Rayshaun Kizer - Head Coach
Kizer brings a wealthy amount of professional football experience both as a coach and a player. He served as Tucson Defensive Coordinator the last 2 seasons with a very aggressive and talented defense.
Kizer has a reputation as a defensive mastermind. He led the Omaha Beef to an undefeated CIF Championship, and the Massachusetts Pirates to an 11-5 record as their Head Coach. He is excited to lead our Tucson Sugar Skulls, after serving as our Defensive Coordinator the last two season.
Kizer has previous Head Coaching experience with the Massachusetts Pirates in 2022 where he posted an 11-5 record. He was the Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator in 2021 with the Massachusetts Pirates, leading the number-one-ranked defense and 2021 IFL Champions.
"I am super excited to be leading the Tucson Sugar Skulls in 2026 as their Head Coach. The goal is to keep the core group together and build around that. A huge thanks has to go to Edmund and the rest of the ownership group for giving me the right resources to win on and off the field for next season. With a strong ownership group in my corner, I know the Tucson Sugar Skulls will be successful for many years to come. We are ready to compete in a very talented western division and also looking forward to competing for a championship"
Kizer, a product of Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio with his bachelor's degree in Computer Science, signed with the New York Jets as an un-drafted free agent in 2007 and spent two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. After playing with the Green Bay Blizzard of the Arena Football 2 in 2009, Kizer embarked on an nine-year career in the Arena Football League.
Kizer had an impeccable AFL career as a player, notching 67 interceptions in which 12 were returned for TDs, ranking third All-Time in AFL History in interceptions. Kizer also continues to holds the single season record in interceptions with 16.
James Fuller - Assistant Heach Coach | Offensive Coordinator
Coach Fuller is a native of Tacoma, Washington. He played college football at Walla Walla Community College and Portland State University. Fuller was drafted to the San Diego Chargers in 1992 and played for New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and won a World Bowl Championship with the World League’s Scottish Claymores.
Fuller has 27 years of indoor football coaching experience as a Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator. He has coached for numerous teams including but not limited to Philadelphia Soul, Dallas Desperados, Maine Mammoths, Richmond Raiders, Jacksonville Sharks and Carolina Cobras.
Fuller’s accolades include a two-time PIFL Coach of the Year, 2019 NAL Defensive Coach of the Year, 2022 NAL Offensive Coach of the Year and 2023 NAL Head Coach of the Year.
“I’m excited to take on the role of Offensive Coordinator and to work with Coach Kizer and ownership. I’m looking forward to bringing a championship to Tucson!”
Anthony Parker - Defensive Line
Coach Parker comes to Tucson with years of indoor experience as player and a coach. Coach Parker played a number of years in the NIFL (National Indoor Football League) for the Tri-City Diesel, LaCrosse NightTrain, Oklahoma Crude, and Wyoming Calvary.
After his playing days, Coach Parker decided to get into coaching. Coach Parker has been involved with coaching the indoor game over the past 12 years. He has playoff and championship game experience with both the San Diego StrikeForce and Massachusetts Pirates.
Coach Parker coaches Defensive Line, Linebackers and Special Teams and has helped produce several All-IFL selections over the years on both the DL/LB’s and Special Teams.
When asked about coming to Tucson and coaching with the SugarSkulls Coach Parker says “I am EXTREMELY grateful for this opportunity. The city and fan base here are amazing and I can’t wait to get started. I have been wanting to work with Coach Kizer for quite some time now. The opportunity came up and I jump at the chance. Coach Kizer is a brilliant mind in indoor football. He is amazing man, coach, and leader. I hope to be able to learn from he and this staff and assist in bringing a championship here to Tucson”.
