Seattle Seahawks Youth Football Mission Statement
All Youth and High School football programs conducted by the Seattle Seahawks are under the guidance of the Fan Development Department. The mission of the Seattle Seahawks Youth and High School Football programs is to give back to the community through various programming and events that introduce and teach the fundamentals of football to students in a safe and professional environment. The Seattle Seahawks Youth and High School football programs promote positive youth development and address the importance of proper coaching, academics, health and safety and life skills development.
Football offers youngsters skills to play the game but more importantly, skills and opportunities to succeed in life. The Seattle Seahawks and its players, coaches and staff care about young people both on and off the field, which is why Youth and High School football is a top priority of the Seattle Seahawks and the National Football League.
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Seahawks Summer Camps
Activate your summer! The Seattle Seahawks are involved with a number of fantastic football camps and other activities for the whole family. Space is limited for some of the camps so register today and don’t miss out on all the action! CLICK HERE for more information on the Seahawks All Pro Varsity Skills Camp, Gatorade Jr. Training Camps, Junior Player Development Camps, Blue Tour, and Macy's Dad & Me Day.
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Qwest Leadership ChallengeTM
The Seattle Seahawks and Qwest Communications offer the Qwest Leadership Challenge™ as a leadership development program for high school varsity athletes. The program promotes and inspires involvement in charitable causes and rewards community service.CLICK HERE for More Information.
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NFL 7-on-7 National Tournament
The Seattle Seahawks have been selected to participate in the 2008 National Football League's 7-on-7 National Tournament. The tournament will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted by the New Orleans Saints on July 10-13, 2008. Sixteen teams (8 NFC and 8 AFC) will compete in the 2008 NFL's 7-on-7 National Championships. The non-contact tournament is comprised of high school aged student athletes. www.nflyouthpd.com |
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Heads-Up Concussion in High School & Youth Sports
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports” initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The “Heads Up” initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. Please CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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Pre-Game Junior Football Scrimmage & American Flag Presentation
Are you a football coach or a parent of a youth team of kids age 10 or older? If so CLICK HERE to register your team for the opportunity to be selected to scrimmage another youth football team during the Outback Junior Football Scrimmage before the start of every Seahawks home game!
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High School Coach of the Week
Each week during the high school football season, the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington State Football Coaches Association select two high school football coaches as the Coach of the Week winners. Each recipient receives several items and privileges, including a $500 donation to the school’s football program from the Seattle Seahawks and the NFL Youth Football Fund.CLICK HERE to see a list of our 2007 Coach of the Week award winners.
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Seattle Seahawks High School Mentorship Academy
The Seattle Seahawks High School Coaches Mentorship Academy is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that connects younger head and assistant head coaches from around the state with veteran high school coaches. The program helps to develop mentorship relationships and reduce the amount of coaching turnover at the high school level.CLICK HERE for a list of our current and past mentors. CLICK HERE to read about the 2nd Annual Seattle Seahawks High School Mentorship Academy, held on May 5th.
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Seattle Seahawks High School Coaches Council
The Seattle Seahawks and Washington State high school coaches have combined to create a Seahawks Coaches Council with the aim of strengthening youth and high school football programs throughout the state. By connecting players, coaches and administrators from junior programs to the pros, the council develops programs that improve coaching, sportsmanship, safety, conditioning, and playing opportunities.CLICK HERE to learn about the Seattle Seahawks High School Coaches Council Members. |
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NFL Punt, Pass and Kick
The NFL and the Seattle Seahawks offer a FREE national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8-15 who wish to compete as individuals among their peers. Girls and boys in four separate age divisions (8-9,10-11,12-13 and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing, and kicking in a fun and engaging forum. With more than four million boys and girls taking part in the NFL's Punt, Pass and Kick competitions around the country, taking part in the program is one of the world's largest youth sports participation programs. For more information and to register online, please visit www.NFLYouthFootball.com
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NFL National Youth Football Fund
The NFL National Youth Football Partners receive grants from the NFL Youth Football Fund to help support youth football development and permit thousands of young people to participate in a variety of flag and tackle football programs. In addition, affiliates and branches of these national organizations may apply for grants to develop and support innovative youth football programs on the local level. We have found that this is the most organized and effective way to support football at the grassroots level.CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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Seahawks NFL Flag Football
The premier youth football league for boys and girls ages 5-17, provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork.Launched in 1996, the FLAG Football program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field. For more information, visit www.NFLYouthFootball.com. |
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Seattle Seahawks Youth Football and Cheerleading Jamboree
Each season the Seattle Seahawks and the South Puget Sound Boys and Girls Club host the Seattle Seahawks Youth Football and Cheerleading Jamboree. The one-day event features 56 youth football teams that play 20 minute scrimmages at Qwest Field. The Cheerleaders are invited to perform throughout the day. In addition to the competition and cheerleading performances, the Seahawks host a “Character Development Session” that features Seahawks players as guest speaker to discuss the value of sportsmanship and citizenship. |
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Emerald City Kickoff Classic
Each fall Qwest Field helps kickoff the high school football season by serving at the host of the Emerald City Kickoff Classic. The Emerald City Kickoff Classic, which is produced by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, is the premier high school football showcase event on the west coast. To learn more about the Emerald City Kickoff Classic, please visit the WIAA website. |
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Seattle Seahawks/ NATS Testing Day
The Seattle Seahawks and the Washington State Football Coaches Association host an annual athletic testing day at the Seahawks headquarters. In partnership with NATS, the testing is used to assist high school students in the college recruiting process. Students involved in the program also have the opportunity to take part in a SAT/ACT prep program and seminar. To learn more about the NATS Test and/or to register for the program please CLICK HERE. |
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Seattle USA Football & Seahawks Team Up for Youth Coaching School
For the third straight year, the Seattle Seahawks and USA Football, an independent non-profit organization leading the development and growth of youth, high school and international amateur football, have teamed up to host a coaching clinic for youth football coaches in the Seattle area.CLICK HERE for Registration. |