If you have received a Diamond Coach letter, a Press Release Announcement, a Distinguished Service Award, a District Chair Gold or Silver Award, a Scholarship, or Academic All-American recognition, you can thank Carol Zanto.It's not just a job, it's a way of life...Carol Zanto||Back when Carol first started working for the NFL in May of 1970, at age 19, things were done a lot differently. There was more paperwork, and more time involved, despite a lot less schools belonging to the NFL. We lived in a paper world. Email, what was that?
When Carol began her career at the NFL, she entered points, mailed out NFL merchandise to the schools and mimeographed copies on a machine that had to be handled with TLC. Staff gathered, a production line was formed and large mailings were hand sealed and hand stamped. With the growth of the NFL she has seen the enormous change in technology. Computers, printers, email, a user friendly website that coaches can post student points on a daily basis, a photocopy machine that makes approximately 30 copies in a minute and a scaled postage meter that electronically puts the stamp on and seals envelopes.
In November of 1970, Carol started in bookkeeping. She has worked under all National Secretaries except for Mr. Bruno E. Jacob who had already retired, but came back to train Carol in bookkeeping. Everything then was hand posted in journal books. Eventually the NFL went with a type of computer bookkeeping system and now Carol works with Quick Books, which is an accounting system that is updated on a regular basis. On a daily basis, Carol and her staff invoice for both school and student memberships. At Nationals, you will see Carol working in the Judge Pool area where she and Ron Steinhorst assign judges to different events. You'll also see Carol at Registration settling school payments and at the end of the tournament, paying out judge bonds.
There is a lot to be said about Carol Zanto. Here is what some of her co-workers have to say about her...
"Carol's management style is the perfect balance of professionalism and yet she makes it fun. She provides a positive, relaxed working environment while continuing to motivate and advise the staff in their specific areas." Becky
"Carol is not only a supervisor, but also a friend. She knows the ins and outs of the NFL and steps up to do what needs to be done. If you are in doubt, ask Carol, her years of service to the NFL has made her knowledgeable in all areas. The financial department is in good hands. Thanks Carol for being who you are!" Ruth
"Carol is a hardworking, dedicated member of the NFL work team. She never expects you to do more than she does herself and that is what it takes to be a good supervisor. Carol has been at the NFL a long time and if we need to know anything about a school, we just ask her, she will know. She is about the only one that knows about the old paper files and how they worked for recording student points back in the beginning. She will always listen if you have a suggestion or a problem. It has been a pleasure working with her." Joyce
"In Webster's Dictionary, the word "dedication" should follow with the name Carol Zanto. Note, they both contain ten letters." Kathy
"I will never forget when Carol was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She had no clue. It was kept a secret among the NFL staff. When her name was announced she was stunned and it left her speechless. Carol is a hardworking person who gives her all and beyond the call of duty. She works many hours at both work and many hours on weekends at her home, without any complaint of workload. Carol certainly has earned my respect as a friend, co-worker, and someone who cares about NFL and its programs." Diane
"Carol is a joy to work with. She's funny, has a charisma I have learned to appreciate, she listens to her staff with an open-mind, she is respectful to her co-workers and I have never heard Carol complain about her workload. She loves her position, she is definitely a bean counter, sparkles when she talks about the League and all it stands for, and I look forward to her and I retiring together if we ever do." Sandy
"Carol is a pleasant person to work with. Her years of experience is very helpful when I need her assistance in working with the older paper records to look up student or coach information." Patti
"Carol and I have worked together for 15 years now. She has spent most of her working years at the NFL. She shows us every day her dedication to the NFL by all the hours she spends here making sure all schools, coaches and students get what they need to run their programs." Jackie
"I have always respected the work of Carol Zanto. First, I respect Carol because she works hard, genuinely cares for those she interacts with, and is extremely humble. Second, there is a certain level of respect I must show for someone who has worked for the League longer than I have been alive." Scott Wunn
Meet Carol
Top Ten favorites...
10. Working at NFL
9. Working at NFL
8. Working at NFL
7. Working at NFL
6. World War II Movies - "Pearl Harbor"
5. TV - "The Amazing Race" & "Survivor"
4. Stamping (Cards and Crafts)
3. Motorcycling
2. Attending Craft Fairs
1. Spending Time with Family
