Ron Selesky

Ronald R. Selesky Jr. (born September 4, 1965) is an American former professional football center and arena football coach. He played college football at North Central College and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He also served as the Director of Football Operations for the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), and held the same position with the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL in 2020 prior to the league folding.

Playing career Selesky attended George D. Chamberlain High School, graduating in 1983 and then North Central College, where he played on the offensive line. He then signed with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 1987. As a rookie, he appeared in two games. He went to training camp with the San Diego Chargers in 1988, the Miami Dolphins in 1990, and the Detroit Lions in 1992.

In 2003, Selesky returned to the Arena Football League, this time as head coach and Director of Player Personnel of the Buffalo Destroyers. For the season, the Destroyers recorded a record of 5–11. In 2004, he returned to the Carolina Cobras as the team's defensive coordinator. He was the team's interim head coach for the final six games of the season, replacing both Eddie Khayat (2–4) and John Gregory (1–3), recording a record of 3–3. In September 2004, Selesky was named the defensive coordinator for the Destroyers (by this point relocated to Columbus) for the 2005 season.

In 2006, Selesky returned to af2, this time as the head coach of the Alabama Steeldogs, a position he held for two seasons, recording a 7–9 record each season. In 2008, he returned to the AFL, as the defensive coordinator and Director of Player Personnel for the Grand Rapids Rampage. In January 2015, he was named the Director of Football Operations and Compliance for the Professional Indoor Football League. In 2016, he rejoined the Gladiators as the team's assistant head coach. In December 2016, he was named the Gladiators head coach.

AFL head coaching record Team Year Regular season PostseasonWonLostWin %Finish Won Lost Win % Result BUF 5 11 4th in NC East 0 0 .000 CAR 3 3 2nd in NC East 0 0 .000 CLE 5 9 3rd in AFL 0 1 .000 Total 13 23 0 1

Personal life Selesky is married and he and his wife have four children.