WHO WE ARE
Florida Youth Athletics believes in the passion, intensity, joy, confidence and sense of community sports brings to those who play, coach and cheer from the sidelines. From practice to playoffs, our mission is to make the game better and safer, ensuring that nothing stands in the way of a player’s excitement for the sport.
We evolve and grow the sports we offer through innovative standards and best practices to advance coach and player development, participation and safety within the fun of the game and its inherent values. Florida Youth Athletics partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive sports experiences for youth, and high school players. Our dedication to be a highly professional sports organization pushes us to provide the best certifications, as well as resources and programs in order to keep the spirit and integrity of the game alive for the millions of athletes who enjoy the fun and benefit of playing.
WHY WE EXIST
From the field to the stands, Florida Youth Athletics believes in the power of the game. As new players grow their love of sports, we’ll grow the sport alongside them. Through the advancement of coaches, we develop valuable leadership, mentoring and practical skills, positioning them as forces of change both on and off the field. We establish unmatched standards of safety, education and support for coaches and players in order to provide an environment where bonds are formed, skills are perfected, and leaders are born.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Development. Participation. Safety. Values
These pillars, all of equal importance to us, serve as an expression of what we do and a constant reminder of why we do it. Through these standards, our goal is to grow a love and understanding of the game within the players, coaches and parents in the football community.
SPORTS MAKE PEOPLE BETTER
A simple statement, but one that is often overlooked. Sports build character, increase confidence, motivate kids to stay in school and aim for higher education; teaching life lessons that extend well beyond the playing field.
Sports builds a child’s self-esteem by teaching them how to set goals, work hard, accomplish tasks, understand the body, and learn from failure. We help your child become a youth athlete as this will stay with your child for life. As team players, they will learn to pass it forward and continue to
Solid scientific evidence show that Character is built in the early ages and participation in sports seems to bring out the best in children with good character.
As a Non-Profit 501c3 organization, we provide opportunities for youth to play sports by reducing the financial barrier and provide all with better access to play sports.
We believe that high-quality youth sports should be available to every child who wants to learn how to play.
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SPORT TO MOVE THE WORLD
From the start, community has been at the core of who we are and what we do. Harnessing the power of sport as a unifying force, we're committed to helping kids reach their greatest potential and creating more equal playing fields for all.
Kids aren’t made to sit still; they’re made to play. But today’s kids are part of the least active generation in history, and all that sitting around doesn’t sit well with us. We know kids who move are the ones who move the needle – in the classroom, their careers and in the community.
With support received from multiple global organizations, we are getting kids moving to unleash their full potential.
THE BALL SHOULD BOUNCE THE SAME FOR EVERYONE
Equality should have no boundaries. With the support of our sponsors, Florida Youth Athletics is working to advance equality within communities.
Harnessing the power of sport as a unifying force, we’re committed to helping kids reach their greatest potential and building more equal playing fields.