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{{Football team | color1 = white| color2 = #10274c| logo = GCRiptide.PNG| pixels = 200px| founded = [[2001]]| league = [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance (WFA)|Women's Football Alliance]]| history = Pensacola Power ([[Wikipedia:National Women's Football Association|NWFA]]) 2001-2008<br /> Gulf Coast Riptide ([[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|WFA]]) 2009-Present| arena = John R. Jones Field - Ensley| colors = Navy & White| president = | coach = Mike Thomas| championships = 0| titles = 8 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)| mascot = }}The '''Gulf Coast Riptide,''', formerly the [[Wikipedia:Pensacola Power|Pensacola Power]], is a women's American football full -contact tackle football team in the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance |Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA) founded in 2001 as the Pensacola Power of the National Women's Football Association. The WFA, a 31- team league, plays under NFL rules with minor modifications such as ball size and kick -off placement. Their The Riptide's current home field is Escambia High School John R. Jones Fieldat 555 E. 9 Mile Road in West PensacolaEnsley. Their playing season runs April through June, with playoffs concluding in late Julywith the WFA National Championship Game. The "All-American Game, with " an All-Star classic follows the week after the 2009 season home opener on April 25championship game.

websites: ==2001 Season==The '''Pensacola Power's'''gulfcoastriptidehistory started one cool Saturday morning in February 2001.comThat's when '''Catherine Masters''', [[Wikipedia:National Women's Football Alliance: Association|National Women's Football Association]] (NWFA) CEO & founder held tryouts for the first women's football team in Pensacola. '''wfafootball.comRay Quinn''', email(Head Coach & owner of the [[Wikipedia: Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]]) and '''WFA_Riptide@yahoo.comTim Smart''' (Power Head Coach Candidate) were on hand to greet the first batch of football hopefuls. Over 120 women tried out for the team over the next three weekends but only 60 could make the squad. After a laborious selection process, 60 women were chosen and the team was ready to get started.

'''2001 Season:'''The Power had less than 2 months to select a team's history started one cool Saturday morning , get in February 2001shape, order equipment and learn the fundamentals of the game. That's when Catherine Masters (NWFA CEO & founder) held tryouts Expectations for the first women's football team in Pensacolaseason were understandably moderate. Ray Quinn (Head Coach & owner of the Alabama Renegades) With 4 games against teams from Nashville and Tim Smart Huntsville, (Power Head Coach Candidateteams with 8 games under their belts) were on hand to greet the first batch of football hopefuls. Over 120 women tried out Power was optimistically hoping for the team over the next three weekends but only 60 could make the squad. After a laborious selection process, 60 women were chosen and the team was ready to get started4-4 season.

The Power had less than burst on the NWFA scene with a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2 months ,500 to select a team5, get in shape, order equipment and learn 000 fans per game. No one was disappointed. During the fundamentals course of their first season the game. Expectations for Power recorded the first ever undefeated regular season were understandably moderate. With 4 games against teams from Nashville , earned the Southern Division Title with the 2nd ranked defense and Huntsvillethe 2nd ranked offense in the league, had the leagues first 1,000 yard rusher in '''Jill Penderghest''', (teams the league leader in interceptions with 8 games under their belts) '''Jodi Albright''', '''Emily Morgan''' as the leagues’ best punter and field goal kicker and earned a berth in the first ever NWFA National Championship game. While the Power was optimistically hoping lost the championship game to nerves and the overwhelming size and strength of the [[Wikipedia:Philadelphia Liberty Belles|Philadelphia Liberty Belles]] 40-7, no one could have asked for a 4-4 seasonbetter start.

==2002 Season==The Power burst on the NWFA scene with 2002 season began under a vengeance setting records for attendance ranging from a reported 2heavy cloud of doubt. After an awesome 8-1-0 inaugural season but after bad management,500 to 5,000 fans per game. No one the Power was disappointedgiven a new life. During the course of their first season Bolstered by new ownership and confidence, the Power recorded prepared for the first ever undefeated regular 2002 season, earned . With about 25 returning veterans the Southern Division Title with Power had a solid core to build on. The NWFA had added another 10 teams to the 2nd ranked defense league and the 2nd ranked offense had recreated itself into five conferences. The Power found itself in the leaguenew Gulf Coast Division with teams from Biloxi, Panama City and New Orleans. The Power was quick to use its experience and power to dominate divisional opponents and wrapped up its’ second consecutive undefeated season and divisional title. They outscored their opponents 421-19. They had the leagues first #1 rated offense and only 1,000 yard rusher (Jill Penderghest), the #2 rated defense in the league leader in interceptions (Jodi Albright), . The Power defeated the leagues’ best punter and field goal kicker (Emily Morgan) and earned a berth [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]] 12-8 in the first ever National Women's Football Association National Championship game. While round of the Power lost playoffs but fell to the championship game to nerves and eventual National Champion, the overwhelming size and strength [[Wikipedia:Detroit Demolition|Detroit Demolition]] by a score of the Philadelphia Liberty Belles, no one could have asked for 14-7. The Power has amassed a better start17-2-0 (.894 winning percentage) record over their first two years of existence.

==2004 Season==With Coach '''2002 Season:Mike Thomas'''The 2002 season began under leading the way, the Power saw some new competition, as their favorite rival the [[Wikipedia:Alabama Renegades|Alabama Renegades]] were shifted into a heavy cloud of doubtdifferent division. After an awesome Although the games were tougher as the competition gets more experienced, the Power had their 4th consecutive 8-10-0 inaugural regular season but after bad management, . New playoff rules put into place made the scenario such that you must beat each opponent by more than 30 points to ultimately gain the Power was home field advantage. Teams who were given forfeits automatically were credited with a new life30 point spread win. Bolstered by new ownership Although 8-0 and confidenceoutscoring their opponents 398-57, the Power prepared for lost the 2002 season. With about 25 returning veterans the Power home field advantage, was seeded #3 and had a solid core to build ontravel for 2 out of 3 playoff games. The NWFA had added another 10 teams to Power breezed their way through the first round defeating the league and had recreated itself into five conferences[[Wikipedia:Asheville Assault|Asheville Assault]] 61-0. The Power found itself team met the always competitive [[Wikipedia:Chattanooga Locomotion|Chattanooga Locomotion]] in the new Gulf Coast Division next round. This was the first time the two teams had met again since the 2001 season. The game began slowly with both teams from Biloxi, Panama City showing some strengths and New Orleans. The weaknesses but the Power was quick to use its experience and power to dominate divisional opponents and wrapped opened things up its’ in the second consecutive undefeated season half and divisional title. They outscored their opponents 421defeated the Locomotion 35-1920. They had the #1 rated offense The final playoff game and Southern Conference Championship was against the #2 rated defense in the league[[Wikipedia:Oklahoma City Lightning|Oklahoma City Lightning]]. The Power defeated the Alabama Renegades 12-8 in the first round of was disappointed as they weren't able to take the playoffs but fell team to the eventual National Champion, the Detroit Danger by final game with a score of 14-7loss to OKC. The Power has amassed a 17franchise record after this season is 36-2 4 (.894 winning percentage) record over the last two yearsnot including pre-season scrimmages.

Unlike '''Dana Wert''' leads the 2001 season the 2002 season was team in rushing with 796 yards on 76 carries, 11 TDs with a success 10.5 average per carry. '''Pat Hines''' rushed 51 times for 454 yards and five TDs while '''Cassie Amato''' scores nine TDs on and off the field39 carries for 342 yards. With new management and solid financial controls the Power ended the year with zero debt '''Emily Morgan''' has 10 receptions for 342 yards and the ability to start the 2003 season six TDs with a small balance '''Jennifer Johnson''' adding four TDs on seven receptions for 243 yards. '''Morgan''' would add 52 PATs in the bank56 attempts. Tackle leaders are '''Jodi Wiggins''' (56), '''Val Deeb''' (36), '''Audrey Kidd''' (33) and '''Stacey Thorington''' (32).

'''2003 ==2006 Season:'''==Head Coach Tim Smart - who is a retired Air Force Officer currently coaching Limping home after their loss, the Power never quite recovered and suffered their first regular season loss in the 2006 champions (francise history to the D.C[[Wikipedia:Austin Outlaws|Austin Outlaws]]. Divas) receives orders and is unable to complete They ended the 2006 season6-2-0 but still captured their Southeast Division Title. The Power warms up with a home pre-were beaten by the [[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] in the 2nd round of playoffs to end their 2006 season game against the Nashville Dream, winning 37. Quarterback '''Jamie Moore''' goes 21-1267 for 324 yards and four TDs. Coach Smart takes [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 2nd in the Power to league in two categories: Punt return yardage with a regular season 7-0-0 record before he 25.3 average, and scoring with 94 points. '''Dana Wert''' gains 485 yards on 111 carries with six TDs while '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has to pack up. Coach Mike Thomas (defensive coordinator) takes over as head coach 61 carries with 225 yards and the transition is smoothfour TDs. Coach Thomas' first official game as head coach is a victory ''Deb Glaze''' finishes 10th in the league in sacks with five and seals up an incredible record of 8-0 for second on the season outscoring opponents 480-10. The Power is now undefeated team in regular season play for tackles with 44, while '''Jodi Wiggins''' leads the third consecutive yearteam in tackles (55) followed by '''Deb Mackovic''' (43), '''Audrey Kidd''' (39), '''Skye Hoodless''' (30), '''Val Deeb''' (29) and '''Bri-Ann Wright''' (28).

Entering the playoffs with an official Bye ==2007 Season==Despite capturing a 7-1-0 record and home field advantageanother Southeast Division Title, the Power is ranked No. 1. The were eliminated in the first match-up was against round of the playoffs by the Alabama Renegades[[Wikipedia:Columbus Comets|Columbus Comets]] once again. With a victory of 32-12, Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finishes 3rd in the Power advanced to play Oklahoma City Lightning. Againleague in rushing with 1, the Power was successful 109 yards with a victory of 26-14 13 touchdowns, and went on to 7th in the Championship league in Nashville TNpoints with 86. Although the Power played a head to head '''Johnson's''' biggest game at Vanderbilt against the Detroit Demolition, Detroit made wise use of the clock was April 28 where she gained 225 yards on 14 carries and went on to win the Championship Title two TDs. Kick returner '''Lottie Perkins''' finishes 3rd in kick-off return yardage with a score of 28-2129. The Power holds a record of 10-1 for 7 average and finishes the 2003 Season season with 529 yards on 53 carries with six TDs. '''Donzaleigh Patterson''' has 194 yards on 39 and are the reigning Gulf Coast Division Champions three TDs. Wide receiver '''Jennifer Johnson''' hauls in 11 catches for 156 yards and Southern Conference Championsseven TDs. For the 2003 season, the Power were rated #1 Defense '''Deb Glaze''' and #2 Offense '''Audrey Kidd''' finish in the NWFA according to Massy RatingsTop-10 for sacks with '''Glaze''' netting 41 tackles. The franchise record stands at 27-3 Team tackle leaders are '''Candice Artym''' (68), '''Michelle Wert''' (.89453), not including pre-season scrimmages'''Deb Machovic''' (51) and '''Jodi Wiggins''' (43). The National Title has so far managed to slip out of their grasp, but the Power has without '''Monica Strother''' posts a doubt established themselves as a national contender19.9 punt average.

==2009 Season==For the 2009 season, the '''2004 Season:Power'''With Coach Mike Thomas leading moved to the way, the Power saw some new competition[[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA), as their favorite rival the Alabama Renegades were shifted into a different division. Although the games were tougher as the competition gets more experiencedunified league, the Power had and changed their 4th consecutive 8-0 regular season. New playoff rules put into place made the scenario such that you must beat each opponent by more than 30 points team nickname to ultimately gain the home field advantage[[Gulf Coast Riptide]]. Teams who were given forfeits automatically were credited with a 30 point spread winThe Power's former owner, renowned Pensacola boxer [[Wikipedia:Roy Jones, Jr. Although 8-0 and outscoring their opponents 398-57|Roy Jones, Jr.]] stepped down as owner but retained the Power lost the home field advantage, was seeded #3 naming rights and had to travel for 2 out of 3 playoff gameslogos. The Power breezed their way through the first round defeating the Ashville Assault 61-0Riptide's head coach is '''Mike Thomas'''. The team met the always competitive Chattanooga Locomotion regional name "Gulf Coast" reflects numerous players who live in the next round. This was the first time the two teams had met again since the 2001 season. The game began slowly with both teams showing some strengths surrounding cities such as Mobile, Milton and weaknesses but the Power opened things up in the second half and defeated the Locomotion 35-20. The final playoff game and Southern Conference Championship was against the Lightning in Oklahoma Panama City. The Power was disappointed as they weren't able to take well as the team to the final game with a loss to OKC. The franchise record after this season is 36metro-4 (.894) not including pre-season scrimmagesPensacola area.

Running back [[Lakeisha Johnson]] finished 5th in the league in rushing with 1,023 yards with 13 TDs, 5th in kick-off returns and 1st in two-point conversions. Quarterback [[Ella Williams]] finished 11th in the league in passing with 516 yards and 14 TDs. '''2005 season:Dominique Jones'''This time, riding another 8-0-0 season, finished 9th in the Power beat OKC league in overtime earning a third appearance at the Championshipsreceiving with 247 yards and six TDs. They traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to play '''Jamie Freeman''' finished tied for 3rd in the Detroit Demolition league in interceptions with four while '''Audrey Kidd''' finished tied for 9th in the NWFA Championship but they were literally out of their league as in sacks. '''Stefanie Durant''' placed tied for 6th in pass deflections while '''Jodi Wiggins''' finished in the were overpowered by a painful 74Top-0 loss12 in punt average.

First-Team WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''2006 Season:Lakeisha Johnson'''Limping home after their loss, the Power never quite recovered and suffered their first regular season loss in the francise history to the Austin Outlaws. They ended the 2006 season 6-2-0 but still captured their Southeast Division Title. The Power were beaten by the Columbus Comets in the 2nd round of playoffs to end their 2006 season.

Honarable Mention WFA American Conference All-Stars: '''2007 Season:Audrey Kidd'''Despite capturing a 7-1-0 record and another Southeast Division Title, the Power were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Columbus Comets once again.

'''2008 Season:''' Once again, the Power finished 6-!Totals || 75 || 20 || 0|colspan="2-0 and won the Southeast Division championship. Likewise, the Power were eliminated in the first round, losing 6-0 to the Kentucky Karma."| (including playoffs){{end box}}

The team finished 5th in the league with 38.3 points a game, and 12th in defense with 18.==2011 Season Schedule=={| class="wikitable"|-!Date!Opponent!Location!Result|-|April 2|[[Wikipedia:Atlanta Heartbreakers|Atlanta Heartbreakers]]|Atlanta|Won 64-6|-|April 9 points allowed per game. Quarterback Ella Williams finished 11th in the league with 36 completions of 63 attempts, 516 yards and |[[Wikipedia:Miami Fury|Miami Fury]]|Miami|Lost 52-14|-|April 30|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]|Pensacola|Lost 21-14|-|May 7|[[Wikipedia:Central Florida Anarchy|Central Florida Anarchy]]|Orlando|Lost 41-14|-|May 14 TDs with only two interceptions. Running back Lakeisha Johnson ended the season 5th in th league with 1,023 yards on 108 carries, and |[[Wikipedia:Tampa Bay Pirates|Tampa Bay Pirates]]|Pensacola|Won 18-13 TDs. Dominique Jones landed 9th in the league in receiving with 17 receptions for 247 yards and 6 TDs with a |-|May 21|[[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]|Jacksonville|Lost 43-0|-|June 4|[[Wikipedia:Central Florida Anarchy|Central Florida Anarchy]]|Pensacola|Lost 26-14|-|June 18||[[Wikipedia:Carolina Raging Wolves|Carolina Raging Wolves]]|Pensacola|Won 36-14.5 yards average per catch. Audrey Kidd tied for 9th in sacks with four while Jamie Freeman tied for 4th in interceptions with four. |}

==2012 Season-By-SeasonNote: W = Wins, L Schedule= Losses, T = Ties

Season W April 14- HOME Houston Power L T Finish Playoff results Pensacola Power (NWFA) '''2001''' 8-031-0 1st Unknown Division Lost NWFA Championship (Philadelphia) '''2002''' 8April 21-0AWAY Acadiana Zydeco W 22-0 1st Gulf Coast Won First Round (Alabama)'''Lost Semifinal (Detroit) 2003''' 8April 28-0AWAY Jacksonville Dixie Blues L 49-0 1st South First-round byeWon Conference Semifinal (Alabama)Won Conference Championship (Oklahoma City)6Lost NWFA Championship (Detroit) '''2004''' 8May 5-0-0 1st South Gulf Coast Won Southern Conference Quarterfinal (Asheville)Won Southern Conference Semifinal (Chattanooga)Lost Southern Conference Championship (Oklahoma City) '''2005''' 8-0-0 THOME Tallahassee Jewels L 26-1st South Won South Division Semifinal (Chattanooga)20Won South Division Championship (Oklahoma City)Lost NWFA Championship (Detroit) '''2006''' 6May 12-2HOME Acadiana Zydecos L 28-0 1st South East First-round byeLost NWFA Quarterfinal (Columbus) '''2007''' 7May 19-1-0 1st South South Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal AWAY Tallahassee Jewels L (ColumbusForfeit) '''2008''' 6June-2-0 1st South Southeast Lost Southern Conference Quarterfinal (Kentucky) Gulf Coast Riptide AWAY Atlanta L (WFAForfeit) '''2009''' 6June 9-2-0 2nd American Conference Southeast Division '''Totals 72-15-0 HOME Tallahassee Jewels L (including playoffsForfeit)''' Pensacola Power (2001-2008)

''2009 Season Schedule''==External links==Date Opponent Home* [http://Away Result April 25 New Orleans Blaze Home Won 28-0 May 2 Emerald gulfcoastriptide.net Gulf Coast Barracudas Away Won 66-8 Riptide website]May 9 New Orleans Blaze Away Won 20-10 * [http://www.wfafootball.com WFA website]May 16 Memphis Belles Home Won 55-8 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Women%27s_Football_Association NWFA info site]May 30 Jacksonville Dixie Blues Home Lost 36-49 * [http://wfbtalk.wordpress.com Women's Football Talk]June 13 Memphis Belles Away Won 54-20 * [http://womenstacklefootballgroup.ning.com Women's Tackle Football Group]June 20 Emerald Coast Barracudas Home Won 6-0** June 27 Jacksonville Dixie Blues Away Lost 14-37 [http://wafcfootball.com Women's Football Information Site]