Meet the Sneable Sports 5 Team!
Our Team Leader and Co-founders are 5 friends who joined together to create a special organization to help kids excel in whatever they do!
Tommy Tacklebarry
Founder and Team Leader
Tommy Tacklbarry is from Pigskin, Texas, where he was the quarterback and captain of his football team in high school! He plays guitar with his friend Larry and their band. He is also a very inspirational speaker. Tommy really knows how to motivate you to always strive to do your best in whatever you do.
Jenny Love
Co-Founder
Jenny Love is a formidable tennis player from Gamesville, Virginia! She has an amazing singing voice and a heart of gold. Jenny loves being a mentor to others. She knows just how to make others around her feel comforted and empowered!
JT Jammer
Co-Founder
J.T. Jammer has made a name for himself, not only in his home city of Dribblewood, Indiana, but also in most of the Eastern United States. He built a community center with after-school programs for the children in his city, because he recognized the need for children to have a safe place to go after school. He is a youth basketball coach, and he's a math tutor.
Samantha Goalkicker
Co-Founder
Samantha Goalkicker, from Midfielder, California is a fierce athlete on the soccer field and an elegant dancer on the stage. Samantha is a soccer player who is adopted and along with her friends, she learns to work through some big emotions. She has also gives her time to help her classmates with their schoolwork.
Billy Batkins
Co-Founder
Billy Batkins is from Sluggertown, New York where he grew up playing baseball since he was barely big enough to hold a bat. Although his parents are divorced, they taught him to have strong work ethics, good sportsmanship and the importance of being kind to others, including animals and nature. In his free time, he volunteers at a Nature Center.
Meet the Team Mentors and Helpers
Our Team Mentors and Helpers are trusted adults who made a positive influence on our team members. They dedicate their time to offer their professional services to help the Sneable Sports 5 Team grow and thrive, offering support and guidance.
*When Michael created the Mentor characters and other Team members, he used people from his own life to inspired many of them. Jenn and Michael created additional characters in their stories who are inspired by real people in Jenn's life too
Mrs. Angleton
Tommy Tacklebarry's Teacher
Mrs. Angleton believes in teaching her students as the unique individuals they are. She is always happy to help whenever she can and she is excited to join Tommy and his friends on the Sneables Sports 5 Mentor Team.
*She is inspired by Jenn's mom. She was a caring teacher with a drive to help her students be their best selves.
Frankie Fearless
J.T.'s Best Friend
Frankie is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His outgoing and encouraging nature makes him a great leader and problem solver. As a bonus, Frankie speaks English and Spanish fluently, making it easier for him to help us reach out to more team members!
*He is inspired by one of Michael's childhood friends who always has a positive attitude.
Coach Bevel
Tommy Tacklebarry's Football Coach
Coach Bevel has the ability to see the potential in all his students and he knows how to encourage them to reach their goals. He is looking forward to helping recruit new team members to the Sneables Sports 5.
*He is inspired by Michael's favorite sports coach in both middle school and high school.
Harvey Crankmeister
Retired Police Officer
Harvey helps Samantha at a time she is struggling with some big emotions. More Details to come!
*He is inspired by Michael's grandfather who had a big part in raising him. In his later years he worked as a security guard in a shipyard.
Ms. Dorothy Surething
Jenny Love's Speech Therapist
Ms. Dorothy enjoys helping her students find their voice through speech therapy and she encourages positive self-esteem. She volunteers her time teaching reading skills to children. She is honored to be a part of the Sneable Sports 5 Mentor Team.
*She is inspired by Michael's mom, who always encouraged his creativity. She helped him create the Sneable characters.
More Mentors on the Way
Coming Soon
More Details to come!
Carl Coolwick
J.T.'s Uncle
Uncle Carl, is a well respected and thriving businessman in his home city. He believes in the importance of a safe and strong community. Carl is happy to extend his services as a member of the Sneable Sports 5 Mentor Team.
*He is inspired by Jenn's dad who was also a well respected businessman in the small town area he lives in. He continues to give back to his community.
More Mentors on the Way
Coming Soon
More Details to come!
Other team members
You don't have to be a Star Athlete to join our team! Meet some of our other friends and team memebers!
Daisy Tacklebarry
Tommy Tacklebarry's sister and Jenny Love's Friend
Daisy is a talented tennis player and equally talented violinist. She helps Tommy recruit new members to join the Sneable Sports 5 Team, including, co-founder, Jenny Love.
*She is inspired by one of Jenn's childhood friends who has a lot of positive energy. Daisy is also the name of one of Jenn’s dogs.
Larry Luck
Tommy Tacklebarry's Friend
Larry is a great football player, but playing drums is his passion. Like Tommy, he also enjoys helping others with any challenges they face.
*He is inspired by Michael's good from his early adulthood who was a talented drummer.
Nikki
Jenny Love's Friend
Nikki loves tennis, she learned her strong overhead serve from her friend Jenny. Nikki shines brightest when she's singing on stage and volunteering at the local theater as a vocal coach to children. Her biggest strength is always making other's feel welcome and showing kindness.
*Nikki is inspired by Jenn's daughter, who shines bright with her genuine smile and an ability to make others feel comforted and welcome.
Randy "Wildman" Goalkicker
Samantha's adoptive brother
Randy is a bundle of energy and excitement. His joy for life is contagious. He is more than happy to be a Sneable Sports 5 Team Member!
*He is inspired by one of Michael's childhood friends who was always happy and full of energy and excitement for life.