Alumni
Since our first season in 1959, many talented athletes, coaches and board members have participated in our football and cheer program. The contribution of our athletes is easily measured and many went on to successful high-school, college and pro careers.
Success of our alumni isn’t measured only by on-field performance. The countless hours that our volunteers have contributed over the past 67 years is simply amazing. Our organization is forever indebted to them for their vision, passion and commitment.
Below you will find a listing of those individuals who truly understood what T-Bird PRIDE meant and are part of our important history–and those who had great success after T-Birds.
If you belong on this list, or know someone that does, please contact: srvtbirds@gmail.com.
Football players
| Name | Last T-Bird Year | High School | College(s) (Position) | Pro Team(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Haener | 2012 | Monte Vista | Washington, Fresno State (QB) | Saints |
| Nate Landman | 2012 | Monte Vista | Colorado (LB) | Falcons |
| Roy Helu Jr. | San Ramon Valley | Nebraska (RB) | Redskins, Raiders | |
| Erik Krommenhoek | 2012 | Monte Vista | USC (TE) | Chargers |
| Brayden Turner | 2019 | Monte Vista | Fresno State (QB) | |
| Riley Gann | 2018 | San Ramon Valley | Lewis & Clark (TE) | |
| Cooper Powers | De La Salle | TCU (OL) | ||
| Drew Cunningham | De La Salle | Stanford (LB) | ||
| Trevor Scott | 2018 | San Ramon Valley | Boise State (WR) | |
| Owen Scott | 2019 | San Ramon Valley | UC Davis (WR) | |
| Jeff Kopp | San Ramon Valley | USC (LB) | Dolphins, Jags, Ravens, Patriots | |
| Tristan Sinclair | San Ramon Valley | Stanford (LB) | ||
| Luke Baker | San Ramon Valley | Sacramento State (QB) | ||
| Corbin Louks | San Ramon Valley | Utah, Nevada (QB) | Broncos, Chiefs, Seahawks, CFL | |
| Chris Carter | 2001 | San Ramon Valley | UC Davis (WR) | Seahawks |
| Drew McAllister | Monte Vista | USC (Safety) | ||
| Kevin Lopina | De La Salle | Washington State (QB) | ||
| Joe Southwick | 2004 | San Ramon Valley | Boise State (QB) | |
| Brett Trimble | 1999 | San Ramon Valley | Southern Oregon (QB) | |
| Tommy Hemmingsen | Monte Vista | UC Davis (WR) | ||
| Tommy Rainsford | 2018 | De La Salle (OL/DL) | California (Rugby) | |
| Lucas Meranda | 2019 | De La Salle (LB) | St. Mary's College (Rugby) | |
| Peter Guerts | 2002 | Monte Vista | California (RB) | |
| Kevin Kerkridey | 1983 | Miami (TE) | ||
| Steve Abrams | 1983 | Monte Vista | Utah State (RB) | |
| Shaun Hensley | 1984 | BYU (LB) | ||
| Brandon Sweeney | 2003 | Univ. of San Diego | ||
| Joshua Sommer | 1996 | California | San Diego State (LB) | |
| James Schlegal | 2002 | California | ||
| Sam Keller | 2005 | San Ramon Valley | ASU, Nebraska (QB) | |
| Matt Lasker | 1991 | Monte Vista | Univ. of Nevada Reno (RB) | |
| John Shepanek | 1979 | Monte Vista | Univ. of Nevada Reno | |
| Harmon Bruno | 2004 | San Ramon Valley | Willamette (LB) | |
| Steve Callaway | San Ramon Valley | Nebraska, California (Long Snapper) | ||
| Peter Kertz | Monte Vista | California (RB) | ||
| Bryce Peterson | San Ramon Valley | Sacramento State (WR) | ||
| Mike Sullivan | 1964 | Ygnacio Valley | Oregon (QB) | |
| Kirk Pulliver | 1983 | De La Salle | St. Mary’s | |
| Deuce Palmer | San Ramon Valley | SMU, USC | ||
| Kirk Gerling | 1978 | Monte Vista | Idaho State (RB) | |
| Dan Smithwick | 2003 | San Ramon Valley | Brown (LB) | |
| Brad Ingram | Monte Vista | Tulsa, Hawaii (WR) | ||
| Sean Kearney | 1990 | San Ramon Valley | Diablo Valley (LB) | |
| Grant Harper | 2015 | Campolindo High School | UC Davis (QB) | |
| Joe Marsac | 1983 | San Ramon Valley | Sacramento State | |
| Eric Sandmann | De La Salle | Colorado | ||
| Keith Garratt | San Ramon Valley | Colorado |
Coaches
| Name | T-Bird Year | Coaching School |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Ladouceur | Head Football Coach - De La Salle High School, Concord, CA |
Key Contributors/Volunteers
| Name | T-Bird Year | Role | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Villa | 1958 | Founder | |
| Joe Dame | Founder | ||
| Mr. Gerling | Athletic Director | First Athletic Director | |
| Roy Ingram | Coach | Financial Support | |
| Darla Ingram | Cheer Director | Financial Support - Founded Cheer Program | |
| Vim Keosian | Coach/Director | ||
| John Shepanek | Coach/Director | ||
| Chris Carter | Director | ||
| Kevin O’Reilly | Director | ||
| Lydia Facteau | 2023-2024 | President | Scaled the T-Birds program into best Football & Cheer league in the East Bay. Strong advocate for Home game presence and Monte Vista relationship. |
| David Sides | 2019-2024 | VP, Operations | Exceptional contributions to overall operational health, game day planning, and flawless season execution. |
| Nick Boudreau | 2023-2024 | VP, Football | Long-time T-Birds Coach and contributor. Led T-Birds to THREE-PEAT Turkey Bowl Championships from 2022-2024. |
| Derek Holmberg | 2023-2024 | Athletic Director | Exceptional contributions to development of safety standards, code of conduct, and overall athlete health. Countless contributions as T-Bird Coach. |
| Sean Gann | 2007-2024 | Athletic Director | End-to-end advocate for Developmental (now Champion) program across the EBYFC league. Countless contributions as T-Bird Coach. |
| Kristin Bush | 2018-2024 | VP, Cheer | Scaled T-Birds Cheer program for Developmental (now Champion) to accomodate significantly more young athletes in our program. Championed Cheer Spirit Leaders program. |
| Yvette Masi | 2018-2024 | Director, Marketing | Exceptional local business relationships and partner outreach. |
*Dates indicate final year with team