Masters of the Tide

Father of 5 children 3 of which play for our Krakens. Graduate of Tarpon Springs High School and have grown up in the area. Family, fishing, hunting and sports have always been my passions

This is my 4th year with our organization. I have 5 KRAKENS, 3 football players and 2 cheerleaders. Army veteran. I'm here to make sure our practices and games run smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns, come and see me. Let’s have a great year . GO KRAKENS !

Mother of 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren, 3 that are with the Krakens. Enjoy reading, boating and spending time with family.

Hello everyone, I have been cheer coordinator for five years and am proud of the tremendous growth of our cheer program over those five years. One of the biggest things I have created as coordinator is a Big Sister/Little Sister program in order to truly have a family mentality in our cheer program.  These girls teach me something every year and I couldn't be more proud!

I’m so excited to be back with the KRAKENS !! This time around I get the pleasure of being the assistant cheer coordinator !! I can’t wait to bring energy, teamwork, and spirit to the squad while helping young athletes grow in confidence and skill. Cheer is more than pom-poms and routines; it’s about building lifelong friendships, discipline, and a love for the game. I’m ready to jump in and make this season an amazing one !

Hello, I am David Brownell, the Fundraising Director for the Krakens—I am a medically retired Army Infantry combat veteran passionate about community-driven initiatives. I hold a BAS in Supervision and Management and Organizational Administration and am pursuing my MPA at the University of South Florida. As a lifelong football enthusiast, having played from childhood through high school, I believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the excitement of sports. Our program proudly offers football and cheer, providing a platform for children to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and create lifelong memories in a safe and nurturing environment. Through fundraising efforts, we aim to ensure our program remains accessible, helping our young athletes and cheerleaders grow into capable, confident, and compassionate individuals.

My name is Lesley Summerlin. I was born and raised in central Kentucky but relocated to Florida in 2019. Along with operating a family business, my husband and I stay pretty busy raising our 3 daughters. I am the volunteer coordinator for the K-Tech Krakens and a proud supporter of youth sports. In my spare time, you can find me at a Tampa Bay Lightning game or snuggling with my dog. I’m looking forward to another incredible season with this awesome group of kids. RELEASE THE KRAKENS!

From eye-catching graphics to must-know team updates, Lauren is the creative force behind keeping the West Coast Krakens informed and inspired. As the Communications Coordinator, she makes sure athletes, coaches, and families stay in the loop with schedules, announcements, and all things Krakens—delivered with style.

With a background in E-commerce and graphic design Lauren brings both organization and creativity to the team. She also spent a year coaching, giving her firsthand insight into the sport and the energy that fuels it. Whether she’s designing, organizing, or cheering from the sidelines, her goal is to make every Kraken feel like part of the family.

When she’s not busy creating for the team, Lauren is a mom to Zoey and Brody, a travel enthusiast, theme park connoisseur, and always ready for the next adventure.

GO KRAKENS!

Hi, I’m Julia the Event Coordinator / Fundraising Co Coordinator along with David! I am also known as Coach Jewels to my JV team for Spring Cheer 2025. I have a 12 year old daughter whose been cheering with the Krakens since July 2024. I love being apart of the Krakens Family, interacting and forming relationships with all our athletes! I have so much fun planning events and creating memories for athletes, friends and supporters! I look forward to meeting and seeing everyone at our events and fundraisers!!