Team Ferior Sports

TEAM FERIOR SPORTS STAFF

John A Vrana
Founder- Born 2/20/61.
This Collingswood, New Jersey native attended Bishop Eustace Prep School in Pennsauken, New Jersey and too many colleges to list. John founded Team Ferior almost six years ago with the idea that money should not be a reason any child or teen should not be able to play a sport. A recovering alcoholic, sober almost 16 years, John has since dedicated his life to helping children play sports. "Our goal at TeamFeriorSports.com is to give the public the highest quality sports information and to use our revenues to make it possible for children around the world to play sports. I have assembled what will soon be considered the finest sports reporting staff on the internet!"

Robert "Hockey Bob" Phillips
Editor in Chief-Born April 13, 1944.
Attended Collingswood High School and UCLA. Hockey Bob is a former football coach at the high school and college levels, best known for his legendary work as a hockey writer. Known in media circles as the "Jim McKay of Team Ferior". "In getting "Hockey Bob" out of retirement to be our editor, is something special! He will be giving us a weekly column on hockey and working with John Junior on our Olympic coverage."

John Michael Vrana
Olympic Analyst-Born July 5, 1983.
Attended West Jordan High School, West Jordan, Utah. This Kearns, Utah native has quickly made a name for himself in the Olympic world. Many consider him the next "Bob Costas". "With John and Hockey Bob doing our Olympic work, TeamFeriorSports.Com will be the go to site for Olympic information!"

Micheal Miller
Columnist
Micheal is the Founder and Editior of the Famous Website WirtzSucks.com. As passionate a hockey and Chicago Blackhawks fan you could ever meet, Micheal has accepted our intivation to join our staff. He passion for helping needy kids is just has passionate as his love for the Blackhawks. I personally look forward to his honest commentary on how the sport is managed or can we say, mismanaged!

Dave Diles
Part Time Columist
This Athens, Ohio native needs no introduction! Mr Diles is best known for being the host of the "Prudential College Football Scoreboard Show" on ABC in the 60's and 70's. He has written 8 books and was a sportscaster for ABC for over 25 years. "Saying that it is an honor to have Mr Diles on staff is a complete understatement! He is an icon in the college football world! Thank you Mr Diles for joining our fight!"

Gerard Faust
Part Time Columnist
This Dayton, Ohio native is a legend in the world of football. He coached at Cinncinnati Moeller High School for 17 years, making them a national power and went on to be Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame and Akron University. "Words can not describe my strong feelings for Gerry Faust! I am proud to say this man has been a friend of mine for almost 30 years. The trio of Hockey Bob, Dave Diles and Coach Faust give us the strongest trifecta in internet sports reporting!"

Gerard J. Bourke, S.J
Spiritual Advisor: Born January 17th, 1926.
Father Gerry, a Roman Catholic Priest from Dublin, Ireland and
Editor, Sacred Space (www.sacredspace.ie). Father Gerry can be seen jogging through the streets of Dublin in his Team Ferior sweatshirt each morning. A close personal friend of Team Ferior Founder John Vrana, The Good Father's positive attitude and strong faith has brought TF through many hard times. "I do not remember how I even met Father Gerry, but He is certainly a gift from the Almighty! Please go to his site and see all his great work." Vrana said.

Keith Veltre
Hockey Analyst: Born June 11, 1975
Graduated Belleville High School, Bellevelle NJ and William Paterson University. Keith is currently the Head Ice Hockey Coach at Newark NJ Eastside High School. This is Keith's first second with the Teal and Purple. "Keith fights the battle where it is won or lost, in the trenches. He and his players carry my logo that way it should be carried, with heart and determination. We are honored to have him as a part of the TF Family."

Shellymarie C. Lucas
Columnist- Born January 10, 1973.
This San Diego native has been an avid hockey fan since 1989. Shelly has had passion for writing since she was a young girl. She got her start in the print media writing for the Anaheim Ducks fan site "Duckzone" in the summer of 2004. "A blind man could see the passion Shelly has for the sport of ice hockey! Her writing style is beyond professional! Her weekly column will be a must for any hockey fan, she is that good!"

Ray Glanville
Hockey Analyst: Born April 11, 1962. Attended West Morris NJ Mendham High School and Susquehanna University. Ray is an avid hockey fan and major supporter of Team Ferior. "I had the pleasure of meeting Ray during the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies era. He has been with me every step of the way. His "Fan's Prespective" articles will certainly be a treat!"

John Pitarresi
Guest Columnist:John has been a sportswriter with the Utica Observer-Dispatch and the former Daily Press since 1973. A native of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Hamilton College, where he played football and lacrosse, Pitarresi has covered a wide variety of sports from youth through professional levels. His primary beat is Syracuse University football and basketball and he also handles a variety of sports at Colgate, Hamilton, Utica College, SUNY Institute of Technology, Mohawk Valley Community College, Herkimer County Community College and Morrisville State as well as helping with coverage of about 40 high schools as well as with local amateur sports. Pitarresi has written an outdoor column for the paper since 1980 and also writes a running column from April through October. "I had the pleasure of meeting John last summer. He has tried to help Team Ferior in anyway He can. He is respected throughout North America for his great work in Upper New York State. We are honored to have him!"

Who is that balding middle aged security guard
at Madison Square Garden?

Team Ferior Vice President John M Vrana here with his lovely wife Kendra in from of the Han Bat Restaurant in New York City. Team Ferior Founder John A Vrana has a long and close friendship with Restaurant Owner Han Bat. They first met on one of John's tours of the Oreint in the 70's. John Sr has been known for dining there after wrestling events at Madison Square Garden.

Team Ferior products are used at the great sports venues of the world. TF Vice President John M Vrana and his lovely wife Kendra are at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Team Ferior Vice President John M. Vrana at Ground Zero with his lovely wife Kendra. Team Ferior has never forgotten the pain and suffering caused on 9/11. Our prayers are always with the families involved in this tragedy.

Umpire Eric Gregg
Rest in peace