Dadapedia
The Free Encyclopedia of Dad Skool
| Legal Name | Dad Skool Inc. DBA Dads of Tampa Skool |
| Type | Florida Nonprofit Corp 501(c)(3) Filed - Pending |
| EIN | 41-5288858 |
| FL Doc No. | N26000004863 |
| Incorporated | April 2, 2026 |
| Founder | Jason Centeno |
| Founding Chapter | Tampa - DOTS - Ch. 1 |
| Mascot | Dire Wolf |
| @dadsoftampaskool | |
| Website | dadskool.org |
| Flagship Event | The Dad Next Door Club |
| Meets | First Friday - Monthly |
| RSVP | (215) 432-6592 |
| Membership | $29/mo or $290/yr Platinum $69/mo |
Dad Skool is a national men's community organization and fatherhood movement founded in Tampa, Florida by Jason Centeno, a former firefighter and father of six. Operating at the intersection of brotherhood, accountability, and intentional fatherhood, Dad Skool builds structured communities where fathers grow together through shared experience, honest conversation, and unapologetic commitment to presence.
The organization operates under a dual-mode brand framework - School Mode (learning, growth, structure) and Pack Mode (brotherhood, loyalty, strength) - anchored by its Dire Wolf mascot, chosen to represent fierce family protection, pack loyalty, and the rare breed of man who shows up fully.
The founding chapter, Dads of Tampa Skool (DOTS), was established in Tampa, Florida and serves as the organizational template, cultural origin, and proof of concept for the broader Dad Skool network. DOTS operates under the legal DBA "Dad Skool" with a parallel 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation track in progress. The founding chapter hosts monthly in-person gatherings under the flagship program The Dad Next Door Club, held on the first Friday of every month.
Dad Skool emerged from Jason Centeno's firsthand experience navigating the isolation that often accompanies modern fatherhood. As a Tampa-area father of six and former firefighter with deep roots in community service, Centeno identified a persistent gap in the landscape for men - most existing spaces defaulted to bar culture or formal therapy, leaving no middle ground for fathers who wanted genuine brotherhood without pretense.
The seeds of the organization trace back to Centeno's early Tampa community building, including organizing a charity dodgeball fundraiser for the Matthew Bunch Foundation - a firefighter-focused nonprofit - where he recruited participants from an informal dad network under the "5 Deadly Venoms" team concept. That experience demonstrated both the hunger for this kind of community and Centeno's instinct for activating it.
Dad Skool is structured as a chapter-based national organization. Each chapter adopts the core Dad Skool brand framework, operating standards, and cultural identity while serving its local community. The founding chapter serves as the organizational template for all future chapters.
| Chapter | City | Status | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 - DOTS Dads of Tampa Skool |
Tampa, FL | Founding Chapter - Active | Founding |
| Future chapters - To be documented as the network grows | |||
Each Dad Skool chapter is designed to be self-sustaining within the national framework. The founding chapter's operational systems - including the Wolfling Path onboarding, dual-mode programming, First Friday gathering format, and digital content infrastructure - serve as the replicable blueprint for expansion.
| Program | Type | Cadence | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dad Next Door Club | Flagship Gathering | First Friday - Monthly | In-person brotherhood night. 7-10 PM, 9401 Oak Preserve Blvd, Tampa. BYOB, games, connection. Open to all area dads. RSVP required for gate access. |
| First Mask Education | Men's Health & Wellness | Monthly | Educational programming for fathers. Named after the firefighter principle of masking up before entering a burning building - dads must take care of themselves first. |
| Father's Day Party 2026 The Dad Next Door Party |
Community Event | Annual - June 20, 12-5 PM | Live Oak Clubhouse, 9420 Oak Preserve Blvd, Tampa FL 33467. Free to attend. Food, activities, families welcome. 20 signups by May 18th unlocks sponsor financial support. Registration: fathersdayparty.dadskool.org |
| Accountability Circles | Peer Support | Ongoing - Small Groups | Structured small group accountability. Men holding each other to a higher standard as fathers, partners, and community members. |
| Wolfling Path | Onboarding System | Ongoing | Probationary membership track. Structured path from prospect to full pack member with defined milestones and accountability touchpoints. |
| Dadapedia Hub | Knowledge System | First Friday - Monthly | Living organizational encyclopedia at dadapedia.netlify.app. AI-powered monthly update engine. Organizational memory, press kit, and expansion blueprint. |
| Founding Pack Campaign | Fundraising | Ongoing | 100 Tampa Bay dads at $100 each as founding members. Limited-edition numbered swag - enamel pin/patch in kraft box with hand-signed card, #1-100. |
| Distinguished Dad Discount (Triple D) | Membership Benefit | Ongoing | Physical membership credential for Gold/Platinum members. QR code links to affiliate referral URL. Beef Bootlegger confirmed as first Triple D vendor. |
| Weekly Newsletter | Communication | Thursday - Weekly | DOTS weekly digest from Jason. Events, member spotlights, community news, org updates. Signed personally by Jason. |
School Mode - Learning, accountability, personal development, structured growth tracks, and resource sharing. The classroom of the pack. Where men get better on purpose.
Pack Mode - Brotherhood, loyalty, protection, presence, and the raw energy of men who show up for each other unconditionally. The heartbeat of the movement.
The Dire Wolf - The mascot of Dad Skool represents an extinct apex predator known for pack loyalty and fierce protection of family. The symbolism is intentional: this breed of father is rare, powerful, and operates as a unit.
Jason Centeno is the founder of Dad Skool and the Dads of Tampa Skool founding chapter. A former firefighter, father of six, and Tampa-based entrepreneur, Centeno operates multiple ventures including Cash Flow Co-Pilot LLC (consulting) and Water Bros Powerwash LLC, and is involved in International Liquors Distribution LLC. Known for direct, high-energy leadership and a mission-driven orientation rooted in service, Centeno has been the sole architect of the Dad Skool organizational framework, brand identity, nonprofit formation structure, and digital infrastructure.
| Name | Role | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Centeno | Founder & Executive Director | Retired Philadelphia firefighter (23 years), adoption advocate, community builder. Founded DOTS after recognizing that the men who show up for everyone else rarely have anyone showing up for them. |
| Dr. Carlos Garcia | Board Member - Health & Wellness Seat | Licensed psychologist and former firefighter. Brings clinical expertise in men's mental health and lived experience as a first responder to DOTS's wellness programming. |
| Steven Miles | Board Member - Development Seat | Sr. Director of Development at Liberty University. 9 years of board service at SafeHouse Outreach Atlanta. Deep expertise in nonprofit fundraising, major gifts, and organizational development. |
| Bernie Skerkowski | Prospective Board Member - CFO / Treasurer Seat | BSK Financial Services. CPA. Referred by Victor Mraz. Currently on vacation - follow-up scheduled. Has expressed interest in joining the board as CFO/Treasurer. |
The following men were present at the formation of the pack and hold honorary Founding Father status: Mike Paskas, Joel Colley, Hubert Steer, Tim Holleman.
All grant activity documented for transparency and compliance. Restricted and unrestricted funds tracked separately.
| Grantor | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Suncoast ACE Grant Round 6 |
$5,000 | Applied | Confirmation #61866. Awards announced June 30, 2026. All applicants notified by July 13, 2026. Impact report due within 18 months of award. |
| Community Foundation Tampa Bay Critical Needs Fund - Jessica Scites |
$2,500 | Ready to Submit | Draft complete. Submitting same day IRS determination letter arrives. |
| Additional grant outreach active: Family First/Father First FL, NLCTB, Junior League of Tampa, Lightning Foundation, Publix, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation | |||
| Organization | Type | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Bootlegger @beef_bootlegger - Stu Hartley | Food & Beverage | Founding food sponsor of the Dad Next Door Party. Contributing burgers, hot dogs, steak samples, and gift cards to every goodie bag. First Triple D Card vendor. |
| Joel Colley @joelcolleyrealtor - Tampa Realtor | Activity Sponsor | Confirmed sponsor of the "Daddy Dunk Tank" station at the Dad Next Door Party. Founding member of the Dad Next Door Party and DOTS Honorary Founding Father. |
| Sanjiv & Simi Sharma | Beverage & Snacks | Confirmed Event Sponsor - Father's Day Party. Contributing water, soft drinks, and a variety of snacks for the Dad Next Door Party. |
| Live Oak Reserve / HOA | Venue Partner | Clubhouse host for the Dad Next Door Party, co-staged with the Live Oak Community Summer Festival on June 20, 2026. Partnership delivered 300+ attendees. Relationship confirmed and proven. |
| Pete Panal / ILM | Liquor / Beverage Sponsor | Sponsored the parking lot pregame ahead of the Kanye West concert pack outing (June 29, 2026). Tailgate energy, free of charge for the pack. |
| Main Event | Entertainment Venue | Provided $100 gift cards distributed in Father's Day goodie bags, redeemed at the July 3 First Friday Main Event Game Night. |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Homeless Outreach | Prospective Partner - "Adopt a Dad" program. CEO relationship being explored for housing stability initiative for homeless fathers in Tampa. |
| AdventHealth | Healthcare System | Prospective Community Health Partner |
| Worth and Purpose | Homeless Ministry | Prospective Grant Recipient |
| Matthew Bunch Foundation | Firefighter-Focused Nonprofit | Founding Relationship - Charity Dodgeball |
| Bay Area Legal Services | Legal Aid | Primary Attorney Contact |
| Yuengling Draft House | Venue / Hospitality | Outreach Active - Danitza Mattei |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation | Sports / Community | Outreach Active - Kourtney Sanchez |
Verified monthly - First Friday sync - Last update: -
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Friday - August Monthly Brotherhood Meetup |
Fri, August 1 | 7-10 PM | TBD | Text your name to (215) 432-6592 to RSVP. |
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First Friday - Main Event Game Night | July 3, 2026 | 8 dads attended. Gift cards from Father's Day goodie bags redeemed. Quarterly partnership with Main Event now being explored. |
| Dad Next Door Party Father's Day Weekend - Live Oak Summer Festival |
June 20, 2026 | 300+ attendees. 100 goodie bags given to 100 dads - goal hit. Co-hosted with Live Oak Community Summer Festival. |
| Kanye West Concert Pack Outing | June 29, 2026 | 100+ tickets distributed, 80+ dads attended free. Parking lot pregame sponsored by Pete Panal / ILM. 50+ pack members connected. |
Concepts in development. Not yet scheduled or funded. Documented here for planning and partner conversations.
| Initiative | Target | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy Daughter Fashion Show | October 2026 | Annual event pairing dads and daughters in a full fashion show. Relationships secured with East Asian and South Asian fashion designers and costume makers in Tampa who would help create custom looks. A real show-out moment for dads and their girls. | In Development |
| Adopt a Dad | 2026-2027 | Homeless outreach program targeting fathers in Tampa who have fallen on hard times. The DOTS pack collectively works to find one dad at a time housing stability, employment resources, and brotherhood. Metropolitan Ministries identified as key partner. Member network resources deployed collectively toward one dad at a time. | Concept |
| Dads in Space (Working Title) |
Late Sept / Early Oct 2026 | A trip to NASA / Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral for 10 DOTS dads. Brotherhood, adventure, and a genuinely dadnificent experience outside the neighborhood. Details TBD - format, cost, selection process all in early development. | In Development |
All DOTS media coverage, videos, social highlights, and marketing materials logged here for permanent reference.
| Title | Platform | Date | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dad Skool vs. Young Gunz Dodgeball Battle | YouTube Shorts | May 2026 | Watch | DOTS showed up and showed out at the Matthew T. Bunch Foundation's Cinco De Dodgeball event supporting first responders and families facing devastating illnesses. We went deep in the bracket. Community action, brotherhood in motion. |
| Dad Finally Speaks Up About The Unfair Treatment | YouTube Shorts | May 2026 | Watch | Jason speaks on the lack of support systems for dads. Raw, real, and on brand. |
| Free Dad Party Saturday June 20th - Sign Up Now! | YouTube | May 2026 | Watch | Father's Day party promo - Live Oak Clubhouse, June 20. Activities, food, good company. Calling for 20 dad signups to make it happen. The invite heard 'round Tampa. |
| These Girls Are Searching for Dad Sponsors (Here's Why) | YouTube | May 2026 | Watch | The daughters make the ask. Emotional sponsor recruitment video driving support for the Father's Day Party goodie bags and event. Contact: jason@dadskool.org or text (813) 812-0218. Sponsor page: sponsor.dadskool.org |
| Father's Day Party Landing Page Video | Website | May 2026 | View | Sponsor outreach video embedded on the Father's Day Party registration page. Gift bag sponsorship focus. Letters from daughters as the emotional anchor. |
| Dad Next Door Father's Day Party | YouTube Shorts | June 20, 2026 | Watch | Recap of the big day. 300+ attendees, 100 goodie bags given to 100 dads. Co-hosted with Live Oak Community Summer Festival. |
| First Friday - Main Event Game Night | YouTube Shorts | July 3, 2026 | Watch | First Friday at Main Event. 8 dads confirmed. Dads cashing in their Father's Day goodie bag gift cards for games and fellowship. Testing quarterly event partnership with Main Event. |
| Item | Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father's Day Sponsor Package | Sponsorship Deck | May 2026 | Confirmed sponsors: Beef Bootlegger - Stu Hartley (food + gift cards in every bag), Joel Colley (Daddy Dunk Tank station), Sanjiv & Simi Sharma (beverages & snacks). Letters from daughters as emotional hook. |
| DOTS Dadapedia | Digital Press Kit / Org Encyclopedia | April 2026 | dadapedia.netlify.app - Living organizational record. Serves as press kit, grant reference, onboarding resource, and org history simultaneously. |
| Platform | Content | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| @dadsoftampaskool account launch | April 2026 | instagram.com/dadsoftampaskool | |
| Dads of Tampa Skool Page launch | April 2026 | Dads of Tampa Skool | |
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Drop in whatever you have. The rougher the better. The AI cleans it up into a permanent record.
Every First Friday entry lives here permanently. This is the organizational memory of Dad Skool.
Milestone: Dadapedia v2.0 launched on First Friday of April 2026, aligned with The Dad Next Door Club. Dad Skool adopts national organizational framing from founding. Tampa designated officially as Chapter 1 - the origin of the movement.
Org Status: 501(c)(3) formation package complete. Wolfling Path active. Three anchor partners confirmed: AdventHealth, Worth and Purpose, Matthew Bunch Foundation. Monthly gathering running at 9401 Oak Preserve Blvd.
Digital: @dadsoftampaskool Instagram active. Dad Joke daily delivery live via WhatsApp + Bird API. Meta Graph API automation running.
Framework: Chapter model established. Founding chapter serves as organizational blueprint for future national expansion. Dadapedia becomes the living record, press kit, and expansion manual simultaneously.
Next: Website build (planned), board recruitment (Dr. Garcia approx. 6 months), press outreach, Notion migration of Dadapedia for public access.