Power Head Coach Ron James in ESPN Studio on Monday

Thursday July 10, 2014

 2012 NET10 Wireless Head Coach of the Year set for guest analyst role

CHICAGO – Pittsburgh Power head coach Ron James will appear as the special guest analyst in studio during halftime of the Week 18 “NET10 Wireless AFL on ESPN” telecast on Monday, July 14, the League office announced today.

James, the 2012 NET10 Wireless Head Coach of the Year, is 13-2 in his first season at the helm for the Power. He has 12 years of coaching experience in the AFL, seven of which have been as a head coach. The Power, who are heading to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history this August, have a bye in Week 18 and will return to action in Week 19 against the Iowa Barnstormers.

The Jacksonville Sharks (6-9) will host the New Orleans VooDoo (2-13) in this week’s “NET10 Wireless AFL on ESPN” telecast at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The ESPN family of networks and CBS Sports Network will nationally broadcast AFL games each week for the entire 2014 season. The AFL schedule culminates with ArenaBowl XXVII Saturday, August 23, 2014 on ESPN.