Caitlin Howard, President/Secretary
This is Caitlin's second year serving on the Kingswood Youth Football & Cheer Board, though she's been a parent in the program for 5 years. She also has previous Board experience with the NH Seacoast Volleyball Program out of Hampton, NH. Caitlin currently resides in Alton with her husband and two children.
Jeff Calligandes, Vice President/Head of Football Operations
Brandi Hawthorne, Director of Coach and Player Development
Brandi Hawthorne is actively involved with Kingswood Knight Football Program, serving on the board as the Director of Coach and Player Development, as well as being a dedicated team mom. In addition to her commitment to the football community, Brandi is the owner of Office Services by Brandi, LLC. When not at the football field, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and four children, embracing the great outdoors through activities like hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, and shooting.
DJ Daniels, Director of Game Day Operations
DJ Daniels is in his second year as the Director of Game Day Operations and has served as the Head Coach for the Youth team (grades 2-4) for the past 3 seasons. When DJ isn't with the Junior Knight program, he is working as a full-time commercial fisherman or enjoying the outdoors with his family.
Katie Hafner, Treasurer
Katie Hafner is in her first year on the board. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, spending time at the lake, and being in nature. As an animal lover, she has three dogs that keep her busy. Katie joined the board to support her nephew who is on the team, and she looks forward to volunteering her time.
Kayla Eldridge, Volunteer Coordinator
Kayla Eldridge is in her first year on the board. She enjoys spending time with her children, watching live sports, reading, and traveling.
Katie Hafner, Treasurer
This is her first year serving on the board. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, spending time at the lake, and being in nature. As an animal lover, she has three dogs that keep her busy. Katie joined the board to support her nephew who is on the team, and she looks forward to volunteering her time.
Mercedes Frederick, Cheer Director
This is Mercedes's first year on the board, motivated by her and her husband's desire to promote accessible and affordable sports for local children. After seeing her kids thrive in the Kingswood program, joining the board was an easy decision. In her free time, she enjoys being active with children in sports and loves to cook to unwind from her busy schedule.
Joe Abasciano, Director of Equipment
Kathleen Parks, Director of Communications
This is Kathleen's first year on the board. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crafting, and going to the beach.