Meet Rodney McCurry, a dedicated and passionate coach with 11 years of experience in football. Over the past two years, He has been actively involved in women’s football, serving as an Offensive Coordinator last year and stepping up as a Head Coach in his first year. Rodneyʻs coaching career also includes nine years in high school sports, where he coached girls' basketball, softball, boys' football, and boys' basketball. For three years, he had the honor of being the Varsity Head Coach at Todd Beamer High, working with athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Rodney stopped by The Day With Trae to discuss professional women’s tackle football. Coaching women has been an enriching experience, allowing him to connect the lessons learned on the field to life. He focuses on building strong relationships and learning from the unique perspectives women bring to the game. This approach has helped him apply coaching principles to navigate life's challenges effectively. Rodney is committed to advancing women’s participation in a traditionally male-dominated sport and is on a mission to ensure women get paid to play pro football. His goal is to elevate the professionalism and opportunities for women in football, advocating for their recognition and compensation in the sport.