New Jersey Spartans News Wire

Spartans Name Bisset Quality Control Coach

The New Jersey Spartans named Richard Bisset the teams new Quality Control Coach.  


Bisset joins the Spartans coaching staff after working with the Fairleigh Dickinson University football staff a few seasons ago. Currently, he is working on a degree in exercise science and physiology at Rutgers University. He is aspiring to become a certified strength and conditioning coach through C.S.C.S and the NSCA. Until that time comes he will assist the team and staff in many capacities this upcoming season. 


The New Jersey Spartans Organization strongly believe that this will be a great opportunity for him (Bisset) to learn and hone in on his coaching, while pursuing his goal of becoming a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at April 13, 2008

Assistant Manning, Latest Addition to Spartans Coaching Staff

The New Jersey Spartans brought in Andre Manning to help add some versatility to an already dynamic offensive unit.


Coach Manning joins the Spartans staff as an Offensive Assistant after spending a more than a decade in the football coaching ranks. Most recently, In 2007, he was the Offensive Coordinator for minor league football team that featured a very explosive offense with his unorthodox run game philosophy as its base. Which is something the Spartans hope to utilize this season.


With a Martial Arts Background in Goshi Shun Karate, where he holds a black belt mastery, as well as his time spent as a NJ Correctional Officer, Coach Manning looks to bring with him a level of discipline, hard work,  and dedication that the players can appreciate & emulate.


The Spartans are very pleased with the addition of Coach Manning and due to his very good background on the offensive side of the ball, look forward to seeing what he can do for the team this season.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at April 8, 2008

Spartans announce their Home Field location for 2008

The New Jersey Spartans Organization has secured a home field for the 2008 Season. The Spartans will play all of their home games at West Side Park Football Field located at So. 13th St. & 18th Ave., Newark, NJ. The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs have agreed to allow the team to use the Facilities & Athletic Field this season. They understand and share the team's vision of bridging the gap between different communities and bringing a positive family atmosphere to the area that everyone can enjoy. The Organization thanks Frank & Andre from the Department for their help in assisting the New Jersey Spartans Organization.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at April 7, 2008 | Add Comment

In Need of Equipment???

If you are in need of any equipment, i.e. helmets, shoulder pads, practice pants, etc. Please go to our local team supplier ACTION SPORTS... Located at:

336 Saint Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065

Or Call our Dear Friend Ralph (Owner) at:
(732) 381-1400‎

When you arrive mention that you are a New Jersey Spartans Player and Save BIG!!!

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at April 1, 2008 | Add Comment

Time for a change...

Yesterday, marked the end of a grueling Conditioning Camp, in which the Spartans coaching staff put the players through rigorous workouts and drills that tested their will power and heart. It was a special month long camp that helped prepare the players bodies and get their minds right for the upcoming season. The players that attended where happy that they did and were rewarded for their effort. The coaches got a chance to see 1st hand the passion for which the players took to the game and the work ethic they have. Now the coaches, will look to the upcoming Mini-Camp as a way to add a few more bodies to the team. Stay Tuned for more information regarding the upcoming Mini-Camp and other team news.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at March 31, 2008 | Add Comment

Conditioning Camp is Underway

After 2 weeks the Spartans are still putting things together. There have been some good sessions and some bad, the coaches are trying to push the players past their own personal limitations and help them to rise to the challenge of being a Spartan. Hard Work, Dedication, and Determination is the key. Coach Z informed the team of a few motto's to remember: 

1.     "Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price." - Sun Tzu 
2.     "Hard training, easy combat... Easy training, hard combat." - Marshal Suvorov 
3.     "With it or on it." - Ancient Spartan motto meaning: "Come back with your shield or come back on it."

Hopefully, the players will take heed and begin to embody the name SPARTANS.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at March 17, 2008 | Add Comment

2nd Player Meeting

The New Jersey Spartans held their 2nd Official Players Meeting and it was as if the season had already begun. Just the night before the team kicked off the start of Conditioning Camp with passion and excitement. It was a 3-hour Session where the players worked, sweated, and bonded together. Still, the next morning, the players were ready and eager to receive all the information to be given and the coaches along with the executive staff were on point with everything. Coach Z presented the players with helmet and should pad options for this season. Coach Moss outlined the entire Off-Season program and upcoming Conditioning Camp, Mini-Camp, Training Camp, and a few other items. The General Manager along with the executive Staff announced the New Team Player Representatives and Named a Director of Public Relations & Entertainment. Afterwards, the Team was ready to hit the field as noted by the players who went out on the field after the meeting to throw the ball around. Please stay tuned as this is where you will find all the news and updates from the Spartans Organization as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at March 1, 2008 | Add Comment

1st Official Player Meeting

The New Jersey Spartans held their 1st Official Player Meeting and it was very inspiring. The Spartans truly had an exciting day. By the way, Coach Moss issued Special Thanks to The Honorable Mayor Wayne Smith & Donald Malloy, The Director of Recreation & Cultural Affairs in the Township of Irvington for their respective parts in assisting the New Jersey Spartans on this day.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at February 16, 2008

Spartans Join RAFL

Yesterday, Feb 9th, The Spartans Team Representatives attended the RAFL (Regional American Football League) meeting in PA. The meeting was very organized and informative. After a extensive Interview and application process the New Jersey Spartans Football Organization became the 1st of 16 teams that were accepted into the League. The other teams that were voted in came from NJ, NY, PA, CT, and MD. In their inaugural year the RAFL (then Regional Atlantic Football League) was only 14 teams strong and now with the addition of the NJ Spartans and other teams have become the biggest league on the East Coast with about 30+ teams. The Spartans Staff felt that this league was an excellent choice for the team and organization to grow in. 

The Divisions will be broken down as follows.

North East - NE Knights, CT Bearcats, NEPA Miners, H.V. Cowboys

Metro North - Empire State Titans, BK Jazz, BK Bulldogs, BK Blue Devils

Metro South - NY Predators, Hudson County Stars, Hudson County Bounty Hunters, NJ Spartans

Metro East - LI Ravens, LI Tribe, LI Pitbulls, LI Panthers, NY Demon Knights

New Jersey - NJ Warriors, Shore Bulldogs, NJ Lions, Montclair Black Knights

Southwest- Prince William Monarchs, VA Cowboys, Metro Nemesis, Baltimore Broncos, Waldorf Warriors

Delaware Valley - Phili Braves, Phili Pharoahs, DE Bison, Phili Mustangs, Rosedale Colts

This League will prove to be a challenging one and in our division there is sure to be some great match-ups, so please keep an eye out for us this season.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at February 10, 2008

Spartans Made Some Noise at VSP Combine

At Velocity Sports Performance in Wall Township, NJ --- The New Jersey Spartans held their 1st combine / tryout. The Players that made the trip, indeed felt it was one of the most amazing moments in the Spartans short history. "There was a vibe in that place like no other," as stated by one of the participants. There were some true athletes in the house, postings of 4.3, 4.4, & 4.5 - 40's; Verts of 36" & better; The guys on the bench had a record setter amongst them who turned in a great performance doing 31 reps of 225 LBs. The Spartans truly had an exciting day. The Team issued thanks to the Guests who came to observe, and to Nelson Constantino and the rest of the Coaches & Staff at Velocity. Please look to the PHOTOS section in weeks to come for pictures of the event.

Posted by New Jersey Spartans at January 26, 2008
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