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ABOUT JTF SPORTS

ONE TEAM. ONE FIGHT. NEVER ALONE.

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OUR JOURNEY

OUR MISSION

Strengthening the mental and physical health of veterans, service members, and their families through peer-based therapeutic recreation, outdoor programming, and team-based activities.

 

JTF began with military friends finding ways to stay connected after service took them in different directions. Sports and outdoor activities brought them back together, creating room to share new paths, challenges, and successes.

 

Those shared experiences revealed how much the bonds of service still mattered. Joint Task Force Sports grew from that connection and a desire to help more of the military community find camaraderie, purpose, and a reason to keep showing up.

 

Today, JTF provides peer-based therapeutic recreation to support physical and mental well-being among veterans, service members, and their families. Sports and outdoor programming give participants opportunities to stay active, build relationships with peers, and reconnect with a sense of belonging.

MEET OUR BOARD
& ADVISORS

JERRY KIEFT

JOB TITLE:

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

EXPERTISE:

Armed Forces Advocate

MICHAEL JOHNSON

JOB TITLE:

BOARD MEMBER

MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

CHRIS BEEHLER

JOB TITLE:

BOARD MEMBER

EXPERTISE:

Armed Forces Advocate

SCOTT SAMDAHL

JOB TITLE:

ADVISORY BOARD (NM)

MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

RYAN SCHNYDERS

JOB TITLE:

ADVISORY BOARD (FL)

MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

JAMES HUFSTETLER

JOB TITLE:

ADVISORY BOARD (TX)

MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

MEET OUR TEAM
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP

MATTHEW NORRIS

JOB TITLE

CEO & FOUNDER

​MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

DAKOTA VANBROCKLIN

JOB TITLE

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

​MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Army

MATTHEW BRADY

JOB TITLE

CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER

​MILITARY BACKGROUND:

U.S. Air Force

MEET OUR PARTNERS

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BE PART OF
THE MISSION.

FOR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS & FAMILIES

Find a shared experience that gets you moving and connects you with your peers. Check each event for eligibility, location, and availability.

Explore our programs →

 

FOR VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Bring your time, skills, venue, or organization to the team. Help create more opportunities for the military community to participate.

Get involved →

 

FOR DONORS & SPONSORS

Your support helps make recreation, equipment, and shared experiences possible. Be part of the next opportunity to connect.

Donate to JTF →

 

Questions about participating or partnering?

Contact our team →

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