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50 Yard Football — Minnesota Monsters — Jaysen “Yogi” Howard-Smith

Monsters hire special teams coordinator

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The Minnesota Monsters have hired legendary veteran football executive and longtime coach Jaysen “Yogi” Howard-Smith as the team’s special teams coordinator.

Howard-Smith arrives with a uniquely broad resume across the 50-yard game and the football industry, having served in roles ranging from player personnel manager and head coach to president of football operations and league commissioner. His football career began in 2009.

“My football career started in 2009. From bench warmer, starter, head coach, VP of football operations, President of football operations, owner, Player Personnel Manager, sports Podcaster, Commish, and Special Teams Coordinator,” Howard-Smith said in a statement. “I wanna thank everyone past, present, and future who has helped me get where I am today. Ready to work.”

The Monsters begin play in the AF1 in Spring 2026.

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