Episode 1- Fusion Podcast

Introducing a brand new podcast about Cleveland Women’s Sports, focusing first on the professional women’s tackle football team, the Cleveland Fusion. 

Chris Barna of North Royalton is pursuing a career in broadcasting through the Ohio Media School. He has started this podcast out of a passion for increasing exposure for women’s athletics. The Eye on Fusion is just the beginning in this series, showcasing the stories of those within the Cleveland Fusion organization.

Take a listen to the first episode of the Eye on Fusion featuring Fusion owner, TJ Monachino below.

Eye on Fusion- Ep. 1 ft. TJ Monachino

Episode 2 with Fusion, Director of Marketing, Elise Bigley

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T.J. Monachino, Cleveland Fusion owner

Recap- Signing Day for 2019 Season

On Saturday, October 13th, the Cleveland Fusion hosted fans, friends, and family at Mulberry’s Cleveland to meet the returning veterans and rookies for our 2019 season! Mayor of Maple Heights, Annette Blackwell, even stopped by to visit, as Maple Heights has been our home for the past several seasons.

At the event itself, we had 18 veteran Fusion players commit, as well as 2 veteran football players joining us from other teams, and 15 rookies! All of these athletes come from unique backgrounds and across Northeast Ohio to be a part of this incredible movement.

Strength and conditioning begins now, with practices starting this January. We are adding players every week and welcome all to contact us for more information on joining our team. The Cleveland Fusion 2019 season promises to be one of growth, hard hits, and lots of fun! 2019 National Championship, here we come!

 

Photos by Tiffany Kalipersaud and Michelle Herdlick

 

 

 

Signing Day for 2019 Season

Want to get a sneak peek of what you can expect to see on the field this 2019 season? Check out our Signing Day event and meet all of the veterans and rookie athletes committed to the Cleveland Fusion for this upcoming spring!

Join us Saturday, October 13th from 3:30-7PM at Mulberry’s Cleveland for football, fun, and refreshments. Bring the whole family to meet your favorite player, test your luck with our raffle baskets, and pick up some of the latest Fusion apparel!

Food and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

Coaching Promotions

Promotions at the Cleveland Fusion

The Cleveland Fusion is pleased to announce the promotion of two familiar faces within the organization. Sam Jackson is formally moving into the role of Director of Football Operations and Assistant Head Coach. Erik Keister is returning to the role of Head Coach.

As Director of Football Operations, Sam will be responsible for player development and all athlete-related team activities. In addition to directing our player recruitment efforts, Sam will also work on our marketing and community outreach efforts. On the field, Coach Jackson will work directly with Coach Keister on player accountability, eligibility and compliance with league by-laws. He will also run the strength and conditioning program. Sam will also have an advisory role with the women’s sports teams affiliated with the Cleveland Fusion.

After stepping back for a year to recharge his batteries and devote more time to his family and business, Coach Keister has returned to the hot seat and resumed the role of Head Coach. Erik has a long a winning history with the Fusion, coaching the only undefeated regular season in team history in 2013. His teams made the playoffs in his last 5 seasons as head coach. Erik was chosen head coach for the WFA all-star team twice and won both games. For the 2019 season, Coach Keister is excited to “build the Fusion back into one of the top women’s football teams in the country.”

We are fortunate to have within our organization two men who possess not only the talent, but the love for the Fusion and commitment to its success. The synergistic talents that Erik and Sam bring to the Fusion will make that elusive WFL Championship a reality for our players, our fans and the City of Cleveland.

Tom Monachino, General Manager
Cleveland Fusion Football

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Sam Jackson
Director of Football Operations
Assistant Head Coach
Erik Keister
Head Coach