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The Mr. PA Football Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that supports positive youth development.
About Us
Mission
The Mr. PA Football Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization which was created to provide funding for a broad range of youth and high school sports. The organization supports the development of youth through participation in sports, encouraging sportsmanship, health and safety, character education, and academic excellence.
Vision
The programs supported by the organization will provide youth participants with safe and accessible places to play, as well as programs and initiatives that address the importance of proper coaching, health, safety and wellness, academic and life skills development and character education programs.
Objectives
Sportsmanship:
Health and Safety:
Sportsmanship:
Teaching the student-athletes good sportsmanship by playing with integrity and maintaining self-control. Also, learning to respect the officials, coaches, and instilling how to be a good teammate.
Participation:
Health and Safety:
Sportsmanship:
Provide the opportunity to learn, get physically fit, and stay involved in productive after-school activities with adult mentors. Provide a great opportunity for kids to build self-esteem and learn the essentials of playing a game.
Health and Safety:
Health and Safety:
Health and Safety:
The organization is committed to protecting the health and safety of youth athletes in all sports. Stress building a better, safer environment through coaching education, health and safety initiatives, equipment grants and changing the way sports is played at the youth and high school levels.
Character Education:
Character Education:
Character Education:
We are dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models and with our mentoring sessions. Assist in building character, confidence, and motivation in youth through Christian values, families, and schools.
Athletic Advancement:
Character Education:
Character Education:
Support programs that help Pennsylvania youth attain NCAA and academic eligibility and opportunities for scholarships and grants.
Academic Excellence:
Character Education:
Academic Excellence:
Stressing the importance of academic achievement and preparedness. Also, helping student-athletes achieve academic success by providing opportunities for tutoring and test prep. Furthermore, teaching the importance of completing homework and school attendance.
Grants and Funding
Additional Information
Our grant programs will provide funding for neighborhood-based youth organizations and high school programs. Financial assistance will be available for youth, high school, and college camps and clinics as well as funding for financial need based families for participation in sports. Equipment grants for all sports will be accessible to the community. Funding will also encompass improving the quality, safety, accessibility of local fields, and there will be a focus placed upon upgrading existing facilities that are in poor condition.
Applying for Grants:
The grant programs are open to youth organizations, high schools, and student-athletes. There will be requirements for grant applications involving individual student-athletes for camps, clinics, and financial assistance for sports participation. The details will be listed on the grant application. Requirements for youth organizations and high schools will also be listed on the grant applications.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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Mr. PA Football
Mr. & Miss PA Basketball
Mr. & Miss PA Basketball
Presented by SportsRecruiters.com, and held following the season, the Annual Mr PA Football high school awards celebrate the achievements of the Finalists in a grueling competition of online voting for the Small School Mr. Pennsylvania, (Class 1A-3A players), and the Big School Mr. Pennsylvania, (Class 4A-6A players).
Mr. & Miss PA Basketball
Mr. & Miss PA Basketball
Mr. & Miss PA Basketball
Presented by SportsRecruiters.com, and held following the season, the Annual Mr and Miss PA Basketball high school awards celebrate the achievements of the five male and female finalists in a grueling competition of online voting for the Mr. PA Basketballl Award (Class 1A-6A players), and the Miss PA Basketballl Award (Class 1A-6A players).