The Boosted Volunteer shares the stories of volunteers from booster clubs, marching bands and school support organizations. From best practices on fundraising, to how to rally volunteers and order spirit wear, our guests provide useful insight on how to run a booster club like a champ!
Booster Club Leadership from the Ground Up: Middle School vs. High School with Jason Stover
What does it take to build long-term infrastructure for a Booster Club that supports athletes, coaches, and parents?
This week, Robin Eissler sits down with Jason Stover, Vice President of the Eagle Touchdown Club in Prosper, Texas, and former officer of the Reynolds Athletics Booster Club. With experience leading clubs at both the middle school and high school levels, Jason brings a wealth of insight into what it really takes to build strong, lasting support for student-athletes.
Jason is a former military serviceman whose journey began in high school Junior ROTC, led to serving in the Army, and eventually transitioned into a career in IT. Throughout the episode, Jason shares how the sense of camaraderie he experienced in the military deeply influenced his approach to leadership and community engagement.
He also shares the key differences between managing general athletic booster clubs and sport-specific ones, how club needs shift between school levels, and why building long-term infrastructure is critical. Whether you're stepping into a volunteer role for the first time or leading a well-established board, this conversation is packed with strategies you can use right away.
Key Takeaways
1:26 Jason’s start as a Watch D.O.G.S. dad.
2:51 Volunteering during COVID at Reynolds.
4:18 Booster clubs as a bridge for communication.
5:59 Challenges with scattered platforms.
8:22 Creating structure for parent engagement.
9:58 Switching to BoosterHub for consistency.
11:31 Building infrastructure that lasts.
13:47 Sport-specific support vs. general athletics
15:54 Fundraising: call-a-thons vs. sponsorships.
17:28 Differences between middle and high school clubs.
19:45 Jason’s advice to future volunteers.
25:13 Transition to Civilian Life: From Army to IT
27:27 Finding Community: The Importance of Connection
29:59 Gratitude and Acknowledgements
Resources: Jason Stover
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstover
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stovieus
25 Jul 2025
How to Recruit More Volunteers (and Keep Them Coming Back!)
Struggling to get enough hands to help out with your booster club?
You’re not alone. In this solo episode, host Robin Eissler tackles one of the biggest challenges Booster Clubs face: volunteer recruitment. Discover a practical, tested system that goes beyond just sending sign-up emails—because getting people to help isn't just about asking; it's about connecting.
Robin introduces the I-CHAT framework—a five-step volunteer recruitment strategy that’s already helping booster clubs around the country grow their volunteer base and strengthen their community. If you’re tired of doing it all alone, this episode is for you!
Key Takeaways
1:02 Why volunteer burnout is so common and how to set better expectations
2:52 The 5-part “I-CHAT” method to build a reliable volunteer base
I – Introduction: How to raise awareness of your Booster Club (2:52)
C – Contact: Why contact info is your most powerful tool (4:30)
H – Hype: Create emotional buy-in beyond “we need help” (5:45)
A – Ask: The 3-layered approach to making the right ask at the right time (7:08)
T – Thank you: Turning volunteers into future leaders (10:57)
15:28 The danger of the “Debbie Do Everything” syndrome
14:20 How to avoid cliques and create a welcoming culture for new volunteers
17:14 Build a culture of 100% participation and track it publicly
13:04 Why transparency in roles and time commitment breaks down barriers
16:54 Letting things fall through the cracks—on purpose—to spark change
8 Jul 2025
FanFundU: A Smarter Way to Support Your Booster Club
Eric Peck, founder of FanFundU, discusses how booster clubs can utilize online shopping affiliate programs to generate sustainable fundraising, reducing volunteer burnout in this interview with Robin Eissler.
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