As the Fishers Freight prepare to open their second season in the Indoor Football League, Head Coach and General Manager Dixie Wooten says this year feels much different from the first.

In this podcast conversation, Wooten reflects on how last season ended — with the Freight winning their final five games — and why that late surge created momentum heading into 2026. He discusses the importance of continuity, noting that 15 players from that strong finishing squad are returning for year two.

Wooten also explains the difference between building an expansion franchise from scratch and managing expectations in a second season, when systems are in place and competition intensifies. Training camp, he says, will feature spirited battles at some positions, particularly on defense.

We also asked Wooten about developments around the league, including the Bay Area franchise going dormant. Having previously been on the coaching staff of a Bay Area team that won an IFL championship, Wooten offers perspective on the challenges franchises face in today’s indoor football landscape.

Finally, Wooten addresses the league’s new television arrangements for the upcoming season and what fans can expect in terms of broadcast coverage.

The Freight open training camp soon, with the regular season home opener set for Saturday, March 14 at 5 p.m.

This podcast series is sponsored by Citizens Sate Bank.

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