Advisory Council

Medical Advisory

- Dr. Fayez K. Ghishan, Head, UMC Department of Pediatrics; Chair, Steele Children's Research Center
- Dr. David Lapan, Tucson Heart Hospital; Pima Heart Associates
- Dennis Driscoll, President, Tucson Physical Therapy
- Dr. Mark Wheeler, pediatric endocrinology
- Dr. Bob Mutterpuhl, nephrology
- Dr. Jim Weaver, orthodontist
- Dr. Albert Callie, pediatrician

Youth Sports Organizations Advisory

- Gene Biernat, Little League District 5 President
- Darlene Biernat, Little League District 12 President
- Tom Tengler, AZ ASA State Youth Commissioner
- Michelle Malis, co-owner, Zona Volleyball; Former UA Volleyball player
- Jonathan Norris, Club Cactus Volleyball President
- Fernando Montenegro, Region 153 AYSO
- Kathy Duarte, Director of Cheer, Tucson Youth Football Rams
- Charlie Sommers, Southwest Sports
- Jason Stewart, Arizona Heat
- Nick Vitale, Charlton Soccer Academy
- Matt Gleason, Director of USTA, Southwest Region
- Jon MacWilliams, Director of Hockey, Tucson Ice
- Stu Epstein, Jewish Community Center
- Jim Reffkin, Randolph Tennis Center




Executive/Community Advisory

- Roger Pfeiffer, TUSD Superintendent
- Jay Zucker, Tucson Sidewinders Owner
- Roger Canchola, owner, McDonald's; minority owner of Arizona Diamondbacks
- Bob Davis, Former UA Asst. Athletic Director
- Clarence Boykins, Black Chamber of Commerce





Developmental/Performance/Nutritional Advisory

- Jim Grossman, President of Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness
- Anne Marie Medina, Tucson Mayor's Council for Healthier Communities
- Lauve Metcalfe, Director, Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition (CPAN, University of Arizona)
- Regis Tremblay, co-founder, Center for Kids First in Sports; former Salpointe High School Golf Coach
- Jerry Stitt, co-founder, Center for Kids First in Sports, former UA Head Baseball Coach
- Dan O' Brien, Gold Medal Acceleration, former Gold Medal Olympian
- Glenn P. Howell, Pure Performance; former Wildcat Sports Conditioning Specialist
- Julius Holt, CATS Academic Program
- Debbie Pesicka, Registered Dietitian, University Medical Center





Executive Coaches Advisory

- Lute Olson, UA Men's Basketball Head Coach
- Mike Stoops, UA Football Head Coach
- Dave Sitton, UA Rugby Head Coach; Voice of Wildcat Basketball and Football
- Todd Mayfield, Palo Verde High School Head Football Coach; 2005 State Champions
- Vern Friedli, Amphi High School Head Football Coach; Most Wins in High School Football
- Dave Rubio, UA Volleyball Head Coach
- Josh Pastner, UA Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
- Fred Harvey, UA Track and Field Head Coach
- Larry Smith, former UA Wildcat Football Coach '79-'86
- Greg Allen, UA Women's Golf Head Coach
- Rick La Rose, UA Men's Golf Head Coach
- Nancy Evans, UA Women's Softball Assistant Coach; Arizona Heat player
- Andy Lopez, UA Baseball Head Coach