AYB Board

Volunteer crew to run this ship


Ames Youth Baseball is run by a volunteer board. We hold elections every year and are always looking for more help. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the appropriate board member.


Trent Brisby
President
president@amesyouthbaseball.org

Lauren Loonsfoot
Vice President

Secretary
secretary@amesyouthbaseball.org

Sarah Conroy
Treasurer
treasurer@amesyouthbaseball.org

Nicolle Brown

Nathan Haila
Hunziker Youth Sports Complex Representative

Dionne Harden

Dan Lickteig

Bryan Loonsfoot

Tyler Rutherford

Nick Steenhagen
Head Coach, Ames High Baseball

Director of Blastball Division
blastball@amesyouthbaseball.org

Sarah Conroy
Director of Tee Ball Division
teeball@amesyouthbaseball.org

Molly Parrott
Director of Rookies Division
rookies@amesyouthbaseball.org

Director of Minors Division
minors@amesyouthbaseball.org

Director of Majors Division
majors@amesyouthbaseball.org

Lauren Loonsfoot
Director of Communications

Nicolle Brown
Director of Equipment

Sarah Conroy
Director of Fundraisers & Grants

Lauren Loonsfoot
Director of Registration
registration@amesyouthbaseball.org

Trent Brisby
Director of Sponsorship

Nicolle Brown
Player Development Agent

Tyler Rutherford
Coaches Agent

Dan Lickteig
Storm Coordinator

Umpire Coordinator
umpires@amesyouthbaseball.org

Renee Brisby
Apparel Coordinator

Interested in Volunteering?

We have lots of opportunities to volunteer both on the board and other options. If you have some skills or desire to help out please reach out to the President for more info.

Positions & Responsibilities

President/President-elect

  • General organization oversight

  • Oversee legal/organization activities

    • Insurance

    • Background checks

    • Filings

  • Motivation and friendly face to families

  • Represent AYB to community

  • Interface with other sports & community organizations

Treasurer

  • Maintain the books

  • Report on finances

  • Strategize efficient use of money

Division Directors

  • Line up team coaches

  • Communicate rules and expectations

  • Manage drafts or team assignments

  • Ensure teams know what is happening

  • Handle any disagreements or questions within division as they arise

Director of Registration

  • Manage registration software application

  • Field family questions

Director of Sponsorship

  • Manage sponsorship levels and setup

  • Contact past and potential sponsors for participation

Director of Fundraising

  • Manage fundraising like selling cards

  • Innovate on new opportunities

Director of Scheduling

  • Design practice and game schedule
    Decide and communicate weather cancellations (with President and VPs)

Director of Equipment

  • Manage distribution and collection of gear to coaches

  • Purchases needed equipment

Director of Facilities

  • Maintain field maintenance plan

  • Communicate between Hunziker Youth Sports Complex and the Board to ensure need get done

Director of Umpires

  • Facilitate umpire scheduling

Director of Communications/Social Media

  • Website information management

  • Social media management

Apparel Director

  • Coordinate jersey orders

  • Coordinate spirit store if needed

Player/Family Agent

  • Communicate important dates

  • Organize evaluations

Coaches Agent

  • Help construct practice plans

  • Communicate important dates

Storm Committee