Gridiron Club
Gridiron Club
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Gridiron Club exists to build a strong, supportive foundation for Lake Washington High School Football and help ensure it can maintain long-term success and sustainability while enhancing the experience for players, fans, and coaches alike. Through community engagement, we foster pride, spirit, and excellence both on and off the field. We do this by providing critical resources such as equipment, technology, and special experiences. We invite the community to participate and contribute through volunteering, sponsorships, and events.
Sean McClinton
President
president@kangfootball.com
I grew up in Bellevue and played football at Bellevue High and the University of San Diego. I live in Rose Hill with my wife Yuri and three kids (Mia, 16, LW Junior, Aiden, 15, 9th grade at LW, and Mason, 12, 7th grader at Rose Hill MS.) I also a coach with the Lake Washington Junior Kangs.
Favorite thing about football: When all the hard work translates into a great play and seeing the fans reaction
One interesting thing about me: I work in the business of space
Melissa Hermez
Vice President
vicepresident@kangfootball.com
I grew up in Bellingham and played sports my whole life — basketball, track, and soccer. I believe participating in organized sports teaches some of life’s most valuable lessons that carry into everything you do. I live in the Highlands with my partner Nick and our two kids: Owen, a freshman at LW, and Norah, a 3rd grader at Peter Kirk Elementary. I also coach with the Lake Washington Jr. Kangs cheer program.
Favorite thing about football: It’s amazing to see these boys put in the training work and practice hours, then turn it on at game time and work together as a team. I love rooting for them knowing their hard work is paying off.
One interesting thing about me: I read 30+ books a year and almost always have one with me.
Pey-Ling Yao
Treasurer
treasurer@kangfootball.com
About me: I grew up in Taiwan, and moved to the US since 2002. We have lived in the Eastside since 2005, and most currently live in Redmond with my fiance Ken and three kids (Ethan 19 in college / Karson 15 at LW Sophomore / and Alyson 12 at Rose Hill MS 6th grade).
My favorite part of being involved in football: The opportunity to watch the kids and cheer for them, and most excited about seeing the young athletes' enthusiasm about football and working hard together. It is amazing being part of the community that we truly lift one another to support our children in sports.
An interesting fact about me: I am not shy cheering from the bleachers and may also be one of the loudest moms.
Ravit Aviram
Varsity Team Rep
varsityrep@kangfootball.com
About me: I grew up on Mercer Island and played every sport there was because I loved to be active and social. I’ve been living in Kirkland for 8 years now with my husband Russ and our 4 kids (Noam is a freshman @ Indiana U, Ami is a Junior @ LW, Gefen is a Freshman @ LW and Sagee is a 6th grader at KiMS).
Favorite thing about football: I love football because of the energy, teamwork and the way it brings community together. To watch my boys play a sport they love brings me so much joy.
An interesting fact about me: I love to atv/dirt bike!
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