The Iowa Crush are a women's tackle football in the Independent Women's Football League. Founded in 2004, they train at the Martensdale-St. Marys Stadium, and previously played at the Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, along with the Des Moines Menace and the Valley Tigers.[1]

Iowa Crush
Founded2004
LeagueIndependent Women's Football League
Team historyDes Moines Courage (2004-2005)
Iowa Crush (2006-present)
Based inMartensdale, Iowa
StadiumMartensdale-St. Marys Stadium
ColorsNavy blue, sky blue, orange
OwnerJenifer McIntire
Head coachDedric Ward

The Crush are composed of talents from all across Iowa.

Community

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They have often taken part in activities for the local community, such as trivia nights, try-outs, community service, schools visits, and parades.[2] Their primary goal is to promote the idea of women playing in under-represented sports such as American football, by producing a fun and safe environment both on and off the field.[3]

Coaching

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Over the years the team have been coached by multiple eminent American football players, such as Dedric Ward.

Season-By-Season

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Season records
Season W L T Finish Playoff results
Des Moines Courage (IWFL)
2004 1 3 0 X-Team -- PS 30 PA 126
2005 2 6 0 X-Team -- PS 112 PA 228
Iowa Crush (IWFL)
2006 4 4 0 X-Team -- PS 162 PA 195
2007 2 6 0 4th West Midwest -- PS 70 PA 246
2008 0 8 0 3rd West Mid-South -- PS 13 PA 354
2009 0 8 0 23rd Tier II -- PS 41 PA 276
2010* 3 5 0 5th Tier II West Midwest -- PS 110 PA 207
2014 3 5 0 4th Midwest -- PS -- PA 90
2015 2 6 0 4th Midwest -- PS -- PA 206
2016 2 5 0 4th Midwest -- PS -- PA 193
2017 1 3 0 3rd Affiliate -- PS -- PA 169
2018 0 2 0 7th Central -- PS -- PA 38
Totals 20 61 0 -- -- TS -- PA 2328

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References

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  1. ^ "The Iowa Crush | Stadium". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  2. ^ "The Iowa Crush | Events". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  3. ^ "The Iowa Crush | Home Page". The Iowa Crush. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  4. ^ "Independent Woman's Football League". Hosted Sports. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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