Patrick O'Hara (born September 27, 1968) is a former USC quarterback who played in the Arena Football League, National Football League, and the World League of American Football. During the course of O'Hara's 16 year professional career he led the Orlando Predators to the ArenaBowl XII title and led the Tampa Bay Storm to the ArenaBowl XVII title off the bench after starting quarterback John Kaleo was injured late in the second quarter. O'Hara played on five ArenaBowl teams and won three championship rings. He also played with the Toronto Phantoms (2001-2002). He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 10th round (260th pick) of the 1991 NFL Draft. Following the 1991 season O'Hara was allocated to the World League's Ohio Glory and subsequently signed by the San Diego Chargers as a Plan B free agent serving as their third string quarterback for the 1992 season. He attended training camp with the San Diego Chargers in 1993 and the Washington Redskins in 1994.2003-2006 Tampa Bay Storm 2001-2002 Toronto Phantoms 1995-2000 Orlando Predators 1994 Washington Redskins (training camp only) 1993 San Diego Chargers (training camp only) 1992 San Diego Chargers 1992 Ohio Glory 1991 Tampa Bay BuccaneersRetiring from the game after the 2006 season, O'Hara joined the Storm as an assistant coach and took over as the club's offensive coordinator. O'Hara also served as the offensive coordinator during the 2005 season as a player/coach.O'Hara was also responsible for helping to develop Brett Dietz, who ended his first season in the AFL with 2,395 passing yards and 47 TDs (in nine games) en route to Co-Rookie of the Year honors.O'Hara's success on the field as a player and his instant success as a coordinator had a number of teams interested in him this off-season. He interviewed for head coaching positions in Grand Rapids and Arizona and was a finalist for both jobs.2007 Tampa Bay Storm, AFL. Offensive Coordinator 2005 Tampa Bay Storm, AFL. Offensive Coordinator (Player/Coach) 2003 Olympia High School, FL. Offensive Coordinator 2002 Olympia High School, FL. Offensive Coordinator 2001 Olympia High School, FL. Offensive Coordinator 2000 New Smyrna Beach High School, FL. Quarterbacks 1999 New Smyrna Beach High School, FL. Quarterbacks 1998 New Smyrna Beach High School, FL. Quarterbacks 1996 Point Loma High School, CA. Quarterbacks (Volunteer Assistant)At USC, O'Hara's playing time was limited to a back-up. O'Hara was a contender for the starting job after Rodney Peete left after his senior season until he tore ligaments and fractured his right knee requiring numerous surgeries. Then-freshman Todd Marinovich was given the starting job and led the team to a Rose Bowl win against Michigan in Bo Schembechler 's last game as a head coach. O'Hara's arm was impressive enough for some NFL scouts to offer him a workout with them. The most notable ones were the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay which snapped him up with 260th pick of the 1991 NFL Draft. Graduated with a degree in Public Administration in 1991.Was one of the most coveted high school recruits in all of California in 1985. Fired at least one touchdown pass during every game of his junior and senior years at Santa Monica High School. Earned Honorable Mention All-USA Today honors and All-League honors as a center fielder for the Viking baseball team as a senior.O'Hara has appeared in several movies including The Waterboy (1998), Any Given Sunday (1999) , and The Game Plan (2007) . O'Hara also shares his knowledge as a consultant for The Sports Studio on films such as The Longest Yard (2005) , Invincible (2006) , We Are Marshall (2006) , and The Game Plan (2007) . Show less «