AL FORSYTHE
HEAD COACH / OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Coaching Experience
Coach Al enters his 3rd season ('08-present) as the REVOLUTION Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator. Since arriving, the REVS have a record of 6 wins and 9 losses. Coach Al has brought a new heart and philosophy to the REVS, who are now a team you need to keep an eye out for within the indoor world.

Before coming to the Revs, Coach Al rigorously guided the now defunct Lehigh Valley Outlawz (CIFL) to back to back playoff seasons ('06,'07). While with the Outlawz, Coach Al was awarded an assistant spot during the first CIFL All-Star game and the respect of the players as most has followed over to the NJ REVS.

Salisbury High school in Allentown, PA, was along the way ('06,'07). While there he served as the Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs coach. The team made the playoffs twice for the first time in 30 years and produced three all conference running backs before leaving for the indoor game full time.

Coach Al got thrown to the wolves right away to start his coaching career, becoming Head Coach / Offensive coordinator at age 22 for the start up Lehigh Valley Steelers (CFA). The 3 1/2 yrs stint ('02-'05) with the Steelers produced a 36 win and 12 loss record, along with a first ever undefeated championship season in '04 and started a championship winning tradition that has continued under REVS coach Chris Drayton.

Personal
Alphonse Andrew Forsythe was born in New Jersey on 10-18-1980. He currently resides in Pennsylvania. Recently, in December he and his girlfriend Denise welcomed their son, Peyton Andrew Forsythe. Alphonse is employed by his uncle, working for A.A.A roadside service. Most of his down time, he spends following his beloved Indianapolis Colts.

CHRIS DRAYTON
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Coaching Experience
In just his 2nd year as head coach, Coach Drayton led the Lehigh Valley Steelers to a second consecutive division championship and also a Conference Championship defeating 4 time league Champion Conshohocken Steelers before posting their Second Colonial Football Alliance Championship in 6 Years. Overall, Coach Drayton holds a head coaching record of 25 wins and 3 Losses for a 89.2% winning percentage.

In 2009, Coach Drayton served as Defensive Coordinator for the New York Majesty of the Lingerie Football League.

In 2006, was the Defensive Backs coach for the now defunct Lehigh Valley Outlaws under Head Coach Al Forsythe.

Playing Experience
2008-2009 - Played Tight End for the New Jersey Revolution in 2008 and was the ONLY player on the roster to play all 12 games and EVERY offensive down (at the age of 38)
2004-07 - Played TE and FS for the Lehigh Valley Steelers and was a 3 Time, First Team CFA All Star
2002-03 - Played TE/LB for the now defunct Northern Tier Bruins. Earned 2002 First Team All-American Honors as TE
1999-2001 - Played for the Scranton Eagles - Starting FS and 3 Time All American.1999 Empire Football League Champion and MVP, posting 10 Ints 3 Blocked kicks and 3 TDs (also split time with the New York Panthers - Under Head Coach Wylia Slade)
Earned a tryout in the Canadian Football League (Calgary Stampede/ Montreal Alouettes)
1998 - CB/FS for the Milford/East Penn Scorpions. Posted 14 Ints (Record still stands) and named the team MVP
1996-1998 - Lehigh Valley Outlaws (Outdoor)

Personal
Coach Drayton currently resides in Allentown, PA, with his wife, Melissa, and their two children: daughter, Chenelle, and their son, Chris III. Coach Drayton also works as an Account Executive for the Tribune/Allentown Morning Call and still serves as the Head Coach of the 2009 CFA Champion Lehigh Valley Steelers. Born: 7/30/69

ROB TESTER
OL COACH

Coaching Experience
Coach Rob Tester has been coaching for more than 10 years. He began as a volunteer coach for his local youth program the Mt. Olive Marauders. He took time, while still in High School, to help the youth of Mt. Olive get involved in a sport he was trying to make a career in. Coach Tester spent several years with the Marauders helping when he came home from the teams he was under contract with. As a coach, he assisted with the OL/DL and Special teams. Then, Coach Tester was called on to fill in as a Head Coach for the local program.

While coaching, with his young son at his side, he received that phone call from the New Jersey Revolution. Coaches wait a life time for an opportunity to coach at the professional level. Coach Tester was given the opportunity to join a select group of men and become a Professional Coach. That day, Coach Tester got to be part of a smaller group of people who had been a Professional Athlete and then became a Professional Coach.

Coach Tester is now entering his 2nd year with the New Jersey Revolution. He has increased the level of play upfront for the Revolution. The new style of play has given the offensive line respect through the league--giving up 0 sacks in 2009 season. The defensive front has become known for their aggressive style with the hit everything that moves attitude and aggressive pursuit which has rewarded the defensive front with numerous sacks and safeties.

Athletic Achievements
Coach Rob Tester has learned what it takes to succeed in the world of football. As a player, Coach Tester played his first year of football as a freshman in High School. He was brought from the freshman team up to varsity team that year--before the season even started. Hard lessons were learned about what it would take to succeed on the field. Succeed he did--spending four years working on speed, strength and technique. Coach Rob Tester left his High School weighing 295 benching 350, leg pressing 1250 and a squat rack at 800 pounds. Coach Tester received a letter of invite to the University of Pittsburgh, home of the Panthers. Not long after that, Coach Rob Tester was given the chance to play in the Opportunity Bowl in Las Vegas, NV. He then moved onto a multi National Championship Minor League team and enjoyed being named: a Defensive Captain, two time all-star and winning a National Title.

Coach Tester was then invited into the world of Arena football--playing teams from across the country. After spending time in the world of football where hitting the wall tells you when you're out of bounds, Coach Rob Tester received notification that every player waits for--inviting him to a Pro Football Combine. Coach Rob Tester was then selected for the USA All-star Olympic Trial Team, which played teams from across the world with teams from Germany, Canada, England and more. He was also placed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he did a T. V. commercial with Kordell Stewart. Coach Tester also has done T.V. commercial ads for Sprite, OTB, and Sprint, which then gave him the opportunity to work in movies. Coach Rob Tester has been in more then 5 motion picture movies.

His career has taken him on the road as a player to contracts, combines, mini camps, T.V. ads and even the movies with the AFL, AFL2, CFL, EFL, XFL, NFL and the WFL. He knows how rare and special each road has been for him. Now he begins his new journey as a Professional Coach with the New Jersey Revolution and the AIFA.

Personal
Coach Rob Tester resides in his hometown of Mt. Olive N. J. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Crystal, son Robert and daughter Kristen. They are currently expecting their third child, a son Dylan. Coach Rob Tester spends time in the spring not only coaching for the New Jersey Revolution, but also coaching his son’s little league baseball team.
Born: 7/14/75

RICH ROWBOTHAM
SCOUT / ASSISTANT COACH

Coach Rowbotham begins his first year as an assistant coach/scout with the NJ Revolution, bringing over 10 years of various sports coaching experience to the team. Although this will be his first year on the professional coaching level, Coach Rowbotham is no stranger to professional sports, as he was part of the NJ Devils Hockey Team's front office for three years. Coach Rowbotham has played football on the collegiate and semi-pro level and can be described a true sports fanatic. Coach Rowbotham, also a very big flag football fan, was a key member of the 1999 USFTL 9-man National Championship team, Kid KO. Coach Rowbotham has lived in Passaic County his entire life and is heavily involved with various charities and non-profit organizations. He has numerous connections throughout the North Jersey region and looks to groom some of NJ's top local talent and help them get ready for the next level play.