It’s her last year at CK, and senior Kaileigh Davila hopes to see her little brother, Angel Davila, varsity cornerback, play in as many games as possible. For that reason, she became a football manager. “I like watching the games from the sidelines, but I also love being a fan in the crowd, screaming as loud as I can for the team. It’s a benefit for sure!” said Davila.

Davila likes managing and would change nothing about it, but it’s not for everyone. “Only become a manager if you’re into football, know how it works and know the concept.” As long as they understand the concept and the basics of the sport, anyone can manage”, she said. Outside of managing, there is a lot to be taken from the experience. “I’ve met a couple of girls that I didn’t see myself ever having a connection with; on top of that, I’ve developed relationships with each of the players and coaches,” she said.

When it comes to practices, the only labor that is required of the managers, is taking out and putting away the equipment. While practice is actually going, Davila explained, and managers aren’t setting up, “We typically spend the time doing homework; and if there is nothing else to do then we just relax and talk.” Occasionally, players and coaches will do some funny things, she said.
During games, whether they are home or not, the environment varies a lot depending on the team. “If we play rivals, then the focus is higher,” said co-manager Abigail Dominguiano.

While traveling, there are two buses; one for varsity and the other for C-team, cheerleaders, and the managers. “Though we don’t know what the varsity bus is like, we do know that the cheerleaders and the C-team are pretty noisy, while the managers talk among themselves and stay quiet,” said Davila. The roles of a manager are pretty easy, but there is one job that has to be done in a specific way. While filming, “the camera is supposed to film five guys, offense or defense, on the line with a bit of space on the outside of the screen,” said Davila.

“Yes, you learn more of what goes on behind the scenes, on top of that, managing is hard work and takes dedication, separate from what the coaches do,” said Dominguiano.