SAFETY FIRST:
All South Charlotte Patriots coaches will be trained and required to complete the USA Football Youth Coach Certification Program and are given a yearly background check. Topics include Health & Safety, Football Fundamentals, Coaching Style, Concussion Awareness, Heat & Emergency Action Planning. Also included in the certification is Abuse Prevention, Foundations of Transformational Coaching and Quality Coaching and the Principles of Contact. Kids compete with kids of similar age. Pop Warner is the ONLY youth football program (local, regional and national) that sets and enforces a strict safety program both on the field and game environments. This Certification Program is USCCE approved and NCACE accredited.Click here for USA Football Certification Information for Parents and Coaches
THE POP WARNER VALUES:
Pop Warner values include teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, and academic success. Pop Warner's programs are designed to teach young people skills and values that they can use throughout their lives.
- Teamwork: Working together to achieve a common goal
- Dedication: Putting in the effort and time to succeed
- Sportsmanship: Playing fairly and with good manners
- Academic success: Valuing education and working hard in the classroom
- Work ethic: Having a strong work ethic and taking responsibility
- Healthy habits: Developing healthy habits and being physically active
- Increase youth participation in sports
- Create a safe and positive playing environment
- Inspire youth to be physically fit and improve academically
- Teach fundamental skills and knowledge