The Dallas Diamonds is a professional women's football team in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). The Diamonds consists of 46 players and 10 coaching staff. The Diamonds won four national championships; the first three were all earned during their membership in the Women's Professional Soccer League (WPFL) which was dissolved in 2008, and the fourth was in their first season in the Independent Women's Football League.
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History
The Diamonds franchise started in 2002 by owner Dawn Berndt. During its inaugural season, Diamonds finished with a 5-5 record. The following season, Diamonds were upgraded to 8-2 and entered the playoffs as a wild card team. They lost in their home, the Birdville Fine Arts Complex at Florida Stingrays who moved to lose the championship game.
In 2004, Diamonds recruited a solid rookie class and passed the season unbeaten. The Diamonds marched through a playoff beating Houston Energy, SoCal Scorpions and finally Northern Ice for their first title.
In 2005, Diamonds continued their winning streak and ended the season unbeaten. In the playoffs, they beat Houston Energy, SoCal Scorpions and New York Dazzles for their second title.
In 2006, the victory continued until Diamond broke the WPFL record with 33 consecutive wins. The loss came to rival Houston Energy in Houston, TX. The League was reorganized in 2006 and separated these two power generation teams into conferences. It gives what are the two best teams statistically with a chance to face a championship game. Both teams hit the Championship and struggled back and forth with some lead changes until the Diamonds drew ahead 34-27 at the start of the 4th quarter and never let go of excellence.
In 2007, injuries and pensions hit the franchise. In their first regular season without a playoff venue, management takes a different approach. Offering the players a chance to play in a new league, several players came out of retirement to join IWFL in 2008. Playing Chicago Force in Chicago, Diamonds won the IWFL Championship 2008. The Diamonds currently play at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas and have a board the most active message in women's football at www.dallasdiamondsfootball.com.
In 2009, Diamonds completed another regular season unbeaten, winning the title of the South Atlantic Division. However, other IWFL titles are not on the cards, as they lost the Eastern Conference Semifinals to Boston Militia, 34-14.
In 2010, Diamonds won another division title, this time ending first in the Midwest Division at 7-1. Although they beat the Chicago Force 27-20 in the Western Conference Semifinals, they will lose to Sacramento Sirens 45-43 in the title game of the conference.
For the 2011-2013 season, the Diamonds are played in Women's Football Alliance.
Maps Dallas Diamonds
Famous player
Jessica Springer
Jessica Springer is Diamond started running back and back midfielder. In 2004, he was the WPFL Howington Award Winner awarded to the league MVP. He runs a 40-yd 4.88 dash and holds a powerlifting record both in the bench press and lifts off in his weight category. He retired briefly during 2007 and returned for the last half of the season. The Diamonds did not make it into the playoffs in 2007 and Springer returned in his best form for 2008. He leads the league in TDs and averages over 11 yards per carry. During the championship game, he is the heart and soul of the team. He gets interception and every TD, Diamond's value on the offense comes on the ground at the hands of Springer. He brought the ball 9 times in the OT and scored in the middle from 11 yards to secure the 4th Diamonds ring in 5 years.
Karen Seimears
Karen Seimears is Diamond's early quarterback from 2003-2010. The Diamonds are 53-3 with Seimears at the bottom of the center. She's given the name of a starter for Pro Bowl every year she plays. During the 2007 season, Seimears walked on the sidelines as an offensive coach. He returned to the field for the 2008 season and led the Diamonds to their fourth title in 5 seasons. Seimears trained again in 2010 while pregnant with her first son, Colton.
Ring of Honor
Shelley Burnson, OL; Aurelia Green, OL; and Karen Seimears, QB; Jessica Springer, RB/LB; & amp; Ivette Young, LB is in the Ring of Honor Diamond. Their number has been retired and displayed in each Diamonds game.
Championship
2004
The Diamonds take North Ice in WPFL Championship Game VI. This took place in Long Beach, California on November 20, 2004. The final score was Dallas Diamonds 62, North Ice 13. Seimears threw 4 TD passing and Dallas dominated on the ground as well. MVP is Q Ragsdale, running back to Dallas.
2005
The Diamonds play New York Dazzles in WPFL Championship Game VII. This took place at the Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex in North Richland Hills, Texas on November 19, 2005. The final score was 61-8, Diamonds.
2006
The Diamonds played Houston Energy at WPFL Championship Game VIII, which took place in Roswell, Georgia on November 4, 2006. Monica Foster and Dallas defense took over in the second half after Diamond was left behind and dominated from his security position with two Ints late to seal the win. The final score is 34-27, Diamonds
2008
The Diamonds played the Chicago Force at the IWFL Championship Game, which took place in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 2008. The Diamonds won in overtime 35-29. Jessica Springer is a MVP game and announces she retired after the game. Coach Todd Hughes also announced his resignation.
Season-Seasons Season
2009
Season schedule
2010
Season schedule
** = Won by forfeit
2011
Standings
Season schedule
** = Won by forfeit
2012
Season schedule
Coach staff
Todd Haisten 2003-2004 Head Coach WPFL Championship 2004 Rekam 20-3 Todd Hughes 2003-2004 Koordinator Ofensif, Pelatih Kepala 2005-2008 Kejuaraan WPFL 2005-2006, IWFL Championship 2008 Rekor 37-4 Pat Hughes Rec Coach 2004- Koordinator Defensif 2005- 2008 Mikal Black 2004 Defensive Line Coach, dan 1st asst. Brian Bishop HC 2009, 10-1 Patrick Hughes HC 2010-2011, 22-2, Karen Seimears OC 2010, Ryan Hopkins RB/WR Coach 2010-2011, OC 2011. Bobby Vadnais 2010 Defensive Coordinator, 2011 Head Coach 10-1
Media
During this season, Diamonds hosted a weekly talk-show webformat event. It's produced by BISD TV (Comcast 30 channel in Dallas/Fort Worth). The game is also broadcasted on Ustream.tv by BISD TV.
Gallery
References
External links
- Dallas Diamonds website
- Dallas Diamonds Forum
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