The San Diego Strike Force and head coach Taylor Genuser have announced the addition of Rod Miller to their coaching staff for the 2025 Indoor Football League season.
Miller will join Genuser's staff as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator. He brings over 20 years of experience which includes experience from top to bottom of organizations and the coaching ladder, including time as a head coach.
A native of Omaha, Nebraska, and Drake University graduate, Rod began his arena and indoor coaching career in 2000 as a part of the af2 with the Carolina Rhinos in Greenville, South Carolina. He spent three seasons in Carolina and then three more years with the Green Bay Blizzard from 2003-2006 when they were also members of the af2.
He went on to serve as the wide receiver coach at Simpson College (Iowa) in 2006 and then as special team coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League for a season. During his start in coaching, he also spent time with Omaha Beef, Kentucky State University, and Tyler Junior College in Texas.
Miller continued his career in the AFL from 2007 to 2009 as an assistant coach with the Grand Rapid Rampage and defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Gladiators before eventually joining the Trenton Steel of the Southern Indoor Football League in 2011 and then the Loredo Rattlesnakes. From there, he spent time with the AFL's Philadelphia Soul, the Wichita Force of the Champions Indoor Football League, and Wichita Falls (TX).
From 2019 to 2022, Rod served as the head coach of the IFL's Bismarck Bucks until the franchise suspended operations. He was also the head coach in the China Arena League with the Qingdao Clippers. In 2023, he served as the defensive coordinator for the Vegas Knight Hawks, who had the number one pass defense and were third-ranked in total offense, before joining the Massachusetts Pirates as head coach and defensive coordinator last year.
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ABOUT THE STRIKE FORCE
The San Diego Strike Force is a professional indoor football team that has competed in the Indoor Football League since 2019. In 2023, the team achieved its first winning season, first playoff berth, and first Western Conference Final appearance, marking a turning point in the franchise's history. They'll play their home games in 2025 at Frontwave Arena. For more information about the team or season tickets, visit www.sdstrikeforce.com.
ABOUT FRONTWAVE ARENA
Frontwave Arena is a gateway to world-class sports and entertainment in North County San Diego. Located in Oceanside, California, the 7,500-capacity arena will showcase the best and brightest names in music of all genres, headline comedy, family shows, and community events. In addition to their tenant sports teams, the venue will host a growing roster of sports teams, tournaments, and athletic events. Frontwave Arena sets new standards for premium fan experiences with 16 luxury suites, VIP viewing decks, exclusive lounges and an open-air patio. An expansive outdoor plaza hosts performances, activities, and pre-game festivities. For more info visit www.frontwavearena.com.
ABOUT THE INDOOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Indoor Football League (IFL) is a professional indoor football league entering its seventeenth season in 2025. The IFL was created in 2008 out of the merger between the Intense Football League and United Indoor Football. In 2024, league consisted of 16 teams in two conferences, playing 16 games. Its teams are located from San Diego, California, to Lowell, Massachusetts, and is led by Commissioner Todd Tryon. For more information about IFL, visit www.goifl.com.
