Albany Firebirds Leadership Team Attends AFU in Chicago to Prepare for 2025 AF1 Season

President: Jared Widman (Left) CEO: Jerry Kurz (Right) Firebirds Co-Owner: Mike Kwarta (Middle)

Albany Firebirds Leadership Team Attends Arena Football University in Chicago to Prepare for 2025 AF1 Season

Chicago, IL — September 2024 — The Albany Firebirds are already hard at work preparing for their highly anticipated 2025 season in Arena Football One (AF1). This week, key members of the Firebirds organization, including Co-Owner Mike Kwarta, President Jeff Levack, Director of Media Ben Nelson, and Head Coach/General Manager Damon Ware, are attending Arena Football University (AFU) in Chicago, Illinois.

AFU is a premier event hosted by AF1, designed to equip team leadership with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to build success both on and off the field. With AF1 set to become the premier arena football league in the nation, the Firebirds are using this opportunity to ensure they are fully prepared to compete at the highest level.

President Jeff Levack talking at Arena Football University

The Firebirds' leadership attending Arena Football University highlights the organization’s dedication to ensuring excellence as they transition into the AF1 league. With preparations already underway, Firebirds fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive season in 2025.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Firebirds continue their journey toward the AF1 kickoff!

President Jeff Levack and Director of Media Ben Nelson at Arena Football University

President Jeff Levack and members of Arena Football One at Arena Football University

Legendary Arena Football coach and four-time ArenaBowl Champion, and former FB/LB coach for the Albany Firebirds, Darren Arbet, is attending Arena Football University.