YOUNG THUNDERBIRD VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

The Young Thunderbird Football Program is led by a group of seven dedicated Operating Committee members. These individuals are voting members and lead several sub-committees that help run the program. Because the tackle football program has such a wide range of duties and efforts to help our teams run smoothly, every tackle family is required to volunteer for one committee. Families can opt out of this requirement for a $30 donation. Descriptions of committees and contact information for committee chairs is below.

If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out to us at  youngthunderbirds@yahoo.com.

The Operating Committee meets monthly, please get with a committee member for dates and location. Committee meetings are open and all are welcome to attend! The committee includes voting and non-voting members. All comments and conversation on issues are always welcome.

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SPONSOR COMMITTEE

The Sponsor Committee focuses on growing team sponsors to help financially support our organization. Funding goes towards overall program costs, and also helps funds scholarships for athletes unable to afford program fees, equipment, or uniforms.

Committee chair: Derrick Hart

Sponsorship Information

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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

The Fundraising Committee helps organize fun and engaging events to raise funds that help cover program costs such as periodically upgrading and replacing practice equipment. Events can include meal nights at local restaurants, item sales, and/or events dedicated to raising funds.

Committee Chair:

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COACHING COMMITTEE

The Coaching Committee helps ensure the quality of coaching for players in the Young Thunderbirds program. This can include recruiting new coaches, providing education opportunities to new coaches, and ensuring all coaches are certified through USA Football. No prior coaching experience is required, but volunteers must have a willingness to learn, ability to receive constructive feedback, and desire to increase their football knowledge to better serve our players.

Committee Chair: David Samuels

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GAME DAY COMMITTEE

The Game Day Committee ensures our facilities are ready to go during all Home Game Day for our tackle program; typically, the tackle program hosts at least four home game days each season. Efforts for these game days include setting up the field, clean up, manning the scoreboard, and other various duties.

Committee Chair: Jimmy Zirkle

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CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE

The Concessions Committee is responsible for planning and hosting the concession stand for home games each fall. Funds raised from the concession stand help fund our End of Season Celebration, equipment purchases, and other items for the tackle program.

Committee Chair:

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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE

The Social Media Committee helps with parent communication, primarily through the running the Young Thunderbirds Facebook page. This can include posting game day and practice pictures, sending out information, and responding to messages.

Committee Chair: Kasey Griffith