A Miracle in the Making
The headline read, “Years of perseverance and dedication payoff for Sacramento youth in 2011”. JJM Founders Scott Brownholtz, Brad Burgess and Charlie Bisharat shared a timeline of events leading up to the creation of the JJM Youth Football and Cheer Program.
2008 - 2011
February 2008 - A call to JHS head coach Dan Carmazzi about a feeder football program. While none existed at the time, a commitment to develop one was made.
January 2010 - JHS approves support of a program
March 2010 - Brownholtz, Burgess & Bisharat meet with Carmazzi to discuss Jr Marauders, with full support, JJM is officially created.
May 2010 - The first JJM Board of Directors was elected.
October 2010 - A press conference is held and announces the creation of the Jesuit Jr. Marauders.
March 2011 - JJM opened registration for their inaugural season and had 62 athletes registered.
July 2011 - The first skills camp was held and 165 athletes have registered.
September 2011 - JJM took the field for the first game and swept Mesa Verde. 134 football players along with 26 cheerleaders and 26 coaches ended the season with two undefeated championships.
2020 2021 Happy 10th Birthday!
Between 2011 and 2019 the Jesuit Jr. Marauders have touched the lives of nearly 1300 athletes, their families and friends. With the continued support of the Jesuit High School administration, athletic department, the community and of course, the families, we intend to serve 2000 more Jr. Marauders in the next decade.