Fields & Futures Bowtie Ball – Party with a Purpose

Nov 9, 2015

“HEY, COACH. THIS IS FOR YOU!”

A night to celebrate, honor and thank the coaches who make the world a better place – one athlete at a time, the Fields & Futures Bowtie Ball is set for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center. This year’s guest speaker is Herm Edwards, ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach.

Presented by SandRidge Energy and Mercy, this party with a purpose celebrates the profession of coaching, reminding everyone of the important role coaches play in helping grow young men and women into confident adults, better prepared to deal with life beyond high school. “We can never underestimate the influence of a coach in a child’s life,” says Tim McLaughlin, founder of Fields & Futures. “It promises to be a great night.”

One hundred percent of proceeds from this event go directly to support field construction, field maintenance and programs focused on growing student participation in sports. Thank you for your support!

Game, Set, Impact: A Q&A With Our New Development Director, Emmy Hufnagel

Emmy Hufnagel is an avid tennis player, former triathlete, and the newest addition to the Fields & Futures team. As our Development Director, Emmy brings a wealth of experience in youth sports advocacy and nonprofit leadership. Having seen firsthand the impact of sports on young lives, Emmy is dedicated to helping us take the next big step—from building fields to filling them with kids.

Meet Cody Laurendi, Fields & Futures’ New Director of Soccer

Cody Laurendi is a former OKC Energy FC goalkeeper and the newest member of the Fields & Futures team. As Director of Soccer & Youth Sports Advocate, Cody has shifted his focus from playing the game to growing it. With his passion for the game and vision for increasing youth participation in Oklahoma City, Cody is a key player in helping us keep our goal of creating more opportunities on and off the pitch.

What Drives Capitol Hill and U.S. Grant Football?

U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill may be rivals, but their football programs have more in common than their annual "Southside Bedlam" rivalry game. From 2014-2020, the OSSAA allowed both programs to play as independents so they could create their own schedules and rebuild their programs. Now playing in Class 6A, neither team has found success in district play, but they also know the scoreboard isn't the only standard of success.

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