FOUNDER

Tina has always been passionate about women’s athletics. Her daughter’s interest in a variety of athletics, such as Lacrosse, inspired her to create the New Tampa Women’s Athletic Foundation Inc a nonprofit. Tina works tirelessly to engage the community to support excellence in sports, leadership, and coaching for young through values of integrity, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility in women’s athletics.

Ementi started working with nonprofits in the late 90’s for Triton College Foundation in River Grove, IL. Through the years he has done fundraising events like golf outings to motorcycle charity rides to benefit St Baldrick's Children’s Cancer. In the last several years Ementi has been involved in helping build the Automotive Collision Industry (ACI) by helping start state associations. His focus is always on education for others through events like trade shows or clinics. After several years of supporting his daughters playing at the club level, he felt there was a better way to help families afford women’s sports like lacrosse. So, after talking with his wife Tina (CEO) they decided to start a Foundation to do just that.

Kenny Christ is married to his lovely wife Ashley and is a father of two. He lives in Zephyrhills and owns Major League Auto Glass. He is a disabled veteran and served in the US Army fire team and team leader from 2004-2008. He has been a business owner for 8 years within Pasco County. Kenny is a follower and a kingdom builder that looks for opportunities to serve the community through bringing opportunities to our youth. Having a young daughter gave him the desire to help young parents as well with opportunities for women’s sports.

Sydney is an athlete and dedicated advocate for women’s sports. Since 2017, she has been a key player in promoting youth and high school girls lacrosse in the Wesley Chapel area as a coach, official, and co-founder of a girls lacrosse club.

As a graduate of University of South Florida’s Marketing - Sport & Entertainment Management program, Sydney has a deep understanding of the business side of sports and the unique challenges facing women in the industry.

When she's not working to empower women through sports, Sydney can be found playing lacrosse with the Tampa Bay Sirens and spending time with friends and family.

I am proud mother of twin high school athletes. Our daughters grew up participating in several sports offered in our community. Since starting High School they have enjoyed being apart of the swim team, the weightlifting team & of course Lacrosse. I am excited to be apart of an organization that helps build up and support female athlete. Being an athlete proves to builds confidence, teamwork skills & a strong work ethic.

In addition, I have also been a local Realtor with Florida Heritage Real Estate group for the past 5 years. We have deep roots in this community. I was raised here and graduated with a degree in Psychology & Social Work from USF. I have had to opportunity to support other nonprofit organizations as well; including Sunrise Domestic Violence center and Take Stock in Children.

Brian is a serial entrepreneur and student-athlete from Memphis, TN. Brian is in the business of working with professional athletes and connecting them with youth sports. In 2020, Brian launched Backyard Sports Enterprises. Backyard Sports Enterprises is in the business of providing athletic training and skill development clinics featuring professional athletes, designing and distributing athletic training media, and designing and distributing athletic clothing and gear. He is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. While at Baldwin Wallace he was a 3-year letter award winner as a Long Stick Midfielder. He made 3 OAC title appearances and is a 3x OAC Regular Season Champion. He lives in the Tampa, Florida area and is pursuing a master's degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tampa. He plans to continue his lacrosse career for the Spartans.

A champion for youth and high school sports, Hugo Astorquiza has spent years cultivating the next generation of female athletes in Tampa. As a father of two athletic daughters, Hugo understands the transformative power of sports for girls. His tireless volunteering and advocacy have expanded opportunities for girls to compete locally and fueled a passion for athletics that will last a lifetime. With his wealth of experience and unwavering commitment, Hugo is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of girls sports in Tampa.