Our History

Founded in 2008, the Commerce Chargers Youth Football and Cheer Association is a competitive and spirited program that offers an all-inclusive experience to cheerleaders, players and their families. We are a non-profit organization comprised of four football teams and cheer squads based in Commerce Township. The Chargers are associated with Southeast Michigan Youth Football Association (SMYFA). All Charger home games are played at Walled Lake Central High School. Chargers have become a premier community program founded on sportsmanship, competitive excellence and family. By engaging in numerous community events (i.e. parades, parent parties, and various family-inclusive gatherings) and a partnership with the Walled Lake Central and Northern High School Athletics Programs, the Commerce Chargers go beyond the commitment to player development and education by creating positive life experiences and memories for all. Feeder schools for the Commerce Chargers Include:

  • Mary Helen Guest Elementary 
  • Oakley Park Elementary
  • Pleasant Lake Elementary 
  • Meadowbrook Elementary 
  • Walnut Creek Middle School 


If you are returning player, you are still a member of our Chargers Family. If you are out of district, can't find a team in Walled Lake, or any other questions about registering, please reach out to registrar@commercechargers.org. We believe every child should have the opportunity to play and we want to help you find the right place for your player and family.

Our Board of directors

President- Danyelle Solden   president@commercechargers.org                                           

Vice President- AJ Pettyplace  vp@commercechargers.org

Secretary- Diana Phillips   secretary@commercechargers.org

Treasurer- Paul Phillips   finance@commercechargers.org

Athletic Director- Anthony Munafo athletic@commercechargers.org

Cheer Director- Danyelle Solden    cheerdir@commercechargers.org

Registration Director- Kelly Kitchen registrar@commercechargers.org

Equipment Director- Will Laucer equipment@commercechargers.org

Concessions Director- Lori Coyle  concessions@commercechargers.org

Purchasing Committee   purchase@commercechargers.org (Please contact the treasurer and president if interested in helping.)

Volunteer Committee    volunteer@commercechargers.org(Please contact the president if interested in helping.)

Special Events Director- Monica Jarjosa specialevents@commercechargers.org

Spirit Wear Committee  spiritwear@commercechargers.org

Head Parent Director- Jessica Ahmed headpd@commercechargers.org

Media Director- Jonas Mudel-Thompson media@commercechargers.org

Parent Directors:

  • Cheer: Cassie Withrow cheerpd@commercechargers.org
  • Flag Football: Deanna McDermott flagpd@commercechargers.org
  • Freshman Football: Rose McFarland freshpd@commercechargers.org
  • JV Football: Erin Nest jvpd@commercechargers.org
  • Varsity Football: Emily Otten & Melissa Morelli vpd@commercechargers.org


The Commerce Chargers Youth Football Association is a competitive and spirited football program that offers an all-inclusive experience to cheerleaders, players and their families. We are a non-profit organization comprised of four football teams and cheer squads based in Commerce Township. The Chargers are associated with Southeast Michigan Youth Football Association (SMYFA). All Charger home games are played at Walled Lake Central High School.