OUR STORY
Founded in 2018, NLAA Bears Youth Football has grown from a small community program into one of the region's premier youth football organizations.
NLAA Bears was born from a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative power of team sports. What started as a small group of dedicated parents and coaches in 2018 has grown into a thriving youth football community.
Our philosophy goes far beyond X's and O's. We believe football is a vehicle for teaching life's most important lessons — discipline, teamwork, resilience, and respect. Every practice, every game, every interaction is an opportunity to shape young lives.
Today, we serve over 500 young athletes across five age divisions, with a coaching staff that brings decades of combined experience. But our greatest pride isn't in our trophy case — it's in the character of the young people who wear our navy and orange.
Our ValuesWhat We Stand For
Integrity
We teach honest play, fair competition, and respect for opponents.
Passion
Love of the game drives everything we do, from practice to game day.
Community
We build families, not just teams. Every member matters.
Excellence
We strive for the best in everything — coaching, training, and character.
Discipline
Consistent effort and self-control build champions.
Growth
We measure success by development, not just wins.
Our JourneyBuilding a Legacy
Founded
NLAA Bears started with 30 kids and a dream.
First Championship
Our 10U team won the regional championship.
200+ Athletes
Expanded to serve over 200 young athletes.
New Facilities
Opened our state-of-the-art training facility.
500+ Alumni
Celebrated our 500th youth athlete trained.
New Era
Launching our elite scholarship program.
Coaching StaffMeet Our Coaches
Coach Mark
Head Coach & Director
Former D1 college athlete with a passion for youth development and a track record of building championship programs.
Coach Mark
Offensive Coordinator
Certified USA Football coach specializing in age-appropriate offensive systems and player development.
Coach Mark
Defensive Coordinator
Former semi-pro player who brings professional-level technique training to our young athletes.
Coach Mark
Flag Football Director
Youth education specialist with expertise in introducing young children to sports fundamentals safely.