Case Studies

A Championship Program Needs a Championship Platform

Managing a 400-person football program takes more than just coaching—it requires seamless communication, accountability, and fundraising execution. That’s why 10X CIF Champion Head Coach Matt Logan trusts Blast Athletics to handle it all. Unlike traditional fundraising platforms, Blast isn’t just about raising money—it’s a total team solution that helps Centennial run their season with efficiency and success.

Record-Breaking Fundraising Growth

Centennial Football doesn’t just dominate on the field—they win off the field, too. With 10 CIF titles, a Division 1 State Championship in 2008, and six State Finals appearances since 2007, Centennial has built a championship culture. But success takes funding, and Centennial has relied on Blast Athletics to increase fundraising every single year.

Year-Over-Year Fundraising Success – 453% Over 7 Years

• Year 1: $25,000
• Year 2: $32,459 (+29%)
• Year 3: $34,006 (+5%)
• Year 4: $38,649 (+14%)
• Year 5: $48,448 (+25%)
• Year 6: $57,370 (+18%)
• Year 7: $107,854 (+88%)

In Year 7, Centennial took fundraising to the next level by launching their fundraising efforts with a Blast Athletics call-a-thon. This personal outreach strategy boosted participation and engagement, leading to 96% athlete and parent participation and increasing the average donation amount from $72.63 to $95.45—a 31% jump!

But fundraising is just one piece of the puzzle. To run a championship program, Centennial relies on Blast to streamline communication, sponsorships, and team management.

How Blast Helps Centennial Stay Ahead

• Parent Meeting Kickoff: Seamless Setup. Parent kickoff meeting, where 181 athletes + 228 parents are required to join Blast. Blast makes it easy to roll over returning players, add new players, and remove graduates with just a few clicks.
• Blast Accountability: Fundraising isn’t just a task—it’s an expectation at Centennial. Each athlete (with parent help) is responsible for entering 20 potential donors, creating a powerful outreach system that keeps players, parents, and coaches engaged and accountable..
• Industry-Leading Reach: Blast’s unmatched text & email fundraising technology gives Centennial access to more supporters than ever—no other platform comes close.
• Instant Team-Wide Messaging: With 400+ players & parents, coaches don’t have time to send individual messages or manage multiple apps. Blast’s instant text & email notifications keep 400+ players, parents, coaches, and admins informed with just a few clicks.
• Digital GameDay Programs: Blast transforms Centennial’s Gameday program into a real-time online media guide, providing fans with rosters, highlights, and updates at their fingertips.
• GameDay Program Sponsorships: In 2024 Centennial moved into the digital advertising space, leveraging Blast's Gameday Program to offer local businesses premium ad space targeted at their supporters—creating new fundraising revenue while engaging the community.
• 365 Team Stores: A year-round, on-demand online store means parents, donors, and fans can buy gear anytime—with 20% of every sale going back to the team’s fundraising efforts. No inventory, no hassle.

Blast Makes It Easy. Period.

If you’re running a high school sports program and still chasing parents, handling cash, or struggling with communication, it’s time to level up. Blast Athletics is the all-in-one solution for fundraising, communication, and team management.

Stop chasing parents. Stop struggling to raise funds. Stop wasting time on multiple apps or outdated systems. Blast makes it easy—so you can focus on winning.

Join teams like Centennial and take your program to the next level today.