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WHO WE ARE

Founded to address the inequitable access to school-based sports programs between Boston students and their suburban counterparts, the Play Ball Foundation was founded in 2006 by Mike Harney.

The Play Ball Foundation began by raising funds to create school-based sports leagues for youth in the Boston Public Middle Schools. Since then, we have expanded beyond Boston to Holyoke, Lawrence, New Bedford, Lynn, Salem & Methuen. 

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THE PLAY BALL TEAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Katie Small

Katie, a University of Richmond alumna, graduated in 2003 where she excelled in soccer and served as co-captain in her senior year. She launched her in career in 2003 as a commercial real estate broker with Spaulding & Slye/Jones Lang Lasalle, dedicating herself to the firm until 2016. After stepping away from the corporate world, Katie channeled her passion into volunteer work with The Play Ball Foundation, an organization close to her heart. Her dedication led her to become the Director of Development in 2021 and, by May 2024, the Executive Director. Katie is profoundly committed to bridging the gap in access and opportunity for middle schoolers to participate in sports. Reflecting on her journey, she shares, “I know the impact sports have had on my life and on my kids’ lives each day, so it is a privilege to work for an organization that is doing such necessary and meaningful work for the middle schoolers that need it the most.”

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THE BOARD

Mike Harney

Managing Director at BTIG, Founder and Chairman of
Play Ball Foundation

FAVORITE SPORT
Lacrosse

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Jon Bordeau

Managing Director

Morgan Stanley

FAVORITE SPORT

Golf

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Chris Davis

Brand President & Chief Marketing Officer, New Balance

FAVORITE SPORT

Premier League & La Liga

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Kelly Downing

Vice President, Marketing

Uwill

FAVORITE SPORT

College Basketball

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Andrew Frank

Partner

Whale Rock Capital

FAVORITE SPORT

Golf

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Magali Feruzi

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University

FAVORITE SPORT

Volleyball

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Robert Gibbs

VP Strategy & Growth, DEPT Agency

FAVORITE SPORT

Rugby

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Eric Greenberg

Partner

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FAVORITE SPORT

Soccer

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Patrick Harney 

Executive Director, Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank

FAVORITE SPORT

Whatever my kids are playing

George Kelley

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Partnership Specialist, Brand Partnerships, Franklin Sports Inc. 

FAVORITE SPORT
Football

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Kristy Kennedy

Chief Operating Officer 

Whale Rock Capital

FAVORITE SPORT
Golf

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Sam Lawrence
Senior Vice President at PSG

FAVORITE SPORT

Lacrosse 

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Matt MacDonald

Partner

Ernst & Young

FAVORITE SPORT

Hockey

FAVORITE SPORT

Golf

John McGoldrick
 

Development Analyst
Cohasset Hospitality Partners

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Peter Monaco

Managing Director
Raptor Capital Management

FAVORITE SPORT

Hockey

FAVORITE SPORT

Lacrosse

Kully Reardon
 

Former College and High School Women’s Lacrosse Coach

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Benjamin Small

Chief Operating Officer

Birchview Capital

FAVORITE SPORT

Lacrosse

FAVORITE SPORT

College Football

Pete Thamel
College Football Senior Writer
ESPN

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Emily Ross
EVP Client Services, VIVO Agency

Kayla Burton
ESPN Reporter

Scott Davies
Director, BTIG

Chris Herrmann
Investment Professional, Private Family Office

Stu Porter
Founder, Managing Director, CEO & CIO of Dedham Capital

Ian Franke

Managing Direct, Institutional Insurance Group

Interested in joining our Advisory Council?
 

E M A I L

info@playballfoundation.org

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Make an Impact, Make a Donation

We believe in the power of sports. We believe in the power of our Play Ball students. We believe in the power of Play Ball communities. Help us strengthen our support by making a donation today. 

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