Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz is a driving force behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' commitment to innovation, fan engagement and community impact. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of this work, she has helped establish the Buccaneers as nationally recognized leaders in expanding opportunities for women in football and creating pathways for coaches seeking to break into the NFL.

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz is a driving force behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' commitment to innovation, fan engagement and community impact. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of this work, she has helped establish the Buccaneers as nationally recognized leaders in expanding opportunities for women in football and creating pathways for coaches seeking to break into the NFL.

Empowering Women in Sports

Since 2015, Kassewitz has led efforts to deepen the Buccaneers' connection with their fans. She launched Women of Red, a program built around the fan experience for women that was described as "the tipping point for a genuine connection to fans," drawing thousands and providing access to players, alumni and executives.

In 2025, Kassewitz expanded the team's programming for women and girls with the creation off "She is Football," an annual campaign celebrating female fans and raising funds to keep girls in sports. The inaugural She Is Football Weekend sold out, drawing thousands to a women's career summit, girls flag football tournament, 5K run/walk, and a marketplace of female-owned businesses.

These initiatives are part of a broader portfolio designed to expand access, visibility and pathways for women and girls in football. The She is Football Career Summit and 5K together engage more than 5,000 participants annually in support of girls in sports, while the She is Football Market & Festival features over 175 vendors.

The Girls Flag Football Preseason Classic, the largest event of its kind in the country, welcomes more than 130 teams and 3,000 athletes each year, and year-round programs such as the City of Tampa Girls Flag Football League and flag football clinics have collectively reached more than 500,000 students since inception.

These efforts are further supported by the She is Football Scholarship – the first academic scholarship created by an NFL team for girls who play football – and league-leading initiatives, including the NFL's first Training Camp day dedicated to women and a Coach of the Week platform recognizing girls flag football coaches.

Creating Pathways for Coaches

In 2024, Kassewitz launched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy to create new entry points for coaches pursuing their first NFL opportunity. Held at the Buccaneers' AdventHealth Training Center, the program pairs an intensive curriculum with full participation in the team's rookie minicamp. From thousands of global applicants, 25 finalists received full scholarships; five advanced into training camp and preseason to work alongside the team's coaches and scouts.

Youth, Education and Community Impact

In times of crisis, the Glazers have been a steadfast supporter of the region. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the family provided 5 million meals through Feeding Tampa Bay – the largest such donation at the time – and gave millions toward relief following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Kassewitz spearheaded the Glazer Family Small Business Fund, a grant program that has provided $1.6 million to support more than 300 small businesses across Tampa Bay and West Central Florida. In 2018, she helped establish the Glazer Family Player Matching Fund to support Buccaneers players' charitable giving and the organizations they champion. In 2024, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to install 135 shade covers and covered courts at every elementary school in the district. Through the Krewe Student Athletes program, more than 24,000 students have attended Buccaneers home games to celebrate their commitment and leadership.

Civic and Cultural Contributions

The Glazer family's commitment to children and families is reflected in two Tampa Bay landmarks: the Glazer Children's Museum – opened in 2010 and ranked among the top 10 museums in the country – and the Glazer Family Playground at the St. Petersburg Pier, a 26-acre waterfront destination that has drawn more than 2.5 million visitors a year since opening in 2020.

Health and Vision Care

As Chair of the Glazer Vision Foundation, Kassewitz has expanded access to eye care for underserved children. Its Mobile Vision Clinic has provided more than 200,000 free eye screenings and distributed over 25,000 pairs of prescription eyeglasses. In 2025, the Foundation opened "Let's See!", an interactive bilingual exhibit at the Glazer Children's Museum exploring the science of sight and the importance of vision health.

Through the Glazer Family Foundation, her work also extends to affordable housing, food insecurity and education equity. This includes a multi-million-dollar partnership with AdventHealth to improve healthcare across Tampa Bay, highlighted by the Glazer Center for Medical Education, a dedicated facility that trains resident physicians across multiple specialties and strengthens the region's long-term healthcare workforce.

Building the Franchise

Kassewitz has shaped many of the signature spaces enjoyed by Buccaneers fans and players. She led the interior design of the AdventHealth Training Center, featuring exhibits that tell the story of the franchise – among them "The Moment of Victory," an original sculpture commemorating the team's first championship in Super Bowl XXXVII. She was also instrumental in planning the Buccaneers' 100,000-square-foot indoor practice facility, which opened in 2018 with seating for more than 3,000 fans. Across nearly three decades of Glazer family stewardship, the Buccaneers have earned 12 playoff appearances, eight division titles, two NFC Championships and two Super Bowl titles (XXXVII in 2002 and LV in 2020).

Boards and Affiliations

Kassewitz serves on the NFL's Diversity Committee, its Flag Football Committee, its Future of Football Committee, and on the Board of Trustees of the Women's Sports Foundation – founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, which has invested more than $100 million to expand opportunities for girls and women in sports. She has served as Co-Chairwoman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and sits on the board of Manchester United, which under Glazer family ownership has won five Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013) and qualified for the Champions League 16 times, including winning the title in 2008.

Kassewitz graduated cum laude from American University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1993. She and her husband, Joel, reside in Tampa.