Board President
Kevin Jenks
Chairs the board, oversees operations, and is the primary voice for the organization.
Delaware, Ohio · Youth Football & CheerBuilding athletes,
Building athletes,
on & off the field.
A 100% volunteer youth football and cheer program for Delaware kids. Registration is closed for 2026; Spring 7v7 for grades 1–6 is expected to open in early 2027.
Every year, hundreds of Delaware kids grow with the Pacers through spring football, fall football, and cheer.
HundredsEach year
Sponsors & Support
Local sponsors keep kids on the field
Sponsorship keeps registration affordable so every Delaware kid gets to play — and puts your business in front of hundreds of local families all season.
Become a sponsor
Back a team, sponsor a field, or support the whole program. We'll tailor it to your business.
Talk sponsorshipSupport fundraising
Enter the TeamLinkt raffle or make a direct donation — every dollar goes straight to the athletes.
Growing athletes, building community
We help Delaware kids grow their skills, confidence, and love of the game on and off the field.
100% volunteer-run
Coached and led entirely by Delaware families.
501(c)(3) nonprofit
A registered public charity, so donations are tax-deductible.
Nobody gets paid
No board member or coach takes a dime.
Every dollar to the kids
Programs, fields, equipment, and affordable registration.
Why Jr Pacers
Real football and cheer, run the right way
100% Volunteer
Every coach and board member is a volunteer — every dollar goes back to the athletes.
Real Competition
Sanctioned, real game-day football in the Central Ohio Youth Football League, and AYF-affiliated.
Football & Cheer
Two programs, grades 3–6 — all experience levels welcome.
Safety First
AYF-affiliated insurance and safety-first coaching, so kids compete with confidence.
Numbers that tell our story
Behind every number is a Delaware kid who suited up and grew.
Athletes in 2025From 66 in our first season to nearly 200 at our peak.192
Founding seasonBuilt by Delaware families, for Delaware families.2022
Grades servedElementary athletes in football and cheer.3–6
Volunteer-runA registered 501(c)(3) — every dollar back to the kids.100%
Who We Are
Run by volunteers, built for kids
Jr Pacers Youth Football & Cheer is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit — coached and led entirely by Delaware families who show up for the kids, season after season.
Leadership
The people leading the Pacers
Every practice, game, and fundraiser is run by these volunteers. Delaware parents and coaches who show up for the kids, season after season.
6th Grade Head Coach
Tylor Neibarger
Leads the 6th grade tackle team. Fundamentals, safety, and confidence, every practice.
5th Grade Head Coach
Bobby Smith
Leads the 5th grade tackle team, focused on fundamentals and bringing out each player's best.
3rd/4th Head Coach
TJ Skillen
Leads the 3rd and 4th grade team, where many Pacers play their very first season.
Cheer Coordinator
Kali Sexton
Leads the cheer program and represents cheer families at the board table, so every squad has a direct line to leadership.
Game Day
Under the lights
A season of Pacers football and cheer — real game-day film and photos from the sidelines.
Family Stories
What the Pacers mean to Delaware families
Here's how family stories will look once we gather them — written notes and short video testimonials from parents. These are examples for now; real ones take their place as families share.
Example★★★★★
“From the very first practice the coaches knew our son's name. By week three he stood taller, made real friends, and couldn't wait for Saturdays.”
The Ramirez FamilyFootball parent
ExampleVideo story
The Cooper FamilyCheer parent
Example★★★★★
“Coach taught my son more than football. He learned to pick his teammates up when they're down, on the field and off it.”
The Whitfield FamilyFootball parent
Example★★★★★
“Three seasons in and this is our community now. The friendships — for the kids and for us — are the real prize.”
The Nguyen FamilyFootball & cheer family
ExampleVideo story
A returning familyCheer parent
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Join the pack
Spring 7v7 returns in 2027
Registration is closed for the 2026 season. Spring 7v7 registration is expected to open in early 2027.