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2012 Program Improvements

Spending

The Ponies Touchdown Club (PTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization intended to support the Stillwater football program.  The PTC has done a great job of executing immediately while planning the long term future of the program under the direction of Coach LaBore.  The group has organized initiatives to bring stakeholders together.  Finally, significant promotions and fundraising have helped the program make necessary improvements.  The following are highlights from the second year under Coach LaBore with the assistance of the PTC in year one:

  • Purchased new Riddell Revo Speed and 360 (five star) helmets for the majority of the 10-12 grade players (all 10-12 players will wear these helmets in 2013).
  • Arranged an agreement with Adidas for low cost cleats and apparel for our football players and families.
  • Replaced varsity uniforms with new state of the art Adidas Techfit uniforms. This significantly improved the sophomore jerseys by passing the old ones down.
  • Purchased The Hudl web-based software so game film could be shared with other teams, colleges, and our players.  This allows players and coaches to remotely view game films in addition to work done at the school.  It also allows college programs to see our players.
  • Funded junior high programs by adding one coach to each grade (7-9) at each school.
  • Funded additional 10-12 grade football coaches.
  • Created www.poniesfootball.com website to share past and present Stillwater football as well as provide up-to-date information to our current players and families.  Also created and maintained a Facebook page, You Tube channel, Twitter account, and Scoop It news feed.
  • Annual purchase of footballs, decals, and miscellaneous equipment.
  • Supported coaching staff with some education resources and clinics.
  • Rewarded 2013 Stillwater graduate Aaron Romportl with the inaugural Ponies Touchdown Club Scholarship worth $1,000.
  • Contracted an historian to complete some historical work of the program.
  • Created the annual Ponies Touchdown Club Scholarship worth $1,000 for a senior football player.
  • Created the Ponies Game Day Program featuring our players, program, tradition, and supporters.
  • Purchased a multipurpose tent and table skirt with custom graphics to be used at promotional events.
  • Improved the look of Ponies Stadium with windscreens on a majority of the chain link fences.  The screens bring pride to the stadium and make a big place feel a little smaller.
  • Assisted the program with day to day costs which essentially “nickel and dimes” our program.
  • Reconditioned and disinfected all 10-12 grade shoulder pads after 2012 season.
  • Created gatherings after each home game to build community within parents, coaches, and supporters.
  • Purchased two laptop computers to replace the coaches outdated ones and obtained a donated color printer.
  • Initiated nutrition partnership meetings with Lakeview Hospital and PowerUp. Meetings include presentation and healthy snacks for the players.

In short, the PTC seeks to continue our strong tradition as well as improve the Stillwater Ponies Football Program now and into the future.  The safety and performance of our players is of the utmost importance to the football staff and the PTC board.  We are striving to help Stillwater Ponies football become the most-respected program in Minnesota.