The Tidal Waves are excited to announce that Stacey Davis, MBA has been selected as the team’s next Head Coach. Stacey Davis has been an assistant coach on the staff since the team’s inaugural season and is prepared to take the Tidal Waves to the next level. Coach Davis has been playing and coaching various sports off and on since her high school and college athletic days. She played woman’s semi-pro football for the Southwest Michigan Jaguars, West Michigan Mayhem and Fort Wayne Flash in both the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) and the National Women’s Football Association (NWFA) leagues for nearly 10 years and was All-American at the Defensive Tackle position in the WFA inaugural year.
“I am excited in becoming the next Head Coach for the Grand Rapids Tidal Waves. I can’t wait to lead this talented group and even boast that “The Road to Canton” runs through Grand Rapids. With so many returning veterans and many new incoming rookies, our team will be ready to take our play to the next level immediately. It is an honor to lead these women and I look forward to the opportunity to be their Head Coach. I appreciate the confidence shown me from the owners to grow this team and make some Tidal Waves here in Grand Rapids.”
Coach Davis also has referee experience and was the head referee for the East Kentwood youth football league several years ago. Coach Davis is a Field Property Claims Adjuster and has earned her MBA in Forensic Accounting from Davenport University.