It is with great pleasure that we introduce Coach Matt Rogers as the new London Blitz QB coach.

Coach Rogers has over 20 years in the game, starting out as a player and progressing through to the coaching ranks.

Coach Rogers' previous roles have seem him as a player on the 2000 National Champions University of Ottawa team, and more recently on the coaching staff at Vancouver Collage, Notre Dame Secondary School, and St Thomas More Collegiate.

Coach Rogers also coached at Reicher Catholic High School in Waco, where he worked under Mark Waggoner and John Ryan, Central Texas Coaching Staff of the Decade 2000-2010.

He has coached players who have gone on to play Division 1 football at schools including USC, Minnesota and Kansas, and many more.

Coach Rogers said: "It is an honour for me to join the Blitz. I'm excited to work with a core of committed players, as well as coaches who are passionate and knowledgable teachers of the game. I hope to spread the game of football and work with the players and coaches to build upon the Blitz's strong foundation, not only to become a championship team here in Britain but Europe."

Head Coach Damian Anderson, said: “Coach Rogers is a great pick up for the team. His philosophy and knowledge of the game will compliment what we do and only strengthen the offence”.

Chairman Henry Charlton-Weedy, added: “The 2017 season is off to a great start - We have added some fantastic talent to our coaching staff, and we also have a new international sponsor - DraftKings."

The London Blitz are back at training every Sunday and Wednesday - players of all experience welcome. Check out our Facebook page for details.