Ventura Football Network Welcomes Danielle King as Director of Community & Partnerships

Oct 9

Ventura, CA – October 9, 2025

Ventura Football Network (VFN) is proud to announce the addition of Danielle King as its new Director of Community & Partnerships. Danielle brings over five years of experience in sport-based youth development and social-emotional learning, helping athletes, coaches, and communities grow stronger through the power of sport.

Before joining VFN, Danielle worked with South Bronx United, a leading free-to-play soccer academy in New York, where she oversaw the social-emotional development of student-athletes in the academy program. Her background as a licensed social worker and youth development specialist adds an important layer of support and leadership to VFN’s mission of making football accessible and impactful for all.

In her new role, Danielle will lead community partnerships, coach training initiatives, and athlete support programs under the VFN umbrella. She will be offering customized club and coach training focused on social-emotional learning concepts that build player confidence, motivation, and leadership. Each session will provide practical takeaways and measurable goals for coaches to apply within their teams.

Danielle is also certified in the RESET: Resilience and Enhancement in Sport, Exercise & Training framework, allowing her to deliver group workshops and individualized support that strengthen athlete well-being both on and off the field.

VFN Founder Cameron DeJong added, “Danielle’s experience and energy will be a huge asset to our growing network. Her ability to connect with athletes and empower coaches aligns perfectly with our vision of building a stronger, more inclusive football community.”

With Danielle’s leadership, VFN is expanding its community outreach and partnership strategy to help more clubs, schools, and organizations access meaningful development tools and training.

For more information or to inquire about club trainings and workshops, visit www.venturafootballnetwork.com.