Programs for Coaches



National Youth Football Fund
NFL YFF siteThe 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.
Heads-Up Concussion in High School & Youth Sports
Heads-Up ConcussionTo 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.
High School Coach of the Week

Coach of the WeekEach 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.

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Seattle Seahawks High School Mentorship Academy
Mentorship AcademyThe 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.
Seattle Seahawks High School Coaches Council
Coaches CouncilThe 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.
Seattle Seahawks and USA Football Coaching Clinic
Coaching ClinicThe 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. For more information please visit www.usafootball.org.

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