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UNITED FOOTBALL LEAGUE ANNOUNCES DR. LAWRENCE LEMAK AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TO UFL
Author: Zackery Moore
JACKSONVILLE, FL October 6, 2009 – The United Football League announced today that Dr. Lawrence Lemak will serve as Chief Medical Officer to the League. Dr. Lemak, a world renowned orthopedic surgeon, is founding partner of Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, one of the nation's leading orthopedic clinics.
“I am thrilled to be working with Dr. Lemak again having worked with him while we were both associated with the World League of American Football,” said UFL Commissioner Michael Huyghue. “Dr. Lemak has a proven record of providing top medical care to athletes and we are quite confident in the treatment our players will receive.”
Dr. Lemak has played an integral role in sports medicine and arthroscopy research as one of the founders and board members of the American Sports Medicine Institute and The National Center for Sports Safety, both research and education centers. In addition to his current work with the UFL, Dr. Lemak serves as Medical Director for Major League Soccer, the Professional Golf Association and the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and for the defunct NFL Europa League. He is also the Team Physician for many colleges and universities throughout the Southeast.
”This will be an exciting league, with exceptional athletic talent, administration, and ownership,” said Dr. Lemak. “Our practice looks forward to serving the UFL and its athletes throughout the inaugural season and beyond.”
Most surgeries and all orthopedic needs will be coordinated through Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics based in Birmingham, Alabama.
The United Football League is a new professional football league that will kick-off its “Premiere” season this October. Featuring high-quality traditional football played by world-class athletes and former NFL coaches, the UFL’s “Premiere” season teams include the California Redwoods, Florida Tuskers, Las Vegas Locomotives and New York Sentinels. The UFL’s first game will be held this Thursday, October 8th when the Las Vegas Locos host the California Redwoods. This game will also be broadcast on VERSUS at 9:00 pm ET. On Saturday, October 10th, the Florida Tuskers will host the New York Sentinels at the Citrus Bowl. This game will be broadcast on HDNet at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets are still available for both games and can be purchased by calling 877.UFL.2009 or visiting www.ufl-football.com.
About The UFL
The UFL was developed to fulfill the unmet needs of football fans in major markets currently underserved by professional football by providing a high quality traditional football league comprised of world class professional football players. The UFL will serve the communities with pride, dedication and passion, and uphold a leadership role in the development of football worldwide. The UFL will provide every fan with an affordable, accessible, exciting and entertaining game experience. Scheduled to debut in October 2009, the UFL’s headquarters is in New York, N.Y. and has satellite offices in Jacksonville, Fla. and Rutherford, N.J. The UFL is led by Commissioner Michael Huyghue, COO Frank Vuono and is being funded by a consortium of investors including UFL Founder Bill Hambrecht, Tim Armstrong, Bill Mayer, Paul Pelosi and the Tampa Bay Rays. For more information on the UFL and how to purchase tickets for the UFL’s “Premiere” season, please visit www.ufl-football.com. For group ticket sales, please call 877.UFL.2009.
About Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
A group of exceptional physicians, Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics chose to structure a practice that provides personalized healthcare for patients. As a leader in the sports medicine and orthopedics field, the focus is redefining health and wellness for athletes, active professionals and youth, with a belief that the whole can’t be healthy unless each part works properly. Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics currently has two locations in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, logon to www.lemaksports.com or contact Zackery Moore at 205.382.6655.
