 The Koyotes began play in 2003 as a professional football team.Before joining the CPIFL, the Koyotes were a charter member of the former American Professional Football League, where they won the league's first six championships.Brian Hebert, the running back coach, dominated with five great running backs, led by Donnell Smith, and propelled the team to its first championship in 2003, which opened the door for future Koyotes championship teams.