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PRESIDENT/OWNER & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
PRESIDENT/OWNER & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
NICK HULTQUIST & KAITLYNN HULTQUIST
Nick Hultquist is the Owner/President & the Head Coach of the 9uA-Team AZ Vikings. With a lifelong passion for football, Nick has been playing since the age of 8, including collegiate and professional experiences overseas. He brings 7 years of coaching expertise across youth, high school, and college levels. His wife, Kaitlynn Hultquist, is the team’s Communications Manager and a dedicated football mom. She is also a key part of her family-owned company, Saguaro Steel Industries, where she has worked for over a decade. Together, they have two boys: Jaxon (9), who plays for the AZ Vikings 9uA team, and Miles (2), a fearless and energetic toddler. Nick and Kaitlynn are your primary points of contact for any team-related needs.
VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
MASON PALECEK
Mason Palecek is the Head Coach of the AZ Vikings 8U team and also serves as the Vice President of the organization. With six years of coaching experience, five of those as a head coach, Mason began his journey coaching his older son, Brantley, at the age of 5. Now 10 years old, Brantley is thriving in the sport, while Mason currently coaches his younger son, Weston, who is in his second year with the Vikings. Mason’s wife, Jaren, and daughter, Emberlyn, are integral to the family-oriented spirit of the team. Mason is a dedicated coach who finds joy in teaching young athletes about football and fostering their love for the game. As a former player himself, a military veteran, and now a correctional officer, he brings discipline, passion, and leadership to the team. Mason emphasizes the importance of the AZ Vikings being a family-oriented organization and is thankful for the support of all parents and players. If you need anything, feel free to reach out—while responses may not be immediate, Mason is committed to getting back to you.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
FINANCIAL MANAGER
JAIME SCHORR
Jaime Schorr is the financial manager on the AZ Vikings Board of Directors. After starting her career in criminal defense litigation, she transitioned to corporate business development and found a passion for public service and non-profits. Jaime is excited to bring her love for youth sports and football to the organization. In 2024, she and her husband Steve moved from Maine to Arizona. Steve is a military veteran, former entrepreneur, and classic car enthusiast. They have two sons: Thomas (14), a multi-sport athlete, and Greyson (9), who plays for the AZ Vikings 9U-A team and is dedicated to improving as a football player. The Schorr family is always cheering on Greyson and the team from the sidelines, and they invite you to join them and learn more about the Vikings’ mission to support youth football.
TEAM OPERATIONS
TEAM OPERATIONS
PHILLIP RAY
PHILLIP RAY
Phillip Ray, also known as Coach P.Ray. I am originally from a small town in New Mexico, where I was part of a team that won the state football championship in 2005. Since 2017, I’ve divided my time between New Mexico and the Valley, and in March of last year, my family and I moved back to the Valley—hopefully for good this time.
I am currently a Wildland Firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service, a role that presents both physical and mental challenges. This career has taught me valuable lessons about resilience, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit—principles I apply when coaching.
As a coach, I am passionate about mentoring youth and helping them grow, both as athletes and as individuals. I take great pride in coaching my three boys, who are active participants in sports and play on our AZ Vikings teams. I firmly believe in the power of sports to instill life skills, and I am dedicated to giving back to the community by supporting the next generation of athletes.
In addition to my coaching role, I am a proud father of four boys and a devoted fiancé.
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