About The Volusia Sports Foundation
At the heart of our foundation is a commitment to opening doors for every child, ensuring that no young athlete is ever left on the sidelines due to financial barriers. Through your generous support, we fund inclusive youth sports programs, instructional clinics, and essential equipment, giving local children the chance to experience the pure joy of the game, build lifelong friendships, and develop healthy habits.
These sports initiatives do more than just teach athletic skills; they bring our entire community together. From vibrant sports festivals to charity tournaments, we host family-friendly events that unite Volusia County, creating a powerful sense of belonging and pride where every family feels welcome.
We are also deeply invested in guiding the leaders of tomorrow. Through our Sports Management and Marketing Internship Program, we mentor high school and college students, providing a safe, encouraging environment where they can build professional confidence and learn real-world skills. Your donations directly invest in these young adults, giving them the tools and guidance they need to thrive in their future careers.
Our beloved mascot twins, Bob n’ Kat, bring smiles and laughter directly to local schools and neighborhood events, teaching children valuable lessons about teamwork, kindness, and dreaming big. We believe in celebrating the good that already exists around us.
Through Volusia Sports X-Tra, we lift up our local heroes by shining a heartfelt spotlight on the selfless coaches, dedicated volunteers, and inspiring youth athletes who pour their hearts into making Volusia County a better, brighter place for everyone.
Meet Our Leadership Team
The driving force behind the Volusia Sports Foundation is a dedicated group of professionals committed to public leadership, youth development, and regional growth. Together, we work hand-in-hand with families, private investors, and community advocates to create meaningful opportunities across Volusia County.
Bobby Latmore
Executive Director
Bobby guides the overarching vision, strategic growth, and public partnerships of the foundation. A native of DeLand, Florida, Bobby brings over 50 years of deep-rooted experience across the athletic landscape. His extensive sports pedigree includes playing division-1 baseball at the University of Georgia, a six-year professional career in the Baltimore Orioles minor league system, and over a decade of high school baseball coaching. As the founder of the Varsity Sports Network, a regional sports broadcasting company, and a former community relations manager for the Daytona Tortugas, Bobby has spent his career cultivating local athletic talent and building regional platforms that unite public leaders and private investment to empower the next generation.
Kevin Croteau
Deputy Executive Director
Kevin works alongside the Executive Director to oversee internal organizational strategy, programmatic expansion, and structural development. With a proven background in non-profit operations and organizational management, Kevin specializes in building sustainable frameworks for community programs. His career has focused on translating broad foundations into scalable regional operations, ensuring that the foundation's sports leagues, multi-disciplinary seminars, and educational initiatives align seamlessly with our core mission of character building and systemic community progress.
Lucas MacDowall
Director of Operations
Lucas manages the complex logistics, venue coordination, and real-time execution of our sports leagues, youth camps, and major regional events. Coming from a background in facilities management and athletic event logistics, Lucas has specialized in coordinating multi-venue tournaments and large-scale public safety protocols. He handles everything from field allocations to vendor logistics, ensuring that our moving parts run smoothly, safely, and efficiently for Volusia County families.
Tanya Kays
Director of Marketing
Tanya drives the foundation’s multi-channel marketing, brand identity, and media strategies, serving as the visionary behind Volusia Sports Xtra Magazine. Her background spans website and graphic design, event production, non-profit organizational development and fundraising, allowing her to craft highly visible, authentic campaigns. Championing human-driven storytelling, Tanya brings an analytical yet deeply empathetic approach to community outreach, dedicated to showcasing the true triumphs of local athletes, interns, and partners.
Kelly Flynn
Director of Development
Kelly spearheads fundraising initiatives, corporate sponsorships, and grant acquisition for the foundation. With a rich background in institutional advancement and community development, Kelly has spent years building professional funding networks across Florida. She works closely with local business owners, private donors, and corporate boards to design mutually beneficial, tax-deductible partnerships that directly fuel our youth sports scholarships, community festivals, and leadership seminars.
Lilli Pinkelman
Community Relations
Lilli serves as the primary liaison between the foundation and local families, schools, non-profits, and grassroots advocates. With a background in public relations and community coordination, Lilli specializes in neighborhood outreach and educational integration. She manages the foundational relationships that keep the organization responsive to local needs, handles neighbor communications, and directs the scheduling and community deployments for the beloved Bob n' Kat Crew.
