"Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."
- Lou Holtz
Cornerstones of FBA
Safety
Athletic skills taught correctly
Develop athleticism
Age, weight and ability appropriate
Building self esteem
Appreciation of effort, competition and the history of the game
Designed to teach football in a fun, non threatening environment. Kids will learn all the
necessary skills in proper sequence as they are also improving their athleticism. This is a
program that will enhance, not diminish self esteem. Value will be placed on effort and
improvement not genetic ability. Students will learn all about the game; its rules, techniques,
strategies and history. To be a good player or even a fan you need to know both sides of the
ball from all positions. A graduate from FBA will be aware of all aspects of the game. This
program was created because of parents who requested a situation, where their children could
explore the wonderful game of American Football without the yelling and intimidation that
unfortunately accompanies too many youth sport programs. According to medical experts the rising
numbers of youth sport injuries are caused by overzealous coaches, improper technique and impact
(e.g. head against head) injuries. In this program the coaches are interested only in helping
kids with improving their self confidence, athleticism, football skill and love of the game.
The World of Youth Sports
Research shows that often children who could become good athletes are excluded or discouraged at entry age because they are slow developers or because of body weight issues or believe it or not - town politics. Often parents hold their children out of contact sports because of fear that permanent damage could be done to children engaging in contact sports before or during puberty. These children who are held out fall behind skill-wise and are not part of the clique and therefore, unless they are extremely large, are not wanted by coaches of post adolescent athletes. Youth coaches sometimes make decisions that can possibly affect the rest of the child’s life.
Our Programs
Under 5 years old
Learn to run, jump, kick, throw and catch, in a positive, fun filled, self esteem building, football environment. Develop fine and gross motor skills. Learn to love the game as you learn the athletic skills.
Under 7
Continued sequential development of athletic skills, including more football specific skills and knowledge of the game. Introduction to sportsmanship and sport values.
Under 9
Learn some of the abstract parts of the game and develop more comprehensive understanding of the rules. Further development of skills including blocking and tackling (using dummies), as well as skills relevant to each position. Athlete is now ready to make transfer to Pop Warner, if they so desire, or they may stay with FBA.
Under 11
Play on our FBA flag football team as we continue to prepare you for middle school and HS and college football. Learn all the skills at the highest level. Learn the game like no one else your age. Be able to watch any level of play and understand the concepts.
The soccer teacher is phenomenal!!!! What a wonderful person and teacher! Thank you so much for arranging for him to teach here!
What has your experience been with NESA?
Excellent. NESA works well for my family there are so many choices. I can have 3 of my kids participating in different programs at the same time.