National Football Foundation

As a player, a high school coach, a high school athletics administrator and a successful business leader, Sprinkle's support and passion for Montana's young people have earned him the respect of the people across the state.
 
Eleven years ago, Sprinkle took the reins of the presidency of Montana Chapter of the National Football Foundation, and his leadership has created great momentum for promoting football throughout the state. Each year, the chapter honors 12 student-athletes who represent the best and the brightest from all corners of Montana at its banquet held in Helena, and during Sprinkle's watch, the chapter has distributed nearly $40,000 in scholarships.
 
The event draws nationally renowned speakers, including College Football Hall of Fame inductees Bill Carpenter from Army, John Gagliardi from Saint John's (Minn.) and John Ralston from Utah State, San Jose and Stanford. From promoting the chapter during the telecast of the Montana -Montana State football game to supporting the seven Native American reservation schools in Montana with football programs, the chapter holds a special place in the NFF ranks.
 
"Promoting the needs of the football public and serving the needs of our members is tremendously rewarding," said Sprinkle. "The quality of our student-athletes we recognize is incredible. You feel like you are truly making a difference."
 
Following a high school football career where he earned Wigwam Sports High School All-American honors in 1964, Sprinkle continued his education and his football success at the University of Washington. He started and lettered for the Huskies in 1967 and 1968 as a defensive back while also returning punts. Sprinkle graduated from Washington in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.
 
Utilizing his dynamic leadership skills, Sprinkle served as the assistant executive director for the Montana High School Association from 1987-2005. Prior to that position he taught and coached on the high school level for 15 years. Sprinkle recently retired from the commercial property insurance business.
 
Sprinkle's service to youth was not limited to his professional positions. He served on numerous committees including, First Vice-Chairman of the National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Committee and President of the Montana Coaches Association. He also helped launch and run the "Aim High Student Leadership" program for Montana high school students in all parts of the state for more than 15 years.
 
Sprinkle and his wife Danette reside in Helena and are the parents of the three grown children.