NFL YOUTH FOOTBALL

The NFL supports the development of young athletes and the adults who guide them, which is why NFL Youth Football has an essential presence in all 32 NFL markets and beyond. NFL Youth Football programs help participants enjoy the NFL experience every time they step on a field.

The Punt, Pass & Kick program gives boys and girls the opportunity to show their skills in NFL stadiums.

NFL FLAG gives youngsters the chance to be an official NFL player as they discover the values of teamwork and sportsmanship.

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The NFL JPD program, developed in 1998, as an instructional football camp for children age 12-14 in underserved communities. The program provides step-by-step instruction for every position on both offense and defense in a fun and engaging atmosphere. It also serves as a feeder system for high school football programs that may not have organized football in nearby junior high schools.

JPD integrates on-field skills development with life skills and character development. As youngsters plan for future high school interscholastic activities, participants receive instruction from NFL-selected high school coaches, as well as counseling that focuses around a variety of life skills, such as responsibility, goal-setting, sportsmanship, self-control, smart moves, and teamwork. Each life skill addressed through the context of football allows coaches to make the connection between life skills as they are applied on the field, in school, at home and in the community.