The Iowa Barnstormers announced Thursday that Ameer Ismail will take over as the franchise's next head coach.

Ismail, who spent time as a player with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars and multiple indoor teams, comes to Des Moines after an 11-5 campaign as coach of the National Arena League's Massachusetts Pirates.

“We will continue the winning ways with tremendous positive culture for our community and fans," Ismail said in a news release. "I am very grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to bring another championship to Des Moines.”

Ismail's first head coaching appearance came in 2017 with the Bloomington Edge. Prior to that, he served as defensive coordinator for multiple teams, including the Cedar Rapids Titans, Tri-Cities Fever and Spokane Empire.

Ismail also has experience coaching high school and college football and is currently serving as an assistant overseeing outside linebackers at Albion College in Michigan.

The public is invited to meet Ismail on Monday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mac Shack in West Des Moines, 1551 Valley West Dr., Suite 253.