]], and [[track & field]].


==External links==
The average age of the Passion's team members is in the mid-30s. A wide range of occupations and outside interests are represented. The players are single, married, or even parents.
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* [http://www.pittsburghpassion.com/ Official website]

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* [http://www.iwflsports.com/ IWFL website]
== References ==

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* [http://www.pittsburghpassion.com/ Official Pittsburgh Passion website]
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* [http://www.iwflsports.com/ Official Inderpendent Women's Football League website]


[[Category:National Women's Football Association teams]]
[[Category:National Women's Football Association teams]]

Revision as of 17:52, 9 June 2008

Pittsburgh Passion
Year founded: 2002
City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Team Colors Black & Gold
Head Coach Larry Camerota (2003)
Lou Rood (2004 - 2007)
Jeff Ogden & Tresea Conn (2008 - present)
League/Conference affiliations
Team history
  • Pittsburgh Passion (2002 - present)
League titles (1)
2007 NWFA Northern Conference championship
League Championships (1)
2007 NWFA Championship
Home fields
East Carson Street between 8th and 9th Streets
Field surface: Turf

The Pittsburgh Passion are a women's American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They were formed in March 2002 and are currently owned by Teresa Conn.

The Passion are a former member of the Northern Conference of the National Women's Football Association. The team became a member of the North Atlantic Conference of the Independent Women's Football League after the 2007 season. Beginning in 2008 they will play an eight-game regular season schedule. Two bye weeks are built into that schedule which runs from April to June each year. The season concludes with three rounds of playoffs and a championship game in July.

History

National Women's Football Association

In 2003, the Passion played its home games at Belle Vernon Area High School. The teams inaugural head coach was Larry Camerota. The team finished its inaugural season with a 2-6 record. The average attendance at each of their four home games that season was between 2,500 and 3,000 fans.

In 2004 season, the Passion changed its home stadium to Ambridge High School's Moe Rubenstein Stadium. Lou Rood was named head coach that season. The team improved its regular season record to 6-2, just missing the playoffs as a Northern Conference wildcard team. The Passion led the league in attendance for 2004 with crowds approaching 4,000 fans per game.

In 2005, the Passion carried an active roster of 55 players along with a practice squad.

Starting in 2006, the Passion have played its home games at George K. Cupples Stadium (formerly "South Stadium") in the South Side of Pittsburgh.

In 2006, the Passion were host to the annual NWFA championship game at Newman Stadium in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

In 2007, the Passion recorded an undefeated regular season going 8-0. After winning all three of their home playoff games, the team improved to 11-0 after victories over Erie, the West Michigan Mayhem, and Cleveland. The team then won the NWFA Championship Game on July 21, 2007 against the Columbus Comets by a score of 32-0.

Independent Women's Football League

After the 2007 National Women's Football Association season the Passion joined theIndependent Women's Football League. As well as having a new league, the team also gained two new head coaches, Jeff Ogden and owner Teresa Conn.

Tryouts

Each year, players are selected for the team after going through a tryout and interview process to test their physical abilities and gauge their interest in playing. Since the teams inception in 2002, over 200 women have attended tryouts.

Coaching staff

The coaching staff has a head coach and group of assistants with various coaching backgrounds and playing experience at the youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels.

Team personnel

The team also includes volunteer workers. Volunteer support personnel include equipment and merchandising managers, athletic trainers, personal trainers, chiropractors, web designers, marketers, videographers, photographers, statisticians, and gameday coordinators. The Passion have also implemented an active internship program with local colleges and universities to give students hands-on experience throughout the year in fields such as advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism, business administration and sports management.

Player information

With little to no actual experience playing American football, Passion players come from various sports backgrounds, including softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and track & field.

External links

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