The Las Vegas Bowl’s Extra Yard for Teachers Grant Program seeks to empower educators and foster innovation in the classroom, with a particular focus on physical education, literacy and leadership initiatives, though open to other inspiring projects. By funding creative and impactful educational endeavors, the program aims to elevate teaching and inspire future leaders. With the growing need for engaging and transformative learning experiences, the Las Vegas Bowl Huddle is stepping up to provide support to teachers with bold ideas and a passion for making a lasting impact.
2025 Las Vegas Bowl EYFT Grant Application
2024 EYFT Grant Recipients:
Abigail Flores, Whitney Elementary School
Lynn Cowley, Schofield Middle School
Jennifer Sarro, Northeast Career and Technical High School
Chelsea Swain, Northeast Career and Technical High School
Laura Chir, Cannon Junior High School
Mihkel John Teeming, Findlay Middle School
Melissa Finnan, Fertitta Middle School
Alanna Haderly, Hummel Elementary School
Terri Grim, Cadwaller Middle School
Patty Moncrief, Vanderburg Elementary School
Join the Las Vegas Bowl Huddle at the Las Vegas Great Santa Run at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center benefitting one of our community partners, Opportunity Village.
More than 300 local youth attended the ninth Annual Las Vegas Bowl Youth Clinic presented by Terrible Herbst and Raising Cane’s at Faith Lutheran High School. Boys and girls ages 6-14 were treated to drills from Mike Waters and the Phase 1 Sports staff. At the conclusion of the day the kids were treated to an educational presentation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The day also included a free commemorative T-shirt and complimentary lunch from Raising Canes. “Our summer clinic is always a fun and educational event for kids in Las Vegas and we had another record turnout today,” said Las Vegas Bowl Executive Director John Saccenti. “Terrible Herbst and Raising Canes make this possible with their generous support and we are thrilled that Phase 1 Sports and Faith Lutheran continue hosting what is a great tradition and a memorable day for everyone involved.
The Ambassador program is an initiative launched by The Huddle to reward Nevada Youth Sports football players with the opportunity to be instrumental in the activities that are scheduled during bowl week. Players are nominated by their coach or team mom and are invited to be Las Vegas Bowl Ambassadors to play a marquee role during the week. Ambassadors are nominated based on sportsmanship, community service, classroom performance, punctual attendance and attitude.
Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that proudly works to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual and related disabilities and the lives of the families who love them in the southern Nevada community. During bowl week, players from the participating teams, along with mascots and cheerleaders, volunteer their time to visit the men and women of Opportunity Village to provide an exceptional experience for everyone. (Photos by Al Powers / ESPN Images).
25 ladies and 25 kids from each team’s travel party are treated to a day of shopping, food and games at the beautiful Downtown Summerlin. The ladies visit La Neta Cocina Y Lounge for a delicious meal and a talk from one of The Huddle members before setting off on a shopping spree at Downtown Summerlin’s award winning mall. Meanwhile, the kids are treated to lunch and spend the afternoon playing games at Dave and Busters. (Photo by David Becker / ESPN Images).
In support of Opportunity Village, the Las Vegas Bowl sponsors a tree at the Magical Forest as a way to help Opportunity Village and their efforts. With the Game Day crew making a special appearance, the hope of spreading holiday cheer continues. The public can visit the Magical Forest and see this year’s Las Vegas Bowl tree.
The Military Warriors Supports Foundation’s mission is to provide support and programs that facilitate a smooth and successful transition for our nation’s combat wounded heroes and Gold Star families. Their programs focus on housing and homeownership, recreational activities, transportation assistance and leadership development. Through their programs, they award mortgage-free homes and payment-free vehicles to combat wounded heroes and Gold Star spouses. In addition to the home or vehicle, the families receive family and financial mentoring. The Las Vegas Bowl and Military Warriors support foundation have partnered to provide support for a wounded combat veteran and will be honored during this year’s SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl.
After School All-Stars provides comprehensive after school programs aimed at keeping children safe and healthy, helping them to graduate high school, go to college and find careers they love. After school all-stars in the Las Vegas community are identified and recognized on the field for their hard work and dedication to the program.
