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Bill Garner - President
Bill Garner was born November 9, 1968 to Wayne and Linda Garner of Union City. After graduating from Union City High School in 1987, Bill went on to attend SouthWestern Oklahoma State University earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education along with a Coaching Degree. Bill furthered his education by earning a Master’s Degree in Education, Library Media Specialist in 1992. It was at this time that Bill utilized his degrees by teaching and coaching at Junior High, High School and Collegiate levels. Currently, Bill holds the position of Applications Systems Analysts/Programmer for an Oklahoma City based C.S.D. an I.S. Technologies company. He has been a member of N.A.S.A. for 8 years and has had the opportunity to serve the youth of Newcastle as a Board Member for the past 6 years. Bill is married to Melanie Withrow, a Newcastle graduate. They have three children, Gavin 14, MacAllister 9, and Connor age 7. The Garner family enjoys participating in Basketball, Baseball and Football through N.A.S.A.
Cell: (405) 388-8007
Email: Bill.Garner@newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2014
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Kerali Davis - Vice President
Kerali moved to Newcastle at the age of 2 and attended Newcastle Schools from Kindergarten until high school graduation. Kerali was a gymnast growing up and was a Racer cheerleader throughout junior high and high school. Kerali’s brother, Jaye, also a Newcastle “lifer,” participated in youth and school sports at Newcastle. Kerali obtained her Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems and Human Resources Management (with Honors) from the University of Oklahoma in 2004. Kerali and her husband, Bart have one son, Brady, who has been in Newcastle’s youth sports program since 3rd grade.
Kerali was appointed to the NASA board in 2009 to fill a position left vacant by Cory Wilson and was elected to the executive secretary position in 2010. She has been an active participant in the planning and/or production of the NASA Punt, Pass, and Kick Event, PTO Carnival, and NASA Football Banquet. She has served on the coach selection committee for NASA football and initiated a partnership between NASA sports and the STOP Sports Injuries campaign. She feels her greatest achievement with NASA so far has been taking part in the implementation of the Summer Speed and Agility Program sparked by youth coaches’ desire to develop exceptional athletes, and fueled by a special relationship with professional sports trainer, Chat Williams.
Kerali’s passion for youth sports is limitless and, although she is a football fanatic, she has a special interest in athletic development from the standpoint of nutrition, proper training, and the prevention of sports related injuries. Her goal through NASA is to create awareness among coaches, parents, and athletes of the importance of proper training and nutrition through education and information sharing. Fostering a healthy three way relationship between athletes, parents, and coaches is absolutely essential to reaching maximum athletic achievement. She also hopes to see more park improvements, the addition of a 7 on 7 league, and weight lifting clinics for the older athletes moving into school sponsored athletics.
“Right now there is more passion than ever in Newcastle Youth Sports. I feel honored to be among all of these wonderful people as they continue to keep Racer pride alive.”
Cell: (405) 618-8299
Email: Kerali.Davis@newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2013
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Gary Knowles - Treasurer
Gary was raised and participated in youth athletics in Moore. A family move brought him to Western Heights where he graduated in 1988. Gary attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1992. Gary is employed in a family business that specializes in providing printing, filing and promotional product solutions. Gary is happily married to Kathy Burrus, who is an educator and currently an assistant principal at Moore High School. Gary and Kathy made the decision to call Newcastle home and moved to the community in 2001. They have one child, Garrett, who is currently a proud 6th grade Racer student athlete. Gary is blessed with a family that shares his love of sports. Gary enjoys watching, participating, and coaching youth to be the best students, athletes and citizens that they can be. Gary has been a member of the Newcastle All Sports Association since 2006. In 2007 he was appointed to fill an open NASA board position and serve on the Executive Board of NASA as Treasurer. He has been nominated each year to continue to serve as Treasurer. When the Canadian Valley Football league disbanded, he stepped in as Newcastle Football Coordinator for Deep Fork Valley Football.
I view the opportunity to serve on the board as an investment in the youth and the Newcastle community. During my time on the board, I have witnessed and participated in much progress in our organization and facilities. We now have an online system for registrations as well as an accounting system to keep track of income and expenses historically. The board has made improvements to the baseball and football park totaling over $50,000. The concession has been updated, fences painted and replaced, playing fields improved, and trees planted. At the same time by being fiscally responsible, NASA has been able to begin a scholarship program and support school and community programs like the PTO Carnival and Punt, Pass & Kick during the July 4th Celebration. During my service on the board, NASA has expanded the offerings to include boys and girls basketball as well as speed and agility programs. I am proud of NASA’s accomplishments during the recent years. There is more work to be done.
Cell: (405) 410-5723
Email: Gary.Knowles@Newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2013
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Somer Thurman - Secretary
Somer was elected to the NASA Board in 2011. She has served as a baseball scheduling coordinator for the past two years. She and her husband, Randy, have two children, Austin and Abbi. Austin currently participates in basketball and baseball through NASA. She believes that youth sports can teach children lessons far beyond the playing field, and that they can play a role in developing positive character in our young people. Somer hopes to continue to see NASA grow within our community and to see more people become involved. Although, she has only lived in Newcastle a few years, she is very proud to be part of a community who encourages their youth. Go Racers!!!
Cell: (405) 532-3892
Email: Somer.Thurman@newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2013
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Daniel Cochran - Board Member
Daniel moved from Oklahoma City to Newcastle in 2007. He is married to Newcastle "Lifer" Angela (Fannin) Cochran and has two children who attend Newcastle Elementary, Nicholas and Olivia.
Daniel enjoys working with kids and believes in values that can be learned through participation in team sports. "So many valuable lessons can be taught through athletic programs. Teamwork, discipline, accountability, responsibility, success and sometimes failure are all valuable lessons in life that kids can gain knowledge of by simply being part of a team."
Daniel is impressed with the enthusiasm of the newcastle community. He wants to see N.A.S.A. grow and compete at a level comparable to OKC, Moore, and Norman. He believes we have all the makings of a great association and the next step is to make sure we reach out to the community and get our kids and parents involved.
Cell: (405) 473-0575
Email: Daniel.Cochran@newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2014
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Chris Jarko - Board Member
Chris Jarko grew up in the small town of Washington, Oklahoma and understands the importance of a small community. After moving back to Oklahoma 5 ½ years ago, she wanted to have her son in a same kind of school system and community she herself grew up in. She remembers playing sports as a young girl and wants her son to have those memories when he is grown. Chris is married to Jeff Jarko and they have one son, Michael Jarko which is in the first grade this year. Michael has played tball for the past two years and the family looks forward to introducing him to football and basketball within the next few years. Chris would like to become more involved within the community and thought NASA would be a good place to start and looks forward to serve as a NASA board member and hopes to bring more parental involvement into the NASA program.
Cell: (405) 420-1395
Email: Chris.Jarko@newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2013
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Judd Wilson - Board Member
Judd grew up in Southwest Oklahoma and went into the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993. In 1997, after service, Judd moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma with wife Dee. They have 3 children Zandra, Jason, and Josh. They moved to Newcastle in June of 2010 after living in Moore for 9 years. All 3 children are involved in youth sports. “ I truly believe that youth sports are beneficial in molding a child into a productive, hard working, respectful adult. There are many lessons that can be learned from the discipline, teamwork and competition aspects”. Judd has coached organized baseball, football, and basketball for 13 years as a volunteer. “It’s awesome to see a team grow together and achieve goals they set for themselves. We are very happy in Newcastle, our children like it here and the community growth is fantastic”. Judd is currently working on his Elementary Education Degree and attends First Baptist Church, he enjoys being involved with many community activities.
Cell: (405) 370-1777
Email: Judd.Wilson@Newcastleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2014
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Aimee Walker - Board Member
I grew up in the Mid-Del area and graduated from Del City High School. I married my high school sweetheart, Jeramiah Walker. We celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this year. We have 5 children. (Deanna 18, Kailee 13, Cassidy 12, Xavier 7, and Aly 6) We moved to Newcastle in Spring of 2008 and our children started school in Newcastle the fall of 2008. Our son plays basketball, baseball and football. One of our daughters plays basketball (I am coaching her 6th grade team this season.) I work full time and enjoy baking/decorating cakes in my free time. My husband and I have a heart for kids who might not have stable, strong home lives. I feel NASA has a great opportunity to minister to those children and provide a safe environment where the children can learn self-respect, self-confidence, the meaning of a team and a community. I believe what we put into these children now is what we can expect to get out of them in the future.
Cell: (405) 308-2832
Email: Aimee.Walker@Newcatsleyouthsports.com
Term ends February 2014
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Gil Hensley - Board Member
Gil Hensley grew up in south Oklahoma City and graduated from U.S. Grant High School. He attended the University of Oklahoma and holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology. In 1976 he became an Oklahoma City Police Officer. Preferring to raise his family in a more peaceful rural atmosphere in 1982 Gil bought land in Newcastle and built the home where he still lives. In the early 1980’s through the early 1990’s he was involved with Newcastle youth sports coaching softball, baseball, football and serving as a N.A.S.A. board member. During that period he was also heavily involved with the original development and building of the sports complex. His two older sons, Trey and Joe began playing baseball and football in the N.A.S.A. system at the age of four. They continued their involvement in Newcastle sports through high school.
On January 31, 2012 Gil retired from the Oklahoma City Police Department as a Lieutenant with over thirty-five years of service. During the course of his career he served in all three bureaus of the police department (operations, investigations and administrative). He received many letters of commendation and appreciation and has been a guest speaker at the Harvard Law School Work Life Program in Cambridge Massachusetts. He and his wife Shannon enjoy raising and training quarter horses as well as making custom tack and leather goods. They have two children, Brody age 5 and Brett age 3. Brody will begin his first year of T-Ball in the spring of 2012.
Cell: (405) 595-1210
Email: ghensley@pldi.net
Term ends February 2014
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Drue James - Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Cell: (405) 820-2660
Email: d.james25@live.com
Term ends February 2014
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