3x NATIONAL CHAMPION KEVIN FITCH RETURNS TO EXPRESS SIDELINES AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

The Erie Express are happy to announce the return of Coach Kevin Fitch as our Offensive Coordinator for the 2025 season. Coach Fitch begins his third season with the Express and will fill the void left by Coach Jovan Crosby.

Coach Fitch led the Express offense in 2018 and 2019. In 2018 we finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in team history at 8-0. We won the GDFL Xtreme North Division and made it to the GDFL Xtreme Conference Finals. We finished the season with the #1 ranked offense in the nation averaging 44.9ppg.

In 2019 we recorded our second consecutive undefeated regular season, won the GDFL Xtreme North Division, made it to the GDFL Xtreme Conference Finals and finished the regular season with the #1 rankled offense in the nation with a 50.8ppg average.

In two seasons with Coach Fitch calling the offense, the Express went 16-0 in the regular season, 2 division titles, 2x #1 ranked Offense in the nation, 2x Conference Finals appearance with a 47.9ppg average in the regular season. Post season we finished 2-2 losing both games to the #2 ranked Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs in the conference finals and averaging 32.9ppg.

Coach Fitch brings with him over 20 years of coaching experience. His high scoring & high tempo style of offense has led 3 teams to National Championships. The Orlando Phantoms, Columbus Fire and Ohio Golden Knights have all been blessed to have Coach Fitch on their staff.

With the Ohio Golden Knights, Fitch's offense averaged 49.7 ppg over a 15 game season and finished the season as one of the top ranked offenses in the country.

"Coach Fitch is a professional at this. He takes the job very serious and his track record is that of a champion. With his leadership in previous seasons, our offense was taken to new heights. His passion for the game and desire to see young men reach their full potential is a blessing to everyone involved. We are blessed to have him back on board and are expecting an amazing season from our offense under his leadership"-Director of Operations Paul Pennington.

We are happy to have you back on board the PAINTRAIN Coach Fitch! GO EXPRESS!