Mike Tatum joined the Pirates as an Assistant Offensive Coordinator in May this season. Tatum was The Head Coach of the Omaha Beef in the National Arena League this season and had a record of 3-0 before the management there decided to make a change. Last season, Tatum guided the Beef to the NAL title, and in 2023 was the assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for Omaha as they won the title in Champions Indoor Football. Now Tatum looks forward to helping the Pirates.
Tatum, who makes his home in Columbus, OH, is no stranger to the Indoor Football League. A former wide receiver, he is the all-time yards leader in IFL history.Â
After a standout career at Oxnard College in Oxnard, California, Tatum embarked on an 11-year career in indoor football, which included stops in the CIFL and the IFL. His accolades include being a First Team All-CIFL kick returner, a two-time CIFL Special Teams Player of the year, and a First Team All-CIFL wide receiver. In the IFL, Tatum was a First Team All-League kick returner in 2012 as well as the IFL Special Teams Player of the Year. He won four Championships as a member of the Sioux Falls Storm from 2013 through 2016.