In 1958, a group of organizers, led by Joe Dame’ and Pete Villa founded the “La Morinda Thunderbirds.” The first season was played in 1959 with only one division, the Jr. Bantams. Head coach Pete Villa led the Thunderbirds for its first 12 seasons. In 1963, the organization moved to Danville and became officially known as the San Ramon Valley Thunderbirds.Since those early beginnings, the program has expanded tremendously. 

The San Ramon Valley Thunderbirds Football and Cheerleading programs exist “For the Kids.” We foster an environment that allows youth participants to learn football and cheerleading skills, practice good sportsmanship as part of a competitive team, build individual character and self-esteem, and engage in “community”…all while having fun in being part of “T-Bird Pride.”

The San Ramon Valley Thunderbirds have a long and proud history in the Valley. We are, in fact, the oldest youth organization in the area.We are proud of our Thunderbirds’ history. However, the most important results are not those of the past, from games played and impressive scores, but the tangible characteristics T-Bird girls and boys take with them when they leave the field. The competition a Thunderbird faces is not unlike the competition of life, and he/she will be better prepared for having been a Thunderbird.