OUR TEAM
Court Dawkins
President
Columbus Sports and Social has been one of the biggest adult recreation pickup groups since 2012. In 2020 Court decided to take CSS to the next level! In the midst of a pandemic, Court gathered a group of likeminded individuals to provide Columbus OH with the adult recreation sports league experience it deserved. Court moved from NYC in 2006 to attend The Ohio State University-Newark; there he played Basketball and intramural Lacrosse. Today you can catch him on the field catching passes or pitching kickballs.
Alexa Webb
Director of Sports Management
Alexa has been an athlete her whole life with a thirst for competition. She’s a total force to be reckoned with in flag football and is as fierce as they come when it comes to kickball. With a background in coordinating athletics at The Ohio State University, LSU, and the University of Virginia, she is passionate about creating new and memorable experiences for our participants. As the Director of Sports Management, Alexa ensures that your league is being flawlessly run like a well-oiled machine, from equipment to officials. If there are any equipment/officiating issues at your league, Alexa will resolve it, so you can continue playing without any hiccups.
Olivia French
Internal Operations Manager
Olivia is a lifelong athlete, with an athletic career spanning collegiate sports to coaching and serving as a referee. After playing basketball at Baldwin Wallace she became involved in adult co-ed sports in 2012 starting with soccer, then kickball and now flag football. She discovered CSS in 2017 through their kickball league and has been involved since. She is in charge of internal operations for CSS, but that doesn’t mean she is going to only be in the background. Look forward to seeing her as part of both CSS leagues kickball and flag football so you’ll see a lot of her on the fields if you have any questions. She looks forward to getting to play with you all!
ofrench@columbussportsandsocial.com
Justin Lee
Kickball Commissioner
Justin joined the CSS crew back in 2014 and has been a vital member of the organization ever since! With a decorated career in kickball and all-star status creating youth and adult programs, he found a home fusing all his talents into facilitating the Corporate Challenge program. He is an expert at producing unique events that get co-workers moving and having fun. If your company wants to improve its culture, hit him up for teams or events!
Ellen Holcomb
Bowling Commissioner
An absolute beast on the kickball field, Ellen is also one of the newest members of our team! She is primarily responsible for our upcoming CSS bowling leagues and keeping you out of the gutter, so you can stay active even in the winter months! Her passion for bowling allows her to deliver professional, high quality events for CSS. Next time you see her, be sure to give her kudos for helping to boost your average score and making you look good in those bowling shoes!
Alex Merkert
Brand Manager
Content creator mastermind, Alex is a man that serves behind the scenes in a support role to promote the image of the organization. He has a natural gift at the development and implementation of innovative games (like Chadminton and Spinball), designing graphics for the organization, and facilitating exhilarating tournaments. Alex is a creative designer responsible for all of the awesome ads, flyers, and publicity items associated with our leagues and events. His creative process, along with in-depth knowledge of industry software, allows him to deliver professional, high-quality material geared towards our clientele and demographics.
amerkert@columbussportsandsocial.com
Elizabeth Benedict
Director of Social Engagement
A new member of the CSS team, Lizzy is excited to hit the ground running when it comes to planning social events. An Ohio native with a penchant for bringing people together, Lizzy has lived and worked in multiple cities across the country, planning events for myriad companies. A proud Michigan State Alum living deep inside Buckeye territory, Lizzy knows the value of friendly competition. While she enjoys participating in co-ed sports, her background in both community relations and mental health counseling keeps her primarily interested in finding creative ways to merge the worlds of sports and social.