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Our Staff
Skyhawks Coaches
Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child’s on-field experience.
Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth,
our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork,
and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process that includes:
- Interview & tryout screening
- Proof of strong athletic skills
- Proof of being a great role model for kids and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- National background check
- CPR and first-aid certification
- Testing on and off the field or court
- Training and skill development workshops
To learn more about how our coaches run Safe, Fun and Skill-focused sports camps,
Click here
If you know someone who would make a great Skyhawks Sports coach, please
refer them.
A Program Director is a qualified college-aged individual or college graduate with strong
communication skills, athletic management experience and a love for working with
children. Their primary responsibility is to be the “on-site” supervisor for each
program. Each director is thoroughly trained, is first-aid and CPR certified and has successfully
passed a criminal background investigation.
A Program Coach is a qualified college-aged individual or high school student, age 17 or older, with experience in athletics
and working with children. The coach is the most essential part of the Skyhawks
program. They work individually with the participants to teach, encourage and challenge
them. Each coach must complete an extensive certification process and successfully pass
a criminal background investigation.
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Skyhawks Corporate Staff
Skyhawks is the essential partner for creating successful athletic programs in your
community. The national Skyhawks team of over 15 area managers together with a dedicated
home office staff has over 100 years of combined experience in athletic programs.
Located in Spokane, Washington the home office houses customer service, finance,
marketing and technology as well as the ownership and executive teams. The home
office is open year-round and can be reached toll free at: 800.804.3509.
Account Managers provide regional, administrative, and logistical support. These detailed,
efficient and dedicated men and women work with Area Managers to ensure all components
are in place to successfully implement Skyhawks programs from beginning to end.
Area Managers work diligently with local organizations
to provide youth with the best athletics experience available. Area Managers combine
their love for athletics with a passionate commitment to children and community
enrichment through Skyhawks programs.
Area Directors are a seasonal support position for the Area Managers. Area Directors provide direct
response and resources to our program staff. Their number one priority is to visit
programs and ensure a high quality experience for all participants.
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Skyhawks Executives
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| Title: | President/Founder/Owner |
| Joined Skyhawks: | Founded Company 1979 |
| First Position: | Founder & Owner |
Other Experience:
Jeff coached soccer programs at the high school and collegiate level while developing and managing Skyhawks.
Jeff originally ran Skyhawks out of his basement and coached the first 9-week summer season in 1979.
He graduated from Gonzaga University in
1986 with a degree in Business Administration. Jeff also has management experience with the Safe Travel Institute and a Premier Development League Soccer team.
Perspective:
Jeff Heimbigner founded Skyhawks with the vision to "provide sports programs to children of all ages
regardless of athletic ability or economic status; and allow all participants to learn and practice skills,
to have fun and gain experience." This has remained the core belief of Skyhawks for over 30 years.
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| Title: | Executive/Owner |
| Joined Skyhawks: | 1984 |
| First Position: | Camp Coach/Director |
Perspective:
As an executive of Skyhawks, Dave's vision for the company is to positively impact children nationwide.
Utilizing Skyhawks' model of delivering quality sports programs to youth, Dave aims to help young
people learn life lessons in the arena of sports that will give them a sense of accomplishment
and prepare them to be active members in society.
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| Title: | Executive Vice-President/Owner |
| Joined Skyhawks: | June 1985 |
| First Position: | Junior Camp Coach |
Other Experience:
Chris graduated from Santa Clara University in 1992. Chris played soccer during
his college years and was a member of the 1989 National Championship team and a
member of the 1991 team that played in the National Championship game. Chris opened the California market for Skyhawks following his graduation from Santa Clara.
Chris graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996 and is a member of
the Washington State Bar Association.
During law school, Chris interned for a local
law firm and was a graduate assistant to the Gonzaga men’s soccer team.
Following a brief career as a private attorney, Chris joined Skyhawks full-time in 1997.
Perspective:
Chris believes that parents, schools and government bodies need assistance in delivering quality activities to youth.
Chris desires to create new avenues to connect Skyhawks programs with communities nationwide to give all children the
opportunity to experience sports.
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