Staff Directory
Amanda Allen
Laurel Oak Elementary
239-566-7200Amanda has ten years of childcare experience and has been employed by Sports CLUB since 2008. She is a 2005 graduate of Gulf Coast High School where she was actively involved with the yearbook and theater programs. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. As an undergraduate at FGCU she was a Dean's Scholar and a Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Education in School Counseling. She has a passion for theater and art and enjoys teaching children the fundamentals of both. In addition to being a site director Amanda also performs administrative duties and plans many of the special theme days/camps for Sports CLUB. By the beginning of 2012 she will have obtained her CDA and Director's Credential.
Chase Beatty
Royal Palm Elementary
Chase Beatty was born in Michigan and grew up in Naples FL. Stand out athlete in golf, basketball, and track. He was named athlete of year in 2008 at Community School of Naples. He is currently finishing his degree in Business at FGCU. Plays a vital role in the K6 sports program including basketball and football. He has been director of Royal Palm academy since 2009.
Shonda Dewberry
Vineyards Elementary
239-455-3005Born and raised in Sebring, FL and graduated from Sebring High School. Has lived in Naples since 1996 and started her Child Care Profession. She currently holds CDA, Director Credential, First Aid & CPA trained. Has completed of 40 hour test including registered home day care and countless hours of on-going training. Shonda has one son, age 22 who attended Mt. Union College for one year obtaining a championship ring for football. He currently attends local college continuing his education in sports management.
David Figueroa
Sabal Palm Elementary
239-455-2009David is a native of Brooklyn, New York where he was an All-Brooklyn and All-New York City quarterback. He has a tremendous dedication and love for working with children and has a unique ability to mentor his drive for playing sports and games with young children. He has worked for Sports CLUB since 2004 and has a Florida Child Care Director Credential.
Holiday Gates
Veterans Memorial Elementary
239-377-0833Holiday is a native of Naples and a graduate of Gulf Coast High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2006. Holiday has an extensive background in cheerleading and dance and is coordinator of K6 Sports Cheerleading. She worked for Sports CLUB from 2002-2006 as both a counselor and site director. Sports CLUB is delighted to have her back with our organization as the site director at Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
Josh Giha
Bonita Recreation Center
239-455-5005Josh was born in Queens, N.Y., raised in Orlando and graduated from Gulf Coast High School in Naples. He has an associate's degree from Edison State College and is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. Josh has been employed at Sports CLUB since 2003 and has worked at many of the after school sites. He loves all sports, especially football and basketball both of which he has coach at the youth sport level. In addition Josh is a D.J. in both Naples and Ft. Myers.
Matt Gilbert
Poinciana
239-377-0832Matt is a native of Naples, Florida and a 2005 graduate of Gulf Coast High School where he was a standout varsity basketball player. Matt first worked with Sports CLUB in 2003 as a counselor. He is now a site director and has a Florida Child Care Directors Credential. Matt is a young energetic positive leader who is an outstanding role model for the children at his site.
Jammie Gordon
Shadowlawn Elementary
239-262-4002Jammie grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire and has lived in Florida for the past nine years. Jammie has six years experience in the child care field. She has both her Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and her Childcare Professional Staff Directors Credential.
Dan Graham
Naples Park / Laurel Oak Elementary
239-594-3045 / 239-566-7200Dan was born and raised in Naples. Dan grew up loving to play all sports. He attended Naples high where he excelled in athletics with baseball being his standout sport. He has been working with children for seventeen years and has worked with Sports Club for eight years at the Pelican Marsh and Naples Park locations. He is currently helping out at the Laurel Oak location. Dan is actively involved with our K6 Sports Programs coaching both football and basketball. Dan has both his Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)and his Childcare Professional Staff Director Credential.
Kelly O'Conner
Osceola Elementary
239-377-0831Kelly was a star athlete in High School in the School district of Monroe County. During college she played her Freshman and Sophomore year at Miami Dade College winning the National Championship in 2004. Kelly then transferred to FGCU winning the Atlantic Sun conference title during the 2006 and 2007 volleyball seasons. Kelly has had many years' experience coaching and directing summer camps since 2004. Her many years of experience make her a great asset to the Sports CLUB program.
Leo Rowe
Golden Gate Elementary
239-263-1007Leo was born and raised in Ft. Myers and graduated from Estero High School. He had an outstanding athletic career at Estero as a basketball player and as a football player on the 1998 State Championship Team. He worked for many years at a director at the Boys and Girls Club of Ft. Myers. He was recognized as a coach of the year from 2005-2008 and for having the best sports/fitness program in the State of Florida from 2007-2009. Additionally, his youth /teen sports fitness program won a record eleven national titles. He also serves as a personal trainer for many elite athletes in Southwest Florida. Leo has a passion for working with youths of all ages and excels at instilling confidence and skill in all children he works with.
Amanda Stratton
Estates Elementary / Highlands Elementary
239-455-5005 / 239-657-1003Amanda first worked for Sports Club in 2005 after relocating from New Jersey and is currently serving as the director at Estates Elementary. Amanda was a high school soccer , a 2004 state championship lacrosse player, and graduated with honors from Lely high school . She also has experience teaching tumbling and dance to children of all ages. Amanda currently is a student at Edison State College dual majoring.
Graham Wilczewski
Pelican Marsh Elementary
239-594-3046Graham was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. A sports fanatic, Graham earned multiple letters as a high school athlete in football, basketball, and track and played on a nationally ranked football team. He has a Bachelor's degree from Albion College where he played football for two years. He has been working in the child care industry for the past 15 years and has extensive experience hiring and managing child care staff in both small and large facilities. He has been employed by Sports CLUB since 2004 and has been the Site Director at Pelican Marsh since 2007. Graham has both a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and a Child Care Professional Staff Director Credential.
Jonathan
Community School
239-566-1009Bio coming soon!
