The NAZ Wranglers are thrilled to bring on Offensive Coordinator Siaha Burley, who most recently was the Assistant Head Coach of the Arizona Rattlers for two seasons. Coach Burley was the Assistant Head Coach of the Rattlers under Kevin Guy in both 2023 and 2024. Burley recently added a 2024 IFL National Championship Title as an Assistant Head Coach to his resume, among a myriad of impressive milestones. Burley's stellar coaching career includes Two NAL Championships as a Head Coach, an NAL Coach of the Year Award, an AFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and numerous winning seasons. Prior to Burley getting involved with coaching in 2011, he also had a dominant career as a player. Burley was phenomenal on the field as a wide receiver, earning an AFL Offensive Player of the Year award in 2007. During this season, Burley he became the first player in United States History to rack up over 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. Burley brings a wealth of indoor football experience to the Wranglers through both his coaching and playing career. Burley has proven to be a Championship level player, play caller, and coach who will look to continue his successes with the Wranglers.
 
NAZ Wranglers Owner, Fred DePalma, expressed his enthusiasm for Head Coach James' selection of Siaha Burley as the team's new Offensive Coordinator. DePalma believes that Burley's extensive coaching experience with championship teams will be a valuable asset for the team. He considers the Wranglers fortunate to have Burley in Prescot Valley, as his expertise and coaching skills will complement the existing coaching staff and help bring out the best in the players.
 
Regarding his new role as Northern Arizona's offensive coordinator, Burley stated, "I am excited to join the Wranglers organization and get back to being a full-time offensive coordinator."
 
Below is a more detailed and chronological timeline of Burley's coaching and playing experience.
 
As mentioned, in 2024 and 2023, Coach Burley was the Assistant Head Coach of the Arizona Rattlers under Head Coach Kevin Guy. The Rattlers won the 2024 IFL National Championship. Prior to joining the Rattlers, Burley was the head coach of the Jacksonville Sharks in 2022 while they were a part of the National Arena League (NAL.) Coach Burley was also the head coach of the Jacksonville Sharks during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons. The Sharks won the NAL Championship in both 2017 and 2019 under Coach Burley's guidance. Prior to earning the head coaching position for the Sharks organization, Burley was the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League at the beginning of the 2017 season.
 
In 2016, Burley was the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Rattlers, the longstanding organization in which he spent time with as a both a coach and player throughout his career. During the 2014 and 2015 seasons, Burley was the offensive coordinator for the Orlando Predators of the AFL, where he coached under current Bay Area Panthers Head Coach Rob Keefe. Coach Burley earned the 2015 AFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award as the Predators offensive coordinator.
 
In 2013, Burley was the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Rush of the AFL, this was his first season as an offensive coordinator. 2011 was the first year that Burley stepped into coaching for the Arizona Rattlers. After a stellar career as a wide receiver for the Arizona Rattlers and many other teams in the AFL, it was a perfect fit for Burley to become the wide receiver coach for the historic franchise.
 
Burley spent his final season as a player with the Arizona Rattlers in 2008 and had a historic season with the Utah Blaze in 2007. As a wide receiver, Burley earned the AFL Offensive Player of the Year Award with an insane record-breaking season. Burley was also named to the All-AFL First Team, as he hauled in 166 receptions for 2,129 yards and 49 touchdowns. Burley broke the single season receiving records for both receptions and yards during that 2007 tear with the Blaze. Burley had a game football sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for being the first wide receiver in United States history to eclipse 2,000 yards in a single season. During the 2007 season with the Blaze, Burley had this monumental season while playing under head coach Danny White and newly appointed Wranglers Head Coach Ron James. Coach James was the assistant head coach of the Blaze under White during that 2007 season.
 
In 2006, during his first season with the Utah Blaze, Burley was named to the All-Arena Second Team for the second straight season. This was an insanely productive season that he would eventually top himself in 2007. Burley was a major problem for opposing defenses, as he continued to grow into one of the top receivers in the game. Burley notched 136 receptions for 1,934 yards and 44 touchdowns. He broke franchise numbers for the Blaze, that he would again break in 2007.
 
Burley spent the 2004 and 2005 seasons playing wide receiver for the Arizona Rattlers, when he earned his first All-Arena Second Team selection for his performance on the field in 2005. Burley also earned the Arena Football League's Writers Association Offensive Player of the Year during the 2005 season. During this season with the Rattlers, Burley scored a franchise record 45 touchdowns. Burley played for the LA Avengers in 2003, before beginning his playing career for the Orlando Predators during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. Burley was named to the AFL All-Rookie Team for his standout performance for the Predators in 2001. Burley also participated in training camp with various NFL teams throughout his playing career, including the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and the Rams.
 
Burley played for and coached for the Orlando Predators and Arizona Rattlers years apart, bringing his Indoor career full circle, and now joins the NAZ Wranglers coaching staff. Coach Burley was born and raised in the State of Arizona, and attended Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz. Burley was an All-City and All-Statewide receiver and defensive back for the Warriors. Burley began his collegiate career as Mesa Community College before transfering to the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. Burley caught passes from eventual NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper while at UCF and was the team's leading receiver for each of the two seasons he played for the Knights.
 
Coach Burley resides in Tempe, Ariz., and continues to raise his three daughters as a longtime resident of Arizona. Coach Burley's eldest daughter currently resides in Dallas, Texas where she relocated to play college basketball at Arlington Baptist University.
 
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Written by: Tucker Welch