The Nyack Tower Fund

Yesterday afternoon I informed my team that I wouldn’t be returning next fall. It is with a mix of tremendous gratitude, and a touch of sadness, that I have submitted my resignation from the position of Head Varsity Football Coach at Nyack High School, effective November 20th 2023.

The decision to step away from a program, and the community that I hold so dear has not been made lightly as coaching at Nyack has been my greatest passion and source of fulfillment, but I have come to the realization that life is an ever-evolving journey of diverse experiences, and after 15 seasons of coaching football at Nyack, it is time for me to take a break from coaching, and embark on a few new adventures that go beyond the sidelines of a football field.

Those who know me well are also aware that my ultimate final destination has always been to eventually live near a beach, and the time has come for Tammie and I to move on from Nyack, and pursue our dream together.

While I am stepping away from coaching at this time, I want to emphasize that my love for the game remains unwavering. I’m sure that I will return to coaching in the future, as it is just a calling that runs deep within me, and no matter where I land, I imagine it will be hard to keep me away for long.

Nyack will always hold a special place in my heart. It has been my home for my lifetime, and I will always consider this my home. Serving as a coach here for 15 years, first as an assistant, and then the last two as the head coach, has been an incredible honor and privilege. I am very grateful for the opportunity that I was given, so thank you for allowing me to live my dream.

To all my former players and coaches. I love you all, and will miss you terribly. I want you all to know that even in my absence, my door will always be open to you for support and guidance. I want to thank you all for your dedication and sacrifice. It has been my honor to work with such a talented, and dedicated group of individuals, and I am confident that you will continue to excel under new leadership.

As I bid farewell to my coaching role, I remain a steadfast supporter of Nyack's success in the future. I am grateful for the memories, friendships, and lessons learned during my time at Nyack, and I will continue to root for the continued prosperity of the community and the football program.

Thank you for understanding, and for the opportunity to be a part of the Nyack family.
Sincerely
Dan Berkowitz

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Please make a Small Donation to help rebuild the Nyack Football Program.

Today, we kindly request your continued support to specifically help us empower the current Nyack football team, as they embark on their own journey towards greatness.

Through our amazing football booster club, the Nyack Monday Morning Quarterbacks, your donation will have a direct impact on the following crucial areas:

1. Season Apparel Packs: Your support will help us provide each member of the football team with season an apparel pack, which include 2 Nyack Football T-shirts & shorts for practice, and a Nyack sweatshirt. By wearing these symbols of unity and school spirit, our athletes will feel the pride and unwavering support of our community.

2. Funds for Summer Football Camps and Combines: We aim to provide our athletes with unparalleled opportunities to develop their skills and gain exposure. By supporting our football camps and combines, you will help our team receive specialized training, compete against top talent, and catch the attention of college recruiters.

3.Pregame Meals: The Monday Morning Quarterbacks have always played a vital role in fueling our athletes’ performance. Your donation will help provide nutritious pregame meals, not only during the season but also throughout summer training sessions and practices. By nourishing our players, you contribute to their energy and success on the field.

4.Guardian Caps for Helmets: The safety of our players is our utmost priority. Your contribution will enable us to purchase new guardian caps, providing an additional layer of protection for their heads within their helmets. With your support, we can minimize the risk of head injuries and ensure our athletes can compete with confidence.

5. Senior Scholarships: The Monday Morning Quarterbacks have provided our seniors with scholarships for 50 years. This year they provided over $6000 to 5 current deserving graduating seniors. We are committed to recognizing, and supporting the academic achievements of our graduating seniors. By contributing to our scholarship fund, you empower these exceptional individuals to pursue higher education, and continue their dreams.

As a token of our gratitude, any donation over $100 will earn you a Nyack Football T-shirt, allowing you to proudly wear your shirt, supporting our team, and remind you of the cherished memories from your time at Nyack High School.

We want to emphasize that the Monday Morning Quarterbacks organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are 100% tax deductible.

You will receive a receipt for your contribution, which can be used for tax purposes. Every contribution big or small makes a difference, and a receipt will be provided for your records.

We also kindly request that you share this fundraising campaign with your fellow alumni, encouraging them to reconnect with their Nyack roots and support our cause. Together, we can amplify our impact and provide transformative experiences for our student-athletes.

Thank you for being an invaluable member of our Nyack High School community and for considering this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students. By supporting Nyack Football, we can create lasting memories and continue the proud legacy of Nyack Football.

Nyack Football Program Please support Nyack Football Program and help us reach our goal of $12000.

Final plaques and bricks going in today at the tower building. If you have been waiting forever for your plaque to be placed, today is your day.

New Tower Entrance Archways going in at the High School Field today.

Nyack Entrance archways going in today.

This is the last call for Alumni Bricks or plaques for the Tower Fund Building, and Alumni walk way at the High School.

VERY IMPORTANT!
I will be shutting this all down at the end of October, and installing all of the final orders of bricks & plaques in November,

So if you want your name, or your Family name on an alumni Brick in the Nyack Alumni pathway, or beautiful bronze plaque on the building, please let me know ASAP.

Bricks are
$100 for a 4x8 3 lines 16 characters per line
$250 for a 8x8 6 lines 16 characters per line
$500 for a 12x12 family brick. 10 lines 23 characters per line

Bronze Plaques are $1000-$1500

If you know anyone else that has said they want to do this, but hasn’t yet, please let them know that it’s now or never. The brick pathway turned out absolutely beautiful. Everyone loves it! Other parents from other schools take pictures of it.

The bronze plaques are beyond beautiful. I hope every alumni from Nyack would still want to put their names someplace in this pathway.

If you would still like to get a brick or a plaque, but just haven’t got around to it yet, please IM me or Text me at 917-826-0850

The link to buy a brick or plaque is https://fundrazr.com/Nyacktowerfund?ref=fb_48Rtf8_ab_c5CsCa

To buy a Brick for the tower fund, Just click on that link, and then the orange contribute button Then you can pick the brick you want and send in the money from a credit card Once you do that, I will send you the link to fill in what you want on your brick. If you have any issues just let me know

It’s been a pleasure to do this project but it’s coming to an end and I want to move on to something new. Please don’t get left out if you want to have your name in the pathway.

Thank you all who contributed for making this a tremendous success! So many people told me that it could never be done, but I knew that the Alumni of Nyack were special, and we could achieve this goal!

Tower Fund Bricks going in today! Finally!

This is the final call for anyone who wants to Order a Family Plaque or a Brick for the Nyack Tower Fund. The order has been made but I can add a few only for this coming week. After that, I change it anymore.

So if anyone intended to buy a bronze family Plaque, or a brick this is your final chance because after this, I will not be doing this anymore.

Just got to https://fundrazr.com/Nyacktowerfund?ref=fb_48Rtf8_ab_c5CsCa and click on the orange contribute button. Then pick the plaque you would like. Or call me at 917-826-0850 and I will help wak you through it.

All others who have ordered plaques, they will be installed in July and ready for the new school year.

That goes for Bricks as well. Just go to the link and buy your brick if you would like one.

The pillars for the new Tower building at the High School were finally finished today. Getting very close to the end of this project!

The Brick Pillars are finally being built at the High School for the Tower Fund. Soon the alumni Bricks and plaques will be put into place. The project will finally finish in the next few months. Thank you to everyone who donated to make this possible.

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PLEASE HELP US FINISH THE TOWER FUND!!!

Hey Nyack Peeps! We are only $12,800 away from finishing the fundraising for this entire tower fund project. Its been such a long journey but there is light at the end of the tunnel! If I can just raise that $12,800 I can install the beautiful Brick Pillars seen in the picture below. I know a lot of you have already bought a brick, but if there is any way you could maybe help chip in again with anything at all to help us finish this thing, it would be extremely appreciated. So if you can help us out, please go to https://fundrazr.com/Nyacktowerfund?ref=fb_48Rtf8_ab_c5CsCa and then click on the Orange contribute button, and help us with a new donation, it would be greatly appreciated.

Anything new that you can chip in will help us so much. $10, $20, $35, $50, $100, $500, $1000.
Please help end this so I can get back to my real life!!!! LOL

And if you know anyone who is from Nyack, maybe someone who graduated and moved away, or someone has kids in the school now, and they haven’t bought a brick or plaque yet, please reach out to them or a friend or two who graduated from Nyack, and see if they even know about this. Please ask if they may want to get involved and have their name in the Alumni Pathway with a small donation that will put their name in Nyack History forever.

At least now, everyone knows the project will get finished, and if they buy a brick, they won’t be wasting their money.