The Minnesota Machine are proud to announce the new coaching staff for 2011!
Donte Williams, Offensive Coordinator Doug Johnson, Offensive Line Coach Darren Olson, Offensive Line Coach Sean Hall, Wide Receivers Coach Benson Manento, Running Backs and Strength/Conditioning Willie Howard, Defensive Coach Iako Tsoukalas, Defensive Line Coach Derrick Simms, Defensive Line Coach Maurice Jones, Linebackers Coach Robert Parker, Technical Coach Scott Chavez, Offensive/Defensive Coach Rich Gray, Quarterbacks and Defensive Backs Coach
There are still vital coaching positions open. If you or someone you know is interested,
please send an email to info@mnmachine.com, or
fill out this form.
Machine Combine Clinic
Time: September 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:Oak Grove Middle School
1300 West 106th Street
Bloomington, MN
This clinic is designed to teach you the tools you will need to compete in the 2011 Machine Position Combine in October.
This clinic will also enable you to meet the coaches and veteran players. This clinic is not designed to intimidate a
potential player but rather, teach this potential player some of the skills necessary to play football. Our coaches
are eager to teach athletes that are eager to learn so that together the Minnesota Machine can achieve our goal to be
number one in the country!
What to bring:
Copy of valid I.D. and medical insurance
Cleats (soccer, baseball, football, lacross) and if you do not have cleats bring tennis shoes
Weather appropriate clothes
Most importantly bring a good attitude and all the questions you can think of!
This clinic is FREE!
Find this event on
June 20th, 2010
2010 Midwest Division Champions!
After finishing the regular season with a win over the Nebraska Stampede, that earned your Minnesota Machine
the title of 2010 Mid West Division Champions! The playoffs begin this Saturday June 26th where your Machine host
division rivals the Iowa Thunder. Kick off is at 7:00 PM at a new location at Minnetonka High School.
Find this event on
June 12th, 2010
Machine vs Thunder
April 12th, 2010
Machine Roll Over Stampede!
The Minnesota Machine opened the season with a 50-0 win over the visiting Nebraska Stampede. Find the game write up
here
and the game stats
here.
March 31st, 2010
Machine Get TV Time & Custom Bus!
The South Metro Dragons and Dragons Project, Inc have signed a deal to air "Dragons Weekly" on CW23 starting
April 25th at 11:00pm. The show will be hosted by our very own Head Coach and former Minnesota Viking Willie Howard.
Taping will take place at sponsors' location to be named at a later date.
So what can you expect to see on Dragons Weekly?
Game recaps; interviews with players, coaches and fans; features about our charity work; and breakdowns of future opponents.
This show and team wouldn't be possible if not for the support of many people and we will also make sure to feature these wonderful
people on the show as well.
The Minnesota Machine women's tackle football team is going to be featured regularly on the "Dragons Weekly" program. You can
expect Machine player interviews, coaching points, and game recaps. "I would like to thank our 'Big Brothers' the South Metro
Dragons for all of their support with our team," stated Lisa Olson, Owner of the now two year old Minnesota Machine. Olson also said,
"The Minnesota Machine worked with the Dragons during their championship winning season by working the sidelines and having players
support them by watching from the stands. We also worked a charity event and helped build three homes for Habitat for Humanity with
the South Metro Dragons."
The South Metro Dragons are teaming up with the Machine and have purchased two buses for the teams' use for away games and official
team functions. Each bus will be custom built, painted, and refurbished to accommodate the needs of the teams. The South Metro Dragons'
bus has been completed first and they are extending yet another gracious hand out to the Machine by letting their "sister" team use the
Dragons' bus until the Machine bus is complete sometime later this summer.
"I am simply amazed at the generosity the South Metro Dragons management and team have shown to our team and I look forward to growing
an even stronger relationship and partnership with this organization as we have similar ideals and missions." Lisa said.
You can find more information about our "Brother" Team on facebook and on the web at
www.southmetrodragons.com.
March 17th, 2010
Machine Announce Home Field
The Minnesota Machine are proud to announce their home games will be played at James Griffin Stadium at Central High School in St. Paul!
For more information, visit our Home Stadium page.
March 5th, 2010
Beer Bash!
$5.00 all you can drink tap beer, raffle items, with Cash Prizes. You do not need to be present
to win the Cash Prizes $5.00 ticket will get in you in the drawings-1st place $200, 2nd place $100, Third place $50.00.
All donations will benefit the Minnesota Machine Women's Tackle Football Team.
Contact a Minnesota Machine player or coach to purchase tickets.
Donate
The MN Machine would like to announce the addition of a Donate option through
TicketLeap. If you'd like
to make a cash donation to help support the Minnesota Machine, follow the link from
any of these donate buttons throughout our website. Any help is greatly appreciated!
The Machine are happy to bring Coach Mark Ring in from California for this
weekend! He has been talking with our coaches and they will be working
together to offer even more great coaching tips and techniques!
We have all of the "tools" needed to succeed as a team! Having this
opportunity to be together, to learn even more is a "tune up" that any
Machine would find beneficial! Do everything you can to make sure you are
present for all sessions of our FULL SPEED weekend!
The Machine Shop is under construction and being assembled!
Merchandise will be available in March 2010!
Check back for updates on our Machine Shop page!
We are inviting women 18 years and older to attend our Skills Sessions (try-outs) for our
2010 football season!
Please bring:
Photo I.D.
Insurance Card
Gym Shoes
Water
Questions
$20.00 (one time fee)
If you attended any or all of the Captians' Practices please bring the partial playbook
and your contract with you.
If you did NOT attend any or all of the Captians' Practices do not worry we have plenty
of time to catch you up to speed.
Can't wait to see you all there!
(There are 2 skill sessions. The $20 fee covers both sessions. You are encouraged
to attend both, but only required to attend 1 session.)
November 12th, 2009
Machine Partner with Team Boozum Buddies!
The Minnesota Machine are partnering up with Team Boozum Buddies who are raising money
for the Susan G. Komen 3 Day walk. They need to raise $2300.00 as part of their commitment
to not only raise awareness but to raise hope to find a cure! Please help by donating
$10.00 and get a chance to win a great prize. Not only is your donation a tax write off,
you are helping your fellow mankind, and you are also gaining a chance to enjoy a sporting
event from a very good vantage point!
1. Please make checks payable to: Charity Warriors
2. Send check and PRE-Paid self addressed envelope to:
Attn: AMY MOTT
213 1st Street
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
3. Amy will send you your chance to win OR she will notify you if you have won. If you
just want to be notified instead of sending a prepaid envelope that is fine too just attach a note!
WE THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING A SMALL DONATION TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE!
Questions? Please call Amy at 952-237-3104.
October 27th, 2009
Captains' Practice
Interested in playing? Know someone who's interested in playing? Just want to learn
what we are about? Come on out to our next Captains' Practice on Saturday November 21st
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Neill Elementary School in Crystal.
We will be inside, for classroom lessons and practice. Bring photo i.d. and proof
of insurance. Wear athletic clothing and shoes. Bring water.
October 14th, 2009
Captains' Practice
Captains' Practice
We will be outside! Please dress appropriately! We will continue to build on the
drills learned last time, get to know each other, and end with flag football of course!
Beer Bash
Beer Bash
Join us for a Beer Bash on Saturday October 24th at Steve O's in Crystal! All you can drink
tap beer (Mich Golden Light or Coors Light) for $8! Great Liquor raffles too! Tell your friends!
September 22nd, 2009
Women's Football Camp
The Minnesota Machine would like to invite any current or prospective player to the Women's
Football Camp and Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this January 7-10, 2010.
If you are interested in attending this camp please send an email to
info@mnmachine.com
as soon as possible!
There are a few teammates interested in going and if we get enough we may qualify for
special group rates making the trip cheaper for all who attend.
Click on the link below for more information on the camp and conference!
September 17th, 2009
Congrats to Sarah Bishop!
Congratulations to Sarah Bishop for earning an Orange belt in Ju-Jitsu from
The World of Self-Defense Combat Ju-Jitsu!
Ju-Jitsu class for the MN Machine players will be every Saturday beginning this Saturday Sept. 19th at 3:15 PM at
The World of Self-Defense Combat Ju-Jitsu.
The cost is $80 per class which is split up amongst the participants each Saturday.
All players are encouraged to attend and prospective players are also welcome.
This work out will benefit you on and off the field! Women lack core strength and hamstrings,
ju-jitsu is a great way to strengthen both, not to mention improve flexibility!
The Machine look forward to starting the 2010 season off early, and getting ourselves in shape is
the best thing we can do besides play tackle football!
September 7th, 2009
Machine are Back!
The Machine have enjoyed the summer and some time away from football,
but now we're back and we're gearing up for the 2010 season!
Recruiting
We're now recruiting for the 2010 season! Click here
if you or someone you know is interested in playing!
Beer Bash
Join us
for a Beer Bash at the Boulevard on Saturday September 12th at the Boulevard Bar & Grill in Dresser, WI!
Captains' Practice
Captains' Practice
begins this month on Saturday September 26th from 9AM to Noon at Neill Elementary School in Crystal.
July 29th, 2009
Dragons are Champs!
Congratulations to the South Metro Dragons
for becoming Northern Power Football League Champions!
The Dragons defeated the Rochester Giants 41-17 to lift their record to a perfect 10-0 for the season.
The MN Machine players, friends and fans enjoyed each of your wins and look forward to watching you
compete for the Championship again next year! Congratulations!
Thanks to the "Chain Gang" for doing an excellent job at each game!
July 17th, 2009
Machine LINKS with the Lynx!
The Minnesota Machine are proud to announce a partnership with the Minnesota Lynx WNBA Women's
Professional Basketball Team! "I believe this is just the beginning of a very long and prosperous
relationship for both teams," says Minnesota Machine Owner Lisa Olson. Your Minnesota Machine are
selling special tickets to the July 28th game against the L.A. Sparks at the Target Center at 7pm
and the August 1st game against the Phoenix Mercury also at 7pm at the Target Center to help raise
money needed for the 2010 WFA season. Machine players will be at both games and will even have a
booth with information about the team, photos, sign autographs and more! If you are interested in
purchasing some of these tickets please email
info@mnmachine.com for more information!
Dragons #1 seed in Playoffs!
Come join us to cheer on the South Metro Dragons as they take on the #4 seed N. Wisconsin Thunderhawks.
Kickoff is Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 PM at Minnetonka High School. There will be $100 gift cards given
out to first 50 fans! The Machine will also be signing autographs and working the sidelines as the men
look to host the Championship game the following weekend. Sunday, July 26th at Minnetonka High School
(game time TBD). GO DRAGONS!
June 27th, 2009
Game Forfeited!
Sorry fans, but the final home game between your MN Machine and the KC Storm has been canceled.
Thank you for your support throughout this season and we look forward to seeing you next season!
June 19th, 2009
Alt & Schlueter Named WFA Players of the Week!
WFA Offensive Player of the Week
Maggie Alt #34
WFA Defensive Player of the Week
Melisa Schlueter #42
Congratulations to Maggie and Melisa, great job!
June 16th, 2009
Machine Shut-Out the Thunder 20-0!
On a beautiful Saturday evening, your Minnesota Machine defeated
the visiting Iowa Thunder 20-0!
Read the game write-up here,
find team stats here, and
game day photos here.
June 9th, 2009
Machine Fall to Slam 42-7
The Minnesota Machine traveled down to St. Louis to take on the Slam only to come up
short 42-7.
Read the game write-up here,
find team stats here, and
game day photos here.
MN Machine are fans of the South Metro Dragons!
The Minnesota Machine players and coaches are fans of the South Metro Dragons, men's minor league football team!
Machine and Dragons players have worked each other's home games this season and look forward to supporting one another
through this season and many to come! Please visit them at
www.southmetrodragons.com and see them in action at an upcoming home game.
Enjoy a double feature football day on Saturday, June 13th! Watch the Dragons at 4 p.m. and then the Machine at 7 p.m.!
May 22nd, 2009
Abby Krause named WFA Offensive Player of the Week!
Congratulations to Abby Krause for being selected WFA Offensive Player of the Week!
She touched the ball 7 times and produced 6 touchdowns...not bad for a rookie!
Check out the announcement on the WFA site, and
find the rest of her stats here!
MN Machine Announce New Team Sponsor!
The Minnesota Machine welcomes and thanks new team sponsor, Bumper's Sports Bar!
Bumper's Sports Bar is located in Burnsville just off 35W. Check out their daily specials,
bingo, trivia and karaoke!
May 19th, 2009
MN Machine calmed the Storm 58-0!
The Minnesota Machine are back at .500 after a win against the Kansas City Storm.
Read the game write-up here, and
find team stats here.
A big thanks goes to the volunteers/family members who've help take and organize the stats at Machine Games.
Thanks Eric Thompson and Josh Krause for making this possible!
Check out
this story by Kyle Weaver on our own Sam Byram in Osceola's The Sun.
May 12th, 2009
MN Machine sputter against the St. Louis Slam 28-0
Check out game photos here.
Read the game write-up here.
Find team and individual stats on the WFA site.
May 4th, 2009
Game Photos and Write-Up Posted!
Check out game photos here.
Read the game write-up here.
Find team and individual stats on the WFA site.
May 3rd, 2009
MN Machine win Home Opener 58-0 against the Missouri Phoenix!
The Minnesota Machine would like to thank all the fans and volunteers for
coming out to support the team for our big win at home! Game details, stats
and photos to come!
April 27th, 2009
MN Machine Drop Season Opener to Iowa Thunder
The Minnesota Machine lose their first game at the Iowa Thunder 16-6.
Details and stats to come.
April 23rd, 2009
Get MN Machine Home Game Tickets Online!
The Minnesota Machine have partnered up with TicketLeap for our online ticketing needs.
This button
will take you to the TicketLeap online box office where you can get
tickets to the MN Machine Home Games. You can also find this button
throughout the site, like on our
schedule
page.
April 15th, 2009
MN Machine Release Roster!
Congratulations to the Minnesota Machine 2009 inaugural team!
Find our roster here.
MN Machine Add Photos!
Finally, the Machine have added some photos to the website!
A big thanks to Don Ackerman for taking some awesome photos at practices and events.
Keep up the good work!
Click on the photo to see more.
March 12th, 2009
MN Machine Announce Home Field!
The Machine will play its home games in the South Washington County School District 833!
Woodbury High School and Park High School will host all four MN Machine regular season home games
in 2009. Both schools have beautiful turf fields with all the necessities for a successful home game.
The Machine have been very happily welcomed into the district by Tim Maurer, Community Education
Activity Center and Events Coordinator. Thank you Tim!
For more information see the Game Day Facilities Page.
Beer Bash at The Boulevard in Dresser, WI
Saturday, April 11th, 8 p.m.-Midnight
$7, all you can drink at The Boulevard Bar and Grill in Dresser, Wisconsin
For more information see the Upcoming Events Page.
Or, check out The Boulevard's Website.
To contact the Minnesota Machine by phone call 612-965-0779.
See the Contact Us Page for other ways to contact the Machine.
March 4th, 2009
MN Machine System Update Volume 5 Released!
See System Updates Page for more Machine news.
Including the announcement of the Minnesota Machine Logo!
A special thanks goes out to Chris Sunde for his excellent work on the logo!
The Minnesota Machine welcomes and thanks new team sponsor, Greene Construction! The Greene Construction
company and family are happy to support the Machine and their hometown player Samantha Byram. Greene
Contraction will be helping to build some necessary equipment for team events and more! Welcome to
the Machine!
February 12th, 2009
MN Machine Endure & Enjoy First Class at Combat Jujitsu!
See Documents Page for the forms to complete before practice!
February 2nd, 2009
THANK YOU!
The Minnesota Machine would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all who participated in tryouts!
Updates regarding tryouts will be provided through the website, e-mail, and by phone.
See you all this Saturday!
For the rest of the Practice Schedule see the
Practice & Events Schedule page.
Missed Tryouts? Still want to be part of the Machine?
Send an e-mail to
info@mnmachine.com
or call Lisa at 612-965-0779.
The Minnesota Machine are glad to announce Higher Power Training and Combat Ju-Jitsu as Machine Partners!
See our Sponsors page
and System Update Volume 2 for more info!
January 5th, 2009
MN Machine 2009 Coaches Announced!
The Minnesota Machine are glad to announce the coaches for the upcoming season.
See Coaches Page for more info!
Season Schedule Announced!
MN Machine Schedule Announced.
See Schedule Page for complete details!
Plus, first "System Update"!
The first edition of the weekly "System Update" has been released.
See System Updates Page for LOTS of Machine news!
"The Women's Football Alliance is proud to announce that the Minnesota Machine will be competing
in the WFA Midwest Division for the 2009 season. 'We are very excited for a new chapter in Minnesota
women's football," stated Lisa Olson, the new team's owner. "We feel the WFA's model is a perfect fit for us!'"
Time: September 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Oak Grove Middle School
1300 West 106th Street
Bloomington, MN
This clinic is designed to teach you the tools you will need to compete in the 2011 Machine Position Combine in October.
This clinic will also enable you to meet the coaches and veteran players. This clinic is not designed to intimidate a
potential player but rather, teach this potential player some of the skills necessary to play football. Our coaches
are eager to teach athletes that are eager to learn so that together the Minnesota Machine can achieve our goal to be
number one in the country!
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