MISSION
MISSION
ZACH TISON
General Manager, Director & Coach
Zach's life has always revolved around sports. This club helps him bring his faith and love of sports together into one area. Where he can teach players how to be a light for Jesus in any area of life, even on the court.
Sports:
Varsity Volleyball Coach at Oakland Christian School
League Director for Goodrich Youth Ball
Collegiate Athlete
Coached Wildfire Volleyball since 2018
Asst. Coach at Rochester Univ. Women's Varsity Volleyball
Graduate Asst. Coach at Cornerstone Univ. Men's Volleyball
Ministry:
Youth Pastor at Hillside Bible Church in Ortonville MI
Wildfire Athletics
Family:
Engaged to Salina Milana, Parents: Mike and Sarah Tison. Zach has four siblings: Kayla, Seth, Micah and Lydia.
Education:
High School: Oakland Christian
Bachelor Degree: Business Management - Rochester University - MI
MIKE TISON
Coach & Chaplain
Mike's life has been centered around ministry and sports. Helping to run Wildfire fulfills both of those passions.
Sports:
15 + years of varsity coaching
15 years of being the League Director for Goodrich Youth Ball
25 years of coaching at various youth and adult levels
Ministry:
Chaplain with Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ordained Pastor
Former Chaplain of the Detroit Thunder (a pro-indoor football team)
National Speaking Ministry and author - Tison.Life
Founder of H2O Adventure Ministries
Family:
Married to Sarah Tison with five children: Kayla, Zach, Seth, Micah and Lydia and one sassy Pudelpointer named Nala.
Education:
High School: Oakland Christian
Bachelor Degree: Education - Univ. of Michigan - Flint
Master of Arts: Theological Studies - Liberty University
SARAH TISON
Director of Operations
Sarah's life has been centered around fulfilling her gifts of helps and administration by supporting her kids and husband's sports and ministry endeavors. Wildfire allows her to continue using her gifts.
Sports:
15 years of League Administrator for Goodrich Youth Ball
Coaching various youth teams
Ministry:
Leader in church, children and congregational care ministries
Admin & Event Coordinator for H2O Adventure Ministries
Raising five wonderful children
Business:
VP of Operations and lead engineer at SW Filtration
Family:
Married to Mike Tison for 30+ years with five children: Kayla, Zach, Seth, Micah and Lydia and one sassy Pudelpointer named Nala.
Education:
High School: Oakland Christian - Valedictorian
Bachelor Degree: Engineering - Michigan State Univ.
Master of Science: Engineering Management