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2017 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 helped flip all of the organizational and equipment needs and wants of the program 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 sixth year under Coach LaBore with the assistance of the PTC in year six:

  • The major capital purchase this season was connecting our fence screens throughout the north end zone. These screens were not necessary until we renovated the stadium. The screens run throughout the fenced area now and provide a first class look and display. We also added several pieces to fill in gaps due to shrinking (original screens were purchased for the 2012 season).
  • Purchased 16 medium Riddell Revo Speed helmets to meet the changing size of player head size in our program. In effect, we donated 40 helmets to SCVAA in conjunction with the purchase of helmets in 2017 and plans for purchase in 2018.
  • We purchased practice jerseys for the varsity program, something our program has not had in a uniform, organized fashion.
  • We invested in our community by sponsoring Meals From The Heart in which we paid $2,500 to allow all 9-12 grade players to preparation and packaging of almost 20,000 meals for the second consecutive year.
  • Purchased a Turnover Chart to encourage our players to earn a spot on the board as that component of the game is so vital to success and compliments our Offense, Defense, and Special Teams goal boards.
  • Continued agreement with Adidas for low cost cleats and apparel for our football players and families.
  • Continued use of Hudl game film software.
  • Invested in new technology using Hudl Sideline for in game communication and video replay and Hudl Assist that provided data of our team and our competition.
  • Funded additional 9th-12th grade football coaches.
  • Assist with use of www.poniesfootball.com website and maintained a Facebook page, You Tube channel, Instagram, and Twitter account.
  • Annual purchase of footballs, decals, and miscellaneous equipment.
  • Supported coaching staff with some education resources and clinics.
  • Rewarded 2017 Stillwater graduate Ben Peterson (four-year) with Ponies Touchdown Club Scholarship worth $1,000.
  • Produced the 48-page Ponies Game Day Program.
  • Assisted the program with day to day costs which essentially “nickel and dime” our program.
  • Created gatherings after two home games to build community within football supporters.
  • Continued nutrition partnership meetings with Lakeview Hospital and PowerUp. Meetings include presentation and healthy snacks for the players.
  • Finance game day ops, which includes professional mascot, press box scripting and music coordinated with the pep band, the halftime competition, and the Dick Enberg voice over entrance.

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.