LEAGUE OFFICE
THE LEADERSHIP BEHIND THE CONTINENTAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Continental Football League is supported by experienced leadership across football operations, legal, marketing, officiating, and digital communications.
OVERVIEW
BUILT TO SUPPORT GROWTH, GOVERNANCE, AND THE GAME
The CoFL league office is designed to support football operations, officiating, legal structure, communications, marketing, and the broader growth of the league as it expands across key markets.
FEATURED LEADERSHIP
LEAGUE LEADERSHIP
The CoFL is guided by experienced leadership across football, legal, officiating, marketing, and digital communications.
MANNY MATSAKIS
FOUNDER & CEO — CONTINENTAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Manny Matsakis has spent his entire life building football — coaching it, publishing it, and now relaunching one of its most storied brands for a new generation.
A native of the Ohio Valley, Manny comes from a true football family. As a player, he was a three-time First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection at Capital University, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft, and played for the Indianapolis Colts during the 1987 season.
His coaching career spans three decades and five head coaching stops — Emporia State, Texas State, Bethany College, Enka High School, and Defiance College — with assistant roles alongside Bill Snyder at Kansas State, Mike Leach at Texas Tech where he helped develop Wes Welker into a national record-holder, and Mike Kelly with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL as Offensive Coordinator.
In 1994, Manny founded American Football Quarterly — which grew into American Football Monthly, the international trade journal of the football coaching profession and the worldwide leader in football coaching information.
In 2025, he announced the revival of the Continental Football League, with the Ohio Valley Ironmen as its flagship franchise. As Founder and CEO, Manny leads the league's vision, new team acquisition, and the national expansion of professional summer football.
The CoFL is Manny Matsakis's life's work — and it is just getting started.
MIKE KELLY
COMMISSIONER
Mike Kelly brings more than four decades of experience across college and professional football, with leadership roles spanning the NCAA, CFL, NFL, and XFL. A former quarterback at Bluffton, Kelly has served as a coach, scout, executive, and head coach at programs including Valdosta State, Widener, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington’s NFL front office.
NICK SARRIS
LEGAL COUNSEL
Nick Sarris is an attorney based in Arlington, Virginia, and is publicly associated with Sarris Talent & Athletic Representation Services, LLC in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore area. For the CoFL, he helps support league legal structure, agreements, and governance as the organization grows.
MICHAEL D'AMBROSIO
DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING
Michael D’Ambrosio is publicly associated with football officiating and football-official education, including his Whistle Talk platform focused on officials, coaches, and fans. His background gives the CoFL a credible officiating voice tied directly to rules, mechanics, and football-official development.
OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE DAY TO DAY
CARRIE COPLEY
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Dr. Carrie Scanlon Copley is a strategic leader, brand builder, and business consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations stand out, connect with their audiences, and drive growth. With expertise spanning leadership, marketing, operations, and community engagement, she brings a hands-on, results-oriented approach to building strong foundations, aligning moving parts, and helping organizations grow with clarity and impact.
ROMMEL ISLA
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Rommel Isla supports the league’s digital publishing, communications coordination, and online content execution across the CoFL’s growing media and web presence. His role helps connect the league’s public-facing messaging, content rollout, and digital operations.
THE FUNCTIONS BEHIND THE LEAGUE
The league office is built to support competition, communication, governance, and growth across the Continental Football League.
1
Football Operations
Supports league competition structure, team coordination, and football standards.
2
Officiating
Oversees officiating standards, rules interpretation, and official development.
3
Legal and Governance
Supports contracts, league agreements, compliance, and long-term structure.
4
Marketing and Communications
Guides public messaging, brand growth, and audience development.
5
Digital Media and Content
Supports the league’s website, digital publishing, and media presentation.
6
Broadcast and Content Strategy
Helps shape the future presentation of games, shows, and league media.
7
Business Development
Supports league growth through strategic relationships, new opportunities, and market development.
BUILDING THE FUTURE
GROWING THE LEAGUE OFFICE WITH THE LEAGUE
As the CoFL expands into new markets and develops new opportunities, the league office will continue to grow alongside it, with leadership focused on disciplined expansion, competitive integrity, and long-term sustainability.
CONNECT WITH THE LEAGUE OFFICE
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE CONTINENTAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
For league inquiries, media questions, ownership conversations, and strategic partnerships, contact the league office directly.
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