09/03/2026
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Behind the J-Hawks: Meet Butch
JAYBA Chairman | J-Hawks Director | JAYBA Coordinator | Field Maintenance
Butch has been part of the Jackson J-Hawks program for five years, heading into his sixth, and has coached both of his sons throughout the program. He has served as the J-Hawks Director for two years and is entering his third, while also taking on the role of JAYBA Chairman and JAYBA Coordinator this season.
As J-Hawks Director, Butch helps coordinate tryouts, team formation, practice and field schedules, coach and player development, and provides guidance to coaches and families throughout the program. As JAYBA Chairman and Coordinator, he helps oversee the overall program, coordinates with surrounding communities, and organizes JAYBA teams, practices and games.
And if that's not enough, you can usually find Butch at the fields cutting grass, raking, dragging, chalking fields, coordinating maintenance projects, and cleaning up the park. Basically, if it happens at the J-Hawks fields, there's a pretty good chance Butch has something to do with it. π
Why does he volunteer?
"Long story short...I had an epiphany after a firefight in Afghanistan. When reflecting on the actions, I realized that I had an ability to maintain composure under pressure, ability to handle failure, and the ability to find success in failure. I recognized that I developed my resiliency at a young age on the baseball field. Every time I look at the fields and see them full of young ball players I think that if I can make an impact on just one that might serve our country in a big way, it's worth it!"
Fun fact: Butch grew up in Hawaii, enjoys candlelit dinners and long walks on the beach...and somehow ended up in Wisconsin. π΄β‘οΈπ§
Thank you, Butch, for everything you do for our players, families, coaches, and fields!
And finally, a not-so-subtle recruitment message: If anyone is looking for a way to get more involved with JAYBA/J-Hawks, there are definitely a few opportunities to take some things off his very full plate. π
Interested in volunteering? We'd love to have you!