Globe Miami Sting Team Staff - Football Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Bobby Powell

Head Coach - Bobby Powell Born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1948 and at the age of 4 moved to Globe-Miami where his dad was a copper miner. While a student in high school, he played football, cornerback. He graduated from high school in 1966. He worked in the copper mines and then in 1969 entered the United States Marine Cops., where he was a mortorman.

After returning home from Vietnam, he coached Pop Warner football and for 4 years coached high school football at Baghdad, AZ. High School. Coaching is this man's true love and avocation. While a young man, age 13, he coached Little League Baseball! Took a turn at playing for three years with the Globe Miami Bengals in the mid 70's. Recently Coach Powell was inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

Defensive Coordinator - Brandon Powell

Defensive Coordinator - Brandon Powell Born in Globe and graduated from Globe High School in 1991 where he played football as a quarterback for all four years! Elected "All Conference 1st Team" during his senior year. Brandon is a single father with two sons. He is the owner/operator of a FedEx Ground franchise in Globe. He has been with the Sting since it's beginning in 1997.

Football is in his blood. He is in his 14th season as an Offensive Coordinator for Globe High School. He has been playing for the Sting since it's first year, 1997. He sees himself playing now on an "as needed basis" focusing more on his team responsibilities as the defensive Coordinator.

Offensive Coordinator - Ray Rocha

Offensive Coordinator - Ray Rocha When you look at all of the players that played for the Sting on defense over time one could argue that who had more impact on a game, whether it was the defensive line in front of him or the shut down secondary behind him or even the hard hitting LB playing next to him wearing #2, one thing is for sure Ray was and is important to the success of this team.

Ray came to the Sting during the 2002 season as their QB in the season opener vs. the Mesa Lightning throwing a hailmary for a TD to end the half. He also played LB as the Sting went on to 4 State Championships from 2004-2007. Ray currently is the offensive coordinator for the Sting.

Linebackers Coach - Sheldon King

Linebackers Coach - Sheldon King Sheldon King played for the Globe Miami Sting for the past few years making the all-star team several times. He was considered one of the top linebackers in the league and finished the 2010 CFL season leading the league in tackles.

Sheldon played at Syracuse University along side Dwight Freeney and was the member of the Fall 1998, 1999 Spring and 2000 Fall Athletic Director's Honor Roll. Sheldon will now be taking his knowledge of the game and coach the linebackers for the Globe Miami Sting.