Tivy Athletic Boosters and Coach Jones

Tivy Athletic Boosters president Curtis Finley and Coarch David Jones provided the program for our club on Wednesday. Curtis has been the president of the booster club for five years, and summarized the activities and fundraising the boosters provide. The club is funded by Scoreboard sponsorships, Marquee sign advertising, concession stands sales and memberships dues. The marquee sign and the digital scoreboard are relatively new additions to the stadium, and significantly help the amount of money raised by the club. 

 

A common misconception is that the club gives all its money to football, but the football team actually requests the least amount of funds. Last year, approximately $60,000.00 in direct support was provided to Tivy Antler and Lady Antler athletes. Examples of expenditures include Basketball machine, Volleyball Stations, Huddle software, Blocking Sled, Training ellipticals, Ice Machine, Camera Equipment, Track Landing pads, Scoreboard staff, Uniforms, Baseball backstop Fencing, Spring Fling, Sound System Upgrades, Tennis Court Windscreens, and College Scholarships.

 

The Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame started ten years ago, is going strong, and several new members will be inducted this year. Former Spurs star Avery Johnson will be the keynote speaker, as three new inductees are presented: 1987/1988 semifinalist football team, 2003/2004 Girls Basketball State semifinalist team, and Mike Parman, former standout athlete in football and track.

 

Coach Jones finished the program with an inspirational pep talk. Last year, some people told him not to worry about doing well or making the playoffs in football during that rebuilding year. He obviously ignored them as Tivy went deep into the playoffs. This year, he noted, none of those comments were made, and there is an obvious expectation of success after last year. He welcomes that and expects good performances out of his players. Coach emphasized most important thing is for the athletes to be good, responsible kids who support each other and represent our community well.