The ASA Football Program was established in the fall of 2008 and the first season of competition, the fall of 2009. The program becomes only the second current college football program in New York City. The first, Globe Tech, was also started under the direction of current ASA Director of Athletics, Kenney Wilcox.
The program is lead by 1st year Head Coach, Dennis Orlando. Not wasting any time, the program will embark on its first season with a very tough local and national schedule including local power Nassau Community College and national power, Dean College. In addition to winning games, the goal of the program is to graduate players so that they can continue their academic and athletic careers at 4-year colleges and universities.
The program is lead by 1st year Head Coach, Dennis Orlando. Not wasting any time, the program will embark on its first season with a very tough local and national schedule including local power Nassau Community College and national power, Dean College. In addition to winning games, the goal of the program is to graduate players so that they can continue their academic and athletic careers at 4-year colleges and universities.
A highly successful coach at Valley Forge Military Academy, Dennis Orlando was named the first Head Football Coach at ASA Institute on June 30, 2008.
Orlando made a brief stop at Globe Institute of Technology as the Defensive Coordinator in 2007. He spent the previous 6 years at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, the last three as Head Football Coach.
In his three seasons as Head Football Coach, Orlando compiled a 24-4 record. Some highlights during his tenure as Head Coach include, the school’s first undefeated season in 16 years in 2005, an outright conference championship and Conference Coach of the Year Award in 2006.
Along with team success Orlando has produced numerous division I players. Among the schools currently with players on their roster that have played for Orlando during his head coaching tenure include, The University of Illinois, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Tulane, University of Minnesota, North Carolina State, Akron, Lehigh and West Virginia, along with numerous Division IAA, II and III institutions.
Orlando, a native of Collingswood NJ, was a scholarship football player at Central Michigan University before earning his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at Rowan University in 2000.
Orlando made a brief stop at Globe Institute of Technology as the Defensive Coordinator in 2007. He spent the previous 6 years at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, the last three as Head Football Coach.
In his three seasons as Head Football Coach, Orlando compiled a 24-4 record. Some highlights during his tenure as Head Coach include, the school’s first undefeated season in 16 years in 2005, an outright conference championship and Conference Coach of the Year Award in 2006.
Along with team success Orlando has produced numerous division I players. Among the schools currently with players on their roster that have played for Orlando during his head coaching tenure include, The University of Illinois, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Tulane, University of Minnesota, North Carolina State, Akron, Lehigh and West Virginia, along with numerous Division IAA, II and III institutions.
Orlando, a native of Collingswood NJ, was a scholarship football player at Central Michigan University before earning his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at Rowan University in 2000.
Coach Darrisaw joins the ASA Football program as an assistant coach. Darisaw brings enthusiasm and a wealth of playing experience to the program. Coach Darrisaw Graduated from Harry S Truman HS in the Bronx where he was a two time All City selection. He then went on to play football as a cornerback and free safety at Grambling State University where he was a two year starter. During that time he started for the 2005 SWAC Champions, recorded an interception in the Bayou Classic, and was 2nd team all conference. Darrisaw also has professional experience in the Arena Football League where he played safety and wide receiver
John Bolt begins his first season on the ASA staff as offensive line coach. He worked at Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at the University at Albany prior to coming to ASA. Bolt coached HVCC's defensive line and was a WR coach at both Albany and RPI. Winning conference championships at both HVCC and Albany
A three-year starter at defensive end and tight end for the Albany Great Danes, Bolt played on a pair of Northeast Conference championship teams in 2002 and 2003. He totaled 83 tackles, 14.5 sacks and five pass deflections during his career. As a sophomore, Bolt was named to the Football Gazette I-AA Mid-Major All-America squad and All-NEC second team.
Bolt, 28, received his Masters in Individual Studies in 2008 from Albany. A native of Watervliet, N.Y, he will also be in charge of all strength and conditioning activities. While at HVCC Bolt held the same title and four of his former football players made it to NFL camps including RG and Super Bowl Champ Darnell Stapleton.
A three-year starter at defensive end and tight end for the Albany Great Danes, Bolt played on a pair of Northeast Conference championship teams in 2002 and 2003. He totaled 83 tackles, 14.5 sacks and five pass deflections during his career. As a sophomore, Bolt was named to the Football Gazette I-AA Mid-Major All-America squad and All-NEC second team.
Bolt, 28, received his Masters in Individual Studies in 2008 from Albany. A native of Watervliet, N.Y, he will also be in charge of all strength and conditioning activities. While at HVCC Bolt held the same title and four of his former football players made it to NFL camps including RG and Super Bowl Champ Darnell Stapleton.
Coach Boden joins the ASA football program as the Offensive Coordinator, and will coach the quarterbacks. Over the last nine years, Boden has been a player and a coach in the Arena Football League, and as quarterbacks’ coach at Fordham University.
Boden was a three year starter at quarterback at Villanova University. He set 24 school records at Villanova, and also broke seven Atlantic 10 marks as well during his four years with the Wildcats. He was named to the Walter Camp All-American team in 1997, and was All-Atlantic 10 in 1997, 1998, and 1999. He is the school’s all-time leading passer with 868 completions for 10,146 yards and 100 touchdowns. He also became one of twelve quarterbacks at the time in NCAA history to throw for over 10,000 yards and 100 touchdowns. In addition, he won the 1998 NCAA Division 1-AA Ernie Davis Award given to the player who overcame personal, athletic, or academic adversity to perform in an exemplary manner. In 1999, Boden was awarded the Villanova Male Athlete of the Year and the Philadelphia Amateur Athlete of the Year.
Boden was a three year starter at quarterback at Villanova University. He set 24 school records at Villanova, and also broke seven Atlantic 10 marks as well during his four years with the Wildcats. He was named to the Walter Camp All-American team in 1997, and was All-Atlantic 10 in 1997, 1998, and 1999. He is the school’s all-time leading passer with 868 completions for 10,146 yards and 100 touchdowns. He also became one of twelve quarterbacks at the time in NCAA history to throw for over 10,000 yards and 100 touchdowns. In addition, he won the 1998 NCAA Division 1-AA Ernie Davis Award given to the player who overcame personal, athletic, or academic adversity to perform in an exemplary manner. In 1999, Boden was awarded the Villanova Male Athlete of the Year and the Philadelphia Amateur Athlete of the Year.
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