Richmond Black Widows
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| League | WFA (2016-present) |
| Team history | 2015-Present |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia |
| Stadium | Hovey Field |
| Colors | Black, red, silver |
| President | Sarah Schkeeper |
| Head coach | Bill Donati |
| Mascot | Betty |
The Richmond Black Widows are a women's American football team playing out of Richmond, Virginia.[1] They are a member of the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). They are the first women's football team in Richmond, and currently the only team in Virginia. They are set to start their inaugural season in April 2016. Games will be held at Virginia Union University's Hovey Field.
Staff
As of the 2016 season the coaching staff include:
- Head Coach - Bill Donati
- Assistant Head Coach - Brian West
- Offensive Coordinator - Harris Diggs
- Defensive Coordinator - Michael Cole
- Assistant Coach - Duane Phillips
- Assistant Coach - Paul Nuttall
- Assistant Coach - Mike Doggett
- Assistant Coach - Mike Jones
- Assistant Coach - Nicole Brailer
History
Women's Football in Richmond
The Richmond Black Widows was founded in 2015 by Sarah Schkeeper with the express goal of, not only promoting women's football in the area, but providing young girls and women the opportunity to play a sport they have been denied and growing the confidence of young girls by showing them what can be achieved with drive and determination. At least once, prior to Sarah Schkeeper founding the Richmond Black Widows, a women's football team was attempted in Richmond. It fizzled before it ever started a season. Having played for 5 years for the New York Sharks and competing in 2013 on the US Women's National Team that participated in the IFAF Women's World Championship, Schkeeper moved to Richmond, Virginia and started the journey of bringing women's football to Richmond, Virginia.
As there was no foundation for football in the area, Sarah Schkeeper had to use alternative means to spread the word, creating a MeetUp group. Currently the team has a strong roster of over 40 women and a knowledgeable coaching staff.
Season-By-Season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Black Widows (WFA) | |||||
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -- | |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
* = current standing
2016
Season schedule
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Tri Cities Thunder | Away | Won 46-12 |
| April 9 | Fayetteville Fierce | Away | |
| April 16 | Philadelphia Phantomz | Home | |
| April 23 | DC Divas | Home | |
| April 30 | Fayatteville Fierce | Home | |
| May 7 | Philadelphia Phantomz | Away | |
| May 14 | BYE | ||
| May 21 | Keystone Assault | Away | |
| May 28 | BYE | ||
| June 4 | Tri Cities Thunder | Home |
References
- ^ "With the Black Widows, Women's Football Tackles Richmond". Style Weekly. Retrieved 31 December 2015.