These are my opinions, based on my dealings with the organization.
Those of you who visit this site often read about the Lingerie Football League (LFL) and how a few women in the NPC & IFBB ended up making the their respective teams. The concept is attractive, fit women playing football in lingerie. What guy wouldn’t want to see that, right? That remains to be seen. The LFL season begins this Fall. Hundreds of women were interested in this newly formed league with hopes of getting mainstream attention. It appeared to give attractive, competitive, athletic women an avenue to compete. I had been one of the biggest supporters of the idea. I mentioned it here, on message boards, put a piece in my Muscle & Fitness Hers column and referred the league to others in the fitness industry. I photographed the Denver team and was granted the title of “official photographer” after the shoot. You can see my pictures in their current promotional materials and on their web site.
Sounds all good right? Not so much.
The league is banking on false hope. They offer empty promises and talk a good game but, in the end, the only ones getting played are the women who participate in the LFL. If the team doesn’t sell tickets to the game (yes the women are tasked with that as well) they make very little money. Should the team sell few tickets and lose the women stand to make more selling peanuts outside the game. If a player suffers an injury while playing they’re pretty much on their own. No insurance was provided to the players while the practices were held and if you’re injured during a game you’ll receive very little towards any medical bills. The women aren’t guaranteed big paychecks and there is no sure thing on them even getting any real media exposure. I should mention three LFL women are currently featured in Muscle & Fitness magazine which gives the league credibility. Unfortunately, they don’t deserve it.
The league wants people to do things for free and bank on them making it big. In my opinion, the whole thing is a farce and reeks of Hollywood hot shots wanting to be famous. I was taken advantage of as were a number of women in the fitness industry. Most of the women have since left the league and with good reason. I bought into their hype and fortunately saw their true colors before I wasted any more of time or energy. I’ve talked with a number of women from various cities regarding the league and they all shared similar stories. My hope is that the women reading this will not being taken for a ride and regret getting involved.
Based on my expeirences and chatting with others it is my opinion that the Lingerie Football League is the furthest thing from a professional organization. I’d encourage all of you not to support them an urge your friends to do the same.
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Wow! I’m so glad I didnt try out for this! I sent a few pictures in and the casting director asked me to attend a tryout. Fortunately my husband loves me too much to let me take a risk in getting injured. I emailed the casting director inquiring about how many injuries they see during the season and they said a few small things like sprained ankles etc.- made it sound like it wasn’t a big deal. Now I know it’s really not a big deal to them! Thanks for keeping us informed Isaac! I feel much better about not attending the tryout.
What a shame.
Especially considering the caliber of gals who signed up. I wish them the best!
I told Hardbody from the get go this was bogus. Good thing I didn’t tryout.
There WERE good women who signed up and many of them came from here. Most of them have since decided against participating in it.
Don’t be fooled by the flashy site and promos on the there. Most of the mainstream, positive exposure came from when it was originally held years ago. The last media piece the Denver team received on FOX news, they were apologizing for even running it. I was embarrassed for the women showcased.
again – just my opinions and we’ll see how it does in a few weeks.
I do agree Isaac did not have smooth dealings. I consider you a friend. I do want to point out the girls do have insurance for all practice and games. The league pays for all travel, hotel, food and etc. The girls have opportunity to make a descent some of money for playing 4 games for a half hour but it is driven off generated revenue. This is the LFL first full season. They have had bumps in the road. Let stand behind the ladies involved because they are female athletes and some are great IFBB and NPC competitors. All leagues must start somewhere. I wish every woman who signed a official contract the best. I believe you will see some great football and good entertainment. Remember the “League of Their Own” it was a joke and those women are now in the hall of fame. For the time the outfits were really risque.
Isaac did do a heck of a lot for the league and I personally wish he was involved. He is a great photographer and hard worker.
A lot of women who left were released for many reasons and some did leave on their own.
Let’s give them the support that the athletes deserve and let it be just that. GO LADIES and especially the DREAM!
Oh Isaac I still am a huge supporter and will see you soon!
Allen, Watty Watt, Watkins
Head Coach Denver Dream
sorry about the sp errors.
Always value your opinion Issac! Thanks for the insight.
They have some form of insurance now that they signed a contract but didn’t until then. Also, correct me if I’m wrong but it’s not full coverage. If someone breaks their leg they aren’t fully covered, right?
I agree things must start somewhere and it should start with the league owners being professional. I will always support thing that are good and positive for female athletes but I can’t get behind this league after experiencing how they do business.
I wish no ill-will on you or the team. I know you put in a lot of time and effort without being compensated.
Yes is you break your leg or arm, etc. it is covered. I understand your point of view and have no problem with your opinion you are always well informed and always consider many point of views. Our new assistant, Mark Jackson (old Three Amigo from Broncos) and I are compensated now we have went under contract. It is truly not the money that matters for most of these ladies. The marketing and other duties the ladies and the staff have is something we all realize must happen. The main concern is some of these ladies are ex college and pro athletes and do not have many venues to carry out that competitive side. I believe this has given them that. There are many things around all organizations that have bad tones and the head officials of the leagues are usually critized, and sometimes those issues are legitimate. The organizations go on and people still support their team and players.
I hope no matter the cross roads people have experienced with the league they still give the ladies a chance to show what they have learned and how competitive, focused and determined they are.
I wish your dealings went better because once again I believe you are an asset to whatever project you are on.
Much support.to you.