Changes

For the 2009 season, the Power moved to the [[Wikipedia:Women's Football Alliance|Women's Football Alliance]] (WFA) and changed their name to the '''Gulf Coast Riptide''' because the previous owner, Roy Jones, Jr. stepped down as owner but retained the naming rights. The regional name "Gulf Coast" reflects numerous players who live in surrounding cities such as Mobile and Panama City. Despite another well-played season and a second straight 6-2-0 record, for the first time in franchise history, the Riptide missed the playoffs. This is because of the WFA's new playoff system which did not allow for any wildcards from the American Coference and because of the Riptide's two losses to the [[Wikipedia:Jacksonville Dixie Blues|Jacksonville Dixie Blues]]. Running back Lakeisha Johnson finished the league fifth in rushing with 1,023 yards with 13 TDs, fifth in kick-off returns and first in two-point conversions. Quarterback Ella Williams finished 11th in the league in passing with 516 yards and 14 TDs. Dominique Jones finished 9th in the league in receiving with 247 yards and six TDs. Jamie Freeman finished fifth in the league in interceptions with four. Audrey Kidd finished tied for ninth in the league in sacks. Jodi Wiggins finished in the Top 12 in punt average.