| Presidents | |
| Marianne Boed (1990 - 1993) | |
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Towers history 1990: Appointed president Marianne Boed served as the first president of the Towers. She is the mother of long-time Towers QB Michael Boed. |
| Sanne Ewé (1993 - 1996) | |
| Towers history 1993: Elected president Sanne Ewé served two terms as president. She is the mother of former Towers WR and current Søllerød Gold Diggers HC Kim Ewé. |
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| Jimmi Jacobsen (1997 - 1997) | |
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Towers history 1997: Elected president Jimmi Jacobsen is to date still the only person to have served as both president and head coach of the Towers. He even did both at the same time. |
| Allan Riis (1998 - 2000) | |
| Towers history 1990: Elected vice-president 1998: Elected president 2000: Elected vice-president Allan Riis became involved with the Towers when his son Peter began playing for the junior team. He was present when the club was founded on August 20th, 1990. Allan stepped down from the board in 1995, but rejoined as a regular member of the board in 1997, which lead to his election as president in 1998. Allan presided over the Towers during some of the club's tough years. He was a fixture on the board despite the difficult circumstances the club faced, such as seeing the team being relegated to Div. I. For much of this time as president the board essentially consisted of only himself and player Ole Toft. Allan left the board in 2002 and has been out of football since. Allan lives in Jægersborg, north of Copenhagen, with his wife. |
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| Allan 'Gamle' Pedersen (2000 - 2003) | |
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Towers history 2000: Elected president in February 2003: Stepped down for medical reasons Allan Pedersen is the 'Grand Old Man' of Danish football. He played his first game in 1975 while living in western Canada. He has played for the Odense Swans, Hvidovre Blackfoot, Kronborg Knights and the Towers. Allan has a deep affection for football and was one of the most out-going presidents the Towers have had. Allan lives on Bornholm with his wife Alexandra and their son Albert Emil. |
| Karsten Rasch-Adamsen - interim (2003 - 2004) | |
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Towers history 1994: Joined the senior team as a wide receiver 1998: Joined the board 2003: Appointed president Karsten Rasch was originally elected vice-president. Served as interim president for the remainder of Allan Pedersens term after Allan stepped down in May 2003. Karsten left the board in 2005. Karsten lives in Glostrup, west of Copenhagen, with his wife Anne and their daughter Amalie. |
| Jens Rørbye (formerly Knudsen) (2004 - 2008) | |
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Towers history 1997: Joined the senior team as a cornerback 1998: Elected treasurer 2004: Elected president Jens Rørbye started his football career with the Aarhus Tigers in 1995 and played there until a job offer brought him to Copenhagen, where he continued playing CB for the Towers for several years. Jens has been heavily involved with football since day one, but solely in an administrative role in the later years, although he served as DB coach for the Towers senior team for three seasons. Jens lives in Valby, west of Copenhagen, with his wife Teresa and their daughter Emma. |
| Martin Ægidius (2008 - present) | |
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Towers history 1998: Joined the senior team as an offensive lineman - later moved to fullback 2000: Elected to the board 2008: Elected president Martin Ægidius joined the Towers as a player, but injuries have plagued his playing career. Shortly after joining the team, Martin was recruited to join the board by then-president Allan 'Gamle' Pedersen. Martin is known for his enthusiasm and permanent 'yes-attitude'. He devotes most of his off-work hours to the Towers and is a very hands-on president. Martin lives in Copenhagen. |
| Head Coaches - senior team | |
| Jan Heurlin (1990 - 1990) | |
| Coaching history Jan Herlin was the first head coach of the young organization. He served for a brief period during the very early stages of the Towers' development. |
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| John Martinko (1990 - 1995) | |
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Coaching history 1956 - 1964: North High, Youngstown, OH (ass.) 1965 - 1966: North High, Youngstown, OH (HC) 1967 - 1974: Campbell Memorial, Campbell, OH (ass.) 1990 - 1995: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Martinko was signed to be the first long term head coach of the Copenhagen Towers. He brought the team it's early success by winning three consequtive Mermaid Bowls. John is American and currently lives in Ohio, USA. |
| Anthony De Carvalho (1995 - 1996) | |
| Coaching history 1995 - 1996: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach De Carvalho (affectionately known to his players only as Coach D) took over a strong Towers team and took it to another two straight Mermaid Bowls, winning the first and losing the second. Anthony is American and currently lives in Finland. |
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| Jimmi Jacobsen (1997 - 1997) | |
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Coaching history 1997 - 1997: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Jacobsen was a player in the Towers hey-day and came back to coach the team in the aftermath of a Mermaid Bowl loss in the summer of 1996. Players left the team in massive numbers after the loss and the 1997 season was winless. Jimmy is married to Rikke and lives in Aalborg |
| Various (1998 - 1998) | |
| The spring of 1998 was a turbulent period for the team. Several people including two U.S. Marines stationened at the American Embassy in Copenhagen helped coach the Towers without actually being titled head coaches. | |
| Wayne Liburd (1998 - 1999) | |
| Coaching history 1998 - 1999: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Liburd came to the Towers after the senior team had been relegated to Division II. He took the Towers through an undefeated season including a win in Elming Bowl I. This win brought the Towers back to the National League. Wayne is Canadian and still lives in Copenhagen. |
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| Troy Adelman (2000 - 2000) | |
| Coaching history 2000 - 2000: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Adelman has extensive coaching and playing experience from Danish football. He played and coached with the Odense Swans and Kronborg Knights before joining the Towers. Under Troy the Towers had a good season, but lost a very close semi-final game. Troy is American and lives in Arizona with his wife Kristina and their children. |
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| Kenneth Corneliussen (2001 - 2003) | |
| Coaching history ?? - ??: Danish U19 National team 2002 - 2003: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Corneliussen came to the Towers with extensive coaching and playing experince from the Odense Swans. Kenneth left the Towers after getting a job in western Denmark. He has since moved to his native Odense with his wife Louise and son Tobias. Kenneth has returned to his roots by coaching the Odense Swans. |
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| Rasmus Ryberg (2004 - 2005) | |
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Coaching history 1989 - 1990: Holbæk Unicorns (HC) 1990 - 1995: Roskilde Kings (ass.) 1997 - 1998: Roskilde Kings (ass.) 1999 - 2003: Roskilde Kings (HC) 2004 - 2005: Copenhagen Towers (HC) 2002 - 2004: Danish National team (OC) 2000 - 2003: Danish U19 National team (HC) Coach Ryberg came in to run the offense of the Towers, but became the head coach right away when Kenneth Corneliussen was forced to leave the team. Rasmus resigned from the Towers during the 2005 season as he moved to the far western part of Sealand. Rasmus now lives outside Holbæk with his wife Susanne where he coaches the Holbæk Red Devils. |
| Greg Hallifax (2005 - 2005) | |
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Coaching history 2001 - 2004: University of British Columbia (DB coach) 2005 - 2005: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Hallifax took over as head coach of the senior team when Coach Ryberg was forced to step down during the 2005 season. Greg spent the 2005 season as a player and coach for the Towers. Coach Hallifax lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada. |
| Peter Nicolajsen (2006 - 2006) | |
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Coaching history 2004 - 2005: Copenhagen Towers U16 (HC) 2006 - 2006: Copenhagen Towers (HC) Coach Nicolajsen was appointed head coach during the early spring of 2006. The Towers had been relegated to Div. I and needed to focus on basics, which coincided perfectly with coach Nicolajsens philosophy. Coach Nicolajsen lives in Gentofte. |
| Anders Munch Skovgren (formerly Rasmussen) (2007 - 2009) | |
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Coaching history 2007 - 2009: Copenhagen Towers (HC)
Coach Munch lives in Valby, west of Copenhagen, with his wife and their daughter. |
| William Miller (2010 - 2010) | |
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Coaching history 2010 - 2010: Copenhagen Towers (HC)
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| Peter Herbild (2011 - present) | |
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Coaching history 2011 - 2011: Copenhagen Towers (HC)
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| Award winners - 2009 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Patrick Hargett |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#24 CB Christian Dinesen #29 RB Frederik Frandsen #xx LB Phillip Hargett #xx OL Peter Møller #xx DB Victor Andersen #4 K Roberto Brasa |
| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
RB Frederik Lind DE Mikkel Stilling OL Phillip Rindom TE Anders von Holck |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
QB Jason Cameron LB Mark Terkelsbøl OL/DL Phillip Heiberg DB André Houdet |
| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
Mikkel Kehlert Gustav Kjeldsen Albert Molina Leon |
| Award winners - 2008 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
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| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
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| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
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| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
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| Award winners - 2007 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Frederik Ægidius |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#24 CB Christian Dinesen #27 RB Christoffer Thorup #59 LB Jacob Vestergaard #93 DL David Bolvig #98 DE Frederik Ægidius #3 QB Anders Halkier Nicolajsen |
| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
Ulrik Larsen Victor Andersen Kristoffer Green Tobias Trige |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
Martin Aanæs Patrick Hargett Mark Terkelsbøl Anders von Holck |
| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
Frederik Münchow André Houdét Jacob Bergholt |
| Award winners - 2006 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Victor Andersen and Martin Aanæs |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#24 CB Christian Dinesen #7 RB Alexander Simonsen #54 LB Søren 'Farfar' Knudsen #78 OL Val Petrov #62 OL Thomas Baastrup Jakobsen #8 WR Karsten Rasch |
| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
RB Andreas Karsholt DB Rasmus Bergholt LB Jonas Colding DE Frederik Ægidius |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
WR Shujaa Benson DB Victor Andersen DB Peter Nordentoft Frederik Lind |
| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
Mikkel Byø Frederik Münchow Niels Frederik Holm |
| Award winners - 2005 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Peter Halkier Nicolajsen and Anders Halkier Nicolajsen |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#55 DL Steffen Jørgensen #8 WR Karsten Rasch #24 CB Christian Dinesen #78 OL Val Petrov #24 CB Christian Dinesen #9 K Roberto Brasa |
| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
OL Peter Møller LB Kasper Øelund SS Thomas Krarup RB Frederik Frandsen |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Towers U16 MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
RB / LB / TE Victor Andersen WR Lasse Skrivergaard DB Patrick Hargett QB / CB Martin Aanæs OL Jens Møller |
| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
RB Alexander Marcussen SS Andreas Trust LB Erik Bie |
| Award winners - 2004 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Peter Halkier Nicolajsen |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#83 WR William Elias #78 OL Val Petrov #54 LB Søren Knudsen #55 DL Steffen Jørgensen #50 LB Michel Lund #20 SS Peter Herbild |
| U19 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
RB Alexander Simonsen SS Christoffer Aakjær CB Christian Dinesen TE A.G. Halby |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
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| U13 team | |
| MVP Towers U13 Best Fighter Best Buddy |
Patrick Hargett Oscar Bro Eriksen Victor Vernal |
| Award winners - 2003 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Anders Halkier Nicolajsen |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#29 FS Julio Peña #80 WR Henrik Levysohn #11 SS Asger Johansen #55 DL Steffen Jørgensen #51 LB Kasper Künzel #76 C Kasper Pyndt Rasmussen |
| U19 team | |
| Team withdrawn from competition | No awards given |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie Best Buddy |
QB Michael Knudsen LB Kasper Øelund DL Peter Sand TE A.G. Halby |
| Award winners - 2002 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Morten Grandahl |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#48 FB David Wang #8 WR Karsten Rasch #88 DE Ole Toft #70 DE Kyler Wilson #81 WR Peter Herbild #97 OL Martin Ægidius |
| U19 tea | |
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MVP Offense |
QB Christian Green Andersen |
| U16 team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie |
QB Anders Halkier Nicolajsen LB Kasper Øelund WR A.G. Halby |
| Award winners - 2001 | |
| Towers | |
| Tower of the Year | Jørgen Sørensen |
| Senior team | |
| MVP Towers MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Lineman Best Rookie Most Improved |
#32 FB Rich Thomas #86 WR Bjarke Mogensen #59 DE Henrik Larsen #55 DL Steffen Jørgensen #11 CB Casper Aakjær #8 WR Karsten Rasch |
| Junior team | |
| MVP Towers Juniors MVP Offense MVP Defense Best Rookie |
OL Jørgen Sørensen QB Bo Bratlann DB Peter Knudsen C Joshua Karjala |
| Boys flag team | |
| MVP Offense MVP Defense |
Saleheen Rahman Morten Hansen |
| Game Balls - senior team | |
| 2008 | |
| April 26th vs. Roskilde Kings May 11th @ Avedøre Monarchs June 1st vs. Søllerød Gold Diggers June 14th vs. Triangle Razorbacks June 21st vs. Herlev Rebels June 28th @ Kronborg Knights Aug 17th vs. Odense Swans Aug 30th @ Triangle Razorbacks Sept 6th @ Roskilde Kings Sept 13th @ Herlev Rebels |
O: RB Christoffer Thorup - D: SS Stefan Pflug - ST: None O: Offensive line - D: #5 SS Mads Feilberg - ST: #7 K Lasse Melson |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2004 | |
| Retired jersey numbers |
| #19 QB Michael Boed | |
(Boed (left) with President Pedersen at retirement ceremony)
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Jersey retired June 24th 2001 (4 years after last game played).
Michael Boed played 105 games for the Towers and never missed a single game. Boed began playing football as an exchange student in the U.S in 1983. When the first football teams were founded in Denmark in 1987 Boed joined the Copenhagen Vikings. He remained with the Vikings until the team folded in 1990. He then joined the Towers in 1990 and stayed here until he finished his playing career in 1997. As a QB Boed holds several Mermaid Bowl records: TD passes in one game (MB IV) - 8 Being a true team player Boed finished his career as a WR and a FS since the Towers brought in QB Kip Keeso from the U.S in 1995 and 1996.. Boed was an extremely versatile player as evidenced by the MVP awards he received towards the end of his career: MVP Offense 1995 (WR) Throughout his career Boed was known to be a great motivator and a leader by example. He was deeply involved in playbook design under several head coaches Boed briefly returned to the Towers when he agreed to serve as the Offensive Coordinator under Coach Corneliussen during the 2003 season. |










