Oconomowoc Youth Football Names Dobson Player Safety Coach

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - Feb. 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Oconomowoc Youth Football has named Dave Dobson as Player Safety Coach for 2016-17 effective immediately.   Dobson, a 15-year veteran in the healthcare industry, is the Chief Marketing Officer for GE Healthcare Equipment Finance.   In addition, Dobson was involved in the GE Healthcare/NFL partnership to accelerate concussion research, diagnosis, and treatment.

“We are delighted to have Dave as our new Player Safety Coach and I am personally very excited about the opportunities we have to continue enhancing our program with Dave as part of our team” said Brian Wraalstad, OYF Player and Coach Development Officer.

In addition to Player Safety Coach, Dobson will also assume a seat on the Oconomowoc Youth Football Board of Directors.   "Dave is a great addition to our leadership team" said Gary Wipperman, OYF President.  " In addition to his expertise in the medical field and background with concussion research, Dave is a dad and a coach.   This move strengthens our team tremendously and reinforces our continued commitment to the safety of the children in our organization.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining the OYF Board of Directors as the Player Safety Coach and I look forward to working with all of our great kids, coaches and parents” said Dobson. “Player safety is a top priority of this program and I’m committed to helping keep all of our kids safe as they learn the game and develop on the field.”

Dobson succeeds Ben Schwandt as Player Safety Coach.   "I wish to thank Ben for his efforts in the 2015 season.  He had a difficult role as this is a new position for the organization.   Ben has done a great job in paving the way for OYF to continue elevating the safety of our players above all other priorities." said Wipperman.

Dobson’s two children, David and Matthew, will be 8^th and 6^th grade players for the Bandits in the 2016 season.