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Philomath Youth Activities Club Athletics offers tackle football, flag football, volleyball, cheer, basketball, T-ball, Mites (coach pitch), baseball, and softball. Most athletics have online game schedules that are regularly updated on the Valley League Sports website, and teams in baseball play in the Valley District JBO with teams composed based on age and skill level because of the way JBO is structured. PYAC has joined the Valley League in the NFL Flag Football program, and JBO has a list of banned bats for the upcoming baseball season.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Office hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday; tackle football, flag football, and volleyball registration is in June/July with seasons in late summer and fall; basketball registration is in late October and November with a winter season; T-ball, Mites, baseball, and softball registration is in February with spring and summer seasons
PYAC's athletic program mission states that it is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities for the youth of the area that will build confidence and self-esteem, and that every youth should be able to participate regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability, or financial status. The mission also states that while winning is a part of organized athletics, it is not the focus of the programs and is not used as a measure of success. As of spring 2024, PYAC has completed building two new baseball fields at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grounds as a community effort, and PYAC extends a special thank you to Pepper Borton for providing sports photos.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Eddie Van Vlack, Associate Director/Childcare Director Sarah Woosley, and Athletic Director/Administrative Coordinator Adrienne Hecker. The Board of Directors includes President Denny Bennett, Vice President Jeff Minter, Treasurer Shane Stueve, Secretary Eric Niemann, and board members Steve Bell, Jeana Ecker, Nate Gerding, Jessica Hanson, Janelle Iverson, Lindsey Luksch, Darcy Mulberry, Nathan Nystrom, Laurie Shenk, Terry Stephenson, and Lisa Watkins. Staff credentials listed include Eddie Van Vlack as a 1998 graduate of Western Oregon University, Sarah Woosley as a 1999 graduate of Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, and Adrienne Hecker with a B.A. in English from OSU in 2019.
Community involvement details note that PYAC is excited to continue the partnership with the Philomath High School Cheer Program to offer cheer to Philomath youth in kindergarten through eighth grades, with the program run by Philomath High School Cheer head coach Kathy Kohler. The Philomath High School coaching staffs generally put on camps and clinics for each individual sport, and PYAC is not involved in organizing these events. PYAC lists local organizations that provide sports it does not offer, including Philomath Harriers for cross country and track and field, AYSO Corvallis for soccer, and Philomath Mat Club for wrestling, and Pioneer Connect is named among the sponsors with whom PYAC is proud to partner. PYAC notes that it is always in need of volunteers to coach, officiate, or assist with field work.
Last updated December 29, 2025.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Office hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday; tackle football, flag football, and volleyball registration is in June/July with seasons in late summer and fall; basketball registration is in late October and November with a winter season; T-ball, Mites, baseball, and softball registration is in February with spring and summer seasons
PYAC's athletic program mission states that it is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities for the youth of the area that will build confidence and self-esteem, and that every youth should be able to participate regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability, or financial status. The mission also states that while winning is a part of organized athletics, it is not the focus of the programs and is not used as a measure of success. As of spring 2024, PYAC has completed building two new baseball fields at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grounds as a community effort, and PYAC extends a special thank you to Pepper Borton for providing sports photos.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Eddie Van Vlack, Associate Director/Childcare Director Sarah Woosley, and Athletic Director/Administrative Coordinator Adrienne Hecker. The Board of Directors includes President Denny Bennett, Vice President Jeff Minter, Treasurer Shane Stueve, Secretary Eric Niemann, and board members Steve Bell, Jeana Ecker, Nate Gerding, Jessica Hanson, Janelle Iverson, Lindsey Luksch, Darcy Mulberry, Nathan Nystrom, Laurie Shenk, Terry Stephenson, and Lisa Watkins. Staff credentials listed include Eddie Van Vlack as a 1998 graduate of Western Oregon University, Sarah Woosley as a 1999 graduate of Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, and Adrienne Hecker with a B.A. in English from OSU in 2019.
Community involvement details note that PYAC is excited to continue the partnership with the Philomath High School Cheer Program to offer cheer to Philomath youth in kindergarten through eighth grades, with the program run by Philomath High School Cheer head coach Kathy Kohler. The Philomath High School coaching staffs generally put on camps and clinics for each individual sport, and PYAC is not involved in organizing these events. PYAC lists local organizations that provide sports it does not offer, including Philomath Harriers for cross country and track and field, AYSO Corvallis for soccer, and Philomath Mat Club for wrestling, and Pioneer Connect is named among the sponsors with whom PYAC is proud to partner. PYAC notes that it is always in need of volunteers to coach, officiate, or assist with field work.
Last updated December 29, 2025.
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