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NEPA Miners add Wysocki as assistant

Article published 01/11/2007, CitizensVoice.com

With a name that is steeped in local heritage and team colors that evoke memories of championships, the black-and-gold clad NEPA Miners football team debuted Wednesday at Uno Fitness in the Icebox Complex in Scranton.

The announcement was highlighted by the signing of its first player — former Lackawanna College and Scranton Eagle running back Donnie Jackson-Bey.

The Miners will play in the 10-year-old North American Football League, an organization of more than 100 teams in 24 divisions across the country.

At this point, the Miners have yet to firm up a practice facility or officially name a site for their home games.

Owner/head coach Dan LaMagna was quick to steer away from the “semi-pro” moniker, preferring to call it “minor league” football.

“We are hoping to bring in some players that we can hopefully develop for the next level,” LaMagna said.

Among LaMagna’s assistant coaches will be former Meyers and University of Maryland star Charlie Wysocki, who will be quality control coach. Marty Evans will be defensive coordinator, Travis Grobes will be assistant defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach, and former Scranton Eagles coach Mike Woodard will handle the special teams.

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Northeast Pennsylvania Football
The North East Pennsylvania (NEPA) Miners are a minor league football team bringing a first of its kind football league to North Eastern Pennsylvania that will set the Miners apart from their competitors. While the Miners represent all of North East Pennsylvania, their basis of operations is the Poconos, encompassing the areas of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. The Miners play in the Regional Atlantic Football League (RAFL) with home games at the area’s finest facilities.
The Miners’ goal is to serve the people of North East Pennsylvania with year-round community service while providing superior customer service and quality family entertainment on Saturday nights during the football season. Led by their President and Head Coach Daniel LaMagna and supported by Charlie Wysocki — a Wilkes-Barre native and legendary football player — the Miners aim to exemplify the utmost in sportsmanship while entertaining their fans. We are Scranton Football at its finest!
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