I’ve said it many times, I don’t know where I’d be without the Sideliners Program. I talk a lot about what Coach Shafrath did for me by pairing me up with my sideliner Coach Dennis Swieter, however I want to make sure credit is given where credit is due.
This program is so much more than just the gentlemen of the community and the athletes. This program is powered by some special people who are not seen much as they are always behind the scenes working hard so we can enjoy the time and fellowship we have with the athletes.
I want to give a HUGE Thank You to the Moms, guardians, grandparents, friends and everyone else who work hard behind the curtain to make these Thursdays posible. I want to give a special shout out to the kitchen crew: Jill Burmester, Jennifer Gruelke, Kara Powers, Bobbi Jo Brocka, Brandi Helmke, Stephanie Mulford, Karla Mae Elling and Wendy Buseman.
Now, I’m told there is even another crew behind the scenes of this crew (no I’m not kidding). This is a special shout out and thank you to (my mom) Janeen Powers-Butson and Christy Burmester as I’m told they do the hard work in the kitchen during the day BEFORE these ladies take over!
I also want to give a huge Thank You and shout out to Bridget Zak and the other parents, grandparents and friends who provide bars for the meals as well!
There are so levels of people who work hard to make this program possible and I want to make sure they are recognized because as I’ve said this program means the world to me and I had no idea how many people make this program possible.
I also want to say thank you to everyone that has been involved and helped keep this program going strong over the years.
If I had to take a wild guess, I’d bet that this program wouldn’t be where it is if it wasn’t for Mrs. Coach (Kris) Shafrath and if I’m right, I need you and Coach Shafrath to know what this program has meant to me. Thank you!
